Pillow Talk: The Dreamy Bedding and Sheets Well Worth Their Luxury Price Tags, According to W+G Staffers

Here’s the truth: you can do all the yoga, drink all the green juice your blender can handle, and chant as many affirmations as you want, but if you’re not sleeping well, it’s all for nothing. Yep, good sleep is the foundation of wellness. And no, not just any sleep—we’re talking about the kind of snooze that makes you feel like you’ve been in a cocoon of bliss for eight hours straight, not waking up wondering why your neck suddenly feels 20 years older than the rest of your body.

Now, before you start rolling your eyes at the phrase “luxury bedding,” hear us out. You spend a third of your life in bed (some of us, more), so isn’t it time we treated ourselves (and our sleep) with the respect it deserves? No one’s ever woken up well-rested and regretted their soft, breathable, Egyptian cotton splurge…

That said, it can be a nightmare to cough up $300+ on a set of sheets of something you’re just going to probably sweat and drool on. This is why we, when you do, you’ll want to do it in something our editors have tried and tested themselves, so you’ll know they’re really the stuff of dreams. Below, find the luxury bedding (sheets! duvets! blankets!) that’s actually worth their high-end price tags. Once you cozy up with your new sleepytime companion, check out the rest of our Rest Issue for more (read: cheaper) ways to unwind

The luxury sheets and bedding *actually* worth your cash

The Citizenry Organic Stonewashed Percale Sheet Set (from $165)

Sizes: Full-California King | Colors: 6 | Materials: 100% cotton percale, 300TC

“When I think about sleep, I’m usually thinking that I need more of it. With that in mind, it’s critical to me that my precious little sleep isn’t hindered by anything—no loud noises, no too-cold rooms, and definitely no scratchy sheets. Our current sheet situation is… fine. But was likely an Amazon purchase that’s now wearing a bit thin. Enter The Citizenry Stonewashed Percale Sheets. 

I received them from the brand in a bright white and immediately noticed the small lattice-style stitching on the top sheet, which is a nice touch that looks elegant folded over our duvet. The fabric is percale organic cotton, which feels like a nice blend between ultra-soft cotton and the kind of crisp linen you get from line-drying in the summer sun. That means there’s just enough texture to the sheets that you feel it gently brush your skin before drifting off. And you can rest easy on these for another reason, too: The Citizenry is a company founded on fair trade and fair wage principles: 100% of their products are made with a “fair trade process audited and guaranteed by the World Fair Trade Organization,” according to their website. The sheets have only continued to get softer with each wash and as someone who sleeps hot, I’m enjoying the breathability that keeps me at that perfect temp all night long,”* – Amy Eisinger, Head of Content

Set includes: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, 2 pillowcases

Quince Embroidered Edge European Linen Duvet Cover Set (from $150)

Sizes: Twin-King/California King | Colors: 3 | Materials: 100% European flax linen

“As a self-proclaimed linen sheet snob (I’ve tried them all, trust), Quince’s European Sheet Set ($189) is some of the softest, airiest linen I’ve slept on. These sheets were especially great during the balmy late-summer/early-fall nights when you’re not quite sure how hot you’ll get at night. Plus, as someone who always, always, always, sleeps sans-top sheet, its duvet cover is just as soft as the fitted one and actually stays in place without the comforter bunching up inside. Pro-tip: even though you’ll be tempted to dive right into them ASAP, throw everything in the wash first for an even cozier experience,” – Carina Hsieh, W+G Contributor 

Set includes: 1 duvet cover, 2 pillow shams

Ettitude Airy CleanBamboo Sateen+ Sheet Set (from $499)

Sizes: Queen-California King | Colors: 7 | Materials: 90% CleanBamboo® lyocell, 10% bamboo biochar

“Ettitude’s CleanBamboo sateen sheets feel like the cool side of the pillow. Made from lyocell derived from bamboo, they’re smooth, comfortable, and don’t cling to the body, which makes them great for folks who run hot. I feel cool sleeping in these sheets without A/C, but they’re also substantial enough for cold weather. They aren’t overly heavy, though, so I can move around freely underneath them. Not only are they cooling, they also feel luxurious. The sheets have a silky-soft texture straight out of the box—and they only continue to soften with each wash,” – Danielle Calma, Commerce Writer

Set includes: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, 2 pillowcases

Buffy Cloud Comforter (from $116)

Sizes: Twin/Twin XL-King/Cal King | Colors: 1 | Materials: TENCEL™ eucalyptus lyocell

