Saturday, March 17, 2012

California King Duvet Cover

A convenient way to change the look of a California king bed is with a duvet cover. Bedding this size can sometimes be difficult to find, which makes duvet covers a great option.

A Duvet Cover Defined

A duvet cover is basically like a large pillow sham. Instead of being a decorative cover for a pillow, it is a decorative cover for a comforter. Since the duvet cover is just a casing, it is usually less expensive than a comforter. Duvet covers are also easier to store than a comforter since they are less bulky.

Understanding Difference Between King and California King

Most standard size bedding, such as twin, full and queen are universal; however, there are two types of king size bedding. Standard king, also known as Eastern king, has a mattress dimension of 76" by 80". Each person who sleeps on a standard king size bed has 38" of personal space.

A California King has a mattress dimension of 72" by 84", which is narrower but longer than standard king size beds. These beds are ideal for tall people, especially those over six feet tall, but each person only has 36" of personal space. California King beds are the longest beds on the market, being four inches longer than a twin extra long or a standard king. While this is good news for tall people, there are possible drawbacks. California king beds may not fit well in smaller bedrooms. When moving, it can be difficult to get the long mattresses around tight corners.

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The Advantages of California King Duvet Covers

Many manufacturers make comforters in California king size; however, selection is usually more limited than it is for standard king size. If you want the option of having different looks for different seasons, instead of buying several comforters that will take up a lot of storage space, consider purchasing a duvet cover. You can get even more for your money if you purchase a reversible duvet cover. All you have to do is flip it over for a new look that goes with your other furnishings. This saves you the hassle of changing sheet sets, bed skirts and window treatments to coordinate with the duvet cover.

Duvet Cover Features

Duvet covers are sewn on three sides with the bottom usually left open so that you can slide the comforter into the casing. The open side closes with buttons, zippers or ties.

California King duvet covers vary in exact sizes by a few inches. When looking for a duvet cover, it is a good idea to measure or know the exact dimensions of your California king comforter. This will help ensure you buy a duvet that's large enough to adequately cover your comforter.

Some duvet covers are sold as complete bedding ensembles, with two or four pillow shams, bed skirt, sheet set and decorative throw pillows. Bedding ensembles vary as well, according to what's included in each set. Make sure you read the product description carefully to see what bedding pieces are included.

Materials

California king duvet covers are available in a variety of fabrics such as:

  • Bamboo fiber
  • Blends
  • Cotton
  • Egyptian cotton
  • Flannel
  • Micro suede
  • Polyester
  • Silk
  • Satin

Whatever your favorite bedding fabric happens to be, you should be able to find a California king duvet in the fabric of your choice. These duvets are also available in just about any print pattern or solid color.

Where to Buy

You can find duvet covers in California king size at these online retailers:

Deciding What You Want

Whether you opt for a single duvet cover, a reversible one or several covers, you'll quickly discover the ease a duvet gives you in changing your designs. Duvets are cheaper and easier to clean than a comforter and don't forget, you can still enjoy the look of your comforter whenever you want.

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