Kristie Medallion Cotton Duvet Cover Set

I just received this today and I must say that although the color is a bit different from what I was expecting (I ordered the Full/Queen size in Teal and it is a medium-dark aqua green, not the lighter blue the picture would make you think), I was not buying it to match anything in particular and I like the color that it is, so it was no big deal. The medallion design is chocolate brown (not black) with some white, and closes on one side with hidden buttons, which are made of clear plastic and so far seem to be decently sewn on (I've found most buttons these days on fabric goods tend to pop right off with any light tugging). I was initially a bit wary of the fabric since some reviewers said it was stiff, but I found the fabric to be very soft and smooth, even before I washed it. This is 100% cotton and very easy to care for. There were a lot of stray threads when I turned it inside out, but if they bother me enough I can just cut them off with scissors. The pillow shams seem to be a little loose (but my pillows are not very plump or fluffy and that is probably why) but they will certainly do. Overall, I am quite happy with this choice, and if you are considering this, I think you will be happy with it too.

The picture on my screen shows a very pastel, soft "teal". I ordered both a queen and a twin set. Neither set are anywhere near the teal shown here. If it hadn't been labeled that way, teal would never come to mind. One would call it a light, greenish gray for the background color, with the print overlay a dark chocolate brown. It is very good quality fabric and well made. The pattern, so you know, are rows of the mandala circle pattern (one large then 1 small, then 1 large, etc) on the light "teal" (not) colored background, about 8" wide, alternating with a row of the brown filigree pattern about 5" wide. The rows go from head to foot of bed. The reverse is exactly the same. The shams are the same fabric, no border or other distinction, with the rows going across the bed. It really looks nice, I'm tempted to keep one for the spare room, but the one I bought as a gift for my teal loving sister will be returned for something else. If the pattern intrigues you, go for the honey or see what you get with the (?) green!, unless you want a subdued green/gray. (Overstock, please take the time to open something like this up for the photo so we can see the pattern!)

I was skeptical about buying this duvet set because it just seemed like it would be "cheap" because it was so inexpensive. But, after reading your reviews, I gave in and ordered it. I ordered the teal color, washed it when it arrived, stuffed my down alternative comforter in it, and it looks great on my bed. Hardly any wrinkles and pretty soft. My husband hates using a top sheet because it always seems to gather down by his feet by morning so I was hoping he would think the cover was soft enough. He likes it! It's not as smooth as I'd like, but I think after a few washings, it will soften up. For 300 thread count sateen, it's a great buy. I put a couple of dark brown pillow cased pillows to match and voila! a whole new room! The best part is our dogs jumped up on the bed and when they got off, maybe because of the cool ethnic design, you couldn't tell dogs had been there. I would totally recommend this set to everyone.

I love this duvet. It is exactly what I wanted.The appearance is very Moroccan, or Eastern Indian. It is also soft and pleasant to touch. I couldn't be happier.