The best places to buy bedding in 2024, tried and tested

Bedding can make a huge difference to your sleep, so make sure you get it right with our guide to the best duvet covers, bed sheets and bedding sets, in everything from luxurious cotton sateen to deliciously rumpled linen
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If you prefer an informal look, linen is the way to go. Made from the fibres of the flax plant, linen is stiffer in texture, though over time linen bedding will become incredibly soft. Linen bedding tends to be more breathable than most cotton weaves, so it's a popular choice for summer. It does crease very easily, but we think in a very attractive way. If you're thinking seasonally, you could opt for linen sheets in the warmer months, and then flannel bedding in the cooler ones. Flannel bedding is brushed on one or both sides of the surface to create a soft, cosy feel.

What style of bedding is best?

And of course, don't forget to consider how you want your bedding to look. There's a huge variety of colour and detailing out there to choose from. If your bedroom is quite masculine, soften it up with scallop-edged or frilly cotton sheets, or if you want a super-feminine feel then patterned bedding or a floral eiderdown will have a great effect. A classic pintuck Oxford border, or an embroidered line around the edge, will create that sophisticated hotel look, or opt for rumpled linen in a soft pastel shade if you prefer a more rustic look.

How to choose pillowcases

Pillowcases are well worth investing in, as much if not more so than your fitted sheet or mattress topper. Of course, from a luxury perspective, silk pillowcases are the best that money can buy. Mulberry silk and other forms of the material have long shown to deliver benefits to your skin and hair by reducing creases and pressure on skin. Even better, they are not nearly so impractical as they used to be, with many brands offering machine washable options (though they do recommend hand washing). If you find your face is often puffy in the morning, take stock of what pillowcase combination you're using. If you are sleeping on down pillows, try changing to a hypoallergenic filling. To read our guide to the best pillows head here.

We've rounded up the best places to buy bed linen and the best bed sheets here in the UK and further afield. So, whether you prefer rustic linens, crisp cotton or soft flannelette; bright colours or pretty patterns, we have created the perfect shopping list for your very best night's sleep. Click here for more bedroom ideas.

Best bedding 2024

Dusk

Reasons to buy:

Dusk might not be a name you're familiar with, but the House & Garden team have tried and tested a whole host of their products to rave review. They have a stylish selection of designs, from crisp Egyptian cotton to cool linens, there's something for everyone in terms of material. Design-wise, their team have opted to play with texture more than colour palette, with mostly white bedding in their range. With affordable prices that belie the great quality of the linen, Dusk is a great destination for simple white bedding.

What we're buying:

Several of the House & Garden team own sheets from the 'Marseille' range in 600 thread-count cotton sateen. They are the company's best seller and feel like sinking into a cloud. The Kensington bed linen is invitingly soft, too, with a thread count of 800.

Top bedding picks from Dusk:
Marseille Bed Linen Collection
Amalfi Bed Linen Collection

The White Company

Reasons to buy:

There's a reason The White Company has become a classic destination for crisp white bedding. It's an evergreen, reasonably priced favourite, with subtle patterns and detailing that add variety to their collection. The White Company's bedding offering is mostly, well, white. However, their range is anything but dull. Playing with materials, textures, and various levels of luxury, any one of their bedding products is guaranteed to be excellent quality.

What we're buying:

The White Company's ladder-stitched Santorini Bed Collection is particularly pretty and looks just as good in a summer setting as it does in winter.

Top bedding picks from The White Company:
Santorini Bed Linen Collection
Kara Hemp Bed Linen Collection

Soho Home

Reasons to buy:

Since its inception just under a decade ago, Soho Home has become a firm favourite here at House & Garden. They are a fail safe pick for items both small and large, and their bedding is no exception. Perhaps unsurprisingly given their sister business, Soho House, their bedding is hotel-grade luxury for your very own bed. Nearly all the fabrics and styles on offer are the same ones used globally in Soho House, so that luxurious feeling of slipping into a hotel bed can be recreated night after night. For more, head to our full guide to the best of Soho Home.

What we're buying:

Above all, Soho Home is brilliant at understated luxury. For that reason, we'd plump for some crisp linen bedding in their signature earthy colours. Their Luna Duvet Cover in cream or olive would be a brilliant choice.

