How to choose the size of a double blanket

Each housewife strives to make the house perfect and comfortable, for which she needs to be aware of many nuances and small things that can not be done in modern home economics. For example, young housewives are perplexed by the choice of bedding and other bedding (bedspreads, blankets, plaid). How much should a duvet cover and how not to mix up the sizes of blankets?

Standard Blanket Sizes

The following types are traditionally distinguished in Russia and the CIS countries:

• one and a half (1 sleeping),
• double
• European standard
• children’s.

The table below lists common types and approximate parameters:

Types of Double Blankets

A standard double blanket made according to Russian GOST has a size of 175x205 cm and the correspondence name is “Soviet”. But the modern home textile market offers others - more comfortable options for a good sleep:

· Double 180x220 cm,

· "Euro" 200x220 cm,

· "Euro maxi" or "Family" 220x240 cm.

The most popular Euro size products, as they cover a large double bed to the maximum, are comfortable for two people of any height, it is easy to pick up linen for them.

You can also find smaller blankets on sale - 160x200 cm, but they are more suitable for one and a half and double sofas than for beds, and are not as comfortable for two people as Euro.

How to choose the size of a double blanket

When buying a large blanket for two, you need to consider four main points:

The width and length of the mattress,

· The growth of the people to whom the blanket is intended,

· Popular sizes of bed linen.

It is believed that the length of the blanket is calculated according to the "formula": the height of the tallest sleeping person + 30 cm. The width is determined taking into account the space needed for sleep: an adult woman usually takes 0.8-1.1 m of bed, and a man - 1- 1.3 m. These figures are summarized when a blanket is bought for two.

If the standard double blanket did not fit your bed, choose a product slightly larger than its dimensions. This size is more convenient to use and allows you to make the whole bed, hiding bedding and pillows. But the width of the blanket in this case should differ by no more than 40-60 cm so that the hanging edges do not pull it to the floor.

Sizes of blankets

Depending on whether a person or a couple will sleep, you can choose personalized small blankets or cozy double beds. There are three types of sizes in total:

• one and a half (single) blanket,
• standard double
• double blanket Euro standard.

To learn how to distinguish between them, consider all three categories. Knowledge of standard models will allow not only to accurately select products for the size of the bed, but also to buy the right bedding.

One and a half blankets

The standard size of such products is 140x205 cm. Suitable for duvet covers 145x215 cm. It is also considered a "family" option, they can cover two people, but the larger size will still be more comfortable.

Manufacturers can vary the parameters of blankets from 150x200 cm to 160x210 cm. All one and a half blankets in this category will fit the standard 160x220 duvet cover.

Double blankets

They are distinguished by a larger width; it will be convenient and comfortable for two people to sleep under such a blanket. Famous representative: “English” (“Soviet”) size - 175x205 cm. The standard accepted by many manufacturers is 172x205 cm. For such things, duvet covers are sized 175x210 cm. In general, blankets range from 170x200 to 180x210. Available linens are available for all options.

Euro blankets

Beddings of this type are improved double models - they are significantly larger. The so-called Eurostandard is 200x220 cm blankets. The products are very comfortable, two people can easily fit under them, you won’t have to drag the edges or save space.

Euro-sized blankets also include “royal” models - 220-240 cm. The choice of the correct bedding for such models is not very wide. Royal quilts are suitable for wide beds and luxurious interiors.

Thus, double blankets choose between two varieties (discarding one and a half) - traditional and euro-size. You can derive basic criteria, taking into account which, choose a model:

• bed size
• the number of people who will sleep under the covers (one or two),
• height,
• personal wishes.

How to choose a duvet cover

A duvet cover is a special textile cover that protects the blanket from dirt, clings, tears and dust. Also, duvet covers perform a decorative function, they are produced with a very beautiful design - colored, with drawings.

When choosing, it is important to check the integrity and performance of the hardware. It is available in the following options:

• classic buttons
• zipper (considered the most practical)
• buttons.

A good duvet cover should be 5 centimeters larger than the blanket so that both in width and in length the product fits comfortably inside. Correctly selected size of textiles will help to make a change of bed linen quickly and simply, which is important if you have to deal with a huge Euro-model. Also, the blanket will not stray during sleep.

It often happens that the fabrics from which bedding is made, sit down after washing - the stock in the form of additional centimeters will come in handy.

What to look for when choosing a blanket size

Of course, size matters, but if the main goal was to buy a large blanket so that it warms well, then this property does not depend on centimeters. When choosing a double model, you should pay attention to the following nuances.

