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Customer Reviews for Barbara Barry Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton

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Barbara Barry Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton

A crisp color palette and lovely floral pattern bring a fresh look to your bedroom. The soft and comfortable duvet cover with button closures conveys timeless elegance with a touch of modern whimsy. 100% cotton percale. Twin duvet cover measures 68" W x 86" L. Queen duvet cover measures 92" W x 94" L. King duvet cover measures 110" W x 94" L. Machine wash. Imported. Coordinating accessories and Crescent Moon Breeze bedding available separately.
Average Customer Rating:
4.2 out of 5
4.2
 out of 
5
(20 Reviews) 20
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Rating Breakdown 20 reviews
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16 out of 20(80%)reviewers would recommend this product.
Customer Reviews for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Review 1 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Beautiful!!

PostedApril 12, 2013
Tulsa422
from Tulsa, OK
Would you recommend?Yes
This comforter is absolutely beautiful!! I didn't prefer it with the blueish colored sheets, I got a white coverlet and gold sheets and it looks great!! Will be great colors for the summer or winter. Would recommend to anyone interested!
Review 2 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Beautiful

PostedFebruary 26, 2013
Vcash
from San Francisco, ca
Would you recommend?Yes
For the first time since creating our bridal registry I finally got my husband to come with me to BB&B. We went in to put some towels on our registry because they didn't have them online.
And I am so glad we went in because we found this on display. It's just what we have been looking for! And we haven't really agreed on any bedding so far so when we both liked it i knew it was the one.
This is so soft and it's light enough in color that our dogs hair won't show on it ( that was one of our main priorities in looking for one). And of course like everyone else we wanted it to look nice too.
With seeing it on display it made it a lot easier to pick out. If I had seen it online or in the bag I might not have given it a second look. But getting to feel it and see it all made up on the bed put it all together for us.
It's so beautiful and it will pretty much go with any room style. And that's perfect for us because we are always changing it up.
Fingers crossed that we get it for our wedding!
Review 3 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great Duvet!

PostedJanuary 3, 2013
GoGamecocks
from Savannah, GA
Would you recommend?Yes
When I first saw this set, I knew I had to have it! I was only able to purchase the duvet but plan to get the other items later on.
The duvet is soft and fits so beautifully on the bed. I have never had a problem with my anything sliding around or getting bunched up and you can always purchase duvet hold downs for cheap if you're worried about that. My husband is a blanket hog and sleeps rough so we're always pulling the covers around and like I said, no bunching in the mornings.
I recommend this duvet 100%, it looks even better on my bed than in the pictures online or in the store! Did I mention it's soft?!
Review 4 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5

LOVE

PostedNovember 8, 2012
WiscoKate
from Madison, WI
Would you recommend?Yes
I've been eyeing up this duvet for quite some time, but was put off by the high price tag. I went to the local BB&B to look at it again and they had the display duvet for half off! This is a really beautiful duvet, and I love the print. The fabric is soft and the quality seems really nice. Some have complained about the lack of ties or snaps inside - but I've never had a duvet that had those so it doesn't bother me. I just straighten it out in the morning if I need to.
When you put everything together, especially with the blue quilted items (which I plan on slowly collecting since they are pricey) it looks really elegant and lovely. Highly recommended!
Review 5 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5

LOVE

PostedOctober 14, 2012
TeacherGirl18
from Killeen, TX
Would you recommend?Yes
I purchased this duvet last night and paired it with a soft purple sheet set. The duvet is gorgeous and the perfect size on my king bed. Even my husband commented how much he liked it.
Review 6 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Love it.

