I’ve always loved this duvet from Pottery Barn. I haven’t always loved the price. King Sized Duvet: $229 Shams: $98 for two
So I made my own copycat version. Two flat white sheets, two spools of brown grosgrain ribbon, some wonder under and a couple hours of patience and I was done. I was planning to buy plain white shams and just add the ribbon, but shams are expensive – seriously, who knew? So, instead I cut up a $4 white twin sheet and made my own.
Duvet: $32. Shams: $4 with fabric to spare. Between my $38 DIY headboard and my $36 bedding, we’re really living the high life over here at imperfect. The cheap, lumpy comforter we have under the duvet is my main point of contention – maybe I’ll actually make a Christmas list this year and put a nice new comforter at the top of it.
Now, please take note of Pottery Barn’s description of the duvet cover:
“We employed master artisans at one of Italy’s finest mills to create our Morgan Duvet Cover and Sham. This 400-thread-count set has an exceptionally crisp, smooth hand. Tailored with flat piping and a slim mitered border that creates a handsome frame for an embroidered monogram. May be monogrammed with one or three initials for an additional charge. Monogramming is centered on duvet and standard shams and top placement on euro shams. Duvet cover has hidden buttons, interior ties and a 6″ flap to enclose duvet. Sham has envelope closure (insert not included). Shams are sold individually. Machine wash. Made in Italy.“
My version would go something like this:
“We grabbed whatever white sheets were on sale at the local big box store and some brown ribbon. This unknown thread count set looks pretty good if you smooth it out with your hand every morning. A border of grosgrain ribbon creates a handsome frame for an embroidered monogram, except that we don’t offer monogramming because we have no idea how to do that, nor would we be willing to spend money on an embroidery machine if we learned. Duvet cover has no mechanism for keeping the duvet enclosed, so plan to do some frequent fluffing. Wash at your own risk. Made on the border of Westminster and Broomfield.”
Update: Actually washes really well. Way to go team.
Now, who’s duvet would you want on YOUR bed? I mean, really.
“Wash at your own risk?” uh on- I don’t think Chris and I could have a white duvet that may or may not wash up well . . . but I am impressed you can!
It looks great. seriously.
You are awesome girl! Love your humor and idea to take this on yourself!
You did an awesome job. I love it.
I love Pottery Barn – seriously I do, but I love their ideas more. Wish we were closer and I’d sew a quick M on your shams.
Very chic!
hahaha dude, you are awesome. pottery barn’s prices make me want to jump off a cliff so i choose yours.
Looks great!
Nice job!
I’m impressed. I’ve been trying to sew a mere pillowcase-style dog bed. My results would not leave me eager to make my own comforter or shams, but yours look lovely. I’m am definitely planning on trying to make a headboard inspired by yours when I get a chance.
Fantasic job! It all looks wonderful together.
It looks great!
I like your version, and I definitely like the price. Our mall has an embroidery kiosk at it, maybe you could take your shams to a place like that, and it would be cheaper than good old PB?
Love it, girl.
You are rockin’ my little world. Rockin’ it.
You know what to do to get the comments – which you should of course! I agree, great job. You do an awesome job. Now when are you working on my virtual decorating. I should be ready for decorating changes by the end of June – I’m thinking blues and greens with accent colors ( but the mushroom color walls have to stay). E-mail me, girl. We need to talk.
Aunt Jan
The bedding looks great! I love it!!!! Awesome job!
Nice! I bet it would look even more Pottery Barn-esque with some chocolate brown throw pillows — but I’m not sure, are you the throw pillow type?
Very talented, my dear!!!
Wow- way to go! It looks great. I’ve made a few duvets, if you sew pieces of ribbon coming out of the opening you can tie them to help keep it shut. It isn’t the same as a zipper but better than nothing! And it would match your ribbon look (or tuck it under and you won’t even see it). If you really want the monogram(I know you love them), you could cut it out of another fabric and sew it on.
Oh wow. I LOVE THIS! When we return home to Berlin (currently back in the ol US for the summer), I really want to remember what you’ve done. It’s beyond beautiful–one of my favorite projects you’ve done. So so cool.
Katie
Thank you everyone!
Suzanne – I think that some espresso throw pillows are just what the bed needs! Great suggestion.
OK, Em. Stop it w/ your fabulous projects! Wait, no don’t stop….I can’t get enough! You are like my drug. =P
I would totally buy your version in a heartbeat. Esp. w/ that pricetag and impeccably hilarious product description.
I think I just fell in love with you for this one post!
LOL! Your description cracked me up! Great job on the DIY PB knock-off. I think it looks fabulous! And honestly–who needs a busy ol’ monogram cluttering up the middle of your bed anyway?
Hello,
I have a couple of quick questions on this (as I am planning to recreate it in the not too distant future…)
1) How did you work out the ribbon placement on the cover and keep it straight while you ironed it on?
2) What is wonderunder (I don’t think we have it in the Netherlands)?
Thank you so much for your help!
you did a great job!