Let’s be honest; no bed would be complete without bedding. The right sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers can make or break your sleeping space, which is why finding the right place to buy bedding is something you need to seriously consider.
After all, you could buy the best mattress on the market - but if you don’t feel like you’re being cocooned in a snuggly cotton burrito, what’s the point? We know that buying bedding can seem like an endless task, though. With so many options and so many brands to choose from, it can be difficult to know what will bring your bedroom ideas to life.
That’s why we decided to take the hassle out of buying the best bedding. The team at Ideal Home has rounded up our favourite bedding brands so you can feel confident that you’re getting the best quality bedding for your hard-earned money.
Where to buy bedding - the quick list
- Christys: heritage brand with luxury options
- Dunelm: on-trend and affordable
- DUSK: hotel-like luxury without the high price tag
- Habitat: super stylish bedding that stands out
- H&M: for snuggly and neutral vibes
- IKEA: Scandi vibes on a budget
- John Lewis: own-brand and designer options
- Marks & Spencer: not just any bedding, but M&S bedding
- Scooms: natural and high-quality fibres
- Soak & Sleep: classic, high-quality bedding
- The White Company: crisp and luxurious options
10 of our favourite places to buy bedding
Bedding comes in all shapes and sizes. From fitted sheets to pillowcases, there are so many bedding options on the market. For the sake of this guide, though, we’ve decided to focus largely on duvet sets and covers as these products often come as part of a bundle - which makes buying bedding even cheaper!
Don’t worry, though. We’ve rounded up a range of bedding to suit all kinds of styles and budgets. No matter whether you prefer the soft glide of silk, the crispness of Egyptian cotton, or the cosiness of muslin, we’ve got you covered.
1. The White Company
We’ve always been obsessed with The White Company’s candles and bath towels, but the luxury brand also offers some of the best bedding on the market. While it’s certainly not the cheapest brand on this list, there’s no doubt that customers love the quality of its products. So, this bedding is perfect for those who want to add a slice of classic luxury to their bedroom.
The scallop rug trend is everywhere, but let us introduce you to our latest obsession: scalloped bedding. Coming in either a plain white scallop or a pink scallop, this bed linen is made from 200-thread-count cotton percale and will look extremely elegant in any bedroom. Plus, pieces in the Scallop Edge Bed Linen Collection start at just £15, which is extremely affordable for such a luxury brand.
2. Christys
If you didn’t know, Christys is a heritage brand with an impressive royal history. And while the brand is used to making bedding for the upper echelon, its products are also perfect for the everyday. Featuring luxurious and plush bedding at an affordable price, Christys has quickly become one of our favourite brands. And its bedding options are super stylish, too.
While there’s no doubt that we were entranced by the purple hues of this Cool & Crisp Egyptian Cotton Duvet Set, it was the material that left us truly impressed. Made from premium cotton that has finer, longer fibres than you’d find elsewhere, the brand claims that this collection is breathable and velvety soft at the same time. But it also comes in five other colourways if you’re not as taken with the purple as we are.
3. Marks & Spencer
Long gone are the days of Marks & Spencer being an ‘old-fashioned’ brand. M&S has undergone a complete rebrand over the past few years, making it trendier than ever - while still offering high-quality goods that customers (and the Ideal Home team) absolutely love. Its bedding is plush and luxurious while still offering a wide range of colourways and patterns to suit every bedroom in the house.
If you’re looking to add an artistic edge to your bedroom, look no further than this Pure Cotton Watercolour Floral Bedding Set. With two colourways to choose from, you could opt for these beautiful pink hues or opt for some cooler with blue. But while we love the colours and the wide range of sizes offered with this set, we also love the fact that you can get matching curtains - including blackout curtains.
4. John Lewis
You probably don’t need us to tell you that John Lewis is a homeowner's dream. Scattering its own-brand products amongst designer labels, it’s one of the best places to buy bedding. What we love most about this brand is the fact that it has everything to suit all styles and budgets. From bargain bedding to plush (and more expensive) sheets, you can take your pick of what works for you.
We had to pick this Piglet in Bed Linen Bedding as our star pick, as it's everything we love about bedding rolled into one piglet sandwich. Not only is sage one of our favourite sofa colours to make a bedroom look bigger, but it’s also one of our favourite bedding colours. And this particular bedding is made from super soft 100% stonewashed linen, making it the perfect option for soft and breathable snuggle time.
