Best luxury bed sheets 2025 − for hotel-quality comfort at home

The best luxury bed sheets could instantly elevate the look and feel of your bedroom. Whether you opt for silky-smooth sateen or romantic, rumpled linen, you're paying a premium for durable materials and timeless design.

As the resident Sleep Editor at Homes & Gardens, I lead a team of expert testers in the search to find the world's best bed sheets. Together, we've tested a total of 27 sheet sets, ranging from crisp cottons to breathable bamboo blends. I've combed through our back catalog of reviews to bring you the best luxury bed sheets from the best places to buy bedding.

For the sake of a fair fight, we assess each sheet set against the same criteria: look and feel; thermoregulation; and durability. We also consider the practical aspects of shopping for sheets, including the range of sizes and colors available. Our top scorer across the board is the Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set, but you might find that another luxury sheet set better meets your needs. Where we haven't been able to get our hands on a sheet set yet, I've scoured the specifications and read countless customer reviews to get the best indication of long-term performance.

Best luxury bed sheets 2025 – ranked and reviewed by our Sleep Editor

Before you spend hundreds of dollars on a luxury bedding bundle, it's also worth learning more about the pros and cons of different bed sheet types.

How we test bed sheets

Our bedding testing team comprises dozens of seasoned product testers. Together, we represent a wide range of ages and sleep styles, and we live right across the country, from hot and humid cities in the South to snow-capped corners of the Midwest. We test bed sheets through all weathers for a minimum of 30 days before we write our initial reviews. This should give the most accurate indication of long-term performance. To learn more about how we test bed sheets, consult our expert guide.

We assess each bedding set against the same criteria: comfort; cooling; durability; color range; and cost. To assess comfort, we sleep in the sheets night after night, considering the look and feel of the material: whether there are any rough patches that could irritate your skin, how well the fitted sheet stays on the bed, and so on. To assess cooling, we switch off our HVAC systems and try to sleep, making note of any times we wake up in a sweat.

To assess durability, we throw the sheets in the washing machine and tumble dryer to see how well they wash and dry and whether there are any material differences in the sheets after laundry. We also consider the range of shades and patterns and offer styling suggestions for your bedspreads. Finally, we consider the performance of the sheet set against the price to help you determine value for money.

How to choose luxury bed sheets

Choose your material

• Cotton sateen: smooth and silky, cotton sateen feels ultra-luxurious. Tightly woven to retain heat, cotton sateen keeps you cozy, though it's slightly less suitable for summer nights and hot sleepers. Sateen is also a little high-maintenance, prone to wrinkling and pilling.
• Cotton percale: crisp and cool, cotton percale is a good option for hot sleepers and anyone who likes a nice, neat bedspread with minimal maintenance. Percale is far less likely to pill than cotton sateen. Loosely woven, cotton percale is ideal for the summer months, but you might prefer something warmer for winter.
• Bamboo: naturally thermoregulating and moisture-wicking, bamboo is ideal for anyone who suffers from night sweats. According to the ecologists at ettitude, bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on Earth. In fact, bamboo grows three times faster than we can harvest it, so it's a sustainable option for eco-conscious shoppers. Unsurprisingly, given the time and energy that goes into harvesting it, bamboo is also one of the most expensive bedding materials.
• Linen: durable and breathable, linen is the material of choice for hot sleepers and anyone who likes a little texture in their sheets. In the hands of the right weaver, linen can feel luxurious: in the wrong hands, it quickly becomes stiff and scratchy. If you want good quality linen, you'll have to pay for it.
• Polyester: this is the worst bed sheet material, known to trap heat and wear thin after a few washes. If I were you, I'd also avoid microfiber and nylon blends: really, any synthetic substances. Natural fibers, such as cotton and bamboo, are far superior for breathability, durability, and sustainability.

Set your budget

I'm often asked: 'how much should I spend on sheets?' While some of the best luxury bedding sets cost upwards of $1,000 for a Queen set, you can get high-quality linens for less. I'd expect to spend somewhere between $200 - $500 for a set of luxury bed sheets: perhaps more if I were buying a bedding bundle.

Consider adding extras

Whether you're shopping at a specialist sleep store or a luxury design house, there is often an option to buy a bedding bundle, as opposed to a sheet set. Inside your bundle, you might find pillows, comforters, duvet covers, or even a bed skirt to dress your bed in style. If you're shopping for a brand new bedspread, then it's always worth considering a bundle to get a matching set.

FAQs

Is luxury bedding worth it?

The best luxury bedding is reasonably priced, when you consider the time, effort, and money that's gone into developing designs, sourcing sustainable materials, and recruiting quality craftsmen. If you can't afford to drop hundreds of dollars on luxury bedding, but you're keen to upgrade your sleep, you should consider a set of the best affordable bed sheets, instead.

What's the most comfortable luxury bedding?

It depends on your specific sleep needs, and it's really a matter of materials. If you suffer from night sweats or hot flashes, or you simply tend to run a little warm, you should seek out something breathable, such as bamboo or linen. These materials are naturally moisture-wicking and should keep you just the right side of cool and comfortable. If you live in a colder climate, or you tend to sleep cool, you should consider thermoregulating fabrics, such as silk or wool. These materials should warm you up without forcing you to overheat.

Once you've invested in the best luxury bed sheets, it's time to upgrade the rest of your bed. Consider the best luxury mattress for your sleep style: I've found plush pillow tops, high-tech hybrids, and luxury latex models from Tempur-Pedic, Avocado, Stearns & Foster, and more.