🌐
Jabbour Linens
jabbourlinens.com › pages › bedding-guide
What is a Sham, Duvet Cover, or Coverlet? A Guide to Bedding - Jabbour Linens
A decorative pillow covering which fits a 26” x 26” European Square pillow. It is usually finished with a flange. The sham closure features an opening tucked between two overlapping pieces of fabric.
🌐
Reddit
reddit.com › r/askreddit › what is a duvet, a sham, and a comforter?
r/AskReddit on Reddit: What is a duvet, a sham, and a comforter?
December 7, 2020 - Duvet is French for down (which was the traditionally used fill) and is used as a topcover. So it’s similar in use to a comforter, but usually fluffier and commonly used without a flat sheet.
🌐
endlessbay
endlessbay.com › blogs › news › what-are-duvet-covers-and-shams
What Are Duvet Covers and Shams? – endlessbay
They cover the pillow and close with an overlapping flap to keep the pillow inside. Bed sheets come separately from the bedding sham. The usual practice is to have two or more shams per bed.
🌐
Reddit
reddit.com › r/bedding › first time buying a duvet: what on earth do i need?
r/Bedding on Reddit: First time buying a duvet: what on earth do I need?
January 3, 2021 -

I live in America where comforters are more standard than duvets and I don't know what I need to complete a duvet. A duvet set consists of a sham and a duvet cover, right? Why is the sham relevant if it's just a fancy pillowcase?

Where is the actual duvet for the duvet cover?? Is a duvet a comforter, or does a comforter go inside of the duvet cover, forming a duvet?

I'm very confused. Please help me.