5. Soak & Sleep
Offering everything from eco-friendly bedding to bedspreads and throws, there was no way we could tell you where to buy bedding without including Soak & Sleep. This brand offers some of the best bedding we’ve come across, as its focus is to offer products that are designed with care and made to last - without making you pay extra for the privilege, although you can sometimes find Soak & Sleep discount codes anyway.
We’re big fans of classic bedding, and that’s where the French Linen Duvet Cover comes into the picture. Made from stunning French linen, this bedding is woven with flax grown specifically in Normandy, resulting in a stylish rumpled look while still offering a super soft sleeping space for those who use it. Rated 4.8 stars out of 5 from over 1,000 customers, this bedding can do no wrong.
6. Dunelm
If you’re looking for budget bedroom ideas, say hello to your new best friend. Dunelm has become a firm favourite of the Ideal Home team, and we can’t get enough of the affordable yet stylish furniture and furnishings this brand has to offer. Its bedding is on-trend and perfect for those who don’t want to spend a fortune. But don’t worry; it’s also super high quality.
Our star pick from Dunelm had to be this Amberley Waffle duvet set. Coming in four sizes, from single to super king, this set is what snuggly dreams are made of. But don’t just take our word for it. The happy customers who scored this set 4.5 stars out of 5 loved how the waffle style added texture to their bedroom and how the natural colourway worked with any bedroom colour scheme.
7. Habitat
Although we’ve come a long way since circling our favourite items in the Argos catalogue, it’s safe to say that Habitat at Argos is still delivering the goods. Offering on-trend bedding at an extremely affordable price, Habitat is the best bedding brand for those who want to add colour and pattern to their bedroom. Of course, those who love classic bedding will be happy to know it offers that, too.
Whether you’re looking for guest bedroom ideas or you’re just looking to brighten up your own master bedroom, this Cotton Scallop Teal Reversible Bedding Set will certainly fit the bill. Offering bright colours and an on-trend pattern, it even comes in yellow and white if you want your bedding to make an even bigger pop. Plus, this bedding has the added bonus of being reversible, so you can mix and match your patterns.
8. IKEA
This popular Swedish brand may have built up a reputation for its impressive flat-pack furniture, but IKEA has also made major waves within the bedding space. As one of the best bedding brands for those who have a smaller budget, you can pick up an IKEA duvet set for as little as £6.50. Of course, the prices do vary depending on the products you choose, but they’re all extremely reasonable.
If you’re looking for a cosy bedroom idea, we’d highly recommend the JÄTTEVALLMO Duvet Set. The soft orange hues are perfect for those who want to add a pop of colour to their bedroom without overpowering it, and the material is celebrated by happy customers who have left 5-star reviews of this product. After all, the blend of cotton and viscose results in a silk-like material that’s incredibly comfortable to sleep on.
9. DUSK
DUSK may sell luxury bedding, but its prices aren’t as high as you’d expect from such high-quality products. In fact, their motto is ‘We’re not cheap. Everyone else is just really expensive.’ And it seems as though they’ve cornered the market when it comes to affordable hotel-like sheets and duvet sets. But it’s important to note that they only focus on one material: luxuriously soft cotton.
If you’re looking for hotel-quality sheets, this Cambridge 200 Thread Count Duvet Cover should definitely fit the bill. Finished with an elegant piped edge (which you can buy in either black, grey, or white), this bedding looks effortlessly stylish while still offering all of the benefits of 200 thread count 100% cotton percale. Plus, it comes in every size, from single to king-size.
10. H&M
Over the past few years, H&M homeware has taken over our lives. And the Ideal Home team can’t get enough of its soft furnishings, from its bath towels to its bedding. Largely offering neutral and natural bedding sets, H&M is perfect for those who want to add a Scandi vibe to their bedroom. But there are a few bright options out there for those who really want to make their bedroom pop, too.
Coming in a luscious green, this H&M bedding is our top pick for those who want to bring a green bedroom idea to life. But this Cotton Duvet Set also comes in 11 different colourways, so you can really tailor it to your own personal taste. You could even kit out each bed in your house with a different colour or mix and match your pillowcases and your duvet cover. The opportunities are endless.
