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In the UK we only use a duvets with a seperate cover but in Florida it seems that comforters (cover n quilt built in) are more popular.
If you could choose - which would be your favourite? Thinking of changing ours, appreciate advice both for and against.
Thanks
We prefer our UK duvet system but have found although duvets are available in the States they do not yet seem so used to them as us so we just replaced our bedding with new comforters - got some very good bargains in Macy's earlier this year and of course got the extra discount by getting an overseas visitors discount card from customer services.
ShirleyD
08-09-2010, 13:07
At home I tend to use my quilt as a comforter in that I use a sheet underneath. Less washing and if it is warm, I can peel off the quilt and still have a cover [msnsmile]
chrizzy100
08-09-2010, 18:16
We use a comforter and sheets a lot easier on making the bed up after washing..
tony2000
08-09-2010, 21:05
I use a comforter on our bed at home in the summer and a duvet in the winter.
Tracy
We have comforters and sheets for the villa bedrooms. Unless you can get duvet covers that absolutely don't crease, then the bed will look pretty messy as you probably won't find an MC who irons duvet covers!! Different in a hotel where they have their own laundry.
Sandra
Love our Comforters and would have them in the UK if hubby would let me.
We have comforters in Florida and have brought them home to use in the UK as well. We have even converted our families too. They are much easier than struggling to put on duvet covers, who need that, it is so much easier to just put on a sheet and pull up the comforter. If it is really cold then we just add a blanket between the comforter and the sheet. I like an easy life, life is too short to mess around with duvet covers, I just love my comforter and it looks so much nicer too with lovely matching pillows.
Some of my friends booked to go to our home in Florida just so they could get them as I refused to bring them back for them - it was a good way of getting bookings!!
Andrena
sammibabe
09-09-2010, 03:34
Have had a comforter for years as my DH sleeps very hot. The last couple of years I am finding that I am getting a bit cold at night in winter so thinking when it gets really cold of popping a duvet on
jeansusrentals
10-09-2010, 06:04
We have duvets at home - but occasionally I change it to just a sheet and a comforter. In our villa my guests have the choice - I've bought duvets and covers for all the beds and of course the comforters are also there - and it depends on time of year what is put on the beds.
Jean
Ok so most people prefer comforters - but how often do these get cleaned?
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Ok so most people prefer comforters - but how often do these get cleaned?
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A question I have often asked myself. We are usually so hot that we sleep with only a sheet, but when we need the comforter I always make sure the sheet is the only thing touching me[msnsmile2]
LiesaAnna
11-09-2010, 14:20
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Lyn
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by VIOLET
Ok so most people prefer comforters - but how often do these get cleaned?
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A question I have often asked myself. We are usually so hot that we sleep with only a sheet, but when we need the comforter I always make sure the sheet is the only thing touching me[msnsmile2]
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ame here... not always easy cos i do hot n cold due to medications...
we bought a lovely black n red comforter full bed set for here looks gorgeous on my bed, loads of lovely black red cushions to match.... even had a lazer cut design of the design on the bedding made to spray over on the walls looks great... oh and in the winter we use a duck feathered quilt sheet on first quilt then comfortoer turned back....
love them...:D
I managed to wash my comforters, even the king sized one.
Another vote for comforters..I also use a sheet with mine.
My king size (queen size in US) fits in my washing machine.
Kx
chrizzy100
12-09-2010, 04:42
I've not washed mine in nearly 6 years but then its mostly in the FL house for show..we use a sheet and blankets for sleeping..at home I have 3 so I always have one washed or drying
jeansusrentals
14-09-2010, 07:02
In the Villa - I have mine washed or cleaned twice a year (or more if needed!) At home it gets washed or cleaned at least 3 or 4 time a year - I have the same large American type washer and dryer at home as I do in the Villa and it takes a Queen size no bother. But they are all used with a sheet and not next to your skin!
Jean
jimiansville
14-09-2010, 13:35
It's comforters for us as well. We have them in the villa and have also brought some home for our bedrooms here in the UK. We have just renovated our main bedroom here in the UK and took small samples of wallpaper and carpet to the US on our last trip to make sure we got a perfect match. Managed to get a really fantastic comforter with lots of accessories to match including towels for the en suite. Looks fantastic!
mollymolly
14-09-2010, 20:31
I love the selection of comforters in the States. I have brought comforters home for myself, family & friends.
We usually fly with USAirways and get 2 pieces of check in baggage each (preferred members)
So most trips back I check in a comforter set - just brought my SIL back a fantastic set from Macys which was down from $350 to $99.
Bernadette
bargainqueen
14-09-2010, 22:12
I have US king size comforter sets here in UK, I use and wash the sheet set regularly. The comforter I wash at the local launderette twice a year.
Now that we don't have a cat I decided to put a new Bed in a Bag on that I'd brought home some years ago. I'd been loathe to use it before as the cats were quite old and were no longer retracting their claws.
I took off my old quilt that had been on the bed for 12 years? My husband wanted me to throw it out but I decided to wash it again and store it as I still can't get used to the new one.
Every time I go over to Florida I look to see if they do the same style as it looks so clean a fresh, haven't been successful yet but still keep searching.
In Beds Bath and Beyond I bought a down comforter for around $100, I've also bought comforter covers. They don't have poppers like ones in UK and normally do up with large buttons.
The only thing I don't like with the bed in a bags is the platform valance. As I have a 6' bed I have zip and link mattress which I turn regularly. The valance rides up and I'm experimenting with cutting our the middle section so that the valance can run around the edge of the base. Just need to work out how to attach it.