There’s nothing better than waking up from your perfect night’s sleep feeling refreshed and well rested! Choosing the right doona is an important part of the recipe for your perfect night’s sleep – who else has woken up kicking off a doona that’s too hot or waking up too cold, reaching for another blanket?
We’ve designed our quilt buying guide to give you as much information as possible so you can select the right quilt for you and your family. The right quilt will depend on your unique personal needs, your home environment, climate you live in and whether you share your bed! Let’s take a look at these factors..
CONSIDERATIONS WHEN SELECTING YOUR QUILT
KIDS
Children typically sleep hotter than adults and we commonly recommend the ‘Summer’ or ‘All Seasons’ quilt.
CLIMATE WITHIN YOUR HOME
Consider how cool and warm your home gets throughout the year. Overnight temperature guides are designed with the interior temperature of your home in mind. Things to consider;
- Do you sleep with climate control? If so what temperature will it be – use this as a guide to selecting your quilt
- Do you have great insulation in your home? Most modern homes are designed to stay warmer overnight, even if you don’t use climate control. Use a thermostat to measure the temperature and base your quilt selection off this.
- Mattress composition. Some mattresses will affect the temperature of your bed. For example, latex mattresses are commonly associated with a ‘warmer’ sleep. We recommend our pure wool under blankets with your mattress as they are wonderful at regulating your body temperature thanks to wool’s amazing natural temperature regulation properties.
SLEEPWEAR
Consider your sleeping attire when selecting a quilt. For example, if you wear full length pyjamas, you may consider selecting a slightly cooler blanket.
PARTNERS
Sharing with a significant other and can’t agree on an ideal weight? Our duo quilts can be custom made to suit both of your preferences and were made for this very reason. Call us in store to discuss our custom options. No more fighting over the blankets!
QUILT SIZE
If you are after a long ‘drape’ on your quilt or that oversized look, go the next size up from your mattress size. For example, if you have a queen bed, go with a king size quilt for that luxurious look. This is also a great option if you sleep with a partner and they are constantly stealing your share of the blanket, no more cold spots!
OUR RANGE OF QUILTS
Cool – 225 gsm
Our lightest blanket, this quilt is perfect for hot summer nights, tropical climates and as a layering blanket. This is the perfect quilt for someone who likes to sleep cool but still likes something to sleep under.
*Recommended overnight temperature range 23 degrees & over
Summer – 360 gsm
The perfect ‘light blanket’, just a little warmer than our ‘Cool’ blanket. This is ideal for the summer months in most South East parts of Australia. This blanket is also ideal for the transitional seasons of Autumn and Spring.
*Recommended overnight temperature range 15 to 25 degrees
All Seasons – 500 gsm
Our hard working ‘all-rounder’, especially for those living in modern homes with climate control. This is a great blanket for South Eastern Australia states between the months of March to October.
*Recommended overnight temperature range 10 to 20 degrees
Winter – 625 gsm
This is ideal for someone who lives in a very cold climate where overnight temperatures hover in the single digits inside your home. Great for those of your who do not like sleeping with air climate control in the cooler climates.
*Recommended overnight temperature range 1 to 15 degrees
Super Thermal – 750 gsm
This is our warmest blanket and we only recommend these to our extra cold sleepers or those of your who are camping! It’s ideal for winter camping conditions in a tent or get one custom made for your swag! (contact us with your measurements and we can provide a quote, simply call or email us)
*Recommended overnight temperature range -10 to 5 degrees
Still can’t decide on the right quilt for you? You can always layer our quilts, they are so light and fluffy, they lend themselves beautiful to this. We also have a selection of beautiful pure Australian wool & alpaca throws for the cooler months.
Many customers choose to have two of our blankets for rotation throughout the year, particularly those from the South East of Australia who are dealing with a widely fluctuating climate year round.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us and discuss your perfect night’s sleep!
Give us a ring and we can make them to order;
You can contact us on 03 5622 0068
