Floral and Bird Cotton Duvet Set

Small birds perch among an all-over multicolour floral print, the sort of pattern that carries a plain bedroom on its own without needing much else on the bed. The set is made from 100% cotton, so it breathes in summer and takes a wash without fuss. What arrives is one duvet cover and two pillowcases measuring 60 x 70cm, which is the standard UK pillow size.

Three sizes are available and it is worth measuring your existing duvet rather than guessing, since bed names vary between manufacturers. Single covers 135 x 200cm, double covers 200 x 200cm, and king covers 240 x 220cm. Wash at 40C by machine; cotton of this kind generally comes out of the drum ready to line dry, and a shake as it goes on the line saves a good deal of ironing later on.

One point on suitability, because printed bedding is often bought as a gift for a nursery: this is a set for an adult or older child's bed and is not suitable for an infant sleeping space. Current safer-sleep guidance for babies under twelve months advises against loose bedding in a cot, so the cover and pillowcases here should not be used in one. On any other bed, dress it plainly and let the print do the talking.

• 100% cotton duvet set with an all-over multicolour floral and perched-bird print
• Contains one duvet cover and two pillowcases (60 x 70cm)
• Sizes: single 135 x 200cm, double 200 x 200cm, king 240 x 220cm
• Machine washable at 40C
• Suits adult and older children's beds
• WARNING: not suitable for an infant sleeping space - follow current safer-sleep guidance for babies under twelve months, which advises against loose bedding in a cot