We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page. Bedding is one of those rare things that we literally use every single day, and some people have strong feelings about it. We asked the BuzzFeed Community where they get their sheets, and if there are any brands, materials, or stores they swear by. These are the most recommended stores. $32-43 for flat sheets Most recommended for: comfortable, super-affordable sheets and duvets. Pricing: Sheets range from $6 to $357 and comforters/duvets range from $13 to $1,113. Most recommended for: Beautiful textiles, pillow cases, and brightly patterned quilts. There are often big sales on bedding as well. Pricing: Sheets and sets range from roughly $30 to $250 and comforters/quilts range from $150 to $400. Submitted by marym46f7c8519 and many others. Most recommended for: Custom artwork printed onto super-soft microfiber duvet covers, or pretty much any other type of textile.
Choose from thousands of designs created by artists around the world. Pricing: All duvets cost $99. Any of these prints can be made into duvets. $99 - Flannel queen set $309 - Queen size down comforter Most recommended for: Ultrasoft Comfort Flannel sheets and down comforters, for their long-term durability and super soft materials. Pricing: Sheets range from $23 to $189 and comforters range from $65 to $509. Submitted by shanalc and a few others. $190- Queen memory foam mattress topper $49- Queen microfiber sheet set Most recommended for: Mattress toppers, mattresses, and reduced-price, high-thread-count sheets. Note: You can order online from Costco without a membership, but you’ll be charged an extra 5% of your total order. If you’re buying anything over the price of $1,100 (meaning you’d have to pay an extra $55 surcharge), it’s worth it to get the $55 yearly membership. Pricing: Sheet sets range from $40 to $150 (for queen size) and comforters range from $45 to $200.
Submitted by KarenRyan and many others. Most recommended for: 100% bamboo sheets (the company makes only bamboo products), which are on the pricier side but valued for their durability, softness, and eco-friendliness. Pricing: Sheet sets range from $99 to $239 and their only comforter costs $279. Submitted by Kenneth Mishkel, Facebook. $129- Queen sheet set Most recommended for: Being insanely comfortable, luxurious, well-made, and responsibly produced. Parachute is a small company that specializes in basic home textiles like sheets and towels that are casual but sophisticated. Pricing: Sheet sets range from $89 to $189 and comforters range from $119 to $299. Lilly Pulitzer collection- $48-198 Most recommended for: Bright, colorful patterns, soft flannel sheets, and kids bedding. Pricing: Sheets range from $24 to $295 and comforter and duvet covers range from $15 to $295. $149 - Queen duvet cover $49 - pillowcase set Most recommended for: Beautifully patterned duvet covers and sheets, affordable Bed-in-a-Bag style “Snooze Sets.”
Pricing: Sheets range from $29 to $109 and comforters range from $89 to $199. Submitted by Breanna Ingram, Facebook. $79 - 300 count queen sheet set $69 - Standard down pillow Most recommended for: Pillows, quilts, and basic sheets that last for an extremely long time. Pricing: Sheet sets range from $12 to $279 and comforters range from $20 to $300. Submitted by Leah Sexton, Facebook. $329- Queen sheets set Most recommended for: Italian linen, extremely luxurious and splurgeworthy sheets and duvets. Pricing: Sheets range from $30 to $400 and comforters range from $219 to $579. Bed Bath and Beyond $110-200- Wamsutta Dream Zone sheet set $189- Kate Spade queen comforter Most recommended for: Sheets (specifically the Wamsutta brand Dream Zone sheets) and huge selections of basics like pillows, comforters, and mattress toppers. Pricing: Sheets range from $10 to $600 and comforters range from $18 to $1,000. Most recommended for: Duvet covers, affordable down comforters, and down-free alternatives that still keep you warm.
