Not all of the best bedding is on Amazon − as a sleep writer and a sales hunter, here's what and where I'm shopping in the sales

Mellanni Queen Sheet Set | Was $50.97, now $34.97 at Amazon

The world's best affordable bed sheets just got even more affordable. This bestselling sheet set boasts more than 250,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, praising their wrinkle-resistance and smooth, soft finish.

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

If you're a hot sleeper, or you prefer to sleep on natural fibers, then these are the sheets for you. Eucalyptus is moisture-wicking and antimicrobial, built to bust the bacteria that breeds in warm, damp environments, such as bedrooms, while keeping you cool and dry.

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

I started testing these sheets over summer and I'm loving the super-smooth feel of sateen against my skin. A set of silky sheets is a quick and easy upgrade that goes a long way towards transforming your boring old bedroom into a sleep sanctuary.

Shilucheng Bamboo Viscose Sheets | Was $59.90, now $49.90 at Amazon

Bamboo is naturally moisture-wicking and antimicrobial, built to bust the bacteria that breeds in hot, damp environments, such as bedrooms, and stop the night sweats. Usually, bamboo bedding costs hundreds of dollars for a full set, but you can bag this bedspread for less than $50.

Quince European Linen Sheet Set | Was $239.00, now $129.90 at Quince

I can't help but admire the colorways at Quince. You can shop these luxe linen sheets in natural, neutral hues, from white sand to charcoal gray, or consider dusty blue and soft blush. You can even play with prints and patterns with stripes and gingham.

Yalamilla Down Comforter | Was $252.99, now $53.99 at Walmart

For natural loft and cozy comfort, there's nothing like real down. This comforter is filled with duck and goose feathers to retain heat and keep you just the right side of warm and dry. If you're looking for something a bit thicker for winter, I suggest you upgrade to the all-season comforter.

Buffy Cloud Comforter | Was $195.00, now $156.00 at Buffy

This down alternative comforter looks and feels like the real thing. Filled with fine fill fibers, each of which is thinner than an eyelash, then encased in eucalyptus lyocell, the Buffy Cloud Comforter combines the loft and lightness of duck and goose feathers with the cooling properties of eucalyptus.

Bedsure Comforter | Was $41.99, now $25.99 at Amazon

This is one of the best-rated duvet inserts on Amazon, with more than 50,000 verified five-star reviews. Happy customers praise the comfort, cooling, and value for money of the Bedsure Comforter, though a few shoppers note that it lacks a little of the loft of real down.

Cozy Earth Bamboo Comforter | Was $419.00, now $293.30 at Cozy Earth

Even with an $120 discount, the Cozy Earth Bamboo Comforter is still pretty expensive, but that's the price you pay for organic materials. Plus, bamboo boasts all sorts of natural health benefits: it's hypoallergenic to soothe your skin and antimicrobial to bust bacteria.

Tempur-Pedic Memory Foam Symphony Pillow | Was $119.00, now $59.00 at Amazon

This dual-sided pillow is designed to suit all sleep positions. One side is gently arched to cradle the neck and shoulders of back and side sleepers, while the other is flat to suit stomach sleepers. This is the sort of pillow that would go well in a guest room: your friends need only flip to find the perfect pillow.

Woolroom Deluxe Washable Wool Pillow | Was $127.49, now $89.24 at Woolroom

An adjustable pillow is just the thing for guest rooms and fussy sleepers. The Woolroom Deluxe Washable Wool Pillow makes it easy to find your ideal pillow height and feel − all you need to do is reach down inside the case to remove and replace handfuls of organic wool.

True Temp Pillow | Was $109.99, now $82.49 at Sleep Number

This pillow comes in three shapes to suit different sorts of sleepers. There's the Classic Pillow, which lies firm and flat for stomach sleepers; the Contour Pillow, which has a handy dip for the back of your head to promote ergonomic alignment; and the Ultimate Pillow, which features removable foam inserts to suit all sleep positions.

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

If you want a fluffy pillow to form a beautiful bedspread, then you should narrow the search to real down. There are thousands of tiny air pockets between the feathers, which retain heat and maintain loft. Eco-conscious shoppers can rest assured that Brooklinen down is certified by the Responsible Down Standard.

The Marlow Pillow | Was $65.00, now $41.65 at Brooklinen

Like I said, I love an adjustable pillow, but they can get messy. Oftentimes, during testing, I find myself searching for somewhere to store surplus fluff or an extra insert. You don't have to do that with the Marlow Pillow – just push and pull the zippers to let air into and out of the pillow.