May bedding sales − selected by a sleep writer and sales hunter

When you take advantage of bedding sales, you could save hundreds of dollars on luxury sheets, shams, and throws

Some of the items in the bedding sales on a bed: a blue and white quilt with matching pillowcases.
(Image credit: Amazon)

When you shop the bedding sales, you can save hundreds of dollars on sleep essentials. Whether you're shopping with a specialist sleep store or one of the major home retailers, it's possible to get luxury for less. 

When you're buying on a budget, you might be tempted to head straight for the bargain bin at your local home store and fish out whatever bedding you can find. I understand the impulse, but I'd urge you to slow down and consider your sleep needs before you buy. For example, there's no point bagging a warm comforter at a cut price when you're a hot sleeper. 

As H&G's resident sleep writer, I spend my days searching for the lowest prices on the best bedding, and spend my nights testing it out in the comfort of my own home. I've snuggled under the best bed sheets, curled up under the best comforter, and laid my head upon the best pillow. I know what sort of bedding suits which style of sleeper, and I can help you find it all for less. 

Bedding sales: selected by a sleep editor

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Amazon is one of the best places to buy affordable bedding. When you take advantage of the Amazon Spring Deals Day discounts, you could save hundreds of dollars on sheets and shams, as well as quilts, comforters, mattress pads and mattress protectors. If you'd prefer to shop further afield, you can still bag bargains in the Sleep Week sales from all the best places to buy bedding.

Where to shop

If you just want to get shopping already, here are the quick links to get you started.

Amazon Spring Deal Day deals

Mellanni Queen Sheet Set | Was $50.97, now $32.85 at Amazon
Best-sellers

Mellanni Queen Sheet Set | Was $50.97, now $32.85 at Amazon
Everybody's favorite affordable bed sheets are back, with a 33% discount for Amazon Spring Deals Day. The Mellanni Queen Sheet Set boasts more than 250,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, praising its comfort and durability.

Nappler Cooling Pillow | Was $38.99, now $31.10 at Amazon
Cooling

Nappler Cooling Pillow | Was $38.99, now $31.10 at Amazon
Filled with shredded memory foam and wrapped in breathable bamboo, the Nappler Cooling Pillow makes it feel like you're lying on the fresh side of the bed. It's totally adjustable, too, to reach the optimum loft for front, back, and side sleepers.

Bedsure Duvet Cover | Was $45.99, now $39.09 at Amazon
Stylish

Bedsure Duvet Cover | Was $45.99, now $39.09 at Amazon
This boho chic duvet cover proves that Amazon bedding can be pretty, as well as practical. It comes in a wide range of shades to complement every bedroom color palette, with intricate geometric tufting to add depth and dimension.

Utopia Bedding Comforter Duvet Insert |Was $41.99, now $26.49 at Amazon
Practical

Utopia Bedding Comforter Duvet Insert |Was $41.99, now $26.49 at Amazon
This comforter comes with corner tabs, so you can easily attach a duvet cover, but I think it looks just as good on its own. The box-style stitching adds interest to the white canvas, and helps to keep the fiberfill evenly distributed throughout the duvet.

Oaskys Mattress Pad | Was $79.99, now $36.04 at Amazon
Affordable

Oaskys Mattress Pad | Was $79.99, now $36.04 at Amazon
If you're keen to upgrade your sleep, but your budget can't stretch to the best mattress, you should invest in a premium mattress pad. Something like the Oaskys Mattress Pad could transform your sleep for a fraction of the price of a brand new bed. 

EMME Cooling Throw Blanket | Was $49.89, now $39.89 at Amazon
Ultra-cooling

EMME Cooling Throw Blanket | Was $49.89, now $39.89 at Amazon
If you suffer from night sweats or hot flashes, you need this blanket. Made from 100% cotton, it's designed to dissipate heat and wick moisture to keep you just the right side of cool and comfortable.

Bearhug Electric Heated Blanket | Was $79.99, now $61.19 at Amazon
Cozy

Bearhug Electric Heated Blanket | Was $79.99, now $61.19 at Amazon
You might lie at the opposite end of the spectrum: perhaps you wake up in a cold sweat, or you live in a cooler climate. You might appreciate a heated blanket, instead. This cozy throw features 10 heat settings to help you find and maintain your optimal temperature.

