If you’ve spent time abroad in parts of Europe, you may already be aware of the latest sleep trend finding its way to the US: the Scandinavian Sleep Method. Co-sleeping is key in many relationships, but disturbances from your partner may mean a wakeful night and inadequate rest. The Scandinavian Sleep Method provides a simple solution to comforter competition by providing individual-sized blankets on a couple-sized bed.

While a simple concept, the Scandinavian method solves a few co-sleeping concerns. Even the most compatible partners may have different bodily thermostats. You may find a quilt that provides you both a happy medium, but more often one party is left either sweltering or freezing. Blanket hogging is another common issue for many couples — a constant game of tug-of-war inhibiting deep sleep and potentially leading to hard feelings in the morning. Finally, you may feel a draft as your partner shifts the sheets by turning over or waking during the night. Individual duvets solve these problems by allowing each person to achieve the perfect temperature and wrap themselves in personalized comfort.

Why haven’t more people adopted Scandinavian sleeping if the method is so effective? Space is one factor. Extra bedding can take up room on your mattress, limiting movement and forcing you to scrunch up or lie closer to the edge. Bunched blankets can also mean a barrier between cuddling, which could be off-putting if you often crave closeness with your partner. Aesthetics are another concern when you dress the bed with two comforters; the difference in duvet weight and cover patterns interrupt an otherwise cohesive bedroom and complicate how you make your bed in the morning.

Finding a sleep solution that works best for you is essential. If you would like to try the Scandinavian method and are concerned about the drawbacks, we have a few tips to limit the downsides. Extra bedding takes space, but using twin or single-sized quilts can lessen the impact of bunched blankets. While some aesthetic challenges remain, you can minimize them with duvets. Find an insert that meets your individual needs, then purchase matching covers so that your bedding is cohesive. An additional lightweight throw folded and draped across the foot can further help by tying things together during the day. At night, pull it over you and your partner to feel the closeness of sharing a blanket — the bulk of your temperature regulation remaining stable under your personal quilt.

Sharing a space requires a willingness to work together, but that doesn’t mean you must compromise on individual preferences. The Scandinavian method offers a way to stay close to your partner while enjoying tailored comfort and avoiding blanket struggles. While the drawbacks of two duvets may deter some, others find ways to limit the inconveniences for a sleep solution of their dreams.

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