Couples may want a king-sized comforter, even if you sleep on a smaller bed. A king-sized comforter offers ample coverage for two people and limits blanket hogging throughout the night.

If blanket hogging remains an issue, or if you and your partner have vastly different sleeping temperatures, we recommend getting two separate, smaller comforters so each person can sleep exactly how they like.

We recommend the "burrito" method: Turn your duvet cover inside out, then lay your comforter on top of it. Fasten the duvet cover ties to the comforter's corner tabs.

Roll the duvet cover and comforter together like a burrito towards the duvet's zipper or buttoned opening. Fold the duvet cover opening around each corner and zip or button it. Unroll the burrito bundle back towards the opposite end.

For another method, start with the same steps of turning your duvet cover inside out, then lay your comforter on top of it. Fasten the duvet cover ties to the comforter's corner tabs. Reach into the opening, grab the farthest corner on either side, and pull it out of the opening. Repeat this step with the other side.

A comforter and duvet are similar, and the terms are used interchangeably today. Technically speaking, a duvet is just the insert and doesn't have a fabric shell over it. It requires a duvet cover for both protection and aesthetic purposes.

A comforter contains both the insert and a fabric shell, so you can lay it directly on your body if you want.