Putting your comforter into a duvet cover is simple with our foolproof method - here's how to do it

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• Duvet covers are essentially sheets that encase and protect comforters, but they also add fun style and flair to your bedroom.
• The first hurdle you'll run into with your stylish new duvet cover is how to actually get it onto your comforter.
• With our foolproof burrito method, you'll have no trouble getting the job done.
• If you don't have a duvet cover or comforter yet, we recommend Brooklinen's cover and comforter because they feature an easy-to-use tie system that ensures everything stays in place.

Traditionally, duvets and their covers were more commonly found in Europe, but now, they're coming to American homes as well - and we couldn't be happier about it.

The advantages of duvet covers are twofold: You can wash them more easily and frequently than bulky comforters and you can swap them out regularly to give your bedding a refreshed look with new colors and patterns. The more duvet covers you own, the more variety of styles you can have - just like with sheets.

We've personally tested a number of duvet covers and comforters on the Insider Picks team, and the first problem we all encounter is how on Earth do you get a duvet cover on your comforter? We did a lot of research and tried several different methods to find the easiest way.

We've also found that some companies make it easier for you to get duvet covers on your comforters with internal ties, buttons, zips, and other features. We recommend a few of our favorite duvet covers and comforters at the end of this post.

The struggle is real: How to put on a duvet cover

The frustration over putting a duvet inside its cover is enough to drive many people back to comforters. But don't give up. Here's how to do it without breaking a sweat or pulling out your hair.

1. Start by turning your duvet cover inside out, and then spreading it across your mattress with its opening at the foot of the bed.
2. Lay your duvet on top of its cover.
3. If your duvet and duvet cover have inner ties, fasten them now. If not, you can use safety pins to fasten the corners of the cover to the duvet, or simply do without.
4. Roll the duvet and its cover together like a burrito, starting from the head of your bed. It's easiest if you have a partner, but if not, switch from side to side as you work.
5. When your "burrito" is rolled, fold the duvet cover opening back around the bedding bundle.
6. Close your duvet cover with its zipper, buttons, or ties.
7. Unroll your "burrito" towards the top of the bed.
8. Fluff as necessary, and voila! Your duvet is back in its cover.

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