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We ask designers to choose the warmest, fluffiest and snuggly-est down comforters.There's nothing cozier than a warm down comforter on a cold night: The feathers surround you and create a soothing, toasty cocoon. But searching for the right down comforter can be tricky. To take some of the mystery out of the shopping process, we asked home decor experts what kinds of down comforters they use in their own homes. Here's what we found out:
Make your bed with the bed down comforter. Photo: Alamy
Down Decor
Christiane Lemieux, founder and creative director of DwellStudio, says she prefers the comforters made by Down Decor. DwellStudio uses Down Decor's down pillow inserts in their throw pillows and the studio admires the quality of all their products. Lemieux notes that she also appreciates that they are made here in the U.S.A.; in Cincinnati, to be exact.
High and Low Options
Decorator Bunny Williams shared picks both high and low. At the very high end, Williams loves the beautiful Quilted Blankets from Casa del Bianco. On the lower-priced side, she is a self-proclaimed fan of The Company Store's Quilted Down Blankets. Her favorite is the Supersize TCS Goose Down Blanket.
TIP: For ultimate luxury, Williams also adores The Company Store's sheep's wool mattress pads.
Going Green
Green-living expert Danny Seo skips feathers for a down-like comforter made entirely out of recycled polyester -- the padding is made from recycled soda bottles. Seo says the hypoallergenic EcoPure Down Alternative Comforter ($80 for full/queen, Kmart) "feels just like down, but makes a strong eco-statement -- and it's not expensive!"
Warmest Option
When The Good Housekeeping Research Institute tested down comforters last year, JCPenney beat out the competition with their 5-Star Luxury Down Comforter ($340 to $400, JCPenney). "The full/queen comforter is well-stuffed with 36 ounces of down, which is considered excellent," notes the testing team. However, those who prefer a lighter-weight cover might want to steer clear of this super-warm comforter.
Cheap-Chic Choice
None of our experts cited the big blue retailer as a source for down comforters, ShelterPop likes the down comforters from IKEA. They offer a great bang for your buck. The MYSA RÖNN model has a warmth rating of 4 and is a perfect compromise for couples: It's neither too warm, nor too cool.
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