Bedding sets - our pick of the best
Brighten up your bedroom scheme with new bed linen - the right choice can be as good as a fresh decorating scheme
A new bedding set is the simplest way to give your bedroom an instant refresh. Coloured geometric prints add instant interest and suit the popular Scandi scheme, large botanicals make country decor bloom, while muted motifs and plains finish traditional schemes with subtle style. New bedding sets are great buys for when the seasons change and can bring a whole new look to a bedroom without having to lift a paintbrush or hang new curtains. Whatever your preference, the right bed linen will set the scene for a perfect night's sleep.
1. Manami Jacquard Duvet Cover
Multicoloured double duvet cover made from heavyweight cotton with a subtle design in a complementary colour palette. Woven with a jacquard technique to give it a sophisticated feel. Cotton. Price shown is for a double duvet cover. Pillowcases sold separately.
Manami Jacquard Duvet Cover, £90, Habitat
2. Couture Rose Cotton Duvet Cover
Pretty print cotton duvet cover with a beautiful rose design in soft shades of pink on a cream ground with a pink border. This feminine pattern and colour will look restful in country bedrooms. Cotton. The price shown is for a double duvet cover. Pillowcases sold separately.
Couture Rose Cotton Duvet Cover, £70, Laura Ashley
3. Ljusoga Bedding Set
Give your bedroom a shot of vintage style with this dainty floral motif duvet cover. Made in a cotton mix fabric that is less liable to shrinkage and creasing. Polyester and cotton. The price shown is for a double duvet cover and four pillowcases.
Ljusoga Bedding Set, £19, Ikea
4. Luxury By George Sateen Stripe Bedding Set
Sometimes only white will do and the key to this luxurious bedding lies in gorgeous fabric. With its 300 thread count, this duvet set will have you drifting off to the best sleep ever. Finished with understated white stripes, it's a little bit of hotel luxury in your own home. Egyptian cotton. The price shown is for a double duvet cover and two pillowcases.
Luxury By George Sateen Stripe Bedding Set, £25, Asda
5. Lexington Checked Flannel Duvet Cover
This combed cotton bedding features a soft check print that draws inspiration from classic New England style. The nature of flannel cotton is highly soft and therefore sure to add a touch of luxury to a bedroom. Rubber button closure. The price shown is for a double duvet cover. Pillowcases sold separately.
Lexington Checked Flannel Duvet Cover, £179, Lexington
6. Floral Bedding Set
A stylish bedding set is an easy way to shake up the décor of your bedroom. Bring the outdoors in with the chic floral print. Price shown is for a Double.
Floral Bedding Set, £69, Marks and Spencer
7. Ticking Stripe Bedding Set
Simple and contemporary, this ticking stripe pale Pacific duvet set is a fresh addition to any bedroom. Price shown is for a double.
Ticking Stripe Bedding Set, £50, John Lewis
8. Matthew Williamson Designer Purple Butterfly Garden Bedding Set
Brighten up your bedroom with this beautiful butterfly garden printed bedding set from Butterfly Home by Matthew Williamson. Set upon a rich purple background, this set is reversible and is complete with two matching pillowcases. Price shown is for a double.
Matthew Williamson Designer Purple Butterfly Garden Bedding Set, £50, Debenhams
9. Cotton Rich Retro Tulip Bed Set
Create a retro vibe with this reversible duvet design with oxford edge. Next Soft Finish is a process used to create soft and smooth fabrics. The result produces a softer feel, which together with regular laundering will maintain the soft and smooth touch. Includes two pillowcases. 180 thread count. Price shown is for a double.
Cotton Rich Retro Tulip Bed Set, £35, Next
10. Bright White Peony Duvet Cover
The striking combination of indigo blue and crisp white beautifully accentuates the hand-painted peony design on this bedding set. For a playful twist the reverse features a polka dot print. This 100% cotton duvets boasts a 180 thread count, adding a little luxury to your bedroom. Price shown is for a double, pillowcases sold separately.
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Rachel Homer has been in the interiors publishing industry for over 15 years. Starting as a Style Assistant on Inspirations Magazine, she has since worked for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines and websites. After starting a family, she moved from being a content editor at Idealhome.co.uk to be a digital freelancer and hasn’t looked back.
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