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7 on-trend bedding sets from £24, ranked on thread-count and crease-resistance
From stripes, to gingham, to hotel-worthy sheets
We spend over 200,000 hours of our life in bed, and that's not including the dedicated rot days where we spend extra hours cosying up in our favourite room of the house. And so with that many hours spent in bed, it's kinda essential you have the best bedding to sleep in.
There's a lot to consider when it comes to picking your dream bedding, remember to think about:
What to look for before purchasing a bedding set
- Thread count - The ideal range is between 300 to 500, and this essentially means the higher the number of threads woven together, the more likely the bedding is going to softer, cosier and more luxurious. However, with a higher thread count often means a higher price tag. So if you're serious about investing in your sheets, then look to the higher thread count, but if budget is a major consideration then look between 150 to 300 thread count. It's worth noting that anything higher than 500 doesn't actually then translate to better bedding.
- Crease-resistance - No one has time to be spending an hour ironing their sheets, so we either want something that can be ironed quickly or ideally needs no ironing at all.
- Is it a full set? - Ideally you want to be buying a set that comes with matching pillows, so it takes the faff out of buying them separately.
- The aesthetic - If you're going to be spending so much time in bed, it's important to find a set that makes you want to dive in and matches the look of your home.
With all this considered, scroll through to see our edit of the best duvet sets to shop now...
If you're looking for high luxury, hotel-esque style sheets then look no further than Soak and Sleep's set. This set, which comes with a duvet cover, fitted sheet and two pillowcases, mixes hotel luxe with trend forward bowties to elevate the classic look. We love the 5cm borders on the Oxford pillowcases which will make your bedding look ultra expensive and the set is super breathable thanks to the Egyptian Cotton. And the material is also super easy to iron (done best when slightly damp) and so your bedding will be crease-free.
What are other people saying about it?: One customer raved about the bedding, saying: "This is a high quality cotton fabric that feels great and withstands frequent washing without deterioration."
Features at a Glance
| Sizes available | Single, double, king, super king |
|---|---|
| Colours available | One |
| Material | 100% Egyptian cotton |
| Thread count | 400 |
| Machine washable | Yes |
Cobalt blue is popping up all over bedding at the moment, however, if you don't want to fully commit to a blue bed, then this set at Next is a perfect way to dip into the trend, with the cobalt blue double edge, that just brightens up a bedroom without going OTT with blue. It's made with a 400 thread count and 100% count so you can expect a hotel worthy sleep.
Features at a Glance
| Sizes available | Single, double, king, super king |
|---|---|
| Colours available | 3 |
| Material | 100% cotton |
| Thread count | 400 |
| Machine Washable | Yes |
Muslin bedding always looks luxurious, despite the relatively approachable price-tag. This set from H&M gives us major Ibiza resort laid back-luxe style. Or there's 14 other colours to choose from too, if this isn't your shade. Our other favourites are the bright cobalt blue and the rich burgundy. It's also ideal as the crinkle like effect of the material means you rarely need to iron or steam it. It also includes two pillowcases.
What other people are saying about it?: One reviewer commented of the set, "We can't believe how soft and warm this bedding is - so much warmer than cotton or poly cotton without adding bulk. We love it so much we now have 3 sets in different colours."
Features at a Glance
| Sizes available | Double, king |
|---|---|
| Colours available | 15 |
| Material | 100% cotton |
| Thread count | 250 |
| Machine Washable | Yes |
Florals don't just need to be for spring, and this set is perfect for injecting some colour into your bedroom come darker Autumnal days. It's made from a cotton-sateen blend which means it will have a smooth feel to it while also being soft and cosy. Cotton-sateen is often very durable and breathable.
What are other people saying about it?: "A nice bright duvet cover for winter evenings the duvet cover is of good quality and attention to detail also plenty of room to get a duvet inside which makes changing easier."
Features at a Glance
| Sizes available | Double, king, super-king |
|---|---|
| Colours available | One |
| Material | 100% cotton |
| Thread count | 220 |
| Machine Washable | Yes |
Ruffles? Check. Gingham? Check. Berry tones? Check. Basically this is the perfect on-trend bedding set, ideal for cosy autumn evenings, with its warm and rich colour palette. The bedding set comes with two matching pillowcases, and is made from 100% cotton, with a 200 thread count that means it will be cosy for cold nights, yet breathable for when the weather picks up.
Features at a Glance
| Sizes available | Single, double, king, super king |
|---|---|
| Colours available | One |
| Thread count | 200 |
| Machine washable | Yes |
Cinched bedding is everywhere right now, and we love this set from Catherine Lansfield that will still work long after the trend is over. It's made from a seersucker style material which means it's not likely to crease, so pull it straight out of the washing machine, let it dry and remake your bed. This one comes with two pillowcases.
What are other people saying about it?: "Probably the best duvet cover I have ever bought, excellent quality, washes beautiful and no ironing, only wish she did more colours."
Features at a Glance
| Sizes available | Single, double, king, super king |
|---|---|
| Colours available | Three |
| Material | 55% cotton and 45% polyester |
| Thread count | 176 |
| Machine Washable | Yes |
Striped bedding never goes out of style, but it's really having a moment right now. We love this green set which is less than £25 for a double. While the thread count isn't the highest, it's still made from 100% cotton and it comes with two pillowcases.
What are other people saying about it?: "Such cute stylish bedding with good quality material (isn't scratchy), especially for such a good price."
Features at a Glance
| Sizes available | Single, double, king |
|---|---|
| Colours available | One |
| Material | 100% cotton |
| Thread count | 144 |
| Machine Washable | Yes |
Lydia Venn is Cosmopolitan UK’s Senior Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer. She covers everything from TV and film, to the latest celebrity news. She also writes across our work/life section regularly creating quizzes, covering exciting new food releases and sharing the latest interior must-haves. In her role she’s interviewed everyone from Margot Robbie to Niall Horan, and her work has appeared on an episode of The Kardashians. After completing a degree in English at the University of Exeter, Lydia moved into fashion journalism, writing for the Daily Express, before working as Features Editor at The Tab, where she spoke on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and Talk Radio. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of Gilmore Girls and 00s teen movies, and in her free time can be found with a margarita in hand watching the Real Housewives on repeat. Find her on LinkedIn.
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