Getting a good night’s sleep demands great bedding. It needs to keep you at the right temperature to rest undisturbed all night long. But the look of your bedding is also important because it dresses the focal feature of your room. Easy care is vital, too. Discover the top choices on offer in our round-up.
Pros:
- Easy care
- Soft
- Matching sheets available
Cons:
- Could feel warmer than cotton
- Can’t go in a hot wash
This bedding set includes a double duvet cover plus two pillowcases, and there’s a choice of other sizes available, including single and king. Made from 100 count polyester, it resists creasing and can be washed up to 40 degrees Celsius and tumble dry low. Microfibre feels soft and warm, so it’s ideal if you’re craving cosiness in the bedroom.
Pros:
- Enduring style
- Non-iron design
- Zip closure
Cons:
- Cold wash only
With a motif of birds on branches and gold-coloured details, this bedding will create an attractive focal point in your room. The set has a king-size duvet cover and two pillowcases, but double and super-king versions are also available. It’s made from microfibre and resists creases to save you the trouble of getting the iron out, but it should only be washed cold.
Pros:
- Machine washes and dries
- Cotton-rich fabric
- Range of sizes
Cons:
- White only
If you want a five-star look in your bedroom, check out this white waffle design bedding set with a duvet cover and pillowcases included. It’s made with a cotton-polyester blend that’s easy to launder and dry but feels soft against the skin. Button closures add a sophisticated detail to the hotel-smart set.
Pros:
- Minimal ironing required
- Eye-catching look
- Suits contemporary and retro schemes
Cons:
- Not for fans of plains
Bring a burst of retro-inspired pattern to your bedroom with this bedding set with a double duvet cover and two matching pillowcases. It’s a brilliant choice in ochre plus grey if you want to add a pop of colour to a neutral room. Made from polycotton, it washes in the machine at 40 degrees Celsius and can be tumble dried afterwards so you can get the laundry done quickly.
Pros:
- Warm
- Non-shedding
- In three sizes
Cons:
- Winter-only choice
Feel the cold when you’re in bed? This super snuggly design has your name on it. It’s made from 100 per cent microfibre polyester and 170 grams per square metre fleece and consists of a double duvet cover and two pillowcases. The grey colourway will complement any bedroom, but there’s a pretty rose-red shade on offer as well. It washes in the machine.
Pros:
- Other colours available
- Beautiful drape
- Four sizes on offer
Cons:
- Washes at 30 degrees only
With a pintuck design, this bedding has enduring style. It looks luxurious, too, thanks to the gentle shine of the fabric. In 50 per cent polyester 50 per cent cotton it offers comfort and breathability, and it can be laundered in the machine at low temperature. This set features a double duvet cover and pillowcases, and there are king, super king, and single sizes as well.
Bottom line
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Bedding should tick the boxes for style, practicality, and comfort. The Amazon Basics Microfibre Duvet Cover Set comes in a brilliant choice of plains and patterns, washes and dries easily and resists wrinkles, and it has a soft feel.
Fans of graphic motifs will love the Catherine Lansfield Larsson Geo Easy Care Double Duvet Set, and the grey and ochre colourway is a combination that’s a hot look for interiors. Alternatively, if it’s an understated boutique-hotel scheme you want to create, check out the Sleepdown Simple and Classy Waffle Design Bedding Set. In white, it will make your room look pristine and sophisticated.
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Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor writing for websites, national newspapers, and magazines. She’s spent most of her journalistic career specialising in homes – long enough to see fridges become smart, decorating fashions embrace both minimalism and maximalism, and interiors that blur the indoor/outdoor link become a must-have. She loves testing the latest home appliances, revealing the trends in furnishings and fittings for every room, and investigating the benefits, costs and practicalities of home improvement. It's no big surprise that she likes to put what she writes about into practice, and is a serial house revamper. For Realhomes.com, Sarah reviews coffee machines and vacuum cleaners, taking them through their paces at home to give us an honest, real life review and comparison of every model.