Pillows
Follow the rules of duvets and buy down and feather combination pillows, which will shape to your head. If you want a firm pillow, choose one with a high proportion of feathers; for a soft fill, look for one with more down. Pay attention to whether it's baffled, and the wrap is especially important, so you don't wake up with a quill in your ear. Buy a cotton pillow protector, which zips over your pillows, and you'll be able to keep your pillows for as long as they're comfortable -- at least a few years.
Take care
You can keep a down duvet for 15 years if you treat it right. Avoid the dryer by dry cleaning, or at least minimize the damage by putting your duvet or sheets in the drier for only 15 minutes before hanging them to dry. “Think of a good quality Italian shirt,” says Kimberley. “You would never put it in the dryer every other day.” After that, the only other worry is colour, which will fade. Buy classic white so it's not a problem in a few years.
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