How To Buy Down Comforters

Down comforters are the height of luxury in the bedroom.  Their soft, luxurious touch and thick, warm material make going to bed a wonderful experience.  Comforters made of plush down had been used for ages, and were once a symbol of royalty or extreme wealth.  But today, high-quality down comforters are no longer the province of only the uber-rich. Of course, the comforters themselves can still be rather pricey; that’s why it is a good idea to do your homework before purchasing, and learn to get the most down comforter for your money.

If you've been considering a down comforter for your bedroom, now could be the very best time to buy.  And if you know where to look, you can even find discounts on the highest quality down available.  In this article we will outline three important points to consider before purchasing your new down comforter.

1. Price Range:

Before you take out your credit card and purchase a new down comforter, it's important to have a fair idea of how much money you intend to spend.  There are many types of down comforters available these days, from polyester down, to pure goose down comforters.  Those with allergies can even find hypo-allergenic goose down.  Of course the prices on all of these types of down comforters vary significantly, so let's begin with the basics.

First, understand that the higher the count of the down material, the better the comforter will tend to be.  Accordingly, higher count comforters will also tend to be the most expensive.  This isn't to say that you cannot find discounts on occasion on the highest-quality, high-count down comforters, but you will need to look more carefully to find a real bargain.  A good place to start is by searching online.  Occasionally online down distributors will offer 30 or even 40% off sales on their merchandise, and by searching online it will be easy to compare prices and quality between different merchants.

2. Comforter Size:

Down comforters tend to be slightly smaller than standard comforters.  For this reason, you might opt to purchase a down comforter one size larger than that of your bed.  For example, if you have a queen size bed, you might wish to purchase a king size down comforter.  After all, part of the luxurious feeling of down is having plenty of it available.  You certainly do not want your feet sticking out of the end of your new beautiful down comforter, do you?

3. Sleeping Habits:

Do you tend to get cold or hot while sleeping?  In other words, are you one of these people who kicks the blankets off, or do you routinely use three or more blankets just to keep warm?  Your answer to this question will determine what type of down fill is right for you. 

If you tend to be a "hot sleeper," and kick the covers off at night, you're going to want to look for a thinner down fill to ensure you don't heat to death in the middle of the night.

On the other hand, if you're constantly piling on more blankets to stay warm, look for the thickest fill possible in your new down comforter to keep you cozy and warm through the night.