• The filler is a “filling” that will regulate the body temperature and prevent it from freezing. There are synthetic fillers (artificial fluff, holofiber, comfort) and natural (wool, silk, cotton, bamboo fiber). It is believed that natural materials are safe and have a good effect on human health, while synthetic materials are very light and incredibly durable.
• The cover is made of fabric to keep the filler intact. Popular materials - satin, teak, cambric, percale, natural silk. The fabric should be smooth and pleasant to the touch, so as not to irritate the skin and gently slip, touching the duvet cover.
• Fixing the filler inside the cover is most often done using machine stitches. There are quilts with wide stitched stripes (considered unreliable), as well as with a patterned stitch that attaches the filler well. The best option is a cassette stitch consisting of small compartments. Perfectly prevents the migration of insulation fibers.

Double blankets are very comfortable, they cover the whole bed, hang down romantically around the edges, create a feeling of airy cosiness. In general, you can pick up a model from 170 cm in width and up to 210 cm in length. When buying, you need to take into account the growth of people so that you can hide well. Double comforters are used both by couples and people who sleep in a large bed alone - spacious models are very functional and allow you to warm yourself well.

It is important to coordinate the purchase of the blanket with the size of the existing bed. Too small a product will look ugly. Double comforters are also great for sleeping on the unfolded and assembled couch. Despite the large dimensions, such models are very compactly stored - they are folded in a cabinet or in factory packaging.

One and a half

The concept of a “single” blanket is not on the modern market as such. In widespread use there are only one and a half beds and sets of linen, designed for 1 adult. When choosing the best copies, you need to consider that duvets should be suitable for the bed. On average, one and a half size will be 140 * 205 - as practice shows, these are the parameters of the blanket that are found most often in stores.

One and a half down duvet can be used by a married couple who prefers to sleep on the same bed. In this case, according to GOST, the Soviet standard of a half-truck 140 * 205 will seem narrow, and you should pay attention to wide models, for example, 160 * 200. This size is rare, but several copies to choose from can be found in any specialized store.

Euro Model Blankets

In the modern furniture market, you can often find beds made according to European standards. At the same time, models from the fluff, oriented to Russian standards, will not be at the time of Europeanized furniture. Therefore, there are Euro-models of bedding.

It is recommended that you first measure the dimensions of your bed, and then select bedding for it. Basically, the European standard blankets can be within 200 * 210. There are also bedspreads and rugs of the Euro-maxi size - 210 * 240. For Russian apartments, maximum parameters are rare, but they are becoming more and more popular.

Baby blankets

A separate bed is provided for babies from birth, and bedding is selected in accordance with its size. Children's blankets usually have a square shape and perform two functions at once: they cover the child during sleep and serve as a warm envelope for a winter walk. For these reasons, parents choose their baby blankets with great care: it should be warm, with a natural filler and at the same time light in weight.

Regarding sizes: for newborn babies, you can buy a square of down, each side of which is from 120 to 140 cm. Older children can hide in a rectangular blanket, the length of which is 140 cm and the width is 100-110 cm. For a teenage bed, it’s just right one and a half size bedding, the weight of the blankets is not fundamental.

Custom size options

Non-standard sizes of bedding are those that do not fit into any generally accepted norms. Usually these are blankets that are custom-made or bought in another country. The owner of such a wonder will have to work hard to find the right bedding. The best option would be to measure bedding and order sewing linen in the studio.

In many countries of Europe (Italy, France, Germany), the ratio of 180 * 220 is considered the standard blankets. There are also specific parameters specific to a particular country. So, in Belgium you can easily find blankets with parameters 170 * 210, in Italy - 210 * 250, in the UK - 300 * 250. They do not need to be perceived as a problem, because linen is ordered in any atelier, the most important thing is the harmonious combination of the item with furniture and interior.

What should I look for when choosing a blanket?

The key factors when choosing any bedding are the following factors:

Hollofiber filler

• Filler. It was believed that the best is downy, and the natural filler is reliable and breathable (goose down, feather, bamboo fiber, etc.). At the same time, modern factories produce artificial fillers (synthetic winterizer, artificial fluff, holofiber), which are not inferior in quality to natural ones and at the same time are light in weight and durable.
• Cover for filler. It is made of fabric - mainly from satin, silk, and cambric. Particular attention when buying is given to the texture of the case: it should be soft and pleasant to the touch.
• Filling firmware inside the case. There are quilted things that have a large distance between stitched lines, which is not entirely reliable, because the filler will slide and stray into lumps. Preference should be given to models with even frequent stitches - the so-called "Cassette" line.

How to choose a duvet cover?

It is better to give preference to natural materials. They pass air well, do not shrink, after sleeping in such a bed a person feels sleepy and rested. In the matter of colors of the duvet cover, the buyer relies entirely on his own taste, but still the most popular are discreet calm colors: classic white, pale pink, beige, etc. They are the ones who best relax at bedtime and give peace.