The 140 cm mattress remains the most widespread bed for two in France. Present in most bedrooms and flats, it calls for a cover wide enough to stay covering when two people share the same duvet.
Which dimension for a 140 cm bed
On this size, the duvet cover for a 140 bed matches exactly the width of the mattress in the catalogues. The dimension to aim for is 220x240, which brings the necessary overhang on each side.
Why go wide when you sleep as a couple
A duvet cover for two people has to cope with a particular use. Each person pulls the cover to their side during the night, which takes up a lot of fabric.
A size that is too short quickly uncovers one of the two sleepers. With a 220x240, the overhang remains sufficient to cover both, even when positions change.
Double bed, bed for two: the right vocabulary
You often come across the name double bed in the bedding aisles. It describes the same 140 cm bed as the expressions "for two" or "large bed".
This variety of names can be disorienting at the time of purchase. They all refer, however, to the same size, which is content with a 220x240 cover.
220x240 or a notch above?
220x240 suits the vast majority of 140 cm beds. Three situations nevertheless justify going bigger.
- A thick mattress topped with a mattress topper, which reduces the available overhang.
- A very lofty winter duvet, which takes up more volume.
- A marked taste for a generous overhang, which envelops the bed.
In these cases, the size recommended for a 160 bed can help out. Our guide to the queen bed specifies the dimension to go for.
Which fabric for a shared bed
As a couple, thermal comfort counts double, since each person has their own sensitivity. Cotton percale stays cool, a good compromise when one of the sleepers easily runs hot.
Cotton satin, softer and warmer to the touch, appeals to lovers of silky bedding. An Oeko-Tex certified cotton guarantees in both cases a healthy textile in contact with the skin.
Common mistakes
On this much-sought-after size, a few missteps come up often. Knowing them avoids having to place the order again.
- Choosing a cover based on the width of the mattress alone, without thinking about sharing the duvet.
- Squeezing a thick duvet into a cover that is too tight.
- Forgetting to match the pillowcases for a coherent result.
Two separate duvets on a 140 bed?
A habit that came from northern Europe consists in sleeping with two single duvets laid side by side. Each sleeper keeps their own, which puts an end to the nightly tug-of-war.
On a 140 cm mattress, this solution requires two single covers rather than one large one. It is up to each person to judge according to their own sleep and that of their partner.
How much overhang to allow for
With a 220x240 laid on a 140 cm mattress, the overhang reaches about forty centimetres per side. This margin amply covers two sleepers, even when each pulls the cover towards them.
Placing this size among the others
The 140 cm bed marks the entry into beds for two. Above it, the 160 then the 180 offer ever more space.
To understand how the right size is decided, the guide which duvet cover size to choose goes over all the criteria to review.
Frequently asked questions
What size duvet cover for a 140 cm bed?
The recommended size is 220x240. It offers an overhang of about forty centimetres per side of a 140 cm mattress. This margin covers two sleepers, even when each pulls the cover towards them.
Are a double bed and a 140 bed the same?
Yes, the double bed refers to the standard 140 cm bed for two. The expressions bed for two or large bed refer to the same size. The cover to aim for remains the same.
Can you sleep with two separate duvets on a 140 bed?
Yes, a habit that came from northern Europe consists in laying two single duvets side by side. Each sleeper keeps their own, which does away with the tugging. This solution then requires two single covers rather than one large one.