PostedOctober 1, 2012
AlexW
from Little Rock, AR
Would you recommend?Yes
I just bought the duvet cover and queen pillow shams this morning. Like everyone else said, it is definitely beige-ish and cream. I love it though. I have not put my duvet in or put the cases on my pillows (need to buy some first), but the fabric is beautiful. It almost looks like burlap to me, but is very soft. Kind of a country chic feel. I would definitely recommend. Also, there are no ties to hold the duvet but I plan on sewing some in.
Review 7 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
3 / 5
3 / 5

Beautiful but Annoying

PostedSeptember 11, 2012
BossFan
from Chicago
Would you recommend?No
My husband and I both love the look of this set, but I'm regretting buying it now, especially given the price. There are no internal corner ties at the top of the duvet cover to hold the duvet in place. This means that the duvet ends up bunching up to one side or to the bottom (or both), and it's very hard to get it back in place. Then it all happens all over again.
I consider this to be a tremendous oversight by the manufacturers. I almost returned it right away, but because I liked the look and had been searching for some time, I decided to stick with it. Well, that was a BIG mistake. I don't know how long we'll put up with this, and this set is pricey. I know for sure I'll never buy another set from this brand again.
0 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Stunning!

PostedAugust 29, 2012
Sincere1
from Fort Bragg, NC
Would you recommend?Yes
I absolutely love this set. I had searched high and low for a set that would tie my upholstered bed frame (beige) and credenza (blue/gray) together while maintaining a simple yet classy and elegant appereance. This set was IT! So thrilled with this purchase that I bought a second set of everything in case something happens I will be able to replace it. I have five children under the age of 10 and accidents happen... often. This set is durable, sleek, elegant, and timeless. Just beautiful. The king sized duvet is bigger than the down blanket I currently have so I will be purchasing another down blanket to resolve this issue. I don't even want to consider it an issue because I have absolutely no complaints. The picture is true to color. I will describe the blue as a blueish silver. The beige and cream of the set are what you would expect. I love the set. LOVE IT!
Review 9 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
1 / 5
1 / 5

Horrible in Person

PostedAugust 11, 2012
Dancermom
from Truckee, CA
Would you recommend?No
I fell in love with this duvet online but when I saw it in person it was a whole different story. Online it looked so modern and elegent in a slate grey color. In person it was a beige color and looked like something from Grandma's house. I was very disappointed. I am still having a hard time finding something that lives up to my original impression of this duvet.
Review 10 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5

LOVE LOVE LOVE

PostedJuly 23, 2012
Anonymous
from Birmingham Alabama
Would you recommend?Yes
I love this bedding, it brightens up our room. We have owned the bedding for two years and it has held up perfectly even with washing. The print is soft and never gets old. I plan to keep this bedding for years!!!
The king size fits perfectly on our king size bed.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
3 / 5
3 / 5

Pretty but beware: oversized for king and WRINKLES

PostedJune 16, 2012
amiryghb
from Illinois
Would you recommend?Yes
It's a beautiful duvet (4 stars for looks) but it does seem to be a bit too big for our king duvet (subtract half a star). That alone doesn't bother me because it does stay in place for the most part, but the one really bad thing about it is that it wrinkles sooooo easily (subtract another star and a half). I washed it before first use and it came out of the dryer (on low) very very wrinkled. Spent a good half hour ironing it and then within 2-3 nights of use it was wrinkled again. I really don't want to be ironing my duvet every weekend. But I still think it's pretty so we're just leaving it wrinkled!
Review 12 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
2 / 5
2 / 5

Not so great

PostedMarch 7, 2012
Shrbrt
from Va Beach, VA
Would you recommend?No
I love the pattern and the lightness of the material since I will be using it in the summer. But I do not think it will last very long. I wonder how many washings it will take. The king pillows were difficult to get into the pillow shams. You have to use an oversized comforter inside the duvet. I like that it is large and hangs down low, but it is too big. There aren't any ties inside the corners to attach to the comforter. During the night, the comforter slides down. I will have to sew my own ties. Is it worth the price? No.
Review 13 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Beautiful...but different colors than expected

PostedMarch 1, 2012
NGray
from Wiesbaden, Germany
Would you recommend?Yes
This duvet is beautiful and I would absolutely recommend. I was surprised, however, that the colors of the duvet are definitely creme and brownish/taupe. I was expecting the colors to be gray and white as it showed on my computer screen. I washed and line dried immediately...then I spent an hour ironing the duvet. After being on the bed for a few weeks I have noticed it does wrinkle quite easily, so I eliminated a star, but overall, it is really a beautiful duvet.
Review 14 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Love this set!