Hanherry Waterproof Mattress Protector | Was $33.99, now $22.98 at Amazon
Waterproof

Hanherry Waterproof Mattress Protector | Was $33.99, now $22.98 at Amazon
Like all the best mattress protectors, this lightweight layer acts as a barrier between your bed and your body. You can safeguard your mattress from spills, stains, and sweat with the Hanherry Waterproof Mattress Protector.

APSMILE Down Comforter | Was $145.00, now $114.99 at Amazon
Light and fluffy

APSMILE Down Comforter | Was $145.00, now $114.99 at Amazon
Most of the comforters you find on Amazon are filled with down alternative. Good news for vegan shoppers and sensitive sleepers, but far less suitable for making the bed. Luckily, this Down Comforter has plenty of natural loft.

Luxury Cloud Bed Pillows | Was $64.99, now $44.99 at Amazon
Premium pillows

Luxury Cloud Bed Pillows | Was $64.99, now $44.99 at Amazon
Soft yet supportive, the Luxury Cloud Bed Pillows are suitable for front, back, and side sleepers alike. They're made to mold to the shape of your head and shoulders, then spring back into place in the morning.

Bed sheet deals

Luxe Sateen Core Sheet Set | Was $189.00, now $160.65 at Brooklinen
Super soft

Luxe Sateen Core Sheet Set | Was $189.00, now $160.65 at Brooklinen
These sheets are some of Brooklinen's best sellers, and for good reason. Made from long-staple cotton and woven into silky sateen, these sheets should feel soft and smooth against your skin and catch the light to create a lustrous sheen. The Luxe Sateen Core Sheet Set comes in a wide range of colors, prints, and patterns to suit every bedroom. 

Bamboo Sheet Set | Was $375, now $296 at Cozy Earth
Cooling

Bamboo Sheet Set | Was $375, now $296 at Cozy Earth
Naturally moisture-wicking and antimicrobial, these bamboo bed sheets are build to bust the bacteria that breeds in hot, damp environments, such as bedrooms, and keep you just the right side of warm and dry.

AiryWeight Eucalyptus Sheet Set | Was $185.00, now $166.50 at Sijo
Hypoallergenic

AiryWeight Eucalyptus Sheet Set | Was $185.00, now $166.50 at Sijo
Eucalyptus is naturally thermoregulating, hypoallergenic, and an eco-friendly option for sustainable shoppers. It's a lot like bamboo, only much cheaper: even more so when you shop the Sleep Week sales at Sijo.

Sage & White Bedding Bundle | Was $630, now $453.60 at Bed Threads
Cute colors

Sage & White Bedding Bundle | Was $630, now $453.60 at Bed Threads
Don't get me wrong: $450 is still a lot to spend on bedding, but you get more for your money when you shop at Bed Threads. You get a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, a duvet cover, and no fewer than four pillowcases in any color you choose, from serene sage and white to earthy shades of clay and terracotta.

Egyptian Cotton Bed Sheets | Was $140, now $119 at Silk & Snow
Soft and strong

Egyptian Cotton Bed Sheets | Was $140, now $119 at Silk & Snow
This set is woven from long-staple Egyptian cotton for strength and softness. Each flat sheet, fitted sheet, and pillowcase comes in a range of cute pastels. If you like the look, you can shop the matching duvet set and shams for less during Sleep Week.

4-Piece Eucalyptus Sheet Set | Was $185, now $159 at Burrow

4-Piece Eucalyptus Sheet Set | Was $185, now $159 at Burrow
For just under $160, you get a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two pillowcases, each of which is made from moisture-wicking eucalyptus lyocell for sweat-free sleep.

Organic Relaxed Linen Sheet Set | Was $538.00, now $430.40 at Coyuchi
Luxe linen

Organic Relaxed Linen Sheet Set | Was $538.00, now $430.40 at Coyuchi
Forget everything you think you know about linen. These sheets aren't scratchy: they're finished with plant-based softener and should only get softer with successive washes. They might not lie as nicely as cotton percale, but they're expertly finished with neat pick stitching.

