Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Jacquard Embossed Velvet Duvet Cover Set in Charcoal and Silver

The construction and the design. The damask pattern is jacquard embossed directly into the velvet fabric, not printed on top, which means it cannot fade, crack or peel; and the design is a licensed Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen creation rather than a generic print. Cheaper alternatives use printed patterns on flat fabric; this collection delivers depth, texture, and a designer's hand.

Three standard UK sizes: Double, King, and Super King. Double suits a 135 x 190 cm mattress with a 200 x 200 cm cover, King suits 150 x 200 cm with a 230 x 220 cm cover, and Super King suits 180 x 200 cm with a 260 x 220 cm cover. Each size includes the duvet cover and two matching pillowcases in the same embossed velvet.

The duvet cover and two matching pillowcases, 76 x 48 cm each. All three pieces are made from the same jacquard embossed velvet with the damask design throughout, a fully co-ordinated designer look straight out of the packaging. The duvet insert itself is not included; the cover dresses the one you already own.

Most bedding fabrics, including brushed microfibre and sateen, have a flat, uniform surface. Jacquard embossed velvet creates a three-dimensional raised pattern that catches light and feels soft to the touch. The embossing raises the damask above the velvet ground, a visual and tactile richness that flat weaves and prints cannot achieve.

The things that define fine hotel bedding are construction quality and considered design, and this collection carries both: the embossed jacquard construction and a genuine designer's pattern. The styling is what hotels add with practice, and the product page's guide covers how to do that at home.

It is a different design language rather than a different grade. Crisp percale cotton is cool, minimal and tailored; this collection is velvet, pattern-rich and deliberately opulent, warmer in both senses of the word. Which is right depends on the bedroom you are composing, not on one being better than the other.

Thread count is a meaningful guide for woven cotton sheets, where 400 to 600 in long-staple cotton represents genuine quality. It is not a meaningful measure for velvet or jacquard fabrics, whose quality is determined by the weave structure and the embossing technique. Judge this collection by its construction, not a thread count number.

Machine wash on a cool, gentle cycle at 30 degrees, never hot. Do not tumble dry on high heat: air dry or tumble on the lowest setting to protect the velvet pile and the embossed texture. Avoid ironing directly on the velvet surface; if needed, steam from a distance.

Yes. It is a duvet cover, so seasonal warmth is set by the tog weight of the insert you put in it. The velvet adds a layer of cosiness that is particularly wonderful in autumn and winter, while remaining comfortable in a climate-controlled bedroom through the year.

Yes. Free UK delivery is included on every order with no minimum spend. The set is carefully packaged to protect the velvet in transit and delivered with full tracking from dispatch to your door.

Two layers. Because you buy at a distance, the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 give you 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason. On top of that, our own policy gives you 30 days from delivery: contact us within 30 days of receipt and we arrange a full refund, no difficult questions, on an unused, unwashed set in its original packaging with all three pieces.

The charcoal and silver palette is remarkably versatile: it works in modern bedrooms with clean lines and neutral walls, and in traditionally styled rooms with rich wood furniture. The design philosophy behind it is about bringing personality and beauty to any space, and it carries across a wide range of interior styles.

Far less than its appearance suggests. Machine wash cool and gentle, dry low or air dry, and the embossed jacquard construction is designed to hold its pattern and pile through repeated washing. With that basic care the set keeps its look through years of use.

One of the UK's most recognised interior designers, known for an exuberant aesthetic, a love of pattern and colour, and the belief that homes should reflect personality and beauty. His name on this collection means the damask went through a designer's creative process; the pattern and fabric are a direct expression of his signature style.

Yes. The cover uses a standard closure and works with any standard duvet insert in the corresponding size, whatever the fill: down, synthetic or microfibre. Choose the tog weight that suits your sleeping temperature.

The velvet pile creates a gentle, warm, tactile softness that is noticeably different from the cool crispness of percale or the smooth slip of sateen. It is bedding designed to feel as indulgent as it looks.

Linen is prized for breathability, relaxed texture and temperature regulation, a casual, understated luxury. This collection is the opposite end of the same spectrum: warmer, softer, and deliberately decorative. Both are legitimate luxuries; the right one depends on the room and the sleeper.

Linen or percale is generally the better choice for a hot sleeper, because velvet retains more warmth. That same warmth is exactly what makes this set wonderful in cooler UK bedrooms and through autumn and winter, and in a climate-controlled room the difference narrows.

Warm neutrals such as soft taupe, warm greige or off-white let the charcoal and silver lead quietly. Deep inky blues or forest greens create a jewel-box atmosphere that shows off the silver sheen of the embossed velvet. Crisp white gives maximum contrast and a contemporary gallery look. All three work.

A memorable one: designer bedding transforms the recipient's bedroom the same night it arrives. With free UK delivery and the 30-day returns policy, the risk sits with us rather than with the giver.

The embossed pattern is structural, built into the fabric, so it does not degrade visually the way a printed design does. Cared for as the label directs, a woven set of this construction is built for years of regular use, and the cost-per-use comparison favours quality.

Very. A guest room dressed in a designer set of this quality reads like a boutique hotel, and the velvet's warmth and visual richness makes guests feel looked after. It is an investment a guest room repays every time someone stays.

A standard duvet set uses printed or plain fabric produced to a price point. This collection uses jacquard embossed velvet, a genuine designer's pattern, and materials chosen for longevity. It looks different, feels different, and wears differently over years of use.

Centre the duvet cover precisely so the damask sits symmetrically; that single step makes the biggest difference. Pillowcases at the headboard, any extra cushions layered largest to smallest in front, and a throw draped loosely across the foot if you like. Precision is the whole secret: centring, symmetry, and intentional layering.

Yes. It is a licensed design from Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's home soft-furnishings collection, featuring the damask pattern and design philosophy he is known for, applied to a velvet fabric chosen to do it justice.

It can contribute. The softness and warmth of the velvet helps you relax and settle, and the visual calm of a beautifully dressed bed supports the wind-down that matters as much as the physical conditions. No specific sleep outcome is promised; bedding is one part of a good sleep environment.

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Department stores carry retail markup, floor space and marketing costs in their prices. Buying direct means the same designer collection at a lower price, with free delivery and the 30-day returns policy included.

In a breathable cotton or linen bag, never airtight plastic, which traps moisture and can leave velvet musty. Fold loosely rather than compressing, keep it cool, dry and out of direct sunlight, and a lavender sachet in the bag keeps it fresh.

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