I personally think comforters and duvet covers never seem wide enough even when you buy for the right size mattress. I have a queen sized mattress and currently have a duvet cover and I image if it was positioned at the foot of a king, there would be no drape on either side of the mattress. Do you want it to drape some or would you be ok with it just long enough to go across the width of the mattress?

That's what I was wondering. I'm sure as it gets much warmer, I will not want something at the end of my bed anyway. For years I've done an all white bed but was thinking of changing things up a bit. Thanks for weighing in!

I keep a mid weight cotton blanket at the bottom of our bed size that's got a print of yellow gingham or buffalo check on it. It's queen size so the sizing across is perfect. I've also used summer weight quilted blankets or throws.

Have you considered something like that instead? It is a nice way to add a little color.

I use a folded throw, folded so it's long enough to drape over my King mattress about 6" on each side.

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How about a nice mohair throw instead? You might actually use it in the "tween" seasons when winter comes off but there is still the occasional cold snap at night.