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And these are our top picks.
Curating the perfect bed is definitely a personal process, but there are certain elements that go into creating that fluffy, cozy feel that only helps when it comes to good sleep. One such element is the top layer, the comforter. We're fully aware that some people prefer quilts, others opt for coverlettes, and some just choose a simple blanket, but since almost all of the House Beautiful editors sleep with a comforter, we're focusing our attention there today.
That said, we looked within our own bedrooms to determine which of all the comforters out there are truly the best. Trust us; no one puts more effort, research, and resources towards finding products for our own personal use than a shopping editor at a home magazine, so you can trust that all of these comforters are worth it. What makes one better than another totally depends on what you're looking for. Ahead, we have classic fluffy ones filled with feathers, flatter ones that are filled with naturally temperature-regulating material, and everything in between. If you're looking to upgrade to a better comforter, keep scrolling. We've got you, quite literally, covered.
We are kicking off our list with what we'd consider the best comforter overall. For starters, it's down, which is the softest and most luxurious fill on the market. Secondly, unlike most down comforters, it's not extremely expensive. No, it's not cheap, but the average cost of a queen size down comforter is around $400. This one is only $200, and we're not mathematicians, but we know that's a pretty amazing deal.
"I have been using this all-season down comforter on my bed for 14 months, and have never looked back," explains Associate Shopping Editor Jessica Cherner. "I will admit: I have central air conditioning in my apartment, so I wasn't hot in the summer, as it's not heavy, but it is cozy. Plus, because the quilted compartments are pretty big, it has that fluffy look when it's inside a duvet cover (mine is also from Quince) and the bed is made." If you think you may want a down comforter that fits your needs a little more specifically than an all-season one might, order this in either the lightweight or ultra fill levels. Feel free to snag a bundle, by the way, and save 15 percent on your whole order.
Sizes: twin, full/queen, and king/California king | Fill: down | Warmth: lightweight, all-season, and ultra
Available in 11 colors, you hardly need a duvet cover for this cozy microfiber comforter. Since the filling, a siliconized fiber, features piped edges box stitching, you won't have to worry about parts—specifically corners—getting clumpy, leaving others flat and empty. No matter how long you use this comforter, it will look just as fluffy on day one as it will after year one. Don't trust us? Trust the nearly 82,000 five-star reviews, one of which said, "This is an amazing-quality comforter! It is breathable and doesn't get uncomfortably hot, but is still a thick, fluffy, and great quality material with a great overall feel. I don't think it gets much better than this and this price point."
Sizes: twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king | Fill: polyester | Warmth: N/A
For a cooling comforter that is reportedly twice as cool as silk, go for the popular option from Rest. Tester Matt Maynard used this comforter for over a month and recorded every thought he had while using it. "The fibers used in the construction are so soft and smooth that the blanket almost feels too delicate to use. The soft and pillowy texture makes your skin feel happy and bright," he explains. "And it perfectly regulates your body temperature, simultaneously making you warmer and cooler. The Goldilocks of blankets, if you will."
The only fault he had with this comforter is the thickness—or lack thereof. "If it had a bit more density to it, I don't think I'd ever leave my bed," Maynard admits. "This comforter is now on the bed of our five-year-old child because he has had a hard time finding a blanket that doesn't make him too hot or itchy. We have tried half a dozen blankets of different materials, weights, and designs, and this blanket is the first one he hasn't had a complaint about."
Sizes: twin/twin XL, full/queen, king/California king | Fill: tencel | Warmth: N/A
If you care more about the comfort and performance of a comforter than you do about the look of it, you may want to snatch up the Cozy Earth one that's made entirely with bamboo viscose, a naturally temperature-regulating material. As you can see, it's not the fluffiest option on the list because, unlike down and other types of feathers, viscose from any plant won't puff up, so the comforter does take on a flatter look when it's on the bed, but that doesn't bother tester Alexander Cherner.
"My first impression of this comforter was that it was disappointingly thin. I assumed it wouldn't do much to keep us warm at night, but I was definitely wrong," he admits. "We keep our apartment pretty cold, and this does a really good job of trapping heat—so much so that when I get out of bed in the morning, the cold air kind of hits me the second I slide out from under the comforter. And because it's so weightless and thin, it's really easy to maneuver when I'm making the bed in the morning," he adds.