Top answer
1 of 3
11
Breathe :-) I hear you, the world of bedding is overwhelming. Yes, “a sham” is a decorative pillow. A duvet set comes with a duvet cover and 1 or 2 sham pillow covers. There are 2 sizes of sham covers Euro shams are a square, regular sham size is a rectangle that is diff than sleeping pillow sizes. Shams are for decoration after you make your bed, so to speak. I see people usually “throw away”, or never use the “sham cover” in the USA You can put a comforter (more common in the USA) inside of your duvet cover as well as using the comforter without a duvet cover. A comforter is typically made out of polyester filling, and has a built in cover. Making it washable at home. Less animal friendly, a duvet, typically has “down” feather filling... Essentially, a comforter and duvet are the same thing, both can be put into a “duvet cover” with this difference: “Duvet” typically does not have the built in cover, therefore is “bare white” and therefore needs a duvet cover. It is usually filled with down feather too (no home washing) A comforter typically has a polyester filling and has a “built in” aesthetically appealing cover, making a separate “duvet cover” optional. If you want/have 4 sleeping pillows, and want a duvet cover for your your duvet/comforter, you’ll need to buy: Duvet set Comforter/duvet itself 4 pillows king/queen/cali king sheet set (comes with bed sheet, flat sheet, 2 pillow cases) 2 additional pillow cases from your sheet set manufacturer And... if you want the decorative “sham situation”, you’ll need to buy the sham pillows themselves too. Look at the euro sham/regular sham sizing... There is also a breakfast pillow... Which is beyond the scope of today’s bedding102 session :D Good luck!
2 of 3
1
I think a duvet is supposed to be made of down, but you can totally stick a comforter in there anyway. I’ve found that works for me, at least. Near as I can figure, the word “pillow sham” is basically another word for “pillow case.”
🌐
Organic Cotton Mart
organiccottonmart.com › home › blog › bedding 101: all you need to know about shams, comforters, and duvets
Bedding 101 - What are Shams, Comforters, and Duvets?
May 8, 2023 - What’s great is that most of them arrive as a part of a bedding set, complete with matching sheets, shams, and pillowcases. Since the filler inside cannot be separated from the cover, most comforters are dry-clean-only. Those who prefer comforters like it for its snugness and its ability to zhuzh up a bed within seconds. You don’t have to deal with the tedious process of changing covers as in the case of a duvet ...
🌐
Crane & Canopy
craneandcanopy.com › pages › 101-what-is-a-sham
What is a Sham? | Standard Shams and More – Crane & Canopy
Pillow shams normally come in ... (or sometimes is closed with a hidden zipper). Pillow shams are usually sold in pairs made out of a fabric from a matching duvet cover....
🌐
Pottery Barn
potterybarn.com › shop › bedding › duvet-covers-shams
Stylish Duvet Covers and Shams | Pottery Barn
Our duvet covers and shams bring warmth and charm to your bedroom. This collection offers soft, durable options that fit your duvet sets and comforter sets perfectly.
🌐
Amazon
amazon.com › Duvet-Cover-Shams › s
Amazon.com: Duvet Cover And Shams
Check each product page for other buying options. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color · Bedsure Cotton Duvet Cover Queen - 100% Cotton Waffle Weave Coconut White Duvet Cover Queen Size, GentleSoft™ and Breathable Bedding Set for All Season, 3 Pieces, 90"x90" ...
Find elsewhere
🌐
Piglet in Bed
us.pigletinbed.com › blogs › the-piglet-journal › the-ultimate-guide-to-pillow-shams
The Ultimate Guide To Pillow Shams | Piglet in Bed US
November 1, 2022 - Unlike a pillowcase, a pillow sham is more decorative in nature, tends to be made of thicker fabric and often features detailed embellishments such as decorative stitching or embroidery. While a pillowcase is generally made from the same material as your sheets or duvet cover, a pillow sham might match a quilt, bed cover or stand out on its own for an added pop of color.
🌐
Peacock Alley
peacockalley.com › blogs › the-linenry › what-is-a-pillow-sham-anyway
What Is a Pillow Sham Anyway? | Peacock Alley
December 17, 2021 - Pillowcases are made for sleeping pillows, focusing on comfort and protection, with an open end for easy access. Shams, on the other hand, are decorative covers with back closures, often featuring embellishments, and are used to adorn pillows ...
🌐
Red Land Cotton
redlandcotton.com › collections › duvet-covers-shams
Cotton Duvet Covers and Shams | Pillow Sham
Create comfort in your home with our cotton duvet covers and shams. When it comes to completing your bedding, a simple cotton pillow sham or blanket duvet can create an elegant look with ease. Our cotton duvet covers and shams are well known for their soft finishes that add a modern flair to the heirloom inspired look.
🌐
SNOWE
snowehome.com › blogs › magazine › what-is-a-duvet-cover-set
What Is a Duvet Cover Set: What Does It Include? – Snowe
A duvet cover set typically consists of a duvet, a duvet cover, and pillow shams that match the duvet cover.
🌐
Parachute Home
parachutehome.com › blogs › posts › what-is-a-duvet-cover
What Is a Duvet Cover and What Is it For? – Parachute Home
bedding bundle with a duvet cover and one or two matching shams (decorative pillowcases) in the same fabric and color. Twin and twin XL sets typically come with one sham. Full, queen, and king sets have two.
🌐
SNOWE
snowehome.com › collections › duvets-shams
Luxury Duvet Covers & Shams – Snowe
Snowe duvet covers and shams offer easy care and visible comfort in three luxurious options. Build your bedscape with linen, percale, sateen, or Softexture duvet and sham duets. Find the perfect pillow for your sleep position. Now you can decide whether pillowcases are enough or a sham is on your ...
🌐
Anne de Solène
anne-de-solene.com › home › blog
What Is A Pillow Sham: Types And Sizes - Anne de Solène | Anne de Solène
December 31, 2024 - A pillow sham is a decorative cover designed to protect and enhance the appearance of regular bed pillows. While traditional pillows typically come with a plain cover or pillow case made from cotton or other natural materials, pillow shams offer ...
🌐
Parachute Home
parachutehome.com › blogs › posts › what-is-a-sham
What Is a Sham? Bedding Guide from Parachute – Parachute Home
You can finish your bed with a throw blanket to add warmth, texture, a pop of color, and aesthetic appeal. There are two main types of shams. The first is a bed sham, which covers regular, rectangular-shaped bed pillows.
🌐
Parachute Home
parachutehome.com › collections › duvet-covers-and-shams
Duvet Covers and Shams – Parachute Home
Very comfortable essentials that make you feel at home – bedding, bath linens, decor and more. Enjoy free shipping and returns, plus a 60 day trial.
🌐
MATTEO
matteola.com › collections › duvet-covers-shams
Luxury Duvet Covers & Shams | 100% Cotton & Linen | MATTEO
This collection of luxury duvet covers and shams includes 100% cotton and sateen finishes designed for everyday layering. Each piece is garment-washed and tailored for softness, offering a clean drape and natural hand feel.
🌐
Amerisleep
amerisleep.com › blog › bedding › what is a duvet cover?
What is a Duvet Cover? - Amerisleep
July 13, 2020 - A “duvet set” typically includes a duvet (the fluffy blanket insert), the duvet cover, and two pillow shams that match the cover.