Top bedding picks from Soho Home:
Luna Linen Duvet Cover, Light Pink
Luna Linen Duvet Cover, olive

John Lewis

Reasons to buy:

John Lewis is a go-to for house essentials and their plain bedding sets are reliably good value. Handily, their sheets come in an enormous range of sizes, from single to king size to super king, so if you fall for a style or pattern you'll undoubtedly find it in the right size.

What we're buying:

Our stand out favourites are their 100% linen sets which come in a range of pale colours and are a must-have for warmer weather.

Top bedding picks from John Lewis:
Crisp and Fresh 200 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Bedding, myrtle green
100% Linen Standard Bedding, French blue

La Redoute

Reasons to buy:

The interior designer favourite, French retailer La Redoute is a great place for a whole host of wonderful homewares.

What we're buying:

Joanna Plant, one of our Top 100 designers, has a real soft spot for La Redoute's bedding, having been quoted as saying, "I’m mad about La Redoute…their AM/PM range is particularly good. I have recently bought properly heavy linen and hemstitch sheets for very little money."

Top bedding picks from La Redoute:
Scala 100% Linen 200 Thread Count Bedding
Linot Plain 100% Washed Linen Bedding

Cultiver Goods

Reasons to buy:

Sydney-based homeware brand Cultiver has burst onto the scene as a purveyor of fine quality bedding, tableware and home accessories.

What we're buying:

You cannot go wrong with simple white linen sheets, so the ‘Linen Sheet Set with Pillowcases’ would be our first choice. Made from 100% European flax, these sustainable sheets are the perfect partner for summer nights.

Top bedding picks from Cultiver Goods:
Linen Sheet Set, olive
Linen Sheet Set with Pillowcases, natural

The Linen Works

Reasons to buy:

For plain linen sets, The Linen Works is a simple, easy place to shop. With a small range of elegant, pale colours, it's easy to create a stylish and serene bed, and the linens also come with a 50 year guarantee, testament to the brand's faith in its wares. For high quality linen, this is the place to head.

What we're buying:

We strongly recommend the linen duvet covers if you're only looking to invest in one or two bits.

Top bedding picks from The Linen Works:
Mireille Rose Linen Duvet Cover
Classic White Linen Duvet Cover

Fenwick

Reasons to buy:

The best for creating your own sets. With their own ranges sitting alongside name brands like Yves Delorme and Sheridan, there's little wonder Fenwick is quickly climbing the bedding ranks.

What we're buying:

Fenwick's own range is particularly handsome, offering 1000 thread count crisp white sheets at very reasonable prices. Their ‘Mayfair’ set is the last word in luxury.

Top bedding picks from Fenwick:
Northumberland Egyptian Cotton Percale Oxford Pillowcase
Mayfair Ultimate Egyptian Cotton Sateen Oxford Pillowcase

Rebecca Udall

Reasons to buy:

The best for long lasting softness. In a change of pace from other brands, Rebecca Udall prioritises long staple cotton yarns over thread count. From less wrinkly sheets (read: easier to iron) to a softer finish, there are myriad benefits to this approach. Woven in Portugal, these sheets and made with longevity in mind.

What we're buying:

Their new collection with illustrator Isla Simpson, or their signature scalloped bed sheets.

Top bedding picks from The Linen Works:
Annabelle Scalloped Bed Linen, asparagus
Isla Simpson Posy Ruffle Bed Linen

Toast

Reasons to buy:

If immaculate hotel-style bedding isn't quite up your street, Toast make a line that is a bit more rustic and relaxed. In a range of smart ticking stripes and plain white or pink, these organic cotton sheets are wonderfully soft and thick.

What we're buying:

Toast's Organic Cotton Pyjama Stripe Bedding looks delightfully cosy and closes with three pretty ribbon ties.

Top bedding picks from Toast:
Organic Cotton Ticking Stripe Duvet Cover, ecru
Organic Cotton Ticking Stripe Duvet Cover

H&M Home

Reasons to buy:

The high street go-to. H&M Home is a fantastic affordable standby, and its bedding collection is one of the most reliable things it stocks. There's a huge range of bedding online, in contemporary patterns and plain colours.

