Nothing compares to fresh sheets. Fact.
There are few things that make you feel like you have your life together more than a clean set of bed linen that you slip into after a long, stressful day and all your worries and cares melt away. In lustrous fabrics, they can transform any space into a luxurious haven - you just need the right ones.
When it comes to your duvet cover in particular, the market is awash with whimsical prints or relaxing designs, but where to start? This bedding staple can go a long way in setting the ambiance for your boudoir and enhancing your interiors.
You can use your bedsheets to inject bright accents into your space, mixing, matching or juxtapositing with deeper wall paints, or you can declutter the room by going refined and minimalistic. Neutral tones like white or cream offer a blank canvas where you can bring texture through curtains, rugs, ornaments or throws.
For the minimalists who prefer a serene sleep sanctuary, look to crisp, clean designs and materials like cotton or sateen, while if you’re looking for your sheets to bring personality into your space, opt for vibrant floral prints, bold checks or get creative with colour. This will make your bed feel warm and inviting, especially when layered with decorative pillows.
The latest interior trends range from the maximalist haven of cottagecore, mid-century and a clash of patterns, to boho stylings with natural materials and pared-back palettes. No matter what suits your siesta space, we have the duvet covers to suit that you’ll look forward to coming home to.
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Best linen bed sets, from luxury sheets to quality affordable options
Beddable Cloud Grey Move-in Set
Start the morning ready and rearing to go after a full eight hours in the utmost comfort thanks to the luxury bedding at Beddable. The brand specialises in chic home textiles with an array of textures, which gives a natural feel.
The name - Cloud Grey - refers to both the shade and material with the elevated comfort levels that will encourage you to drift off into a dream-like state. OEKO-Tex certified, with a crisp cotton construction and smooth skin feel, this bedding will fill you with joy every time it shows up in your sheet rotation. The matte finish and laid-back look give it an effortless quality.
The set comes with a duvet, duvet cover, fitted sheet, two pillows and two pillowcases so you are ready to hunker down in an instant.
Buy now £144.52, Beddable
The White Company Savoy Bed Linen Collection
The White Company’s reputation proceeds it and the bedding is up there with the best quality on the market, providing that five-star hotel feel every single night that you lay your head on your pillow.
The Savoy is one of the bestselling ranges for the fresh, classic and elegant style where the only detailing comes from a single trim of stitched cord. This comes in white, silk, mink and navy that you can use to create cohesion in order parts of your room like with a feature wall, while also remaining neutral enough so that no clashes will occur. The sheets are crafted in 400 thread count Egyptian cotton that is crisp and soft to the touch and it comes in a single, double, king, super king or emperor size.
Buy now £22.00, The White Company
Aeyla Eucalyptus Silk Sheet Set
Aeyla (formerly Mela) is the brand behind our favourite weighted blanket, but don’t sleep on the rest of its slumber-ready collection. While traditional bedding is made from cotton, this label takes a different approach using eucalyptus-derived silk fabrics.
This unique construction is said to be kinder on the skin and hair much in the same way as classic silk. The material has less friction as you’re tossing and turning throughout the night so is kinder to your locks, preventing split ends and breakage. It also encourages your skin to retain moisture as well as your carefully curated skincare routine.
Eucaplytus is more breathable for the hot sleepers and has a soft skin feel. Best of all, it’s a sustainable product that is biodegradable and compostable.
Buy now £139.00, Aeyla
M&S X Fired Earth Acapulco Alva Pure Cotton Bedding Set
When you’re renting or you’ve opted for a pared-back palette for your home, the easiest way to inject a pop of colour into your space is through your bedding - and M&S has some of the most cost friendly on the market without sacrificing on that luxury feel.
The Acapulco Alva bedding set comes as part of a collaboration with the supermarket label and bathroom, tile and paint specialists Fired Earth. It is made from a cotton yarn so you can slip into the sheets for a cosy slumber. The pattern has a vintage aesthetic with its faded design yet still remains vibrant thanks to the playful Mexican-inspired print.
Buy now £59.00, M&S
Magniberg Wall Street Egyptian cotton double duvet cover
If your taste leans towards the more muted end of the colour spectrum, an easy way to bring depth and intrigue into your space is through a classic stripe print. While it offers an interesting addition to your bedroom, it doesn’t feel overwhelming so you can still get creative with other parts of your room without worrying about feeling like you’re closing in the space.
The set from Swedish label Magniberg has a touch of the minimalism that Scandi style is known for with the design inspired by the shirts worn by Wall Street bankers in the 1980s. The duvet is made from a crisp, soft Egyptian cotton fabric that is also breathable so you stay cool, calm and collected even in the summer months. The duvet cover comes in a double, king and dark blue too.
Buy now £234.00, Selfridges
Yves Delorme Triomphe cotton duvet cover
The name Yves Delorme is almost synonymous with luxury - whether you’re looking at the brand’s towelling robes or its bedding. This cotton duvet is so soft it’s almost silk-like in its construction, turning your boudoir into the optimal environment for horizontal relaxation. Harnessing its 150 years of expertise, the Parisian label excels in the silky cotton sheen and the designs are kept simple, elegant and classic to stand the test of time. We are big fans of the dove grey but there’s taupe or white too.
