In my experience, I've used a topsheet and what I think is a comforter (big, fluffy, rectangular, hangs off bed but doesn't reach floor). I've also just used a comforter by itself. Either way the comforter covers my body and keeps me warm. And then blankets (thinner/smaller) on top for added warmth. And my understanding is that you don't put anything else on top of a comforter.

In hotels/motels, there's (what my mom referred to as) a bedspread (thinner than comforter but touches the floor, outlines the pillows and looks pretty) and under that is a blanket(?) and then a topsheet (or vice versa? It's been a minute.). But online I'm seeing them referred to as a coverlet? My mom said to NEVER use the bedspread as a blanket/comforter for sanitary reasons (like they aren't washed as often and people sit and lay on top of them before going to bed?), so I just use the top sheet and blanket to cover me.

I also always thought quilts were just blankets made with smaller patches stitched together in a pattern. Is that correct? Are they used interchangeably with blankets?

And then what even is a duvet? I thought that was just a British English for comforter?

What things go with what and where and what am I supposed to do with them? I'm just trying to sleep!

I'm moving soon, and noticed that standard North American bedding feels super overkill in some situations.

I was thinking about putting a fitted sheet atop my mattress, and buying a heavy blanket to sleep under. No top sheet, no comforter, no duvet. My space has great temperature control, so no worries about heat fluctuations.

Does anyone practice something similar? Not sure if I'll be missing out on anything by not going the traditional bedding route.

Here's what I'm thinking: https://i.imgur.com/VH8LamW.png

I’ve always found that I get a more sound sleep and am more comfortable with throw blankets as opposed to a top sheet & comforter.

Is anyone else this way?

My husband argued with me about this yesterday because our comforter is falling apart from me sleeping with it every night. It's a $150 blanket, why would I buy it if I'm not going to sleep with it

We always heard a lot people use comforter/blanket/quilt other than a duvet insert, obviously a duvet cover is easily to be washed however a comforter/quilt costs more water and electric for dry.

I’m curious how hosts feel about duvets. When we first began hosting this seemed like the best fit, as they can be changed out for washing when needed. However, after months of hosting, I’ve learned that people don’t know how to use a duvet, and they just use it as a comforter. I turn over the house myself, and at 8mo pregnant, the worst part is the 20 minutes per bed of swapping out duvet covers, tiny buttons, little tie strings, you know, the whole deal. Does anyone use comforters or blankets instead? The home is in the Sierras, so it can get chilly, but I’m wondering if swapping out and washing blankets would in fact save me and my future cleaners valuable time… Any specific blanket/comforter recommendations? Thanks!

I'm headed off to college soon and I need to buy bedding. But I don't have a great understanding of the terminology.

My husband and I have had the same comforter for a while, and it desperately needs replacing. The issue is, he sweats heavily at night, which causes the bedding, including the comforter, to get smelly quickly and requires frequent washings, like weekly, which is wearing down the materials too quickly. Also, we don’t have a large washer/dryer to constantly wash the comforter, so it takes like three cycles to dry it at home, or we have to take it to a laundromat. So I’m not sure what bedding pieces I should get in order to maximize use and prolong the life of the bedding without such frequent comforter washings. We sleep with a sheet and comforter on our bodies currently. Should we switch to a down comforter with duvet and just wash the duvet frequently? I feel like the comforter underneath would still get sweaty/smelly? Should we have a separate quilt or blanket under the comforter/duvet to have over us at night and not use the comforter for sleeping at all? I’m just tired of climbing into bed and it being smelly, I don’t mind washing things but I feel like we shouldn’t have to wash the comforter so much, just the sheets. Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

I live in NYC. Never used a wool blanket before so a little worried about the scratchiness although I heard that its best to use a sheet in between. Also looking at Feathered Friends comforters and unsure if Medium would be too warm or if it would be better to go for the Light. How do wool blankets compare in terms of warmness? Do they feel sufficient during the winter? Given the choice, which would you prefer? Curious about why wool blankets from Pendleton and HBC are so popular when one can get a fluffy cloud-like comforter.

Why do we need to categorize blankets. Why.

A throw blanket is far softer than a sheet (at least the one I have) and thus more comfortable. I use a sherpa fleece throw blanket similar to this one (https://www.amazon.com/Eddie-Bauer-Sycamore-Ultra-Plush/dp/B074PHSGN6?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1)

The two I have are actually somewhat small so sometimes I do one on the top half and another throw blanket on my bottom half and it's still hella comfortable.

I used to sleep with fleece but it always gets pilly and not as soft after awhile.

i recently bought a set that comes with a fitted sheet and comforter and i love it. and now, i came across duvet and i'm confused. how are they different? which one is better and lesser hassle when it comes to washing it?

Hello, I'm looking to renovate my room a little since I just moved out but I've never bought any bedding stuff and I'm confused on what each of those means and their specifics.

I don't have any sleep stores near me so I would have to buy from Amazon or order online and I don't know what to get (it's a twin size bed in case it matters)

New user pass phrase: I hope this isn't a stupid question

Hello, with the cold snap around Christmas in the US, I've been re-evaluating my cold weather preps. One thing I'm considering is a wool comforter. I used to have one my aunt made, but passed it on to my sister once she had her first baby.

I was thinking of buying (or possibly making one) for myself. I already have a wool blanket, but a comforter sounds nice for being at home if the heating fails. My current wool blanket has a bit of an odor, but I'd like to avoid that for regular use bedding.

Note: I'm not considering down because it hits me in my allergies.

Does anyone have a wool comforter? Any recommendations on brands?

Edit: I didn't think to address the language differences around comforter vs duvet. I'm thinking of a big fluffy blanket. I currently use what we call a duvet cover in the US. I'd probably be using a duvet cover with whatever fluffy blanket I go with, since it's easier than washing the whole blanket constantly (I have cats)

Here's a link to one brand I'm considering. Should give people an idea what I'm referring to when I say comforter.

Any recommendations? I want a cooling blanket because I live in California and i am a hot sleeper. Don’t care about the price. Also. Heard mixed reviews about cozy earth. They good or no ? Don’t care about price.

Hi all, long time lurker, reading through the amazing posts by such knowledgeable people. I am looking for a new queen down comforter. Mine is almost 20 years old and flat as a pancake. Something mid- warm. I’d like it to hang over the sides of my queen size bed. Should I get a queen size down insert and a king duvet? What is a mid warmth down fill number you’d recommend? I’m so overwhelmed by all the choices!