“Our clients love the soft, crisp feel of their sheets, and the Prado collection is a personal favorite,” Kates says. “Its beautiful, versatile pattern, designed by Schumacher, adds a touch of timeless elegance to any bedroom.”
Allie Weiss, AD’s US digital director, tested the brand’s Bergamo percale Egyptian cotton sheets, and raved about the barely-there feeling of the high-end bedding. “I hate scratchy sheets, and breathed a sigh of relief when I slipped into these,” she says. “They are lightweight, crisp looking, and soft to the touch—talk about a win-win.”
Best for Eucalpytus Bedding: Buffy
Buffy does things slightly differently from their peers, leaning into fresh designs for their bedding (like the quilted surface of their Puffer Throw or the wavy lines on their AD editor–beloved Breeze comforter, seen above, that comes filled with eucalyptus fill).
Similar to the temperature-regulating Breeze, Buffy’s sheets from the same collection are a hit for their temperature-regulating properties, made from the same eucalyptus lyocell fabric that need less water to produce than a traditional cotton sheet set. “These sheets are smoooooth and feel like a silk-cotton combo,” shares Zoë Sessums, senior digital design editor. “The cool-to-the-touch nature of the material is also ideal for warmer months and they only get softer after each wash.”
Pom Pom at Home curated collections feature bedding products that are hand-loomed by artisans for the bespoke touch. The Montauk Throw, for instance, provides a natural linen texture to bring warmth and dimension to any bedroom. You can also find cozy sheets, coverlets, and bed skirts to complete the design.
“Pom Pom includes thoughtful elements like shell-button closures on duvets and envelope closures on shams, showcasing a commitment to both form and function,” Kraus says. It might seem that the pre-washed linen collections are something you’ve had for years—lived-in and relaxed.
Sferra, founded in Italy in 1891, makes beautifully crafted linens found in five-star hotels the world over. The magic is in the details: all-around elastic on fitted sheets for the perfect fit, elegant hem-stitching on top sheets, and top-shelf materials (like the highest grade of Egyptian cotton around). Take the delicately rippled surface of their bed skirts as a sign of some of their best work.
For Bedding Fit for Royalty: Frette
Frette is another name in Italian linens to know that’s been decorating iconic Mediterranean interiors since 1860, including the abodes of actual royalty. They peddle all kinds of sumptuous linens and exquisite sheet sets, like these delightfully color-blocked sheets. Frette’s signature cotton sateen gives this set a crisp texture reserved for luxury hotel rooms, and its sea blue colorway delivers a shoreside experience regardless of location that pairs best with an open window, an ocean breeze, and breakfast in bed.
A pillow is a pillow, but Beautyrest makes the kind of cozy, textured ones that feel like a genuine indulgence. From a down pillow wrapped in a lush, striped cover to cooling, Art Deco–style options, there are many ways to stylishly prop up your head at night. We know you never would, but you might even be tempted to ditch the pillowcase with gems like these.
Rural England was the birthplace of Piglet in Bed, which makes perfect sense when you consider the cottagecore-friendly colorways and patterns that the retailer sells, from delightful minty stripes to raspberry or elderberry. Their signature linen set comes in 30 shades, including gingham, stripes, and a series of soft palette colors from sage to berry to warm clay. You can also buy the gingham pillowcases separate for a splash of countryside in your bedding setup.
And while we love the makeup of these sheets—woven from 55% European linen and 45% long staple cotton—their interactive design programming is another big perk. You can build your bedding setup on their website bit by bit, so you can try out all your just-so-crazy-it-might-work bedding ideas before typing in the credit card.