The best luxury bedding should last a lifetime. When you're paying a premium for sustainable materials, quality craftsmanship, and timeless design, that's what you deserve.
From Vera Wang to Ralph Lauren, some of the biggest names in fashion have turned their hands to luxury bedding. If you're not careful, you could spend thousands of dollars on sheets and shams at these stores. With so much selling at such high prices, it can be hard to balance quality with cost.
That's where I come in. As H&G's resident sleep writer, I've been lucky enough to sample some of the world's best bedding. I know that the best places to buy bedding aren't the big-name brands, but the specialist sleep stores, from Frette and Matouk to Brooklinen and Boll & Branch. I've spent hours searching my favorite sites to bring you the best luxury bedding at the fairest prices.
Best luxury bedding in 2024
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Full disclosure: I haven't tried and tested every single piece of luxury bedding on this list. My linen closet, and my pay packet, are only so big. Where I haven't been able to get my hands on an item, I've scoured the specifications and read countless customer reviews to make sure I'm recommending the best luxury bedding.
The best luxury bed sheets
Before you drop hundreds of dollars on a bedding bundle, it's worth considering the pros and cons of all the different bed sheet types. Cotton sateen should feel silky and smooth against your skin. It's ideal for sensitive sleepers, but it's a little high-maintenance and prone to pilling. Then, there's cool and crisp cotton percale, which might be more suitable for sensitive sleepers. Percale is simply woven, so it's less likely to pill, but it is prone to wrinkling. Bamboo bedding is more expensive, but it's a more sustainable option to suit eco-conscious shoppers. Linen is durable and breathable – and, in the hands of the right weaver, it can feel luxurious.
This Classic Sheet Set whispers quiet luxury. Each flat sheet, fitted sheet, and pillowcase is crafted from cooling cotton percale, embroidered with the Frette logo, and finished with a neat border.
Matouk combines durable materials with delicate design in their Antonia Sheet Set. Each swirling leaf and stem is printed onto Egyptian cotton percale, which should feel crisp and cool against your skin.
For a luxury sheet set, The White Company Egyptian Cotton Bed Linen Collection is a real bargain, and you get a lot of bang for your buck, including sheets, shams, and even a bed skirt.
Each flat sheet, fitted sheet, duvet cover, and pillowcase in this bedding bundle is crafted from long-staple cotton and tightly woven into buttery soft sateen.
If you're happy to splurge on luxury bedding, but you'd like to shop sustainably, then you should consider the best bamboo bed sheets. This set from Cozy Earth is made from bamboo viscose, which is supple and stretchy enough to fit over deep pocket mattresses.
Not everyone likes the feel of slippery sheets. If you're looking for luxury linen, you'll get on well with this set from Cultiver. Each sheet is woven from 100% European flax to boost breathability, ideal for hot sleepers.
The best luxury comforters
When you're shopping for the best duvet inserts and comforters, there are two terms to remember: down and down alternative. Down products are filled with duck and goose feathers. The gaps between those feathers create thousands of tiny air pockets, which boost breathability and maintains loft. Sensitive sleepers might not want to sleep under down and prefer down alternative. That could mean anything from smooth silk to eucalyptus lyocell, and even alpaca wool.
This comforter is crafted from 100% mulberry silk, the sort they use in the best silk pillowcases to keep your skin soft and your hair shiny. There's even an option to add extra fill for plush comfort.
Although she's better known for her wedding dresses, Vera Wang has turned her hand to luxury bedding. The waffle pique weave on this cotton comforter offers touchable texture to spruce up your bedspread.
This insert is available in three weights to suit the seasons and each sleeper's ideal temperature. If you're keen to keep cozy, you should plump for the Ultraweight insert which features thousands of fluffy duck and goose feathers.
Forget everything you think you know about wool: this alpaca insert is light and breathable. Alpaca wool is naturally thermoregulating, which makes this insert just as suitable for summer nights as colder weather.
This adjustable insert offers custom comfort. All you need to do is button the layers together to keep warm in winter, then pull them apart to sleep cool for the summer.
The Buffy Cloud Comforter offers premium performance at a price that everyone can afford. Filled with eucalyptus lyocell, this insert is naturally moisture-wicking and antimicrobial to suit sensitive sleepers.
The best luxury quilts
A stylish quilt or coverlet should look just as good spread over the edge of your bed as tucked beneath your sheets or even spread across your sofa seat. If you live in a temperate climate, you might prefer to sleep under a quilt in the summer months, and return to your comforter as the weather starts to turn. A velvet quilt would add a touch of glamor to your bedspread, while a waffle cotton knit could provide touchable texture.
This willow green coverlet should blend beautifully with all styles of bedding, though it would really pop against plain white sheets. If you like the style of this quilt, but you're working with a neutral palette, you could consider navy blue or sand dune.
This quilt comes in a wide range of cute colors, from cool greens and blues to warmer reds and yellows. If you like the look, you can shop the whole set and get the matching sham and pillow cover.
Nothing says luxury quite like cashmere. When this quilt catches the light, it takes on a glossy sheen that instantly elevates your bedspread. Remember, though, that cashmere sleeps a little hot: you might not use this quilt year-round.
Embrace neutral colors and natural textures with Coyuchi's Pebbled Handstitched Organic Quilt. Inspired by traditional kantha quilts from India, this coverlet is hand-stitched to create tonal highs and lows.
Quilts don't have to be colorful. Some of the best bring touchable texture, like the Lakeside Coverlet from Serena & Lily. This quilt is crafted from cotton and woven into a windowpane waffle knit.
