What are the best winter duvets to buy in 2025?
Dressing a bed is much like baking a cake, where all the ingredients must be carefully selected for it to work. In this analogy, your mattress would be your flour, your duvet would be your sugar, and the whole thing should be iced in pretty colours. Choosing the right duvet is crucial for a cosy bed–and this is never more important than in the depths of winter. As temperatures plummet, a change to a thicker duvet, plus the addition of blankets and throws on top, will do wonders for your sleep and comfort (and hopefully will help to keep heating bills at bay).
The best winter duvets will have to fulfil a number of conflicting criteria. It needs to have a tog rating high enough to keep you cosy throughout the night, yet be breathable enough to keep you from overheating. It needs to temperature regulating and moisture wicking, as well as hypoallergenic (particularly if you’re planning on putting it in a spare bedroom).
If you struggle with storage, and won't have room for two, or even three different duvets to sustain you year-round, then look for a duvet with a button together design, where a medium or lighter tog duvet can be bolted together with a second duvet to create a higher tog during winter. This means only needing to store one during the summer months, rather than always having to do a straight swap whenever the weather changes. The White Company, among others, sell designs like this.
While down filling duvets operate on the familiar tog rating system (and you'll want the highest tog for the coldest time of year), it's important to note that certain other duvet styles such as wool ones, do not use togs. They tend to be sold as lighter or warmer thicknesses, so the warmer one would be the better choice to stay cosy in winter.
Whether you're on the lookout for a hi-tech engineered synthetic duvet from a sleep specialist like Simba, or a traditional, plush down duvet from a luxury brand like Naturalmat, we've got you covered (literally). With options to suit all budgets, take a look at our selection below, and be sure to check out our full reviews of the ones you like the look of, linked below the corresponding duvet.
How House & Garden test the best winter duvets
While reading endless anonymous reviews online and looking at fancy product photography on retailers' websites is all well and good, we prefer to get up close and personal with the sleep products we feature on House & Garden's shopping pages. That's why, where possible, we test the featured duvets for extended periods, night after night, before we review them and feature them in our guides.
When the team test out all manner of duvets to find the very best ones out there, we consider how well they perform against a range of criteria. We focus on areas such as: the price of the product and value for money when compared with the quality of materials and manufacture, the ease of purchase, cost and speed of delivery, how it stood up compared to the product photography and description online, and our comfort during the night when testing it. Ultimately, we think about whether the duvet is something we would be happy to buy and live with in our own homes. If the duvet scores very well across this criteria, then we include it in the guide.
Our team at House & Garden is led by commerce editor Arabella Bowes who's been writing about everything to do with sleep and interior design for the past five years. She's tried and tested countless mattresses, and oversees the testing process alongside Tilly Wheeler, assigning each mattress that requires testing to a writer who's right for it. They are joined by Daphne Bugler who's been writing about mattresses since 2021, regularly speaking to experts, interviewing sleep specialists and personally testing new and interesting mattress releases herself.
The best duvets for winter 2025: down, feather wool and synthetic
A note on our pricing: All prices shown are for a double duvet, but you can find information about the price for each size duvet on the retailer websites. While we have aimed to test as many as possible so far, we eventually hope to test all of the duvets in this guide. We have linked to the comprehensive reviews from our testers underneath the duvets we have fully tested.
Best winter duvet overall: The White Company 13.5 Tog Hungarian Goose Down Duvet
Why we love it:
This duvet is light and airy, yet packs a punch when it comes to insulation. Even in the lighter tog, it is great at keeping you warm, without being super weighty and cumbersome. This does mean that it's not the most voluminous duvet, so for those looking for a hefty hotel-style duvet, this may not be the right choice. It has gone through the washing machine with no issues and fluffed back up nicely in the dryer. I can't believe the difference it has made to how comfortable I am during the night, when compared with my old polyester duvet.
Even though it gets covered up by bedding, the striped cotton jacquard cover with piped edge looks smart and is a nice design touch. The down and feather that they use are naturally white, so no bleaching is involved, and are a by-product of the food industry, with all suppliers being cruelty-free. Their 10-year manufacture's guarantee shows The White Company's confidence that the duvet will stand the test of time. In terms of storage, it rolls down very well so doesn't take up too much room.
