They say couples should never go to bed in an argument. Quarrels and disputes should be sorted out before lights out or you could be in for lingering resentment and weeks of dark looks. Not only that but arguing before bed can have a poor effect on your sleep quality. A nightmare from all angles.
What happens, though, if the source of your niggles is down to the bed itself? Or more specifically, bed temperature?
Experts worldwide agree that men and women have varying thresholds towards cold, with women feeling cooler temperatures more keenly. When winter hits and temperatures plummet, being wrapped, sausage roll-like, in the depths of a high-tog duvet is all we want. Men on the other hand? Not so much.
While they might need some sort of covering in order to drift off, men may shirk higher-tog designs because they’re already hot sleepers. Of course, we are generally speaking here; each individual has a set of unique needs that could vary from the vast majority.
In any case, what to do when one of you wants to be snug as a bug but the other needs cooling breezes to fall asleep comfortably? If you don’t like the idea of getting separate duvets, salvation could lie in an adjustable duvet.
These special covers offer a split level of tog, meaning one side can be made a little warmer than the other. There’s no need to argue over the thermostat or endure a duvet tug-of-war with one of these babies waiting for you in the bedroom.
Of course, this invention isn’t solely reserved for couples, single people can reap the benefits of a dual-tog duvet too, reserving one side for winter and the other for summer. Another sort of adjustable duvet known as an 'all seasons duvet' packs two duvets of different togs into one bundle, so you can layer them up or down inside your bed linen as the seasons change.
With dwindling temperatures on their way, we’ve rounded up the best adjustable duvets to invest in now.
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Scooms Hungarian Goose Down Duvet
Tog: 4.5 and 9
Made with ethically sourced Hungarian goose down and 10 per cent small goose feather to add some comforting bulk, Scooms’ naturally breathable duvet promises a deeply blissful bedtime.
The 4.5 tog duvet has small snaps at the border so you can attach a Scooms 9 tog duvet to create a toasty 13.5 tog duvet for winter, or you could separate the two for a lighter cover as the seasons get warmer. Given the unpredictable nature of the British weather, this is one of the best bedding investments to cuddle up with all year long.
Buy now £340.00, Scooms
Simba Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet
Tog: 7 and 3.5
If you’re already sleeping on one of Simba’s excellent mattresses, why not match it with a duvet too? This 3-in-1 hybrid design consists of a 7-tog main duvet to use over spring and autumn, plus a 3.5-tog design to use on hot summer nights. Pair the two together and you’ve got a 10.5 cover to count sheep under.
Buy now £349.00, Simba
Silentnight Yours & Mine duvet 7.5tog/4.5tog
Tog: all-season 4.5 + 7.5 tog
If you share your bed with a partner, the Yours and Mine duvet will transform bedtimes. It’s made with different togs on each half to settle those too-hot-too-cold tiffs once and for all. The lighter side allows for more air circulation to create cool spots while the warmer 7.5 tog half has tighter stitching, to retain more heat and create a snug environment. â
You can also pick up the Silentnight Cooler Summer Double Duvet 4.5 tog for £20.
Buy now £39.76, Amazon
Slumberdown Made For You Two King Size Duvet
Tog: 10.5 tog and 4.5
Together this duvet will make a toasty cover of 15 tog, but thanks to the two-layer construction, you can dial it down to 10.5 tog or 4.5 tog. This means cold and hot sleepers alike can find their sweet sleeping spot. With a microfibre cover over hollowfibre filling, it's a lightweight design that will keep you warm but not smothered.
Buy now £26.74, Amazon
Silentnight Deep Sleep All Seasons Double Duvet
Tog: 4.5 and 10.5
One duvet to see you all through the seasons of the year, Silentnight’s duvet is worth the extra money. The All Seasons look is available in all UK bed sizes and is made up of two individual duvets of 4.5 tog and 10.5 tog. Sleep under each of them for spring, summer and autumn and fasten together for an extra cosy duvet of 15 tog come the deepest winter.
Buy now £53.28, Amazon
Emma 4-Season Duvet
Tog: 3.5 and 7
This sustainable duvet from emma sleep offers an adjustable level of warmth, so you'll always have the right sleep environment. The two layers can be mixed and matched by clipping on to get you to a toasty level. Best of all it's 100 per cent machine-washable, so easy to keep clean at home.
Buy now £249.00, Emma
Fogarty White Duck Feather and Down All Seasons Duo 15 Tog Duvet
Tog: 10.5 and 4.5
From single to super king, this duck and down duvet is available in all standard UK bed sizes. Reach for it whatever the weather; the 10.5 tog is ideal for frosty weather while the 4.5 tog feels more comfortable to use when temperatures rise in the spring and summer. The cloud-light design can be fastened together to make a mega 15 tog duvet to see you through the chilliest days.
Buy now £80.00, Dunelm
Kally Sleep Cotton Blend Dual Tog Duvet
Tog: 14 and 7
Sharing is caring with Kally Sleep's duvet which offers a cosy side and a cold one to suit snoozing couples. The warmer portion goes to 14 tog, while the cooler side ranks at 7 tog, meaning it's a good summer season duvet to bring out as well as one for winter. Available in a double and king size.
Buy now £74.99, M&S
John Lewis Synthetic Soft Touch Washable 3-in-1 Duvet, 13.5 Tog (4.5 + 9 Tog), Double
Tog: 4.5 and 9
Good old John Lewis is always a dependable name for good-quality household goods. It has this own-brand all-seasons duvet in stock, offered in single, double, king and super king sizes and all sold with a two-year guarantee for peace of mind. The 3-in-1 construction is made up of a 4.5-tog lighter duvet and a snuggly 9-tog one for colder nights, combining to create a 13.5-tog cover of bliss for sub-zero nights.
Buy now £82.00, John Lewis