“My Buffy Cloud Comforter is both the reason I look forward to sleep and the reason I struggle to wake up—I want to be enveloped in it every day for as long as I can. True to its name, it’s fluffy-soft, and I use it year-round. It’s lightweight enough to stave off night sweats but warm enough for cold winter evenings. A bonus: It prevents my partner from having a sneezy, stuffy nose. While most down-filled comforters aggravate his allergies, The Cloud Comforter is made from Tencel lyocell, a material derived from eucalyptus trees, that Buffy touts as hypoallergenic—which, in the case of my partner, seems to be true,” – Calma

Parachute Dotted Gauze Duvet Cover (from $249)

Sizes: Full/Queen, King/California King | Colors: 1 | Materials: 100% cotton

“My partner and I are Parachute devotees—seriously, every piece of bedding and every towel we own is from them. With fall approaching, we knew it was time to switch out our linen duvet cover, and this dotted gauze cover caught our eye. It’s got that perfect balance of funky and understated, and if you can believe it, it’s even softer than our linen set. Plus, it’s been a hit with our houseguests, which is always a bonus!” – Danny Feekes, Head of Commerce

Cozy Earth Bamboo Viscose Comforter (from $285)

Sizes: Twin-King | Colors: 1 | Materials: 100% bamboo viscose

“I’ve had various duvets and comforters throughout my adult life and it’s felt like a very Goldilocks situation—too bulky, too hot, or too short. I recently tried Cozy Earth’s bamboo viscose comforter and immediately packed up my others for storage. It’s not bulky but weighted enough to feel tucked in at night. My legs are always hot at night and they are at ease with this new addition,” – Jenna Gibson, VP, Creative

Piglet in Bed Oatmeal Stripe Linen Blend Duvet Cover (from $319)

Sizes: Twin-King/California King | Colors: 20+ | Materials:55% European linen, 45% long staple cotton

“I live in the Colorado foothills with no A/C, so I need something super-breathable but still comfortable and weighty enough to get a good night’s rest on summer nights. I grabbed this linen duvet cover and matching pillowcases from Piglet in Bed and my summer snoozing has been transformed,” – Jessica Campbell-Salley, Associate Fitness Director

Coop Sleep Goods Comphy Down Filled Blanket (From $239)

Sizes: Full/Queen, King-California King | Colors: 1 | Materials: 100% cotton

“We’ve been needing to update our duvet insert for a very long time. I finally did with the Coop Sleep Comphy Down Filled Blanket. I appreciate that it’s made from 100% cotton, which is perfect for LA climate and can take us through cooler winters. I also love that it is weighty without being heavy, and most importantly that I finally have a small piece of hotel-living at home,” – Jessica Willison Reyes, Business Manager of Commerce 

Cariloha Retreat Bamboo Sheets (from $339)

Sizes: Queen-Split King | Colors: 3 | Materials: 100% bamboo lyocell

“I received these sheets as a Christmas gift and they are ridiculously soft, like five-star-resort-hotel soft, and they’ve stayed that way through dozens of washes. I also love that they’re made from 100-percent bamboo lyocell, so they’re high-quality *and* environmentally sustainable,” – Kaitlin Ahern, Health Director

Set includes: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, 2 pillowcases

Boll & Branch Signature Hemmed Sheet Set (from $249)

Sizes: Twin-Split King | Colors: 20+ | Materials: 100% organic cotton

“There’s a constant struggle in my household: I want my bedding as soft as possible, while my husband prefers that super-crisp, almost scratchy feel (think: line-dried white sheets). We’ve finally found the perfect balance with these sheets, which somehow offer the best of both worlds. And the color! The Bluestone shade is just gorgeous,” – Ahern 

Set includes: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, 2 pillowcases

Pom Pom at Home Kelly Linen Sheet Set (from $678)

Sizes: Queen-California King | Colors: 5 | Materials: 100% linen

“Right out of the bag, these linen sheets are some of the softest I’ve ever felt. In the past, I’ve found that, while linen gets softer after each wash, the first few rounds of fresh linen sheets can still feel a bit stiff and itchy—but not these. They are so cozy and the perfect transition set from summer to fall. Not to mention, the adorable scalloped edge detail. I got the terracotta color, which is my favorite color for fall. All in all, these have been a fabulous addition to my bedroom,” – Katie Maguire, Senior Director of Commerce

Set includes: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, 2 pillowcases