Barton Cotton Gingham Duvet Cover Set - Blush

The Barton duvet cover set brings a soft blush gingham check to the bed, printed on pure cotton percale. Percale is a plain, tight weave, and what that means in use is a crisp, smooth hand that sits flat and breathes well through the night. The set is reversible, so one side gives you the pink and white check and the other gives you a second look from the same set, letting you change the feel of the room without buying a second cover. It comes in four sizes, from single up to super king, so you can match it to the bed you actually have.

This is an easy set for a bedroom that leans relaxed and unfussy. The gingham is a small, even check in blush and white, gentle enough to sit alongside natural textures like the cane headboard and rush matting shown here, and calm enough not to fight with a waffle throw or plain white pillows layered behind it. It suits a main bedroom, a guest room or a older child's room equally, and the reversible construction earns its keep in a room you like to restyle with the seasons.

The cover is 100% cotton, which washes readily and softens the more you launder it. Barton bedding is garment washed before it reaches you, so it arrives already soft rather than needing several washes to break in, and the melange in the print adds a little texture to the check. The duvet cover closes with discreet button fastenings that keep the duvet from shifting inside. Dress it simply with matching pillowcases and a folded throw across the foot of the bed, and flip the cover when you fancy a change.

What is percale and how does it feel?

Percale is a plain, tightly woven cotton with a smooth, crisp hand that lies flat and breathes well, which many people find cool and comfortable to sleep under.

Is the cover really reversible?

Yes, the design is reversible, so you get the gingham check on one side and a second look on the other, letting you restyle the bed from a single set.

How does the duvet cover fasten?

It closes with discreet button fastenings along the opening, which hold the duvet neatly in place inside the cover and stay out of sight once the bed is made.

How many pillowcases come with the set?

The single set includes one pillowcase and the double, king and super king sets each include two pillowcases, so check the size you are buying.

Will it soften with washing?

The Barton bedding is garment washed before it reaches you, so it arrives soft, and being pure cotton it tends to soften further with each wash at home.