What we're buying:

While basic cotton duvet sets starting at around £20, we recommend going straight for their washed linen sets, which come in at about £80 for a double duvet set.

Top bedding picks from H&M Home:
Patterned Single Duvet Cover Set
Patterned Single Duvet Cover Set

Anthropologie

Reasons to buy:

The best for patterned bedding. For seriously bright and patterned bedding on the high street (albeit at the pricier end), Anthropologie is the place to be. Perfect for teenagers' rooms, these bold designs will liven up any space and make the bed the centrepiece of the room.

What we're buying:

The boho retailer do a fantastic range of bedspreads. Our favourite is the Delissa Quilt: an eye-catching, reversible piece.

Top bedding picks from Anthropologie:
Amber Lewis for Anthropologie Rosebury Quilt
Mark D. Sikes Organic Sateen Duvet Cover​

The Conran Shop

Reasons to buy:

For colourful linens, this is the destination to head for. The Conran Shop has long been the perfect place for stylish furniture and iconic investment pieces. However, it's their own range of pure linen bedding that's caught our eye this time.

What we're buying:

The Pure Linen Bedding comes in 13 shades from earthy neutrals to the most eye-catching cobalt blue, and is designed to get softer and softer with each wash.

Top bedding picks from The Conran Shop:
Workwear Blue Linen Bedding Collection
Soft Pink Linen Bedding Collection

Gingerlily

Reasons to buy:

The best in the business for silk bedding. For glorious, cool silk bedding, there is nowhere comparable to Gingerlily. All their pieces are designed in-house and crafted from pure long strand silk of only the finest quality. Sleeping on silk has a well known range of health benefits, too, so both your skin and hair will thank you for using this bedding.

What we're buying:

Anything and everything silk. Thanks to Gingerlily's cohesive range, we encourage you to mix and match colours together. If we could only choose one thing, we'd get their Ivory Silk Oxford Pillowcase as the benefits for your skin and hair are immeasurable. To read more about silk pillowcases, head to our guide.

Top bedding picks from The Conran Shop:
Gingerlily Madeaux Tangleweed Super King Duvet Cover
Gingerlily Silk Double Flat Sheet

Oliver Bonas

Reasons to buy:

The best for decorative bedding. Oliver Bonas' bedding collection is full of sumptuous velvets and rich colours that look a lot more expensive than their high street price tag might suggest.

What we're buying:

They have a great range of reversible quilts that are plain on one side and patterned on the other, which look lovely when folded over at the top.

Top bedding picks from Oliver Bonas:
Floral Ruffle White Double Duvet & Pillowcases Bed Linen Set
Patchwork Multicolour Velvet Bedspread

Soak and Sleep

Reasons to buy:

The best for every bed in the house. Soak and Sleep's website plays host to a huge range of bedding, from pure mulberry silk, French linen, chalk pure hemp, Egyptian cotton and more. As a result, you could kit out your entire household's bedrooms in one fell swoop, whilst catering for everyone's different wishes and needs.

What we're buying:

Soak and Sleep's 600 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Bed Linen has a heavier weight feel to it that allows it to hang pleasingly over the end of the bed. Thanks to its sateen weave, it has a subdued and delicate shine that makes it look really luxurious.

Top bedding picks from Soak and Sleep:
White 400 Thread Count Cotton Double Duvet
French Linen Double Duvet Cover

Piglet in Bed

Reasons to buy:

Founded in 2017 from a garden shed deep in the West Sussex countryside, Piglet in Bed started out by offering unfussy, low maintenance bed linens that you won't shy away from using. Since then, the brand has expanded exponentially and now includes sleep and loungewear, tablecloths, napkins and more.

What we're buying:

Staying true to the company's original purpose, we are shopping Piglet's ‘Bedtime Bundles', a user friendly way to dress your whole bed in just a few clicks. The oatmeal stripe is particularly lovely as it offers a nice alternative to plain white bedding.

Top bedding picks from Piglet in Bed:
Sandstone Red Pembroke Stripe Linen Duvet Cover
Pear Check Stripe Linen Bundle

Bedding and bed sheets 2024