Why would a flat bed sheet's width be longer than a duvet cover's width?

[balloonshark]

I bought a new bed frame and DIY latex mattress. I also have been shopping for decent cool bedding. I purchased queen percale sheet sets and the flat sheet is 106" long x 96" wide. I purchased a linen duvet cover and it is 92" long x 88" wide. Even their linen flat sheet is the same dimensions as the percale so that isn't the problem. So this means my flat sheet is 8" wider and hangs lower than the duvet cover along the sides. To me it looks sloppy. I didn't even think to check the dimensions before ordering. I just assumed the duvet cover would be larger. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? This is the first "luxury" bedding I've ever purchased.

 

[highland145]

Tuck your sheets.


googled duvet (and covers) vs comforter .... sounds like something invented to charge more $$.

 

[balloonshark]

Tuck your sheets.


googled duvet (and covers) vs comforter .... sounds like something invented to charge more $$.

Are you supposed to tuck the flat sheets along the sides? I've only tucked in the bottom and left the sides loose. I sleep hot so being "strapped" into bed doesn't sound like it would be comfortable.

I didn't know what a duvet cover was until a month or so ago. It's just easier to wash the cover than a bulky comforter. It's also easier to change the cover if your into changing the color of your bedding. I would like to get a decent down or feather duvet insert and it would be much easier washing a removable cover than a large pricey down insert. To be honest the linen cover has a nice weight to it so I may just use it during the summer without an insert.

Edit: Ok, I watched a video and they do in fact tuck in the side of the sheets. I only thought people did that so their bedding looks like hotel bedding.

 

[highland145]

Glad you're moving up in the style world.😀

Sheets, they need to be extra wide. I've got 90lbs on the wife but she can take them all by midnight. Damned sneaky sneak.

 

[sdifox]

I am beginning to wonder if the op is indeed human.

 

[highland145]

You question a 2008 bot? Even Pris has been replaced several times by now....sadly.

 

[balloonshark]

Glad you're moving up in the style world.😀

Sheets, they need to be extra wide. I've got 90lbs on the wife but she can take them all by midnight. Damned sneaky sneak.

I thought this was a safe space where men could gather and talk about interior design.

You do make a good point about the wide sheets though.

 

[sdifox]

You question a 2008 bot? Even Pris has been replaced several times by now....sadly.

People have been using sheets for at least a century. How did he manage to not notice sheet size?

 

[highland145]

People have been using sheets for at least a century. How did he manage to not notice sheet size?

Dummy, Pris....how would you notice a sunrise?

 

[quikah]

Tuck your sheets.


googled duvet (and covers) vs comforter .... sounds like something invented to charge more $$.

Makes it easy to wash.

 

[highland145]

Makes it easy to wash.

Ight.

 

[BoomerD]

Glad you're moving up in the style world.😀

Sheets, they need to be extra wide. I've got 90lbs on the wife but she can take them all by midnight. Damned sneaky sneak.

Mine has perfected the "wrap and roll" technique...

 

[waffleironhead]

googled duvet (and covers) vs comforter .... sounds like something invented to charge more $$.

Its the same as a pillow and a pillow cover. Pull the duvet cover and wash it. Change it out depending on the season.