As temperatures begin to fall, student bedrooms and first flats can suddenly feel considerably less cosy than they did at the beginning of term. If you are looking for an easy way to make a student room warmer, more comfortable and easier to look after, a coverless duvet could be one of the simplest bedding upgrades for winter.
Leaving home for university is a big adjustment. Alongside navigating lectures, new friendships, cooking, budgeting and doing your own washing, there is the challenge of turning a fairly basic bedroom into somewhere that actually feels like home. And once autumn moves into winter, there is another consideration: keeping warm.
Student houses and halls can vary enormously when it comes to insulation and heating, and with students understandably conscious of energy costs, bedding becomes an important part of creating a warm and comfortable place to sleep.
This is where Night Lark Coverless Duvets offer an interesting alternative to traditional bedding. Rather than having a separate duvet and duvet cover, the coverless design is an all-in-one solution that can be washed, dried and put straight back onto the bed.
For students managing their own laundry for perhaps the first time, anything that removes the wrestling match with a duvet cover is already a welcome idea.
Why coverless duvets make sense for student rooms
Practicality is one of the biggest attractions. Night Lark’s coverless duvets are designed to fit into a washing machine, making it easier to regularly wash the entire duvet rather than simply changing the cover.
They also arrive with a duffel bag, which is particularly useful when space is limited. Student life tends to involve a surprising amount of moving — from arriving at halls and travelling home during holidays to changing accommodation between academic years — so bedding that can be packed away relatively easily has obvious advantages.
There is also the question of making a temporary room feel more personal. University bedrooms can be functional rather than inspiring, but you don’t necessarily need to spend heavily decorating a space you may only occupy for an academic year. Neutral bedding, throws, cushions and softer textures can transform a fairly stark room and make it feel considerably more welcoming.
Layer your bedding as the temperature drops
One of the advantages of choosing bedding in different weights is being able to adapt it as the seasons change.
The Night Lark Soft Weave Coverless Duvet Set is available as a lightweight Summer 4.5 tog or an All Year Round 10.5 tog. If you already have a lighter summer duvet, don’t necessarily pack it away as soon as the weather changes. Layering can provide additional warmth during particularly cold spells, while giving you the flexibility to remove a layer when temperatures rise again.
For someone moving into a cold student house or flat for the winter months, the 10.5 tog option provides a warmer starting point without the need for separate duvet covers.
Night Lark Soft Weave Coverless Duvet Set – Olive Green
From £60 | Single to Super King | 4.5 or 10.5 tog
Olive green is a lovely choice for bringing a little colour into a student room while remaining neutral enough to work with existing furniture and décor. Add natural textures, warm lighting and a few favourite belongings from home and even a fairly basic room can begin to feel more personal.
The all-in-one construction is the real attraction for student living. Being able to wash the duvet without removing and replacing a cover makes regular laundry considerably simpler, while the choice between 4.5 and 10.5 tog means students can select the weight that best suits their room and the season.
Night Lark Soft Weave Coverless Duvet Set – Stone Grey
From £60 | Single to Super King | 4.5 or 10.5 tog
For a simple bedroom that will work with almost anything, Stone Grey offers an easy foundation. It’s particularly useful if you’re furnishing a room without knowing exactly what the accommodation will look like before arriving.
Rather than filling a student room with lots of inexpensive accessories, starting with comfortable bedding and adding a few well-chosen textures can make the space feel calmer and more grown-up. It is also easy to take everything with you when it is time to move again.
Add a Sherpa throw for colder evenings
Night Lark Soft Weave Sherpa Throw – Olive Green
£75 | One size | 9 tog
A warm throw can earn its place surprisingly quickly in a student room. The Night Lark Soft Weave Sherpa Throw provides another 9 tog layer and can be used across the bed when temperatures fall, but it is equally useful for wrapping up while studying, reading or watching television.
That versatility makes a throw particularly useful in shared accommodation. Instead of turning up the heating whenever you’re sitting at your desk or relaxing in the evening, having an additional warm layer close by can help you stay comfortable.
Making the first winter away from home a little easier
When a child leaves for university, there is a temptation to buy everything they could possibly need. In reality, some of the most useful purchases are the ones that make everyday life simpler.
Good bedding falls firmly into that category. Sleep is an important part of physical and mental wellbeing, particularly when young people are adjusting to unfamiliar surroundings, different routines and the demands of university life. Creating a bedroom that feels warm, comfortable and safe can help provide a small sense of sanctuary when everything else is new.
Coverless duvets won’t magically make students do their washing more often, of course, but removing the duvet-cover battle certainly makes the process easier.
And as the first properly cold nights of the academic year arrive, parents might feel a little happier knowing that, whatever else their student has forgotten to do, at least they have somewhere warm and cosy to climb into at the end of the day.
Night Lark Coverless Duvets are available from Fine Bedding, with prices starting from £60. The Soft Weave Sherpa Throw is priced at £75.
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