A Linen Duvet Cover is the Perfect Choice for Warmer Weather
Heavy quilts and flannel sheets are perfect for long, cold winter nights, but when the days get longer and the temperatures rise, it's time to switch up your bedding, trading your heavy velvet comforter for a linen duvet and replacing heavyweight sheets with something lighter. West Elm offers a variety of bedding options in lightweight fabrics, including linen and cotton percale. These airy sheets and duvet covers will keep you cool through summer's hottest nights.
Linen Bedding for Spring and Summer
Linen is a classic choice for summer clothing and bedding for several reasons, not least of which is the fact that it's a highly breathable fabric. In addition to its extreme breathability, linen also offers moisture-wicking properties, making it a particularly great choice for anyone who tends to sleep hot. A linen duvet cover is an especially great choice for warmer weather because, unlike comforters and quilts, duvet covers can be easily machine washed at home. In addition, a duvet cover gives you the flexibility to choose a duvet insert of your preferred weight, so you can easily adjust as the temperatures change. West Elm's collection of linen bedding includes a wide selection of sheets and duvet covers, so you'll have no trouble finding exactly what you need to help you sleep soundly all summer long. Read on for more about a few of your choices.
- European Flax Linen Duvet Cover and Shams - Available in three sizes and over 20 colors, this luxe linen duvet is woven from premium European flax that provides an inviting texture that gets softer with each wash. The duvet cover features a button closure and four interior corner ties to keep the insert in place. Matching shams are sold separately.
- European Flax Linen Pom Pom Duvet Cover and Shams - This heirloom-quality duvet is made in a Fair Trade Certified™ facility with 100% European-grown flax. A dainty pom-pom trim adds a bit of subtle and unexpected whimsy to this luxurious duvet cover. Available in twin, full/queen and king/California king sizes. Matching standard, king and Euro shams are available.
- European Flax Linen Classic Stripe Sheet Set - Available in full, queen, king and California king sizes, this subtly sophisticated sheet set features vintage-inspired stripes in soft hues. Woven from premium, heirloom-quality flax that will soften with each wash. Each sheet set comes with a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases.
- European Flax Linen Blanket - If you want an extra layer for cooler nights, consider this dreamy linen blanket. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ that empowers the workers who produce it, this lightweight blanket has a 100% flax shell with 100% cotton fill.
More Lightweight Bedding Options
If you want to pair your linen duvet cover with other light fabrics that are perfect for warmer weather, you'll want to be sure to check out West Elm's collection of cotton percale sheets. Like linen, cotton is also very breathable; and cotton percale, in particular, is highly valued for its smooth, crisp feel and lasting durability. Cotton percale sheets are machine washable and actually get softer with each wash, developing a lived-in feel that pairs beautifully with linen. West Elm's collection of cotton percale sheets includes options in a rainbow of colors, so you'll have no problem finding something that complements the rest of your summertime bedding.
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