Comforter deals

Cloud Comforter | Was $195.00, now $156 at Buffy
Down alternative

Cloud Comforter | Was $195.00, now $156 at Buffy
This down alternative comforter boasts tens of thousands of five-star reviews on the Buffy site, and it's not hard to see why. Filled with highly breathable eucalyptus lyocell and wrapped in a cotton sateen shell, the Cloud Comforter looks as good as it feels.

Brooklinen Down Comforter | Was $269.00, now $254.15 at Brooklinen
Best down

Brooklinen Down Comforter | Was $269.00, now $254.15 at Brooklinen
Brooklinen know a thing or two about custom comfort. This down duvet insert comes in three weights to suit all sorts of sleepers. I'm testing their All-Season Down Comforter right now, and I can't recommend it highly enough to hot and cool sleepers alike.

Deluxe Washable Wool Comforter | Was $500, now $325 at Woolroom
Eco-friendly fill

Deluxe Washable Wool Comforter | Was $500, now $325 at Woolroom
I know it sounds strange, but stay with me: wool is the best material to sleep under in summer. It's naturally thermoregulating to dissipate heat and wick moisture, while keeping you just the right side of cool and comfortable. This wool comforter might seem expensive, but I like to think of it as an investment.

Company Conscious Down Comforter | Was $299.00
Warmer weight

Company Conscious Down Comforter | Was $299.00, now $224.25 at The Company Store
If you're a cold sleeper, or you live in a cooler climate, you might appreciate this warmer, weightier comforter. It's filled with a unique blend of virgin and recycled down to minimize waste and maximize warmth. This comforter features corner loops, so it doubles up as a duvet insert.

Silk Comforter | Was $845, now $668 at Cozy Earth
Ultra-soft

Silk Comforter | Was $845, now $668 at Cozy Earth
If you have some cash to spare, and you want to spend it on something luxurious, consider the Cozy Earth Silk Comforter. It's soft to the touch, with a smooth, sateen weave to protect the silk and glide against your skin.

Pillow deals

PlushComfort Pillow | Buy 1, get 1 50% off at Sleep Number
Three styles

PlushComfort Pillow | Buy 1, get 1 50% off at Sleep Number
The PlushComfort Pillow comes in three distinct styles to suit different sleepers. The Classic Pillow is best for stomach sleepers, while back sleepers might appreciate the extra elevation of the Curved Pillow. For side sleepers, I suggest the Ultimate Pillow, which comes with three removable inserts so that you can set your ideal pillow height.

Brooklinen Down Pillow | Was $109.00, now $92.65 at Brooklinen
Down

Brooklinen Down Pillow | Was $109.00, now $92.65 at Brooklinen
I just finished testing the Brooklinen Down Pillow in Mid-Plush. I found it soft, yet supportive, with sufficient squish to flatten out to suit me as a stomach sleeper. You could save $10 and go for the Plush or spend another $10 to get the Firm Pillow.

Easy Breather Pillow | Was $119.00, now $95.20 at Nest Bedding
Easy adjust

Easy Breather Pillow | Was $119.00, now $95.20 at Nest Bedding
This is the ultimate adjustable pillow. As you unzip the cover, you can reach right down inside the pillow and pick out handfuls of fill until the pillow reaches your desired height and feel. Just make sure you find somewhere to store that surplus fluff. 

Down Alternative Pillow | Was $65.00, now $55.25 at Brooklinen
Down alternative

Down Alternative Pillow | Was $65.00, now $55.25 at Brooklinen
This pillow is stuffed with eco-friendly fill, repurposed from plastic bottles, and wrapped in a silky smooth cotton sateen shell. You can shop the Down Alternative Pillow in Standard and King sizes, or as a Euro sham for a throw pillow. 

Sealy Essentials Cool Touch Memory Foam Pillows | Was $39.99, now $35.99 at Amazon
Memory foam

Sealy Essentials Cool Touch Memory Foam Pillows | Was $39.99, now $35.99 at Amazon
This pillow was already affordable. Now that the Sleep Week sales are starting, it's an absolute steal. This memory foam pillow is infused with a cooling gel so that you always feel like you're sleeping on the fresh side of the bed.

Blanket deals

Luxome Weighted Blanket | Was $165, now $125 at Luxome
Weighted blanket

Luxome Weighted Blanket | Was $165, now $125 at Luxome
Luxome has converted me. I was a total skeptic, and now I'm a weighted blanket convert. I think it's because of the weight distribution, which is optimized for the perfect ratio of fabric to microplastic. That means no lumps, no bumps, and no cold patches.

