my husband and I finally agreed on a comforter.  The gray kept it neutral, while still being pretty enough to be for an adult couples room.  When I narrowed the search that brought us to this comforter, I made sure that I found something machine washable, and that the dimensions were long enough to go over the sides of the bed.  I hate when comforters barely fit the top of the bed.  This comforter even came with throw pillows that he didn't want to shred with a knife.  I have washed it twice already and it held up beautifully. Lightweight enough to be used in the summer and he doesn't kick off and heavy enough I don't need additional blankets.