Sizes: twin, full/queen, and king | Fill: bamboo viscose | Warmth: standard and extra
Digital Editor Meghan Shouse is House Beautiful's resident hot sleeper, so when she shops for bedding, her warm nights are paramount. After conducting some research, she landed on this Buffy comforter, which is marketed towards anyone who feels particularly warm at night. "For me, the self-proclaimed hottest sleeper in the world, the Breeze comforter is the way to go. Though I do feel a little chill when sleeping alone under the Breeze, that isn't something that really matters to me because I rarely sleep by myself," she says. "I generally like the feel of the Breeze better—its gentle weight makes me fall asleep much faster than normal."
Sizes: twin/twin XL, full/queen, and king/California king | Fill: ultra-fine fiber | Warmth: N/A
Contributing writer Kelsey Mulvey has lovingly referred to herself as a bedding snob more than once, so when she began shopping for comforters, she started her search at one of the most luxurious brands: Boll & Branch. "I wanted an ultra-plush layer that makes me feel like I'm cocooned in a cloud, and Boll & Branch's percale quilted comforter delivers," she admits. "One of my biggest gripes about some of the other comforters I've owned is that they lose their 'fluff factor' once I wash them, and while the organic cotton percale shell looks slightly wrinkled out of the laundry machine, it's still as fluffy as the day when I first bought it." Her favorite thing about this comforter, though, is the fact that it's available in multiple colors.
Sizes: twin/twin XL, full/queen, and king/California king | Fill: down feathers | Warmth: four-season fill
As you might've guessed, the phrase "most comfortable" is subjective when you're talking about a comforter. We all have different sleep preferences, so there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to shopping for one—especially because what's cozy and warm to one person may be too heavy and hot for another. Speaking of which, weight is a big factor to consider when buying a comforter, which we'll address in a mere moment.
In order to know which comforters are actually worth getting and which are not, we started by asking our in-house experts: House Beautiful's very own editors. Many of us test bedding for a living (it's part of our jobs), so we only recommend the products we truly stand by. Of course, in our research, some editors candidly said they don't like their comforters, so you won't find those named on our best-of list.
After we had our pool of editors who love their comforters, we made sure everyone had slept with theirs for at least two months. You can only tell if the comforter is truly comfortable over a period of time by sleeping on it every day. Additionally, you can rest assured that everyone on the House Beautiful team has different sleeping habits, which translates nicely to a well-rounded curation. You'll find worthy comforters for those who tend to sleep hot, cold, or both (read: temperature-regulating) here. Every tester also provided pros and cons to their comforters, so you have all the details to make the most informed purchase decision.
Fill is a big one because it will be the biggest contributor to both feel and warmth, so if you are basing your decision on only one element, let it be fill. These days, there are a lot of options, the most popular of which are down and fiber, but a select few are filled with bamboo or other materials. Down is famously the most luxurious because down feathers are the softest and the warmest, so they tend to give comforters that fluffy look that isn't heavy. Fiber is a bit heavier and less warm, but it has that same fluffy look. Lastly, bamboo is the thinnest, least fluffy of all the other options, but it is one of the best options because it naturally self-regulates temperature.
Another worthy element worth considering is weight. And no, I don't mean how much it weighs; I mean the weight of warmth, lightweight, which is ideal for anyone living in warmer climates; all-season, which is heavy enough to keep you warm in the winter but not so heavy that you'll overheat in the summer; and heavy, which is great in cold-weather alcoves of the world.
House Beautiful editors are experts in all things bedding, from having written about the softest sheets to reviewing the most luxurious mattresses. Our editors have tested and thoroughly reviewed popular comforters from the likes Quince and more, plus we all traded notes with one another so we can recommend the best options to readers.
For this story on cozy comforters, since the topic is entirely dependent on personal preferences, we asked our fellow editors for their top-rated picks that they themselves own and have slept with for months to years at a time. There is no better indicator that a comforter is good if you've had it for a long time, and it helps alleviate any night sweats, shivers, or more. We spent over a week making sure the list was packed with a variety of brands and comforter types so readers could find the one that most closely matches their own personal preferences. Every find on this list is thoroughly vetted by the team.
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