When the weather’s ghastly outside, nothing beats nuzzling up in bed.
There’s something so comforting about being wrapped in a duvet listening to the rain pelt the window, especially at the weekend when plans can be tweaked to avoid it.
With cooler temperatures and shorter days here, now’s the time to invest in new linens to make your bed extra comfy.
Brushed cotton, washed cotton, and teddy bear textures are excellent choices for upping your bed’s warmth levels without twiddling with the thermostat. Then there’s classic linen - the fabric is famously a year-round choice, keeping things feeling breathable in hot weather and cosy over the winter months.
Homeware departments are full of fresh duvet sets for autumn and winter hibernation. Whether you’re after festive bedding for Christmas guests, need to place a past-best set, or like the idea of a low-cost, high-impact bedroom upgrade, there are designs galore to choose from.
If you’re stuck for inspiration, I’ve rounded up the nicest-looking, cosiest sets that you can buy (and burrow in) right now. I’ve chosen options across styles and price brackets, so you should find a duvet set that fits like a glove.
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Tekla Percale Stripe-Pattern Double Cotton Duvet Cover
Famously beloved by the likes of Harry Styles and Alexa Chung, Tekla is the homewares brand with the A-lister seal of approval.
The Danish company offers bed linen alongside bath towels and robes, including this simple but timeless hopper striped cover in cream and chocolate brown, with a thread count of 200.
The cotton percale design utilises extra-long yarns to enhance cosiness levels and features button fastenings to prevent the duvet from slipping out. Pillowcases sold separately (£33).
Buy now £225.00, Selfridges
M&S Pure Brushed Cotton Checked Floral Bedding Set
This vintage-esque duvet set is the hot chicken soup of bedding. The checked floral design offers a wholesome, cosy feel, especially as it's on brushed cotton fabric. And the bow details on the pillow cases? Dreamy.
Buy now £55.00, M&S
TBCo. Cotton Duvet Cover in Camel Harlequin
Roll up, roll up! The harlequin pattern on this duvet cover is inspired by the circus, but in (slightly more) grown-up colours of blue and burgundy. The striped frill trim offers a nice contrast, and it's a feature repeated on the pillowcases, which are sold separately. https://fave.co/4nDeMuy Matching cushion covers and PJ sets are available too, if you're ready to splash out on the whole look.
Buy now £149.00, TBCo.
Piglet in Bed Botanical Green Gingham Linen Blend Duvet Cover
It’s not cheap, but look, high-quality bedding rarely is. Piglet in Bed is one of my favourite places to pick up bed linen that’s so nice, I have trouble getting out of bed in the morning (for all the right reasons).
The linen blend is cosy and comfortable against the skin, getting softer with every wash. Duvet covers, pillowcases and bed sheets are all sold separately too, so you can buy a few bits to go with what you’ve already got, or splurge on a bundle.
Whichever option you pick, you won’t regret it.
Buy now £139.00, Piglet in Bed
La Redoute St Lary Brushed Cotton Duvet Cover
This whimsical duvet cover turns your bed into a ski-themed wonderland, all but guaranteeing dreams on the slopes. The brushed cotton makes the background appear pleasingly snow-like yet warm against the skin.
Buy now £79.99, La Redoute
Secret Linen Store Vintage Rose Henry Brushed 100% Organic Cotton Duvet Cover
No prizes for guessing what this store specialises in. Secret Linen Store has homewares galore to dress your home in, from tablecloths and curtains to ridiculously comfortable duvet sets in every colour you can imagine. This one, in a pale pink hue, is made in Portugal from ultra-soft brushed cotton that will make getting out of bed so much tougher. Nice problem to have.
Buy now £68.00, Secret Linen Store
M&S X National Gallery Pure Cotton Monet Waterlilies Bedding Set
A collaboration with the National Gallery has led to several famous artworks being printed onto M&S Home's collections. In bedding, you'll find this pure cotton set featuring Monet's dreamy Waterlilies print. The mix of colours means it will work across a medley of colour palettes - plus the easy-iron finish means creases won't be as noticeable.
Buy now £69.00, M&S
CHRISTY Flannel Stripe 100% Super Soft Brushed Cotton Duvet Sets
Stripes never go out of fashion, whether you're dressing yourself or your home. This design from Christy offers a timeless look. Made from brushed cotton, it's a great set to pull out when temperatures take a tumble.
Buy now £52.50, Debenhams
The White Company Velvet Touch Brushed Cotton Duvet Cover
Slipping into fresh white bedding after an evening soak in the tub - the unsung self-care hero? The White Company offers a drop of everyday luxe with this set, which encases your duvet and pillows in cotton so brushed it feels like velvet.
Buy now £75.00, The White Company
Laura Ashley Litton Christmas Duvet Cover Set
No naff Christmas sets here; just a beautiful festive print from Laura Ashley in an arts and crafts style. Look closely and you'll see stag and robin silhouettes intertwined amongst the winter garden scene.
Buy now £60.00, John Lewis
M&S X Kelly Hoppen Brushed Cotton Yarn Dyed Bedding Set
Part of M&S's collab with interior designer Kelly Hoppen, this is the set to get if you want to mimic hotel-style luxury at home. The minimalist design is crafted from pure cotton that's been brushed to make it extra cosy.
Buy now £55.00, M&S
Vantona Green Brushed Plaid Quilt 100% Cotton Cover Set
Timeless and affordable, this tartan set checks so many boxes. It's made from brushed cotton and is the perfect set to keep on rotation for guest rooms.
Buy now £35.00, Next
M&S Borg & Fleece Striped Bedding Set
There's practically no chance of feeling the chill when you're wrapped up in M&S's borg and fleece set. Supremely cosy, the design sports tonal stripes on one side and a plain reverse.
Buy now £49.50, M&S
H&M Flannel double duvet cover set
Is cosy the top priority? Then head to H&M Home, where you'll find this double duvet cover in a soft cotton flannel. The set, available in beige or grey check print, comes with a set of envelope-style pillowcases.
Buy now £51.00, H&M
