Sleep Experts Say This Is the Exact Moment to Switch Your Duvet – And This $40 IKEA One Feels Hotel-Level

It's light-warm, machine-washable, and suitable for hot sleepers

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While the majority of us are still experiencing cold weather, spring is on the horizon, and brighter, warmer days are on the way – and the bed is one of the first places that needs adjusting.

As a Sleep Editor, I know just how important the right temperature is when exploring how to sleep better – even small increases in overnight warmth can cause disruptions, leaving you feeling less restored by morning. Early spring is the time to rethink heavier bedding, and that's why I'm recommending swapping out your winter bedding for the IKEA SMÅSPORRE Duvet Insert now, before temperatures really start to increase.

This $40 IKEA Duvet Is Perfect for Spring

All prices were correct at the time of publication.

When cooling down a bedroom fast becomes more difficult in spring and summer, especially if you don't have air conditioning at home, swapping out your bedding is often an easier solution to comfier sleep. This makes sense: You wouldn't sleep with a hot water bottle or put on your electric blanket, so why would you use the same duvet all year round? Luckily, switching up your sleep space doesn't have to be expensive – the IKEA SMÅSPORRE Duvet Insert is just $39.99 for a Queen-size.

In warmer weather, washing, drying, and caring for comforters and duvet inserts becomes even more important, and this insert makes it easy. It's machine-washable at 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60°C), a temperature that kills dust mites, and it dries quickly too, either air-dried or tumble-dried, so you can have it cleaned and back on your bed in next to no time. You won't need to worry about wear and tear, either, as it can be washed frequently at high temperatures without damage.

In terms of material and construction, the cotton and recycled polyester blend cover keeps the price low, but also ensures it's lightweight and breathable. The filling, a soft hollow fiber filling from recycled sources, improves airflow and performs similarly to down, at a much more budget-friendly price point.

Therefore, it's no surprise that 1,127 shoppers have left five-star reviews of the IKEA SMÅSPORRE Duvet Insert on the IKEA site.

One shopper, Eilene, calls it the 'perfect weight, breathable, and so comfortable.'

They explain, 'Love these! After traveling to my motherland, Sweden, my husband and I now sleep Scandinavian style on a King mattress, each using our own twin duvet cover and light warm Småsporre insert.

'Neither of us has slept so comfortably, been cold, too warm, or become a bit sweaty even on warmer nights here in San Diego, and we do not have AC or use night heat. We’re looking to purchase the warm-weight Småsporre for colder winters, but actually might not need to.

'These are so breathable, so cozy, so light and airy versus a standard comforter. Last week our night temps have been mid-40°s, but within a few minutes of getting in the cold bed, your body heat warms everything up so nice and cozy. Washing is a breeze. I have never slept better in my life, and will never go back to a standard or shared comforter ever.'

The Scandinavian style they refer to is a sleep hack, also known as 'Sleep Divorce,' which involves sleeping with two separate duvets, rather than one Double.

Another review, from verified shopper Martha, dubs it the 'perfect weight for California,' adding that it's cozy but not overwhelming, and good for warmer climates, while a third, from Judith, says it's like 'sleeping in a cloud.'

And, at just $39.99, you can nab one for yourself, and one for your guest bedroom ideas, to reduce the amount of fans and cooling measures you'll need to take to cool a guest bedroom all spring and summer long.

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Ottilie Blackhall
Ottilie Blackhall
Sleep Editor

Ottilie joined Homes & Gardens in 2024 as the News Writer on Solved, after finishing a Master's in Magazine Journalism at City, University of London. Now, as the Sleep Editor, she spends her days hunting deals and producing content on all things sleep – from mattresses and sheets to protectors and pillows, all of which she tests in her own home. She also has particular expertise in home fragrance, covering everything from candles to reed diffusers.

Previously, she has written for Livingetc and Motorsport Magazine, and also has a Master's degree in English Literature and History of Art from the University of Edinburgh, where she developed a love for inspiring interiors and architecture.