help! i need an affordable, washable comforter
Marissa writes:
Any suggestions on where one would purchase a bedspread for not too much money? Less than $150 would be grand! I want something to cover my bed (including over my pillows) to protect it from cat hair. It would be nice if it looked cute, too. I was looking at this, but I fear it won’t fit in my washer.
Well, Marissa, some of our suggestions are going to be tried-and-true, like Overstock.com, where you can get a washable cotton, down-alternative comforter for the rock-bottom price of just $31.49! If you want to go for more color, these Branches comforter sets (shown above) are quite striking and just about $85. This all natural cotton comforter from Garnet Hill is $115 for king size — the lower profile looks modern and has a better chance of fitting in your washer. For a big boost of color, you can get a Target Home Brites alternative down comforter for $40-60. Also from Target, this Clover down alternative comforter has a slightly more upscale look for just $60-70. As for covering the pillows, think about a comforter a size larger than your bed if you want to assure full coverage. That’s not going to help if you have a king-size bed, of course!
Readers, please let us know in comments if you have additional sources for great, washable comforters.
I purchased the exact set (or at least the design) shown in photo in black and cream from overstock.com for $39.99….love it!!
Consider a do-it-yourself duvet. Washing the cover is a whole lot easier than washing the comforter itself. You can make one easily from sheets with minimal sewing.
I got a sheet that coordinated with my bedding and just throw it over the bed right after dinner (before the kitties’ bed time). I’ve also done what Christine suggested and that works pretty well too.
I feel like I have been seeing bedspreads lately, where my former experience with them was limited to my great grandmother’s house, and now I can’t think of where.
However, I have noticed in a few nice hotels lately, that they have just been using really crisp giant, heavy, untucked sheets to create a clean line covering pillows and all bedding. Maybe some of the heavier wrinkle-free variety? Or something with weighted corners?
I’d also suggest a duvet cover over a comforter. Ikea has a great selection of easy to remove and throw in the wash options.
Thank you all for your suggestions! Shelterrific is magic ;-)
I will let you know what I end up with. I also did an internet search and apparently some people like having microfiber comforters as they don’t really hold onto pet hair. I couldn’t find one that I liked or could afford though, so I may be headed to ikea this weekend (or just Overstock!)
You can’t beat the clearance section of Anthropologie.
Ok, I wanted to get back to you and let you know what I decided on. I went with the Overstock down alternative comforter you recommended, and also with an Overstock Duvet…specifically this one:
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Egyptian-Cotton-500-Thread-Count-Duvet-Cover-Set/4298238/product.html
Even though the duvet isn’t technically machine washable, 3 people commented that they washed theirs and it still works. I decided to do that and go with less expensive, than to go with the slightly more pricey washable one. Maybe I’ll regret that but I hope not!
Thank you again!