- Delivery is fast and free
- Smart design
- Lightweight yet temperature regulating
- Can be buttoned together with others in the range to create a higher tog rating
- Expensive
- Tends to sell out quickly in some sizes
- Not ideal for those looking for a very heavy duvet
| Reviewed by: | Tilly Wheeler, commerce writer |
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| Filling | 90% Hungarian goose down, 10% Hungarian goose feather |
| Cover | 329-thread-count cotton jacquard |
| Tog | 4.5, 10.5 or 13.5 |
| Machine washable? | Machine-washable, but for best results, professional laundering is recommended |
| Country of manufacture | Denmark |
| Sizes available | Single, double, king, super king |
| Guarantee | 10-year manufacturer’s guarantee |
Best all season duvet: The Simba Hybrid Double Duvet
Why we love it:
The Simba Hybrid Duvet boasts an impressive blend of comfort and innovation to create a ‘cloud nine’ sleeping experience. The standout feature for me is the Stratos technology, which really does a fantastic job of regulating temperature. I tend to get quite warm at night, but this duvet has helped keep me comfortable without waking up overheated. It strikes a good balance between warmth and breathability, making it suitable for year-round use. Lots of reviews talk of happy couples who have finally found a medium as the technology can keep one party warm and the other cool.
The duvet feels luxurious, with high-quality materials that add a touch of elegance to the bedding. It's also hypoallergenic, which is a big plus for those with sensitive skin or allergies. I appreciate that it's machine washable, making it easier to maintain than some other premium duvets.
Overall, the Simba Hybrid Duvet is an excellent choice if you're looking for a high-quality, temperature-regulating duvet, and don’t mind investing a bit more for comfort and durability. Despite its lightweight feel and cost, it delivers a superior sleep experience that’s hard to beat. I think it would work well with a heavy blanket thrown over it in the winter.
- Hypoallergenic
- Great temperature regulation
- Partly made with recycled materials
- Fairly expensive
- May be too light for some in winter
- Duvet has a slightly shiny coating
| Reviewed by: | Evie Delaney, former digital associate |
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| Filling | Polyester (Simba Renew Bio™), recycled plastic bottle fibres |
| Cover | Cover top: Cotton with Stratos® finish, cover bottom: Cotton |
| Tog | 10.5 |
| Machine washable? | Yes, wash at 40°C with a mild detergent |
| Country of manufacture | UK, Canada and China |
| Sizes available | Single, double, king, super king |
| Guarantee | 10 years |
Best goose down winter duvet: Naturalmat The Goose Down Duvet, 9 Tog
Why we love it:
The filling is all goose down and feathers; the feathers provide structure while the down makes it plump and cosy. It is available in two togs: 4.5 for summer and 9 for winter (I have the latter). The casing is 100% organic cotton, making it feel lovely even without a duvet cover on, and what's very surprising about the Naturalmat ‘Goose Down’ duvet is that it is made right here in the UK.
All in all, this is a wonder of a duvet, made from high quality, organic, breathable and environmentally friendly products that simply help you sleep better. The combination of down and feathers regulates your heat and the lack of synthetic fibres works wonders for keeping you cool and comfortable. This is a standout option for anyone who prefers a downy, cocoon of a duvet. It is light, warm and simply wonderful. I couldn't recommend it more.
- Environmentally friendly focus
- Made in the UK
- Luxurious, natural materials for temperature regulation
- Expensive
| Reviewed by: | Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes, deputy digital editor |
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| Filling | European goose down & feather |
| Cover | OEKO TEX 100 certified 100% cotton cambric cover |
| Tog tested | 9 |
| Tog | 4.5 or 9 |
| Machine washable? | Yes |
| Country of manufacture | UK |
| Sizes available | Single, double, king, super king, emperor |
| Guarantee | N/A |
Best wool winter duvet: Piglet in Bed Merino Wool Duvet, warmer
Why we love it:
There are two options on offer - a winter and a summer duvet, but there is such a good temperature regulation in both, that just buying one and an extra (wool) blanket should see you through all seasons. Wool bedding is also naturally hypoallergenic, and so is a good option for those who are irritated by feathers.
Note - the duvet itself does lightly smell of lanolin - the natural oil found in wool. I happen to love that smell, but if you are sensitive to smells, I would reassure you that this faded for me after a couple of days. The duvet was delivered via a third-party courier who were quick and efficient and contacted me about delivery options, and the duvet was packaged in a zip-up, cotton, gym-style bag, which gets top points for re-usability and absolutely minimising plastic.
With unbeatable temperature regulation and all-natural, hypoallergenic materials, the Piglet in Bed Merino Wool duvet is definitely worth the purchase.
