Best luxury bed sheets 2024 − selected by a sales hunter and sleep writer

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. Still, 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 lead a team of expert testers in the search to find the world's best bed sheets. Together, we've tested 27 bedding sets, from luxury linens to cooling cottons and breathable bamboo bed sheets. I've combed through our back catalog of reviews, spending hours searching the sites of all the best places to buy bedding to bring you the best luxury bed sheets at the fairest price.

Some of these sets are assessed by an H&G sheet expert for comfort, cooling, durability, color range, and cost. Our top scorer across the board is the Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set, but you might find that another luxury bedding set takes your fancy. A few are even discounted in the luxury bedding sales. Where I haven't been able to get my hands on a sheet set, I've scoured the specifications and read countless customer reviews to make sure I'm recommending quality.

Best luxury bed sheets 2024 – ranked and reviewed

Before you spend hundreds of dollars on a luxury bedding bundle, it's worth considering the pros and cons of different bed sheet types.

• Cotton sateen: smooth and silky, cotton sateen feels ultra-luxurious. It's a tight weave, designed to retain heat and keep you cozy, though that does mean it's less suitable for hot sleepers and warmer weather. It's also a little high-maintenance: known to wrinkle and prone to pilling.
• Cotton percale: crisp and cool, cotton percale is a good option for hot sleepers and anyone who likes a nice, neat bedspread with minimal maintenance. It's far less likely to pill than cotton sateen. Cotton percale is a loose, lightweight weave, so it's ideal for the summer months, but you might like something warmer for the winter.
• Bamboo: naturally thermoregulating and moisture-wicking, bamboo is ideal for anyone who suffers from night sweats. According to the ecologists at ettitude, bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on Earth. In fact, it grows three times faster than we can harvest it, so it's a sustainable option for eco-conscious shoppers. Unfortunately, given the time and energy that goes into harvesting it, bamboo is also one of the most expensive bedding materials.
• Linen: durable and breathable, linen is the material of choice for hot sleepers and anyone who likes a little texture in their sheets. In the hands of the right weaver, linen can feel luxurious: in the wrong hands, it quickly becomes stiff and scratchy. If you want good quality linen, you'll have to pay for it.

How we test bed sheets

Our bedding testing team comprises dozens of seasoned product testers. Together, we represent a wide range of ages and sleep styles, and we live right across the country, from hot and humid cities in the South to snow-capped corners of the Midwest. We test bed sheets through all weathers for a minimum of 30 days before we write our initial reviews. This should give the most accurate indication of long-term performance. To learn more about how we test at Homes & Gardens, consult our expert guide.

We assess each bedding set against the same criteria: comfort; cooling; durability; color range; and cost. To assess comfort, we sleep in the sheets night after night, considering the look and feel of the material: whether there are any rough patches that could irritate your skin, how well the fitted sheet stays on the bed, and so on. To assess cooling, we switch off our HVAC systems and try to sleep, making note of any times we wake up in a sweat.

To assess durability, we throw the sheets in the washing machine and tumble dryer to see how well they wash and dry and whether there are any material differences in the sheets after laundry. We also consider the range of shades and patterns and offer styling suggestions for your bedspreads. Finally, we consider the performance of the sheet set against the price to help you determine value for money.

FAQs

Is luxury bedding worth it?

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 depends on your specific sleep needs, and 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 wool. These materials should warm you up without forcing you to overheat.

What should I look for when buying luxury bedding sets?

Here's how to choose the best bed sheets for your sleep style.

• Materials: which bed sheet type is best for you depends on your sleep needs and style preferences. As a hot sleeper who likes a little texture, I opt for luxury linen, crisp cotton percale, and even organic wool over cotton sateen. Steer clear of polyester: it's the worst bed sheet material, known to trap heat and wear thin after a few washes. If I were you, I'd also avoid microfiber and nylon blends: really, any synthetic substances. Natural fibers, such as cotton and bamboo, are far superior for breathability, durability, and sustainability.
• Added extras: whether you're shopping at a specialist sleep store or a luxury design house, there is often an option to buy a bedding bundle, as opposed to a sheet set. Inside your bundle, you might find pillows, comforters, duvet covers, or even a bed skirt to dress your bed in style. If you're shopping for a brand new bedspread, then it's always worth considering a bundle to get a matching set.
• Price: as H&G's specialist sleep writer, I'm often asked: 'how much should I spend on sheets?' While some of the best luxury bedding sets cost upwards of $1,000 for a Queen set, you can get high-quality linens for less. I'd expect to spend somewhere between $200 - $500 for a set of luxury bed sheets: perhaps more if I were buying a bedding bundle.

If you've got some money to spare, and you want to invest in your sleep, then you could consider the best luxury mattress for your sleep style. I've found plush pillow tops and high-tech hybrids where the performance matches the price.