How to Put on a Duvet Cover

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Change a duvet cover in less than 5 minutes all by yourself

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Last Updated: December 4, 2023 Fact Checked

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A duvet adds a warm and cozy layer to your bed, but it can be a hassle to put the duvet cover back on the duvet insert after you wash it. Luckily, there are super quick ways to change your duvet cover and keep it aligned by turning the cover inside out. Keep reading to learn how to put on a fresh duvet cover using the roll or burrito method as well as the traditional flipping method!

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Turn the duvet cover inside out and lay it on your bed with the opening at the foot of the bed. Lay the duvet insert on top.
Then, roll the cover and insert together to the foot of the bed. Flip the cover right side out over the ends of the roll and then unroll the duvet.
Or, lay down the insert and turn the cover inside out. Reach in the opening, grab the corners of the cover and insert, and flip the cover over the insert.

Method 1

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Changing a Duvet Using the Rolling Method

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Position the cover so the opening is at the foot of your bed. Then, shake out and pull on the cover so it lays flat.
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Lay the duvet insert on top of the cover. Spread out the comforter or duvet insert over the duvet cover so the corners align neatly together.^{[1]
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- Make sure the long sides of the duvet cover and insert run along the length of the bed while the short sides run along the width of the bed.
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Secure any duvet cover fasteners to the insert. If your duvet cover and insert have ties or buttons on the corners, fasten them so the insert stays flat inside the cover.^{[2]
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- If your duvet doesn’t have any built-in fasteners, use duvet clips to secure the cover and insert together.
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Roll the insert and cover starting at the head of the bed. Fold the duvet cover over the duvet insert and roll them together to the bottom of the bed. Just go slowly to ensure the cover and insert roll evenly.^{[3]
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- If you are by yourself, roll the duvet cover and insert at the center. If you have someone helping you, stand on either side of the bed and roll together.
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Reach inside the cover and flip the cover over the end of the roll. Put your hand inside the opening of the duvet cover and stuff the end of the roll inside the corner. This flips the cover right side out. Then, do the same thing on the other end of the roll.^{[4]
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- Flip the middle portion of the duvet cover over the middle of the roll, too.
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Unroll the duvet and shake it out over your bed. This flips the rest of the cover right side out and inserts the comforter inside the cover. Then, close the opening of the duvet cover and shake out the duvet so it lays flat and smooth over your bed.^{[5]
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- When it’s time to wash your duvet and change your cover again, follow these steps in reverse to take the cover off the insert!

Method 2

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Changing a Duvet the Traditional Quick Way

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Lay the duvet insert on the bed. Spread and flatten your comforter or duvet insert so the long side runs along the length of the bed and the short side runs along the width of the bed. Just make sure the tag is at the head of the bed.^{[6]
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- Having the tag at the head of the bed ensures that the tag ends up at the bottom of the duvet cover when you insert the duvet into the cover.
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Turn the duvet cover inside out and lay it on top of the insert. Position the open end of the duvet cover at the foot of the bed. Then, spread out the cover so you can see each corner.
- Fasten your duvet cover’s closures to the corners of the insert if your cover has them. Some covers have ties or buttons.
- Or, put duvet clips on the corners of the cover and insert to keep the duvet in place.
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Put your hands inside the cover and grab the corners of the insert. Reach through the duvet cover’s opening and grasp the top corners of the duvet cover and insert together.^{[7]
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- Your hands look like you’re wearing mittens as you grab the 2 top corners of the duvet cover and duvet insert.
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Flip the cover over the insert and shake out the cover. While still holding the corners of the duvet cover and insert, flip the cover right side out and over your arms. Then, shake out the cover and insert so the cover flips over the rest of the insert.^{[8]
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- Hold on tight as you shake the duvet cover onto the duvet insert. This helps ensure that the corners of the insert spread out to the corners inside the cover.
- You may have to pull the bottom corners of the cover over the insert.
Fasten the buttons or ties at the end of the duvet cover, or zip up the opening. Then, shake out the duvet over your bed and pull on the corners and sides so the duvet lays flat without any wrinkles.^{[9]
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How can I secure the corners of the duvet if there aren't any fasteners on the duvet or cover?

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Consider safety pinning the corners of the duvet to the insider corners of the duvet cover. You shouldn't have to worry about the pins coming undone and poking you, as long as they are strong and sturdy safety pins.

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Should I tuck the top sheet under at the bottom when making a bed? I always have, but someone told me that was not the right way to make a bed.

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I've never heard of not tucking the top sheet under at the foot of the bed. You are doing it correctly.

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Can I use the rolling or burrito method if the opening at the bottom doesn't go all the way across?

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Yes. It's trickier to flip the duvet cover over the ends of the rolled up duvet, but still possible

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Make sure the duvet cover is about the same size or 1 to 2 inches (2.5-5 cm) bigger than the comforter or duvet insert. This helps your duvet lay flat and smooth.

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Get a family member or friend to help you change large duvet covers.

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