I Asked A Bedding Designer Which Sheets She Buys For Herself

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As a identified sleepy individual, I want my mattress to be an expensive haven the place I can float off into dreamland as comfortably as attainable. To that finish, I’m at all times looking out for tactics to improve my complete sleep state of affairs, from cozy pillows to reminiscence foam mattress toppers and past. At the highest of my listing of necessities is a deliciously cozy cozy sheet set, one that can maintain my physique on the excellent temperature and make me really feel like I’m mendacity on a comfortable, fluffy cloud.

What higher strategy to discover out which sheets are the perfect than to seek the advice of an skilled? For over decade, Lizzie Harper has designed quilts and pillows below the imprint Lovelyskybed and has labored in cloth growth with a deal with sustainable and efficiency materials for varied manufacturers in New York City and Los Angeles. She instructed me that a very powerful side to contemplate whereas searching for sheets is the pure fiber content material. According to her, “cotton (organic or regenerative if possible) or linen are best. Once that’s squared away, color and design are the fun part to shop for.”

While pure fibers are her first standards, Harper at all times takes her mattress’s present colour scheme — typically anchored by one among her handmade quilts — under consideration, which implies she’s traditionally gravitated in direction of neutrals. “My bed vibe has actually been shifting to more color and I love it. As a rule, gray ticking stripes are very versatile and always work under more patterned layers,” she mentioned.

Below, you possibly can take a look at Harper’s suggestions for sheets, together with a number of editor’s picks we couldn’t resist. They embody widespread luxurious manufacturers together with lesser-known trade faves which can be as sensible as they’re stunning.

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American Blossom Linens
American Blossom Linens coloured cotton mattress sheet set
“One sheet set I hope to purchase sometime when I’m prepared to actually splurge is the Colored Cotton from American Blossom Linens, made with Foxfibre heirloom cotton. If you are not accustomed to Foxfibre it is price a glance into Sally Fox and her story — she is a real hero of sustainable agriculture in America,” Harper defined. “Owning these would be the height of luxury to me.” Foxfibre is the patented title of Sally Fox’s distinctive breeds of naturally coloured, organically grown cotton, and you’ll find out about what makes it so particular on the model’s web site. These sheets can be found in queen, full, king, Cal king and break up king sizing.
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Coyuchi
Coyuchi natural relaxed linen sheet set
“Coyuchi is the ultimate,” Harper declared, including that “it’s pricey, so I only have one set from them, a gift from years ago… Luckily it’s great quality and has held up well over time.” This set includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet and two pillowcases for a full set or larger and one pillowcase for a twin set. You can purchase the set in seven colors in sizes twin-Cal king. It’s a delightful luxurious splurge.
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Muji
Muji linen plain weave fitted sheets
“Muji is good for linen,” Harper said. She recently picked up a gorgeous deep brown fitted sheet while it was on sale and loves it. Available in two colors, these sheets come in single, double, queen and king sizing.
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The Citizenry
The Citizenry stonewashed linen bedding bundle
I can’t help but sneak my own personal favorite onto the list as an editor’s pick. I’ve slept on a lot of linen sheets in my day, but there’s no comparison to this lavish set. It includes one sheet set (a flat sheet, fitted sheet and two pillowcases), one duvet cover and two extra pillowcases. Set an elegant, comfortable and cozy tone in your bedroom — you’ll never want to get out of bed. The set is available in 12 different solid colors and four different patterns in sizes full-Cal king.
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Tekla
Tekla percale bedding
Another Harper recommendation, this 100% organic cotton set from Tekla is made in Portugal with super-soft material that’s lightly stonewashed for a perfectly broken-in feeling. Tekla is a Danish homeware brand that draws inspiration from the lines and aesthetics of art and architecture to create a timeless, sophisticated and minimalist vibe. It’s available in multiple colors, though I love this olive green. This set is available in queen and king sizes.
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The Magic Room
The Magic Room handblock cotton double bedsheet set with pillowcases
Those who love a global aesthetic might want to check out Mumbai-based The Magic Room. Harper got her hands on their block-printed sheets after a friend shipped them to her from India last year. She says that they are “super bold floral and paisley patterned works of art and I love how they energize my space.” If you’re just as besotted as we are, you can contact the brand for international shipping rates.
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Anthropologie
Anthropologie organic percale printed sheet set
If you love Harper’s previous recommendation for boldly printed sheets but want to be able to check them out at a trusted retailer first, take a look at these Anthropologie sheets. This editor’s pick is a great option for anyone who loves a vibrant print. You can get them in a variety of colors and patterns in twin, twin XL, full, queen, king and Cal king sizing.
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Linoto
Linoto linen bed sheet set
How sumptuous is this chocolate-y linen sheet set from Linoto? This Black-owned brand offers a range of gorgeous colors and patterns in twin, twin XL, double, queen, king, Cal king, European king, European queen, split Cal king and split king sizing. The set also includes two pillow cases in the size of your choosing and either one fitted sheet and one flat sheet or two flat sheets.
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Beditorial
Beditorial Al Dente sheets
Harper hasn’t purchased Beditorial sheets yet, but she recommends them for anyone who wants a cool, stylish bed vibe. This 100% cotton sateen sheet set includes one fitted sheet and one flat sheet, though you can bundle them to include two standard pillowcases as welI. It’s available in queen and king sizing.
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L.L. Bean
L.L. Bean organic flannel sheet collection
Harper recommends flannel sheets to people (like herself) who are always cold. “In winter I like to cozy up in flannel sheets (organic cotton of course),” she said. “LL Bean is a classic for this.” Available in four colors, you can get these sheets in twin, full, queen and king sizing along with matching standard pillowcases.
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Amazon
Eddie Bauer cotton flannel bedding set
Beloved by HuffPost editors, this flannel sheet set is another great cozy option for those of us who are always cold. Available in twin, full, king and queen sizes in a range of festive seasonal patterns, these flannel sheet sets are as sweet as they are toasty warm.
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Lunya
Lunya washable silk sheets
Another option for those who run cold is silk sheets, like these from Lunya. Harper mentioned that while “the right silk sheets haven’t found me yet,” she is aware of that the fabric is “great for thermoregulation” and is on the lookout for a stable choice. If you’re feeling splurge-y, give these sheets a shot. They are presently solely obtainable in white in a queen dimension.