As much as we love and appreciate a chic interior design aesthetic, a home should also be cozy, livable and comfortable — and there’s no better place to make this happen than the bedroom. What’s the point in having a perfectly decorated space if it is uninviting, cold or uncomfy? This is especially true when it comes to your bed. And while fancy throw pillows and a pretty blanket here or there might make it look great, you also want it to feel good, too.
Natalie Rebuck, principal designer of Re: Design Architects in Brooklyn and Southold, New York, told HuffPost that she finds the combination of a lot of fluffy pillows and crisp sheets to be very inviting. “The more pillows the better!” she stated. “I don’t think you can have a cozy bed with anything less than three pillows per head.” However, she was sure to point out that you’ll want to be sure to find ones that hold up well and are worth the investment.
Rebuck also emphasized the importance of buying a duvet that is quilted, so the fluff doesn’t end up smashed in one corner of the cover. And after a recent stay at a five-star hotel, she fell in love with the idea of having a duvet for each person in the bed. “My husband and I each had one and it was brilliant; I’ll be doing this when I’m next in the market for bedding,” she said.
Finding the right set of sheets is also key to creating a bed environment you won’t ever want to leave, and Rebuck is a big fan of sateen sheets. “They are not slick like silk sheets, but they are super soft and have a lovely sheen to them,” she said.
Below, we’ve rounded up a list of items based on Rebuck’s recommendations to help make your bed feel like a cozy destination. You just might feel like you’ve been transported to a luxurious hotel without ever leaving the comfort of your own home.
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Rebuck pointed us to sateen sheets for their luxurious, hotel quality-like feel. This set, an editor's pick from Brooklinen, is made of buttery sateen and is a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their sleep space. They have a 480-thread count and have the sophisticated shine that Rebuck called "lovely." The set comes with one fitted sheet, one flat sheet and two pillowcases, and in a variety of color options in twin, twin XL, full, queen, king and California king sizes.
Quince does luxury right, but without sky-high prices. Their sateen sheets are made from organic cotton and are designed to be buttery smooth and breathable. The bundle includes a duvet cover, two shams, a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and pillowcases — one standard for twin and full sets, two standard sizes for queen sets and two king sizes for king and Cal king sets. You can purchase it in one of 14 colors and patterns in sizes twin, full, queen, king and Cal king.
While they aren't technically bedding on their own, these sheet holder straps can upgrade your existing sheet sets if you're annoyed by how they bunch, get loose or don't fit your mattress correctly.If you love sleeping on hotel sheets purely for the way they don't budge and have crisp corners all night long, this could be one of the easiest ways to achieve that at home. They work using plastic clips that you attach to the sheets, and then a bungee cord that you can tighten and lock to hold it securely in place around the mattress. According to the brand, the straps work on all mattress sizes.
Available in seven colors in sizes full, queen, split king, king and Cal king, these sateen sheets have a stylish embroidered trim and are designed to look as crisp as can be for a long time to come. They are treated to help prevent wrinkles and each set includes a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and two pillowcases.
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Per Rebuck's suggestion, we found a popular down comforter that features a quilted stitch to keep its filling in place. Brooklinen offers this top-rated down comforter in a variety of weights. You can pick from the summer-friendly lightweight option, an insulating “ultra-warm” weight or “all-season” fill intended to provide year-round comfort. The blanket features down cluster fill with a cotton sateen shell that is antimicrobial and hypoallergenic. I have this comforter and can attest to it being incredibly fluffy, cloud-like and cozy while still remaining lightweight. I far prefer it to any other down or down-alternative comforter I've tried.
If you prefer a down-alternative comforter, then you definitely want to check out this popular option from Buffy. It's an award-winning comforter that is sustainably made and cruelty-free. It was designed to be comfortable year-round and is made of Tencel lyocell fibers that absorb moisture more efficiently than cotton, so you won't overheat or wake up a sweaty mess. It's available in twin/twin XL, full/queen and king/Cal king sizing.
To go over your duvet, you'll want something that's still soft and lightweight. We like this Bedsure duvet cover, which comes with matching pillow shams in a bunch of sizes, from twin/twin XL to Cal king, plus a wide range of colors. The duvet cover has a zipper closure and eight corner ties to stay securely attached to the comforter, and while it's not sateen, reviewers still vouch for the softness of the prewashed polyester. Plus, the price is unbeatable.
Rebuck loves the Beckham Hotel Collection pillows. "They are very fluffy and really hold up over the years," she said. These cooling pillows are meant to accommodate all kinds of sleepers, whether you prefer catching Zs on your back, stomach or side. They're available in queen, king and European sizing.
Available in eight colors in queen, king and Cal king sizes, these sateen sheet sets are priced under $100, making them an absolute steal. The set includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet and two pillowcases.
Choose from three different firmness levels with these highly-rated Bedsure pillows so you can achieve peak coziness and wake up feeling rested and refreshed. You can also get these in packs of four and in a variety of sizes based on your preference and needs.
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Pack on the pillows with this set of four from Target. They're made with soft, cloud-like hypoallergenic filling and wrapped in smooth, breathable cotton. They're ideal for stomach and back sleepers and can be used for both sleeping and decorative purposes. They're available in king and jumbo sizing.
I can't let a bedding roundup of any kind pass without mentioning the utter luxury of The Citizenry's linen sheet sets. I've slept on a lot of linen sheets in my day, but there's no comparison to this lavish set. It includes one sheet set (a flat sheet, fitted sheet and two pillowcases), one duvet cover and two extra pillowcases. Aesthetically, it sets an elegant atmosphere in the room without sacrificing on comfort or coziness, you'll never want to get out of bed. It is by far the softest, dreamiest and most sophisticate set of sheets I've ever slept on. The set is available in 14 different colors and patterns patterns in sizes full, queen, king and Cal king.
If you're going to go all out and splurge on a high-end mattress that's fit for royalty, then you can't go wrong with this pillow-top Purple mattress. Available in sizes twin XL, full, queen, king, Cal king and split king, this mattress boasts several sleep-enhancing features that can help to relax and soothe the body for the most restful sleep possible. It has a plush quilted top, per Rebuck's suggestion, along with five zone coils that offer full-body pressure relief. The antimicrobial finish and cooling cover can keep both you and the mattress fresh, and the mattress has just the right amount of support and motion control.
With an endorsement from both Wirecutter and the Strategist, this memory-foam mattress topper feels like a solid pick for anyone who's looking to upgrade their sleeping surface without investing in a whole new mattress. The extra-dense foam is designed to promote airflow, and the topper comes with a removable, washable rayon cover.
It comes in three different thickness options and a variety of sizes: twin, twin XL, full, full XL, short queen, queen, short kind, king, and California king.