A shopper has used Google's AI assistant Gemini to find a budget-friendly alternative to The White Company's luxurious duvet sets, which can cost up to £135. The AI suggested Dusk's Regent Embroidered 100% Cotton Duvet Cover, priced from £43.
Budget Alternative to Luxury Bedding
The White Company's Savoy Egyptian Cotton Duvet Cover costs between £100 and £135 depending on size. In contrast, Dusk's Regent Embroidered cover is £43 for a double, £45 (reduced from £50) for a kingsize, and £55 for a superking size.
Both sets are made from 400-thread-count cotton, offering a silky-soft feel with a subtle sheen. The Dusk option is white with a grey trim, while The White Company's is white with pink accents.
Other Options and Features
Dusk's cover comes in four other colours: champagne, natural, navy, and plain white. Pillowcases are sold separately, with a standard size pair reduced to £11 (from £14) and superking pillowcases reduced to £15 (from £17).
Dunelm's Hotel Cotton Stripe 400 Thread Count Duvet Cover & Pillowcase Set costs from £50 for a single. It features a stripe design and a sateen finish, with a zip fastening and machine-washable care.
Alternatively, the Egyptian Cotton 400 Thread Count Silky Bedding Set from M&S costs between £60 and £90 depending on size. It includes a cover and matching pillowcases with zip fastenings, and features StayNew technology and corner loops with poppers.
Shopper Reviews
The Dusk Regent Embroidered cover has a 4.9 out of five star-rating based on 1,075 reviews. One shopper said: "Really loved quality. Super soft, would definitely purchase again." Another wrote: "Design is really nice and it looks super classy. Goes well with my bedspread. Soft and looks great. Love it."
A third reviewer commented: "Absolutely love this duvet cover. It is gorgeous, chic, soft, great quality and looks beautiful on my bed. The trim is perfect; it adds some class and matches with the colour scheme in my room. Highly recommend."
However, one four-star reviewer noted: "Slightly disappointed in the texture of the fabric. Feels quite thin and not as soft as I had expected." Another mentioned: "Lovely quilt cover. Was a bit disappointed that there were no pillowcases included in it."
Another five-star review reads: "Very happy with the Regent Embroidered Duvet Cover and pillowcases. Has a lovely sateen feel which makes it so easy to iron the creases out. Purchased at a discounted price, which makes it even better. I can highly recommend."
