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Iokasti Sotirakopoulou

4 'Recipes' for Dressing Your Bed in Summer That Look Stylish, Feel Right for the Season, and Will Help You Sleep in Heat

Summer bedding in cotton and linen.

Hot-weather bedding is always a little tricky. You still want your bed to look soft, layered, and beautiful, but the last thing anyone wants in summer is a heavy duvet or too many thick textures. Knowing where to buy bedding is a good place to start, but in summer, it’s just as important to think about the fabrics, colors, and lightweight layers that will actually help your bed feel cooler.

The best bedding trends for 2026 are all about creating a bed that feels relaxed but still intentional, with breathable materials, softer color palettes, and textures that add interest without weighing the whole look down. Linen, cotton, percale, waffle, and lightweight quilts are the pieces I always look for when styling a bed for warmer weather.

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