- Hypoallergenic
- Brilliant temperature regulation
- Made with natural fibres
- Fairly expensive
- Has a slight lanolin smell at first
- Not machine washable
| Tested by: | Ruth Sleightholme, style director |
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| Filling | Merino sheep’s wool |
| Cover | Organic cotton |
| Tog | Merino wool duvets do not have a tog rating - this one comes in a warmer and a lighter weight |
| Machine washable? | Not recommended, airing the duvet on the line every few months is the recommended option |
| Country of manufacture | Romania, with wool sourced from Italy |
| Sizes available | Single, double, king, super king |
| Guarantee | N/A |
Best winter duvet under £100: Dusk Goose Feather & Down Duvet, 13.5 Tog
Why we love it:
The team at House & Garden own several Dusk pieces in their own homes, from ottoman beds to pillows, and we have been consistently impressed by the combination of affordability and quality that they offer. Their Duck Feather and Down Duvet is filled with 90% duck feather and 10% plump duck down, and wrapped in 100% cotton percale with a breathable, lightweight finish. There are three tog options to choose from: 4.5, 9 and 13.5, and all-season. For winter, we'd opt for the 13.5 tog for maximum cosiness, though if you'd prefer something adaptable, they also have the 13.5 tog all season option, which consists of two separate duvets, a 4.5 tog and a 9 tog, which can be fastened together or unfastened as you prefer.
- Very affordable
- Machine washable
- Made with natural fibres
- Delivery is not always the most reliable with Dusk
- Won't be as luxurious in quality as a high-end duvet
- No sleep trial offered
| Fact file | Dusk Feather & Down Duvet |
|---|---|
| Filling | Duck feather and down |
| Cover | 100% cotton percale |
| Tog | 4.5, 9, 13.5, all seasons |
| Machine washable? | Yes, at 40º |
| Country of manufacture | Not specified |
| Sizes available | Single, double, king, super king |
| Guarantee | N/A |
Best tog adaptable winter duvet: Scooms Hungarian Goose Down Duvet, All season 13.5 Tog (4.5 + 9 Tog)
Why we love it:
For a luxury option, Scoom's Hungarian goose down duvet is soft, light and it retains its cloud-like feather feel even with the lightest tog – keeping you just the right balance of cosy and temperature controlled. It's been an ideal middle ground for me, someone who prefers huge, heavy and cloud-like duvets and a partner who would be happy with the thinnest of flat sheets. You can also sleep easy knowing that your duvet is certified ethically sourced and traceable to a single location in Hungary.
You don't want to scrimp on getting a feather duvet that you know is ethically sourced, and it's also 3 duvets in 1. Buying an all-season duvet is generally a more cost-effective option as buying two separate duvets. I love how breathable the duvet is, both togs separately have been great at regulating temperature for hot sleepers. At the same time, the luxurious filling and casing materials keep the duvet having that hotel-worthy, cloud-like feeling to keep things cosy. The brand's return policy is also one of the most generous we've seen with a 60-day trial period – this is especially great considering the price tag.
- Customisable, 3 in 1 duvet for year round use
- Excellent breathability and temperature regulation
- Hotel-like, luxurious feel
- 60 day sleep trial
- Very expensive
| Fact file | Scooms Hungarian goose-down duvet |
|---|---|
| Filling | 90% Hungarian goose down, 10% Hungarian goose feather |
| Cover | Dust-mite-proof sateen cotton |
| Tog tested | 13.5 all seasons (4.5 + 9 togs) |
| Togs available: | 13.5, 7, 11.5, 9, 4.5, 2.5 |
| Machine washable? | Yes. Wash every 6-12 months at 40° using non-bio detergent - about a third of the usual amount. |
| Country of manufacture | Designed in the UK, hand-made in Hungary |
| Sizes available | Single, double, king, super king |
| Guarantee | 10 years |
What duvet filling is best for winter?
If you want to go down the natural filling route, opt for either a wool duvet or a down/feather duvet. Wool duvets are a fantastic hypoallergenic option. They're sustainable and recyclable, which means they're just as kind to the planet as they are to you. Wool is an ideal choice for a winter duvet as it is naturally temperature regulating, which will keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer months. Most wool duvets are also machine washable. Down and feather duvets - typically either duck feather or goose - are another good winter duvet pick.
What tog is best for a winter duvet?
Look for a duvet of around 12 and 13.5 tog to take you from November to early March. Though people who don't feel the cold at night or have a warm house may be completely fine with a 9-10 tog duvet.
What type of bedding is warmest for winter?
Though the right type and weight of duvet is the key to feeling comfortable during the chilliest of nights, there are other ways to maximise your bed's cosiness factor. Consider investing in some warm brushed cotton bedding, or even a wool fleece mattress topper. Blankets and throws are also an easy way to stay toasty - we'd opt for lambswool blankets, or for sheer luxury, cashmere. Hot water bottles with soft covers and electric blankets are also efficient ways to pre-warm your sleeping space before you hop under the covers.
