Sheets

Everything you need to know about bed sheets

Sheets are the base for any bedding. With all the different styles and materials available for sheets, you may need some help picking out which one is right for you. The design and material you buy will depend largely on personal taste, plus you want to match the design of the sheets to the rest of your room. You want your bed to be comfortable, but you also want it to look good. Comfort and fashion can coincide, as long as you make the right decisions.

Sheet Designs

The first thing that will catch your eye when shopping for sheets is the design. If you’re unsure about how to match the sheets to the rest of your bedding, you could buy a bed in a bag, which will take the guesswork out by including matching sheets and comforters together in one bag. If you prefer to buy these items separately, buy solid sheets, because it’s easier to match the colors of solid sheets to the colors used in patterned or print bedding. You should only buy print sheets if you’re sure that they won’t clash with the rest of your bedding.

Sheet Materials

The material of the sheets is something that many people agonize over. Your comfort should be the only thing you consider other than price when deciding on the material. Flannel sheets offer warmth and comfort in the cooler months. These sheets go well with a solid color comforter as they will usually have a plaid design on them.

Cotton sheets are the most common sheets sold. When buying cotton sheets, keep in mind that the higher the thread count, the softer the sheets will feel against your skin. A little extra money for high thread counts may provide a better night’s sleep.

Silk sheets are another option for those looking for something soft to sleep on. If sleeping on silk sheets in the winter, you will want to have a nice, thick down comforter to keep you warm. This is because silk sheets are very thin and do little to retain warmth.