Do You Have These 'Controversial' Pillowcases on Your Bed? 4 Styles That Divide the Crowd, and Whether Design Experts Actually Use Them

Close-up image of a rattan bed with gray/beige bedding in a sage green bedroom. There is a wooden side table with a green sconce light above it.

A pillowcase is a pillowcase, right? Well actually, this couldn't be further from the truth. As with all good things in design, it turns out there are some pillowcase styles that a far more controversial than others. So, is the one you reach for someone else's last resort? Let's find out.

Some people are drawn to the hotel-like sophistication of a sleek Oxford trim, while others enjoy the skincare benefits of a velvety smooth silk. But just like a pillowcase, there are two sides to everything.