There's a reason that babies sleep on muslin. This cotton weave is cozy, yet light and breathable, and suited for sleep throughout the seasons. The Muslin Coverlet comes in pure white, oatmeal, and pale blue to tone into a coastal bedroom.
The best luxury throw pillows
Nobody needs a throw pillow (or two, or five). Unlike sheets, quilts, and comforters, even the best throw pillows can't be considered sleep essentials. Perhaps that's why it feels so indulgent to cuddle up in all the cushions. Throw pillows come in every size, shape, and color, and present an easy opportunity to elevate your ordinary bedspread. I like the look and feel of a sheepskin pillow, though you might prefer classic cotton or cashmere.
Naturally moisture-wicking and antimicrobial, alpaca wool can bust the bacteria that breeds in hot, damp environments, such as bedrooms. Plus, it would look seriously stylish at the head of your bed.
Maybe it's just me, but I think it would feel so satisfying to run your fingers over the ridges of this chunky ribbed knit cushion cover. I like it best in natural marl, but you could also buy it in midnight blue: whatever blends best with your bedding.
You might not have heard of Lecco. It's less of a material in its own right, and more of a mixture of materials. These throw pillows combine the breathability of cotton with the structure of acrylic and viscose.
If you like the feel of real down, then you can't go wrong with these Duck Feather Cushion Inserts. Each insert comes in a range of shapes, including rectangles, squares, and a bolster pillow to lay beneath your head.
This sham isn't just for decoration: you could sleep on it, too. Made from organic cotton and woven into percale, the Tuft & Needle Linen Euro Sham should feel crisp and cool against your skin.
If you're allergic to feathers, or you prefer to shop for vegan products, you should consider these Down Alternative Pillow Inserts. Each piece is filled with synthetic polyester that squashes under your body, then springs back into shape.
The best luxury pillows
The hallmark of a luxury pillow is custom comfort. As part of my research for this article, I spent hours searching the sites of specialist sleep stores, on the hunt for the best pillows. I found a common thread: adjustability. Some pillows come in several densities, to suit back, front, or side sleepers. Others are filled with clusters of feathers or synthetic fluff, which you can reach in and remove until the pillow reaches your ideal height.
This adjustable pillow offers custom comfort. To alter the thickness and firmness of the pillow, you can just reach inside and remove handfuls of fill until you get comfy. Just bear in mind that you'll need to find somewhere to store that fluff.
Filled with memory foam and wrapped in a cotton sateen shell, the Marlow Pillow is pure luxury. If you like the pillow, you could pick up another pair or two: Brooklinen sells them in bundles.
This pillow comes in three densities. I'd recommend the softest pick for stomach sleepers, who need a bit of give. As for back and side sleepers, you should find the support you need in the medium or firm pillow.
If you like the feel of real feathers, then you'll sleep comfortably on this goose down pillow from L.L. Bean. Wrapped in a cooling cotton shell, this pillow is easy to clean: you can throw it in the washing machine, insert and all.
This Luxome pillow incorporates cooling technology that goes beyond the usual cotton shell. The pillow is stuffed with memory foam, infused with cooling gel, and covered in moisture-wicking bamboo viscose.
The Fox Pillow is filled with memory foam that contours to the curves of your body. It's designed to support back, front, and side sleepers alike.
Where to buy luxury bedding
For luxury bed linen, you can't go wrong with Matouk. Use their search filters to select your favorite fabrics and colors to find the sheet set that suits your sleep needs and sense of style. If you like the look, you could shop for complementary blankets, pillows, comforters, and even bath towels.
Brooklinen offers affordable luxury across a huge range of products and style. Whether you're shopping for a mulberry silk pillowcase. organic cotton sheets, or a bumper bedding bundle, you'll find it for a fair price at Brooklinen.
If you're keen to shop sustainably, you'll find a lot to like at Avocado. Just like their award-winning mattresses, Avocado bedding is ethically sourced and expertly made. Unlike a lot of luxury sleep stores, Avocado boasts an extensive range of children's bedding, specifically designed to support growing sleepers.
Best luxury bedding FAQs
Is luxury bedding worth it?
When you're shopping for premium products, you can't be surprised by premium price tags. The best luxury bedding is reasonably priced, when you consider the time, effort, and money that's gone into developing designs, sourcing sustainable materials, and recruiting quality craftsmen. If you can't afford to drop hundreds of dollars on luxury bedding, but you're keen to upgrade your sleep, you should consider a set of the best affordable bed sheets, instead.
What's the most comfortable luxury bedding?
It's really a matter of materials. If you suffer from night sweats or hot flashes, or you simply tend to run a little warm, you should seek out something breathable, such as bamboo or linen. These materials are naturally moisture-wicking and should keep you just the right side of cool and comfortable. If you live in a colder climate, or you tend to sleep cool, you should consider thermoregulating fabrics, such as silk or alpaca wool. These materials should warm you up without forcing you to overheat.
Final thoughts
Once you've bought a luxury bedding set, it's even more important to take good care of it. Make sure to avoid these bedding laundry mistakes if you want to get the most out of your purchase.
If you still have some cash left over, and you're really keen to upgrade your sleep, it could be time to invest in the best luxury mattress to suit your sleep style. There are firm mattresses to support back and stomach sleepers, as well as softer surfaces to suit side sleepers, from specialist sleep stores, such as Plushbeds and Saatva.
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