PostedJanuary 9, 2012
mrbmilo
from CO
Would you recommend?Yes
Just purchased this duvet, quilt and shams. The combination of patterns looks fabulous in our master bedroom with neutral colored walls. One thing that was off: the crescent moon Euro sham measurement shown on the package read 26x26. We bought 26" size Euro pillows to insert but they didn't fill the shams out nicely, so had to purchase the oversized 28x28 Euro pillows instead. My husband was a big fan of the look (even though I thought he might think it was too girly), and he especially loved how soft the duvet cover cotton felt. I think it will still be a nice duvet weight for the summertime. I did not buy the matching sheet set b/c it felt thin & transparent. I used a nicer high thread count ivory sheet set that I already had, and it matched beautifully!
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Simply beautiful

PostedNovember 17, 2011
hansenam5
from Burnsville, MN
Would you recommend?Yes
I bought this duvet cover for my master bedroom after looking for the last year for something to go with my distressed black bedroom set. It immediately caught my eye in the ad, and I am even more pleased after putting it on my bed. It is very simple, but elegant. I like that it is easy to "match" up accessory pieces. I bought some fun ruffle satin pillows, cream sheets, and aqua duvet to place at the foot of the bed. I love it!
Review 16 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5

The Perfect Match!

PostedOctober 20, 2011
rebeitak
from Lenexa, Kansas
Would you recommend?Yes
I love this duvet! I searched for awhile for a patterned duvet for my master bedroom. This is a perfect match! It looks great with my dark wood furniture in the bedroom. I read the online reviews before purchasing, and I did not notice any smell or scratchy texture. It has the nice cool to the touch cotton feel that I love, so its lightweight enough for hot, humid summers in Kansas and substantial enough to endure our bitter cold winters. The king size duvet is bigger than my king size comforter, so if any shrinking happens or I get a comforter that has larger dimensions, it will still fit. I have owned it for about 2 months, and I have gotten many compliments on it already!
*The only complaint that I have is that the matching king size shams are too expensive and are not available in stores.
Review 17 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Awesome!

PostedSeptember 22, 2011
hea888
from Atlanta, GA
Would you recommend?Yes
This duvet cover is beautiful! The material makes it look so expensive and it is definitely my favorite duvet cover ever!!!
Review 18 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
2 / 5
2 / 5

Pretty But

PostedAugust 12, 2011
SouthernGrannie
from South Carolina
Would you recommend?No
At this point I would not recommend. Very nice to look but has an oily, metalic, straw smell which makes me cough. I have washed it once and will try to wash it again to see if the smell goes away, If it does then I will be pleased. However it was expensive for the quality, thin and rough. I will update if the situation improves if not I will try and return. Hopefully BB&B will be agreeable. At this point disappointed with the work it is taking to try and make it usable.
Review 19 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5

So beautiful!!!

PostedMarch 28, 2011
sfafan
Would you recommend?Yes
I absolutly love this duvet! I have been looking for a duvet for the longest time that would give our room the "getaway" feeling that we wanted for our master bedroom and we totally acheived it with this duvet. It does tend to wrinkle easily but I kind of like the look that it gives it. Also be sure to zoom in a closely as possible in the picture because you'll notice that it's actually not solid colors but rather it has a cross-hatched look to it. I liked it but others may not. It goes beautifully with my blue walls and it makes me excited to go to bed every night.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Barbara Barry® Poetical Duvet Cover, 100% Cotton
Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5

extremely pleased!

PostedMarch 15, 2011
anniefannie
from Palm Springs, CA
Would you recommend?Yes
I've been looking for a long time for a duvet cover that my husband would like (not too girly) when he saw this one online he said it was ok.
When we got it he got more excited than I did. The fabric is soo nice, its the kind thats always cold, and thats important for the summer. I got the whole thing, pillows and shams and my room looks fresh! loving it!!
1 of 1 found this review helpful.