‘Eat like a king’ may be the more common phrase, but if we’re talking about doing everyday things in a majestic fashion, we think sleeping like a king is a far more tantalising prospect.
You don’t need a family tree that stretches back to William the Conquerer to do it either. With high thread count luxury sheets dressed over a sumptuous mattress sitting, and the whole lot sitting upon a grand bed frame, you can enjoy a right royal kip every night of the week - minus trips to fancy palaces (notoriously chilly).
Bedding is key to feeling ensconced in cloud-like comfort, and with equal importance to the right pillow is a plump duvet. The sort that feels suitably cuddly and marshmallow-like while also being light enough so as not to feel smothered. If you prefer sleeping under a heavier covering, consider adding a weighted blanket to your sleep set-up.
While logic would dictate that you pick a duvet to match your mattress size, going one up - a king duvet on a double-size mattress size, say - offers oversized levels of cosiness, creating a welcome retreat when the weather is ghastly outside. And if you happen to share your bed, it also means you’re less likely to engage in duvet wars in the early hours to gain back a precious few inches.
Whether you like the idea of wrapping yourself up in a king duvet on chilly nights or fancy an XL covering to curl up on the sofa in, we’ve rounded up the best king-size duvets below.
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The Simba Hybrid Duvet - king
We’re in for months of shorter days, grey rain and anaemic temperatures as we head into deepest, darkest winter. Welcome the cold days the only way we know how: with an indulgent new duvet to keep you safe and warm all through the season. Simba's Hybrid Duvet is made with space-inspired fabric tech and takes your nightly rest to the next level by wicking away moisture, keeping you comfortable and cool until dawn.
Buy now £186.75, Simba
DUSK Supreme 80% Goose Down Duvet Collection
Available in 4.5, 9 and 13.5togs, Dusk's duvet will make getting out of a bed a struggle. The filling is 80 per cent goose down with the remainder made up of goose feather, giving a feel of luxury without the weight. The premium look is finished with a 100 per cent cotton cover which aids air flow, keeping you cool in the summer and wonderfully snug come the winter months.
Buy now £70.00, DUSK
Silentnight Hotel Collection Duvet - King
Tog: 13.5
A synthetic duvet may not sound as glamorous as goose or duck down, but if you suffer from allergies, they are a lifesaver. You can count on sleep specialist Silentnight to make it luxurious as shown by its ultra-indulgent Hotel Collection.
It’s a case of five-star elegance all the way with a fine hollowfibre filling and a chic embossed cover that feels every bit as luxe as it looks. This one comes in a very cosy 13.5 tog rating, although there is a 10.5 option too. Available in single, double and king sizes.
Buy now £39.00, Amazon
Emma Cloud Duvet - king
Snuggle down and get cosy in Emma's sumptuous duvet. It's filled with super light temperature-regulating microfibre to wrap you in cosy comfort without making you overheat. It's a great choice for autumn and spring: if you feel the cold more keenly than most, adding a throw over the top will dial up the heat level. Breakfast in bed is no longer off the menu as this duvet is machine-washable at 60º. Available in all UK bed sizes.
Buy now £99.00, Emma Sleep
Silentnight Deep Sleep King Size Duvet 15 Tog
A high tog quilt that's perfect for hunkering down under on frosty nights, Silentnight delivers highly on warmth while coming in at a reasonable price. The hypoallergenic style is kind to skin, making it ideal for all sleepers and can be thrown in the washing machine at 40º when it needs a clean. Comes with a five-year manufacturer's guarantee.
Buy now £33.00, Amazon
M&S Supremely Washable 13.5 Tog Duvet - king
Invest in your sleep this winter for less. M&S is famous for its reasonable prices and that extends to duvets too. This cosy 13.5 tog duvet is perfect for warding off the seasonal chill, and it washes superbly too, making it perfect to keep as clean as the day you bought it.
Available in standard UK sizes (single, double, king and super king), it’s made with synthetic fibres which is perfect for anyone with allergies to natural alternatives like feathers. Machine washable and tumble-dry proof.
Buy now £59.00, M&S
Nanu Hot & Not Duvet
Tog: 10.5/13.5 tog
If you share a bed with a human furnace or icicle, it can be hard to agree on a single duvet that will satisfy both parties. This is where Nanu’s Hot & Not duvet comes in.
The unique split-weight covering can be made warmer on one side than the other, allowing you both to drift off in your ideal sleeping temperature and bringing blissful peace to the bedroom.
Choose from double or king size, with 10.5 tog on one side and 13.5 tog on the other - how’s that for toasty? Before you order, a word of warning; you can only go one tog level up or down so if you’re a duo that experiences polar shifts in heat, you may be better off getting separate duvets altogether.
Buy now £35.00, Nanu
Silentnight Soft as Silk Duvet King Duvet
With a 13.5 tog rating, you may expect this duvet to cost more than it does but starting at just £26 for a single, it’s an affordable option for students and those on a strict budget.
That said, this certainly doesn’t feel like a cheap duvet. Soft and bouncy thanks to the fill of super springy fibres and soft Percale cover, it’s hypo-allergenic too, making it ideal for those who get sneezy around all-natural designs. It comes with a five-year guarantee and is machine-washable and tumble-dry safe.
Buy now £38.48, Amazon
UK Care Direct 16.5 Tog Extra Full Soft Cotton Blend Duvet
Perfect for those who feel a chill even in the heat of summer, this super plump 16.5 tog duvet offers an incredible degree of cosiness - you may not even need to keep your central heating on with this warmer wrapped around you.
The premium duvet is stitched to keep the non-allergenic filling in place and finished with a smooth cotton-blend cover that ensures airflow and keeps the duvet feeling beautifully breathable.
Machine washable to 40 degrees.
Buy now £45.32, Amazon
Soho Home House Microdown Duvet
Hotels put untold hours into researching the best bedding to make sure their guests get their money’s worth. Now you can put their expertise to good use - Soho Home has this 10.5 tog duvet that promises to make winter a bit more appealing. You’ll want to hibernate under the 240-thread count cotton casing until spring.
Available in double, king, super king and emperor sizes.
Buy now £180.00, Soho Home