11. Scooms
We couldn't talk about the best bedding brands without talking about Scooms. This luxury bath and bedding brand prides itself on using natural fibres, while also offering the best of the best. In fact, they're so confident that they offer the best bedding on the market that they only stock two types of bedding; linen and cotton.
While the linen bedding at Scooms is perfect for those who prefer the lighter feel of linen, there's no doubt that we're in love with the Egyptian Cotton Bedding. Offering a light but high-quality feel to it, the brand is so confident that its bedding will fit the bill that it provides a 60-night guarantee. Plus, you can order items separately or as part of a bundle to suit all of your bedding needs.
FAQs
What is considered the best bedding?
When buying bedding, it’s important to consider what sleep experts suggest to be the best. But ultimately, what they may consider to be the best may be different to what you consider to be the best.
‘You may like the feel of silky-soft sateen weave cotton bedding or prefer the crisp and cool effect of percale weave cotton sheets. The relaxed look and feel of 100% linen that you don’t have to iron may appeal, or luxurious long-fibre Egyptian cotton might be the only bed linen for you,’ explains Emily and Jonathan Attwood, Founders of Scooms.
However, there are general guidelines that this bedding needs to hit if it’s to be considered the best. It needs to be breathable, temperature-regulating, lightweight, and durable.
Because of this, many experts suggest that 100% Egyptian cotton or linen is the best type of bedding for people to use on a regular basis. In fact, most 5-star hotels use these fabrics for their beds.
But you can’t talk about the ‘best bedding’ without talking about thread count, as this also determines the quality of cotton bedding. According to Emily and Jonathan, ‘Thread count refers to the number of threads woven together per square inch of material.’
Today, you can find bedding in thread counts from 200 to 1,000 - but it’s important to consider that too low a thread count and too high of a thread count can impact how you sleep.
‘We would recommend choosing 400 - 600 thread count sheets. Lower thread count bedding may wear badly, higher thread counts can feel overly stiff or could have been made with lower quality yarn,’ suggests Emily and Jonathan.
If you’re looking to make your bedroom feel like a hotel, though, David Stockton, Head of E-commerce and Marketing at Richard Haworth, suggests following the footsteps of its clients instead. ‘You should typically opt for a 200-300 thread count, as although higher thread counts can feel luxurious, the more threads, the finer the threads; therefore, bedding can be less durable.’
‘A luxury five-star hotel would usually order this thread count due to its durability and the fact it still feels nice,’ he explains.
How much should good bedding cost?
They say that if you buy cheap, you have to buy twice, and that is often the case when it comes to your bedding. Although it might not be viable for everyone, paying more for high-quality sheets will often work in your favour in the long run - as they’ll not only feel nicer on the skin, but they’ll also be more durable and last longer.
Of course, bedding ranges from £15 to £1500, and this entirely depends on the type of bedding you buy - and whether you buy individual items or a full bedding set. This means that it’s hard to put an exact price on how much you should spend.
However, if you want high-quality bedding at an affordable price, it’s suggested that you should pay between £150 - £200 for a full set.
How often do you need to change your bed sheets?
The debate around how often you should change your bed sheets is a hot one. And while everyone has their own preferences and their own routines, experts suggest changing your bed sheets every week.
This will not only help get rid of dust mites, but will also wash away dead skin cells and sweat that make their way onto your bedding every night.
In fact, it’s suggested that you always wash your bedding on a high temperature, to ensure that you’re killing any bacteria or bugs that could be lingering within the fibres.
Meet our experts
Emily and Jonathan Attwood are the Co-Founders of family-run, independent, luxury bedding and bath brand, scooms. Offering a simplified range of what they believe are the best pillows, duvets, bedding and towels on the market, scooms help make buying luxury and high-quality, natural bedding and towels easier.
David Stockton is Head of Ecommerce and Marketing at Richard Haworth, a brand that has been supplying wholesale linen to hotels, Airbnb's, restaurants, spas and even the home since 1876.
Now you’ve seen our favourite bedding brands, it’s your turn to decide which one is your favourite. But don’t worry, you don’t have to spend a fortune. All of the brands featured will allow you to make your bedroom look expensive on a budget.
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