The best bedding sets are the secret to a good night’s sleep. You may have banned screens from the bedroom and cut out caffeine, but it’s worth remembering to upgrade your linen, too.
If you can spot any visible signs of wear and tear, such as thinning or yellowing, it likely means your bedding is due for an update.
While replacing a mattress or even pillows can be pricey, new bedding is a quicker and (usually) cheaper way to upgrade your bedroom. But first, you need to decide on a material.
Bedding comes in silk, flannel, polyester, cotton, linen and more. Cotton is easy to care for, and high-quality Egyptian cotton will give you that luxe hotel feel. Pay attention to the weave, too – percale cotton is light but can crease, while sateen cotton drapes beautifully but is heavy. A poly-cotton blend is often cheaper and low-maintenance, while linen sheets have a more ruffled look – ideal if you loathe ironing – and help to regulate temperature.
All you have to do now is choose from my tried-and-tested best bedding sets and prepare to snuggle up.
How I tested
I really did sleep on the job, testing a range of bedding in the best way possible – by trying out each set on my own bed and hitting the sack. During my testing process, I considered the following criteria:
- Texture: Before snoozing, I considered how soft the bedding was, and whether it felt crisp and inviting.
- Comfort: I slept under the bedding for several nights to assess whether it felt soft and cosy throughout the night.
- Care: I also washed and dried each set of bedding according to the manufacturer’s instructions and noted how easy they were to clean and keep looking good with minimal hassle.
- Overall sleep quality: I focused on how restful my sleep felt, noting whether I woke up refreshed, how deeply I slept, and whether the bedding contributed to fewer disturbances during the night.
- Temperature-regulating abilities: I paid attention to how the bedding affected my temperature during the night. The sets that responded to changes in body temperature, whether to keep me cool when I got warm or to retain just enough warmth when I was cooler, were awarded extra points.
- Value for money: Like with all IndyBest reviews, I was on the lookout for bedding sets that offered bang for their buck. All prices quoted below are for a double bed.
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Siobhan Grogan is an award-winning journalist. She has reviewed a broad range of products for IndyBest, from microwaves to mattress protectors, and carefully tests all the products that feature in her reviews to assess how they stand up to real-world use. When it comes to bedding sets, she has a keen eye for style, detail and quality, using her high standards to ensure our readers get the best advice and value for their money.
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The best bedding sets for 2025 are:
- Best overall – Next collection luxe 400 thread count Egyptian cotton sateen duvet cover and pillowcase set, from £50, Next.co.uk
- Best budget buy – Dunelm Fogarty soft touch double duvet cover and pillowcase set, from £15, Dunelm.com
- Best luxury buy – The White Company Somerton bed linen collection, duvet covers from £110, Thewhitecompany.com
- Best linen set – Woolroom Mariana 100% linen set, duvet covers from £99.99, Thewoolroom.com
Next collection luxe 400 thread count Egyptian cotton sateen duvet cover and pillowcase set
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Best: Bedding set overall
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Set: Includes duvet cover and pillowcases
Colours: Blush pink, bottle green, charcoal grey, dark teal blue, navy, pale blue, sage green, silver grey, stone natural, white
Fabric: Egyptian cotton
Why we love it
- Affordable
- Minimal ironing needed
- Great colour selection
Expecting high-thread-count bedding to come with an equally high price tag? Think again. This set from Next is astonishingly reasonable, yet made from 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton, which felt far more expensive on my bed.
It comes in 10 go-with-everything colours, including bottle green and blush pink. I tested the silver, which was a very pale grey that looked really stylish and won’t be quite as high maintenance as brilliant white.
The bedding set has a very slight sheen and felt silky smooth on my skin, ensuring I was never too cold or warm. It washed well too, and felt softer after every wash, needing only the quickest iron to keep it looking pristine – though it didn’t look terrible when I skipped the ironing completely.
The perfect way to get a better sleep – without the cost keeping you up at night. Prices range from £50 for a single duvet cover and pillowcase set to £82 for a super king set.