Pricing: Sheets range from $3 to $50 and comforters range from $15 to $129. Submitted by Melissa Schmidt (Facebook) and a ton of other commenters. Most recommended for: Jersey, flannel, and organic sheets as well as the Bed-in-a-Bag sets that include a set of sheets, pillow cases, and a comforter for around $100. Pricing: Sheets range from $3.50 to $220 and comforters range from $20 to $350. Submitted by Matt Cormier (Facebook) and many other commenters. Go forth and snuggle. Want to be featured on BuzzFeed? Follow the BuzzFeed Community on Facebook and Twitter!Everything you thought you knew about thread count is wrong. Quality bed linens can mean the difference between blissful sleep and a night spent fitfully tossing and turning while anxiously replaying the day's events. (Not to mention add a personal touch to your space, especially if you rent.) The best ones are crisp, cool, and barely noticeable. The worst ones are clingy and rough -- nightmare material!
Yet finding a good set is almost as difficult as finding a soul mate. First up, the prevalence of "no-iron sheets" (who on earth is actually ironing their sheets?). It can range into the thousands, and you might assume that a higher thread count is automatically better -- until you see a 1,000-count set at a bargain shop and wonder if true luxury could really be had for just $14.99. For help on how to buy bed sheets, we reached out to Beth Arrowood, the creative director NIBA Collections, which is launching a line of custom-designed bed linens this fall. She decoded the most common phrases you'll see while shopping, along with the secrets for finding the bedding that dreams are made of -- and we've turned it into this easy guide. Read on for tips, download the entire cheat sheet, and don't forget to save it to Pinterest. Thread count matters -- with one catch "In theory, the higher the thread count, the tighter the weave, resulting in a more durable and longer-lasting product," Arrowood says.
"However, it must be noted that some manufacturers use ply to artificially inflate the thread count." The "ply" is the number of threads wound together in a single thread. "Most high-quality bed linens are made with single ply, but in some cases, manufacturers will use two-ply to double the numbers and increase the thread count," she explains. So instead of going for whatever has the highest number period, opt for the highest number you can get in a single-ply. Defining duvets, pillows, and down One of the most common questions Arrowood gets is about the duvet -- namely, what is a duvet actually, and why does it need a cover? "Duvets are inserted into a duvet cover, which has a series of buttons or a zipper closure and can be easily removed for machine washing," Arrowood says. It's often confused for a comforter, which is just one piece without a removable cover. Many forgo a flat sheet if using a duvet cover, since a duvet cover is so easy to wash (although putting it back on the duvet is another story).
Plus, if you've ever lugged your comforter to your building's basement laundry room only to find that it won't fit in the washer, you'll have a new appreciation for those easy-to-wash covers. And what about that duvet -- should you choose synthetic, feather, or down fill? If you're going for birds, know that quills can irritate, but feather fill is firm and dense. Pure down (just the fluff!) is warmer and more expensive. Not sure if it's time to replace your pillow? Here's how to find out: Fold the pillow in half. If it springs right back, the pillow is still in great shape. If it doesn't, the pillow needs to go. Some changes to your bedding can be expected in winter and summer. "Coverlets and quilts tend to be used during warmer months as they are lighter weight and are often folded and left at the foot of the bed and used when needed," Arrowood says. A duvet is a good decision for those who want to streamline shopping. They come in different thicknesses, allowing you to choose one that works best for your climate.
For sheets, certain materials are better suited for year-round use. "Sheets do not necessarily need to be changed according to seasonal temperatures; however, cotton percale is the best choice for year-round use, as they stay cool and crisp during warmer months and are still soft and warm when used with a duvet during the cooler months," Arrowood says. If you've ever tossed and turned from a night under scratchy sheets, you know how important the right material can be. Ultimately, your decision comes down to personal preference, but here's a rundown of some of the more common materials you'll spy while shopping for sheets. Cotton percale: "Cotton percale creates a very cool, crisp, and taut bed linen," she says. Arrowood attributes this quality to its plain weave, in which the warp and weft threads cross over and under evenly for a matte finish. Cotton sateen: Arrowood explains that this material is made with a satin weave, in which weft threads skip over multiple warp threads, leaving exposed surface threads that result in a sheen.