Buy now £209.00, Selfridges
Tekla Organic cotton-percale double duvet cover
Functionality and feel combine at Tekla to make hard-working bedding with materials that are kind to the planet. The brand is known and loved for its use of organic materials that are not only free from harmful chemicals and are Oeko-Tex certified but they’re just the sort of thing you’ll want to jump into at the end of a long day. The Copenhagen-born label sticks to the minimalistic end of the design spectrum with pastel hues and its signature stripes. We love the soft lavender pictured but there’s also pink and grey.
Buy now £180.00, Selfridges
Assa Boho Tufted 100% Cotton Duvet Cover
For the serenity you need for uninterrupted slumber, look for cloud-like comfort and with this bedding set, you have that in spades as well as ensuring that your bedroom is a space for calm by opting for an all-white design.
The colour may be neutral but the set is anything but boring thanks to the geometric Berber-style design. You can even mix and match it with other colours still offering the tufted finish or different designs entirely as its versatility means it can be paired with other patterns with ease. You can shop the duvet in a single, double, king or superking.
Buy now £42.00, La Redoute
Bed Threads
According to colour experts, there has been a surge in the purchasing of yellow paint and that is likely due to the dopamine hit that the sunshine colourway provides. If you’re not quite brave enough to dedicate a whole wall to the shade, you can dabble in its joy-giving properties with this pastel-hued linen duvet cover from Bed Threads.
The sheets are made from French flax linen, ideal for the transitional summer/winter period where the weather can be anything from a heatwave to torrential. The fabric is known for its temperature-regulating properties so you’ll remain at the optimal level of heat so as not to interrupt your deep, restful slumber.
Buy now £115.00, Bed Threads
Cloud Cream Seersucker Cotton Duvet Cover
Sheets so good it will make getting out of them that much more difficult, this duvet set from Piglet in Bed will have you relishing your bedding-change day.
The brand offers a range of linen constructions as well as this unique seersucker bedding collection that has been achieved through weaving yarn in such a way as to create a plush, pluckered effect. The crinkled texture makes for a cocoon-like feel and has been made with OEKO-Tex standard and Better Cotton-approved materials.
It comes in a range of colours - the cloud cream pictured, sky blue and salt pink - as well as in a single, double, king size, or super king. The fabric is also OEKO-Tex Standard certified.
Buy now £59.00, Piglet in Bed
Habitat Cotton Linen Plain Rust Bedding Set
Terracotta is big in the interior space right now with earthy tones, sandy shades and desert-inspired landscapes ruling the roost. The good news is that you need not call in the decorators to tap into the trend. Invest in these natural-hued sheets from Habitat and you’ll be well on your way to achieving the 70s-evoking colour palette.
The duvet cover is made from cotton with a linen look to provide optimal softness levels with the matching pillows included. You can shop in double, king, and super king sizes.
Buy now £32.00, Argos
Bedfolk Linen Duvet Cover
Bedfolk puts comfort at the forefront with cosy bedding made for lazy duvet days. While the brand offers relaxed cotton and luxe cotton, linen is the label’s signature in which they opt for a high-quality construction, woven by expert makers in Northern Portugal.
This set is made up of the finest Belgian and French flax and feels like you’re floating on a cloud as you slip beneath the sheets. While ensuring the ultimate in cosy factor, it is also hard-wearing and requires very little in the way of upkeep. The bedding is machine washable and is best when popped into the tumble drier for a few minutes. The fabric is also Oeko-Tex certified so you know it is entirely free from harmful chemicals and synthetics that could cause irritation.
It is available in seven hues - ochre, rust, ink, snow, clay, musk, rose, moss - and for a single, double, king and super king.
Buy now £99.00, Bedfolk
Hampton & Astley Egyptian Cotton Sateen Luxury Duvet Cover and Deep Fitted Sheet Set With Two Pillowcases, Pink
Giving real bang for your buck, Hampton & Astley has found a way to craft a hugely luxurious sleeping environment without costing an arm and a leg. With a 300 thread count, it has a quality feel using Egyptian cotton yarn that provides a silky effect.
It comes in three shades; pink, white and grey and with the soft design, you’ll find it even more difficult to leave bed come morning time.
Buy now £104.90, Hampton & Astley
Dunelm Dorma Silver 100% Silk Duvet Cover
Trusty Dunelm is a top spot for stocking up on all kinds of homeware essentials and now we’re adding silk bedding to that ever-growing list. Dunelm’s Dorma Silver 100 per cent Silk Duvet Cover combines hypoallergenic properties and beauty-aiding benefits, helping to retain moisture in your skin while you sleep. If you’re looking for some natural help with wrinkles, fine lines and hair control whilst you sleep, this is a great option in a beautiful, champagne-esque shade.
Buy now £300.00, Dunelm