Buy now £50.00, Next.co.uk
Dunelm Fogarty soft touch double duvet cover and pillowcase set
Best: Budget bedding set
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Set: Duvet and two pillowcases
Colours: Black, plum purple, luxe navy, ocean blue, natural, dusty pink, platinum, slate, white
Fabric: Recycled polyester
Why we love it
- Fantastic price
- Washes well and doesn’t need ironing
- Good range of colours
Take note
- Doesn’t feel as luxurious as cotton
- Could feel too light for some, especially in winter
Give your bedroom a glow-up without spending a fortune with this exceptionally well-priced set. It comes in a range of appealing colours, including a dusty pink and all-white, but I tested the platinum, which was a tasteful pale grey that would look good on any bed.
Made from recycled polyester, it’s perfect if you want no-maintenance bedding, as it doesn’t crease like cotton and is easily machine-washed and tumble-dried. I found that if I whipped it straight out of the drier and put it back on the bed, it barely creased at all.
It was remarkably soft to sleep under too and felt breathable, so would be perfect for summer, though may not suit anyone looking for crisper, weightier sheets. Prices range from £15 for a single duvet cover and pillowcase set to £30 for a super king set.
Buy now £15.00, Dunelm.com
Panda bamboo complete bedding set
Best: Value bedding set
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Set: Fitted sheet, duvet cover, and pillowcases
Colours: White, quiet grey, vintage pink, navy, urban grey
Fabric: 100% rayon made from organic bamboo
Why we love it
- Super soft finish
- Satin look
- Eco-friendly
Panda’s bamboo bedding set boasts an almost satin-like finish that feels silky smooth on the skin. Importantly, I found the durable fabric to retain its smooth texture after washing.
For less than £150 for a double set, it includes a fitted sheet, duvet cover and two pillowcases, offering stellar value for money if you’re looking to add a touch of luxury to your bedtime. The white and grey are pleasingly minimalist, while the navy and vintage pink inject some colour into your interiors.
Buy now £145.00, Pandalondon.com
The White Company Somerton bed linen collection
Best: Luxury option
Sizes: Double, king, super king
Set: Sold separately
Colours: White, white/pale grey, white/ natural, white/ silver, white/ navy
Fabric: Egyptian cotton sateen
Why we love it
- Feels great to sleep under
- Looks luxurious in the bedroom
- Good breathability
Take note
- Expensive
- Will need an iron
My bedroom instantly looked more polished when I put on this bedding from The White Company – even if it comes at a considerable cost. Beautifully smooth and silky, it has a very slight sheen, which gives it a hint of glamour. Feeling soft straight from the packet, it’s made from 400-thread-count cotton sateen, yet I found it surprisingly light to sleep under, and it seemed to skim over us rather than lying heavily on top.
The set comes with a 1.5cm bound edge, which is available in four colours, plus all-white, and I tested the white set with navy trim. I thought this would look a little austere on my bed, but the navy had a real elegance that looked smart even when I’d hurriedly pulled the duvet up rather than making the bed properly (don’t judge us). It also washed well, though I did find it needed a quick iron to keep it looking its best.
A real luxe investment buy that will make going to bed every night feel like a treat. Prices range from £28 for a pillowcase to £135 for a super king duvet.
Buy now £110.00, Thewhitecompany.com
Hampton & Astley Egyptian cotton sateen luxury duvet cover and two pillowcases
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Best: For crease-resistance
Sizes: Double, king and super king
Set: Sold separately and in a range of bundles
Colours: Pure white, subtle grey
Fabric: Egyptian cotton sateen
Why we love it
- Beautifully soft to sleep under
- Doesn’t feel too heavy
- Less ironing needed than some other Egyptian cotton sets
Take note
- Expensive
Egyptian cotton might feel heavenly but it’s hellish to keep it looking good. This bedding from Hampton & Astley is made of a fabric developed by the brand to resist creases. I was sceptical, but ultimately impressed. You can’t throw away your iron entirely, but the bedding only needs a quick once-over to keep it looking good. I also put it on my bed without any ironing, and the minimal creasing didn’t bother us at all – a huge improvement on ordinary Egyptian cotton.
