Heat, a mosquito, a restless partner: in summer, several things can seriously disturb your night’s sleep. And you may also be wrestling with the question of what is best to sleep under when it is warm.

A sheet plus blanket, a summer duvet, or an All Year duvet after all? We have lined up the best and finest summer duvets and the most cooling duvet covers for you. At least you do not have to get worked up about it at night. It also takes a few degrees off.

Which duvet is best for summer?

Which duvet is best for summer? Warm nights are intense enough, after all. Because when you get into bed, it is still warm outside and so the bed is warm too, but in the middle of the night it gets cooler. How do you make sure you sleep like a baby and do not wake up wilted? First magic word: ventilation. Second magic word: a summer duvet. Ours, of course, because then you can be sure you are lying under premium hotel quality and that the down has been sourced responsibly. In addition, we have a duvet for every bed, from a subtle summer duvet 140x200 to a grand summer duvet of 240x220. That way you always sleep comfortably, whatever the size of your bed. Discover here your ideal duvet for summer. 

A responsible down duvet for summer

In fact, all DOUXE down products have the Downpass Certificate. This quality mark guarantees that the feathers and down are produced responsibly and come from strictly controlled and traceable supply chains. That sleeps a lot better, doesn’t it?

Back to our heavenly Original Half Down Summer Duvet. The filling consists of 30 percent duck down and 70 percent duck feathers. This, in combination with the ticking (the cover of the duvet) of 100 percent cotton (this finely woven cotton is down-proof and breathable, so the small feathers have enough room to move), ensures excellent ventilation and, of course, that ultimate five-star feeling and luxury hotel quality that you are used to from DOUXE.

Double down

The Original Summer Duvet is therefore a good option for warm nights - but if you are really crazy about the lightweight feel of down, choose the summer duvet from the Exclusive Collection. The Exclusive Summer Duvet consists of 90 percent goose down and 10 percent goose feathers. Here too there is a ticking of 100 percent cotton (down-proof) around it for good ventilation. Take it from us, this is a down duvet that exceeds every average. Warm nights have rarely felt so luxurious.

And do you want to experience that luxury hotel feeling all year round? Then invest in an Exclusive All Year Duvet. It is lightweight but slightly heavier than its summery sister, pure natural, allergy-friendly, has a long life and excellent temperature and moisture regulation.

Improving your sleep during summer

Now that you no longer have to rack your brains over which duvet is best to sleep under in summer, you can look around at the rest of your bedroom. Because a good summer duvet is one thing, a good sleeping environment is two. Three tips.

1. Farewell fluff and fleece

As lovely as it is in winter to roll yourself up in soft throws and blankets, in summer they are of little use - unless you like clammy limbs and drops of sweat on your upper lip. Exactly: neither do we. Walk through your room, remove all unnecessary blankets and pillows and replace them with fine, breathable fabrics such as cotton and linen.

Did you know that we now also offer a collection with the softest washed linen? Our washed linen collection offers countless benefits for summer. The pre-treated linen is exceptionally soft and breathable, which helps to drive away the heat of summer nights. The natural moisture regulation keeps you dry and comfortable, while the rustic, lightly crumpled look gives your bedroom a stylish, casual atmosphere.

Choose a washed linen duvet cover and experience the ultimate summer night. Add a few of our washed linen pillowcases for a complete, luxurious experience.

2. Light and luxurious for summer

While you are busy banishing warm materials from your room, take the dark colours with you as well. Swap a dark duvet cover for a light-coloured one. Don’t these light-coloured duvet covers instantly make you feel calm? They come in supple sateen and crisp, fresh percale - for that crispy feeling of luxury hotel linen. For summer, percale is by far the best choice because it feels cool on the skin. Want to know again what the difference is between sateen and percale? We explain it here.

If you have time to spare and happen to have a dark wall in your bedroom, consider painting it a lighter colour for the summer. Not only good for your mood (getting up in a light room gives an instant energy boost) but also for the heat. Light colours reflect light, dark colours absorb it. The darker your room, the warmer it is. And then as the cherry on top of the summery rhubarb pie, add the cheerful DOUXE decorative pillows to your bed, in fresh summery colours and designs.

3. Fresh air, fresh start

At least as important as the right bed linen is fresh air and a bit of planning ahead (for ventilating). Is a hot day coming? Then keep doors, windows and curtains closed during the day. In the evening you can air the place out by opening windows and doors opposite each other. Keeping everything closed may feel somewhat contradictory during the day, but really: you will be grateful to yourself at night.