Waffle Throw Blanket | Was $149, now $142 at Boll & Branch
Waffle weave

Waffle Throw Blanket | Was $149, now $142 at Boll & Branch
Crafted from organic cotton, this throw blanket is surprisingly lightweight. You could use it as a quilt in the summer or as an additional layer in the colder months. The ribs and ridges of the waffle knit provide touchable texture, adding dimension to your bedspread.

Cashmere-Lambswool Throw Blanket | Was $199.00, now $169.15 at Brooklinen
Plush cashmere

Cashmere-Lambswool Throw Blanket | Was $199.00, now $169.15 at Brooklinen
Spun by hand in a 100-year-old family mill, this cashmere-lambswool throw blanket is expertly made and lovingly finished. I like the camel color best, but you could shop it in heather gray, midnight blue, merlot red, or ivory, too.

Bamboo Crystal Weighted Blanket | Was $266.07, now $167.00 at Sunday Citizen
Naturally cooling

Bamboo Crystal Weighted Blanket | Was $266.07, now $167.00 at Sunday Citizen
The worst thing about weighted blankets is that they tend to trap heat: it's the work of all that heavy fabric. Luckily, the Bamboo Crystal Weighted Blanket incorporates a naturally cooling cover to take the heat off.

Bedding sales FAQs

When are the best bedding deals?

If you know where to look for them, you can find deep discounts on bedding all year round. However, to get the best deals across the board, you should wait for the federal holiday discounts. We're talking Memorial Day, 4th of July, Black Friday, and Presidents' Day. Keep an eye out for site-specific sales events, such as Amazon Prime Day and their Big Spring Sale, as well as end-of-season clearance sales.

Should I shop the best bedding deals on Memorial Day?

We saw some incredible deals up for grabs last Memorial Day. Brooklinen slashed 20% off the price of their bedding; The Company Store offered up to 40% off, site-wide; and there was 25% at sustainable sleep store, Cozy Earth. We're expecting even bigger and better things this year, and we'll let you know as and when the deals drop.

What kinds of bedding can I buy during big sales events?

All sorts of bedding sell for less when you're shopping in the big, annual sales events. As we head towards summer, it's all about breathable bedding: keep an eye out for discounts on the best cooling sheets or the best cooling comforter. If you're quite attached to your bedding, and you'd rather make a change beneath the sheets, you could pick up one of the best cooling mattress toppers and pads

Of course, not everyone's a hot sleeper or lives in a warm climate. Not to worry: you can get in on the action with deep discounts on cozy throws and the best warm comforter.

Why is bedding so expensive?

Not all bedding is expensive, but I take your point: it can be hard to justify spending hundreds of dollars on sheets and shams. That's why I tend to steer clear of the luxury design houses, where you pay less for a product and more for a brand name. 

The best bedding should be reasonably priced, when you consider the time and money that goes into making it. You're paying for premium fabrics, artisan craftsmanship, and timeless style.

If you're tight on time and money, and you need new bedding at a cut price, your best bet is a set of the best affordable bed sheets. Bedding bundles from big-name brands, such as Saatva and Sijo, deliver premium performance without the premium price tag.

Final thoughts

Pure Parima bedding on a bed beneath a chandelier.

(Image credit: Pure Parima)

Now that you've made it to the end of this article, you might be disappointed by the lack of mattresses toppers, protectors, and pads. Fear not: I've rounded up all the best offers in the mattress sales and put them in one place to save you time and money. 

As a sleep editor, I'm often asked: 'are bedding sales even real?' My advice, in short, is this: if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. Beware of price anchoring and make sure to shop with trusted retailers to take advantage of their water-tight warranties.  

Emilia Hitching
eCommerce Editor

Before she joined Homes & Gardens, Emilia studied English at the University of Oxford, where she sharpened her critical writing skills. She also worked on the other side of the aisle writing press releases for regional newspapers and crafting copy for Sky. Emilia combines her business savvy with her creative flair as our eCommerce Editor, connecting you with the products you’ll love. When she’s not in the office, Emilia is happiest when entertaining friends al fresco or out in the country.