The bedding is blissfully soft too, with a sheen that makes it feel more like silk than cotton. Made of 300-thread-count Egyptian cotton sateen, it’s heavy enough to be warm on cold nights but never feels overly weighty or restrictive. It also washed beautifully.
This is not a cheap bedding set, so I’d definitely save it for the main bedroom only. Prices range from £64.16 for a pillowcase to £173.18 for an emperor-size duvet cover with a pair of pillowcases.
Buy now £140.20, Hamptonandastley.com
M&S Egyptian cotton 230 thread count duvet cover
Best: For a wide range of colours
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Set: Sold separately
Colours: Cream, granite, medium grey, silver grey, ice white, mink, dusted pink, midnight navy, dusted mauve, slate blue, air force blue, light wedgewood, light duck egg, blue/green, khaki
Fabric: Egyptian cotton
Why we love it
- Great range of colours available
- Well priced
- Very light and breathable
- Little ironing needed
- Sustainable packaging
Take note
- Needs washing to soften initially
Proof you don’t have to break the bank to languish under Egyptian cotton each night, this brilliantly priced range of bedding is a great high street buy. Plus, it comes in nearly 20 chic colours, from mink to slate blue, so you can revamp your bedroom in moments.
It’s made from 230-thread-count Egyptian cotton, which felt cool on the skin and is suitably lightweight, so it never felt stuffy. It definitely benefits from washing once or twice before the initial use to maximise softness, but then it’s a dream to snuggle under.
The non-iron finish wasn’t quite crease-free, but it definitely helped keep my sheets looking good with minimal effort. Extra points for the plastic-free cardboard packaging, too. Prices range from £15 for two pillowcases to £45 for a super king duvet cover.
Buy now £35.00, Marksandspencer.com
Scooms double duvet cover Egyptian cotton
Best: For a free trial
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Set: Sold separately and in bundles including duvet cover, fitted sheet and two pillowcases
Colours: White
Fabric: Egyptian cotton sateen
Why we love it
- Easy to fasten buttons on duvet cover
- No toxins or chemicals used to produce
- Sustainable packaging
- Try before you buy
- High thread count feels luxe
Take note
- Pricey
- Only comes in white
- Does need ironing
Scooms was established when married founders, Emily and Jonathan, moved back to Surrey from California and couldn’t find the quality of bedding they were looking for that wouldn’t aggravate Emily’s dust mite allergy.
Their own range of bedding is made from 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton sateen with a marrow stitch cord on the border. Available in four sizes, the cotton bedding has a beautiful simplicity about it – it only comes in a crisp white; the duvet cover has large, easy to use buttons; and the sateen material has an elegant, hotel-style lustre. It’s also Oeko-Tek Standard 100 verified, proving it’s been tested against harmful toxins and chemicals. I especially loved the fact that nothing comes packaged in plastic but in reusable cotton bags, which gets a big thumbs up from me.
Better still, you can try the bedding for 60 nights to make sure it’s perfect, or can return it for a full refund. But I’m pretty sure you won’t want to be parted from these sheets. Prices range from £45 for a pair of standard pillowcases to £155 for a super king duvet cover, but bundles like the one I tested offer a saving of five per cent.
Buy now £115.00, Scooms.com
Soak & Sleep luxury 600TC Egyptian cotton bedding double duvet cover
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Best: For extensive size range
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king, emperor, small single, Euro single, small double, Euro double, Euro king
Set: Sold separately or in a bundle
Colours: White, white/ grey, light grey, ivory
Fabric: Egyptian cotton sateen
Why we love it
- High thread count gives hotel-like feel
- Excellent range of sizes
- Tie fasteners are less fiddly than buttons
Take note
- Needs ironing to keep looking good
It’s not easy finding bedding if you have a less common-sized mattress, but Soak & Sleep has you covered. Duvet covers include the hard-to-find emperor size, while sheets come in a range of options from small single to Euro king for almost any bed size you can think of.
