Scandinavian bedding style – It might save your marriage

The Scandinavian bedding style is one of the greatest bedding hacks I have found. My husband and I have been together for five years. It has always been a happy marriage, with friendship and love being the foundation of our relationship. But just as any other spouse in the world, we, too, have our moments when those foundations are inevitably shaken!

You can call it a coincidence or relate it to our situation, but most of our fights happen during the nighttime. It usually starts with my husband passing a sarcastic remark about how our duvet weight is enough to crush him under it. The fight usually escalates to the point we’re both complaining about the other being ungrateful and non-considerate toward the other.

Let’s face it: we’ve all been there! Even if you are the most lovey-dovey couple during the day, you are bound to have a few differences in the way you both prefer to sleep. 

I have witnessed the “duvet fight” far too often to let it go unresolved. And during my quest for a sensible solution, I stumbled upon a genius solution that has been practiced in Scandinavia for far too long. It’s just us who couldn’t digest it because it only “looked” odd.

But I found that once you get over your fetish for being accustomed to a single double duvet, having a bed with separate duvets is the solution to so many of our problems. It ends the tug-of-war between spouses at night and lets cold and warm sleepers coexist in harmony.

So let’s embark on our journey of acceptance for the genius Scandinavian sleeping method and see if it could be a practical solution to our petty fights.

What is the Scandinavian sleeping method?

The people of Scandinavia are known to lead simple and practical lives. Their lifestyles have one rule: make living easier. The whole Scandinavian decor theme revolves around making our homes more comfortable, less cluttered, and overall functional.

Even the bedding is an epitome of modesty with minimalistic designs and an emphasis on comfort. Scandinavian beds are devoid of too many pillows, overfilled duvets, or extravagant sheets. The color palette is usually soft with earthy tones and natural prints. 

And with the notion of creating pragmatic spaces, the theme gave rise to the Scandinavian bedding style that involves two single-size duvets, one for you and one for your partner. Twin duvets can make sleeping in the same bed with someone easier and less of a hassle. You can each choose a style, weight, and size as per your preferences and sleep comfortably without annoying the other.

I tried this sleeping method for the sake of experimenting, and even though my husband was extremely reluctant at first, we’ve now grown into its biggest fans. Not only did it (finally) put an end to our bickering but has improved our sleep quality by quite a lot. Here is all we have to share about it:

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Pros and cons of sleeping with two duvets

After months of trying twin duvets, I have found plenty of advantages to the Scandinavian bedding style. And while there are a few cons too, the pros outnumber them by quite a lot.

Pros of the Scandinavian bedding style:

• Independence

I like the idea of sleeping together but still being separate. Having two duvets on the bed for both partners gives you a lot of control over how you like to sleep.

I, for instance, love to keep my duvet up over my shoulders, with my legs dangling out if I feel too warm. My husband, on the other hand, is a bit more melodramatic and feels suffocated if the cover sheets even touch his face! You all know the fight.

While most couples find a middle ground in such conditions, Scandinavian sleepers know what they can do for ultimate comfort. With separate duvets, you can each choose how you wear them.

• Control overheating

I am a cold sleeper. I spend most of my night adjusting and sinking more and more into my duvet for warmth. Whereas my husband thinks I have issues with temperature regulation. He prefers a lightweight sheet that only covers his torso.

Cons of the Scandinavian bedding style:

You may find an apparent flip-side to the idea of two duvets, one bed. I call them apparent because I don’t think of them as cons, but rather some fundamental differences from our conventional single duvet sleeping method. 

• Less Cuddly

Many people find it odd to have two duvets in the bed and still be intimate. They think it is only possible to cuddle if you are under the same covers. I, on the other hand, don’t see the problem. The two blankets can easily overlap a little at the edges, and you can still have a romantic night.

And when you are feeling drowsy, simply roll over to your side of the bed, wear your duvet, and sleep comfortably. Easy peasy!

• Difficult to make the bed

Starters find it harder to make their beds using the Scandinavian bedding style. But everything takes practice. You can ace the job with a little perseverance and consistency and turn into a duvet-folding pro in no time!

To ease your struggles further, I am sharing an elaborate guide on how to make your bed with two duvets next.

How to make a bed with two duvets?

There is a multitude of ways you can make your bed with two duvets. Choose the one that fits your needs and style better.

• Next to each other

You can fold both duvets in half and lay them on your bed next to each other. If your bed is extra-wide, try skipping the double fold as it will make your duvets look like two long sleeping bags.

Also, use a bed throw to disguise, accessorize, and jazz up the whole look of the room.

• On top of each other

If you find the idea of two duvets and one bed a little overwhelming, you can always put them on top of each other. They will end up bulkier than you’d like, but the bed will still look tidy.

• Double-sized blanket on top

When I first started using Scandinavian bedding, I would freak out at the idea of a guest coming into my bedroom and finding two duvets on my bed. What I did was, fold my duvets and tuck them under a double-sized blanket for disguise.

Needless to say, I grew comfortable with my unique Scandinavian bedding style over time and now no longer feel the need to disguise it under a blanket.

How to style a Scandinavian-style bed with separate duvets?

Are you sold on the idea of Scandinavian-style two duvets on one bed? Here are a few tips to integrate them better into your bedroom:

• Use a Scandinavian theme for the whole room.
• Play with earthy tones, neutral shades, and an overall lighter color palette. Light brown, white, beige, cream and subtle shades of green do the most justice to the theme.
• Accessorize with bed throws in a cheerful color as accents.
• Style your bed with pillows
• Prefer Scandinavian-style furnishing. Petite legs, sharp lines, and an overall minimalistic look serve the theme marvelously.
• Keep tall indoor plants beside your side tables.

FAQs

How do you combine two duvets?

Several Scandinavian beddings come with separate duvets that can be joined together if needed. These use a cufflink fastening system, zippers, velcros, and press stud fasteners. The primary process involves joining the duvets using a fastening system that is similar to a cufflink. The combined duvet is then called an ‘All-seasons Duvet’.

Conclusion

The Scandinavian bedding system with two separate duvets is perfect for mess-free and convenient sleeping with a partner. It offers more independence, individuality, and a whole lot of comfort. If you, too, are done with little fights with your partner over how hot or cold your double duvet feels, think of giving Scandinavian Bedding a try. 

It has been a lifesaver for me and improved my sleep schedule a lot. I can now sleep like a baby, all snuggled under my duvet without worrying about my cold feet touching my partner’s bareback.

What a treat!

With separate duvets, any couple who has differences in weight preferences can still sleep together without freezing or overheating each other. You can choose the toastiest bed cover while your spouse sleeps in the thinnest one beside you.

• Easy to manage

Quite understandably, a smaller individual-sized duvet is more manageable than a gigantic king-sized one. We’ve spent far too many nights figuring out the length and width of our duvets to know that their enormous size can often be a nuisance.

Twin duvets, in comparison, are easier to manage due to their petite dimensions and save you a lot of time and hassle. Plus, folding and organizing them is straightforward due to their portable size.

• No tug of war

Separate duvets put an end to the constant tug of war you play with your spouse the whole night. No more fighting over the corners!

You can comfortably snuggle in your duvet without pulling it off your partner, leaving them to freeze to death.

• Individual styles

Twin blankets come with a lot of individuality. You can choose a duvet cover of your liking without having any irreconcilable differences with your better half. Pick different styles, colors, and prints to match your personality better, and use both duvets to amp up your bedroom decor.