The best white sheets for hotel-worthy sleep
Best hotel-like white sheets
We may have lots of advice on beds and how to dress them, but there's no denying that most of the time, simple and classic is best; and what could encapsulate that more than fresh white sheets? Whether you're after delicately embroidered pillowcases or a linen flat sheet, white bedding works in absolutely any bedroom. Think of it as a blank canvas, add your own touches of pattern or colour with a blanket or cushion, or go for the luxe-monastic look and leave it stark and spare. Furthermore, the sight of a set of crisp, white bedding immediately makes you think of a hotel bed and those neat hospital corners. It may be a small, easy change to make, but a good set of white sheets really can elevate your bedroom to luxury hotel standards. And why wouldn't you want to associate your own bedroom with the feeling of staying somewhere lovely on holiday?
How to find the best quality white sheets?
There are some things to note when it comes to this category of sheets. The higher the thread count, the silkier and softer the bedding will be. For that crisp hotel feel, you want to stick between a count of 200-400. Cotton percale is a great material to look out for, or cotton poplin too as these have a matte finish, though some hotels use sateen bedding, which will have a slight sheen. For a rustic, easy-breezy look opt for linen, which is particularly great for summer due to its light, breathable quality. If you find the idea of a stark, all-white bed off-putting, consider the more decorative styles below. You can still have the glamour of crisp white sheets, but with a little more excitement. Contrast borders, scalloped edges, ruffles and embroidery can all add a lovely touch of character.
White sheets to make your bed worthy of a luxury hotel
La Redoute Linot Plain 100% Washed Linen Duvet Cover
Tilly Wheeler, H&G's commerce writer, recommends La Redoute's Linot range of pure linen bedding. Available in a range of over 20 colours, she owns the white set. The bedding is simple and unadorned, but the pillowcases are finished off with a smart edge seam. When unironed, the linen has that beautifully relaxed, rumpled look reminiscent of summer holidays and beachside hotel rooms. Iron for a more formal, pristine look. The perfect white linen bedding for the warmer months.
Westwing Washed Cotton Percale Duvet Cover Louane with Ruffles
One of our favourite new online furniture shops, don't overlook Westwing for their lovely selection of bedding, much of which is neutral or white. This airy ruffled set is an incredibly pretty way of doing white bed sheets, adding a feminine flounce and flair to the bed. In a bolder colour or print, the ruffles could be too busy, but in simple white, they draw just the right amount of attention.
Rebecca Udall Annabelle Scalloped Bed Linen
Commerce editor Arabella Bowes has owned the ‘Annabelle Scalloped Bed Linen' for the past three years, and says that it has held up remarkably well, with no signs of wear or fraying despite going through the washing machine regularly. She also notes how the bedding ‘looks lovely straight out the dryer’, and doesn't require ironing to look smart on the bed. H&G's former editor, Hatta Byng, has also highlighted the brand, selecting the hand-embroidered ‘Thea’ range in her round-up of joy sparking shopping picks for the home, and using the ‘Annabelle’ at her home in Yorkshire.
Dusk Hotel Satin Stripe 200 Thread Count Duvet Cover
Dusk have fast become one of our favourite and most reliable retailers for bedding. The satin stripes of this collection are particularly lovely and have that classic hotel look. You really can't go wrong with them for a little slice of affordable luxury.
Naturalmat Organic Cotton Duvet Cover
Naturalmat place an emphasis on quality products that don't harm the environment. Made with GOTS certified materials, even the buttons are made from the seeds of the tagua palm or 'vegetable ivory' so they are hardwearing and eco-friendly.
Savoir The Drift Giza Egyptian Cotton Bed Linen Set
Savoir supply The Savoy with their mattresses so it's a pretty safe bet that they also supply other five star hotels with bedding too. This cotton percale set is woven from Giza 87 Egyptian cotton, supposedly the best in the world.