The bedding feels gorgeous, too. Made of 600-thread-count Egyptian sateen, it’s exceptionally smooth and a little weightier than some bedding I tried, so it felt extra snug – I found it especially hard to get up in the morning tucked up in this.
The bedding did need a careful iron to keep the creases at bay after washing and even a shot of steam to banish the worst ones. On the plus side, the duvet fastens with ties rather than fiddly buttons, which made ironing a little easier.
Prices range from £34 for a standard pair of housewife pillowcases to £124 for an emperor duvet cover, but bundles include a saving of five per cent
Buy now £94.00, Soakandsleep.com
Woolroom Mariana duvet cover double
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Best: Linen option
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Set: Sold separately
Colours: Ivory
Fabric: Linen
Why we love it
- No ironing needed
- Good for allergy sufferers
- Very breathable and good all year
Take note
- Not everyone will like the crumpled look
- Expensive
Linen bedding like this Catarina set from Woolroom is definitely having a moment. A refreshing alternative to the immaculate hotel look most of us fail to live up to, linen is made to look relaxed and stay crumpled, so you can say goodbye to ironing sheets for good. Plus, it’s hypoallergenic, anti-bacterial and breathable, making it a great choice for allergy sufferers, with excellent temperature-regulating properties for year-round comfort.
This bedding is woven in the Guimaraes region of northern Portugal and individually piece dyed – I tested the ivory colour, which is a great neutral shade with a softer look than bright white. Although the bedding didn’t feel as soft as I expected when I first took it out of the packet, linen softens with every wash, and I really noticed the difference. Despite feeling exceptionally light, it was also curiously cosy on chilly nights and has made us a full-time linen convert.
Prices range from £19.99 for a standard pillowcase to £184.99 for a super king duvet cover, but there is 35 per cent off when a full set is bought together.
Buy now £144.99, Thewoolroom.com
Dusk Portofino 200 thread count waffle duvet cover, cotton, double
Best: Waffle option
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Set: Duvet cover (pillows sold seperately)
Colours: Blush, charcoal, midnight navy, natural, rust, sage green, white
Fabric: 100% cotton with a 200 thread count cotton percale underside
Why we love it
- Doesn't need ironing
- Affordable
- Crisp and clean hotel-like feel
Take note
- Not suitable for tumble drying (buttons fly off if you do)
- Thickness of waffle takes a while to line dry
If you want a luxury feel without the high-end price tag, then Dusk will be just the ticket. The brand’s Portofino collection channels the indulgence of a spa bathrobe with its waffle upper, piped edging and crisp cotton inner. The waffle means that it washes without creasing and, while you can’t tumble dry it (I did this by accident, only to lose three buttons), the thick waffle holds the smell of your fabric conditioner well after line drying. You can expect laundry-fresh scents for days afterwards.
You might find that the corners of your covers become tucked in after sleeping in them, so it became somewhat of a morning ritual for me to pinch them out when making the bed – but it’s a small price to pay with single duvet covers from sub-£30.
The variety of colours is great and, while I opted for the timeless white, the natural oat hue would complement a set of muslin curtains and jute cushions beautifully. The waffle texture adds depth to your interiors without overwhelming, and, as pictured on my bed, you can see how the style doesn’t prevent you from experimenting with different patterns and fabrics.
Pillowcases and sheets are sold separately, but prices for the former start at £10 for two, while duvet covers retail from £27.50 for single beds.
Buy now £35.00, Dusk.com
Your questions on bedding sets answered
What are the best bedding sets?
Even if you crave pristine hotel-style sheets, you don’t need to spend a fortune on the Next collection luxe 400-thread-count set. It looks and feels far more expensive than it is, with a good selection of colourways to choose from. Scooms Egyptian cotton bedding is pricier but worth the investment for its pure elegance, sustainable packaging and generous free trial.
What does thread count mean?
Quality is usually measured in thread count, which refers to the number of threads woven together per square inch. Don’t be too swayed by this, as it largely comes down to personal preference. A lower thread count can be lighter, so it may suit those who prefer to feel cooler. Bedding between 200 and 600-thread-count is usually ideal for most; any more than that will make a negligible difference.
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