I think that everyone can agree that the quality of our sleep has the power to influence our mood throughout the day. But as much as many people lately decided to embrace the benefits of ergonomic adjustable beds, what you need to know is that even the best bed can’t provide you with the rest you deserve if you don’t have the right bedding.
Low-quality bed linen made of harsh synthetic fibres can irritate your skin and trap too much heat or keep you cold, which will make you highly uncomfortable and lead to lower sleep quality. This is why it’s important to pick a set of quality luxurious bedding. Here are some things to consider in order to create the perfect environment to sleep like a baby all night long.
Types of Beddings

The first, and most important step is to determine the right type of bedding that fits both your bed and your preferences. The most common types of beddings are:
• Mattress covers – designed to protect your mattress from dust, mites, spills, mould, bed bugs and different dirt as well as to help regulate your temperature during the night.
• Fitted sheet or the bottom sheet – the layer that sits snugly above the mattress covers to protect it and ensure a smooth surface for you to sleep on.
• Flat sheet or top sheet – the layer that goes between you and the fitted sheets in order to keep you more comfortable and protect your blanket, comforter and duvet from your sweat and oils, so you don’t need to wash them that frequently. Also, for most hot summer nights in our land, a flat sheet can be the perfect cover to keep your cool.
• The blanket is a soft cloth that goes above the flat sheet, used as a bed covering to provide the optimal amount of warmth, depending on the season.
• For the coldest winter days, above the blanket, you can add a comforter, which is slightly thicker and padded than an ordinary blanket.
• If you want some additional heat, you can switch the comforter with a duvet, which is a thicker, soft fabric bag filled with different materials to trap the heat inside and keep your body warm.
• Over this entire bedding setup, some people prefer to add a bedspread, which serves as a decorative layer as well as to protect the bedding from dust and different odours.
• Finally, don’t forget to wrap the pillows with zippered pillow protectors below the pillowcases. Not only will they keep the pillows away from “sleep intruders”, but they’ll also provide a cool, fresh surface for when it’s hot or a warm, welcoming one for the freezing cold winter nights.
Materials
The material your bedding is made of has the greatest impact on your night’s sleep. That’s why we made a selection of the best materials a luxe bedding should be made of:
Cotton

Starting from the most popular choice, cotton is a natural, soft fibre grown from a cotton plant, and most commonly used in the textile fabric, and there’s a great reason behind it. Cotton is the softest, most lightweight and breathable fabric that will protect your skin from rashes and irritations and allow proper air circulation. Not only does it feel great on your skin, but cotton materials are extremely durable and very easy to wash.
But when we’re talking about cotton materials, there are many different cotton beddings on the market. If you want to get a taste of superior comfort, check out the range of luxurious bedding made of Egyptian cotton which has the longest fibre length (read quality) and feels softer than any other cotton.
Bamboo

Bamboo also makes for great bedding material, since it’s soft, breathable, lightweight mostly known for its antimicrobial and hypoallergenic properties. Not only can it help you fall asleep easier by giving you the softest feel, but bamboo fabrics are also great for the unbearably hot summer nights when you’re turning and tossing around, trying to find the most comfortable position. This is due to its moisture-wicking abilities. Bamboo’s cells can hold 40% more water than cotton, which allows you to transmit additional heat, and therefore feel cooler.
Polyester

If your bed linen isn’t made of natural materials, it doesn’t mean that it won’t give you your well-deserved good night’s sleep, since some synthetic materials are equally good, and way wallet-friendlier than natural cotton and bamboo fabrics.
When it comes to synthetic fabrics, polyester is among the most commonly chosen materials for bed linens, since it’s considered a solid replacement for natural cotton materials. Polyester is very strong and durable, as well as wrinkle and fade-resistant. Some types of polyester make a great choice for bed linens, especially if you’re prone to night sweating. But in these cases, make sure you check the label and look for “moisture-wicking” or “performance” polyesters.
Size

Even if your new luxury bedding feels perfectly soft and comfortable, it won’t deliver the best sleeping experience if it doesn’t fit your bed’s size and you have to constantly pull the blanket or tuck the sheets back. While some single sleepers may have a single bed, there’re many single XL and single king-size beds out there, so make sure you match your bedding if that’s the case with you. On the other hand, double beds can also come in queen or king sizes, and having bedding that is too small for these beds will only cause frustrations between you and your partner during the night.
But even if the bedding matches your bed’s size, it doesn’t mean that everything’s the right fit. As much as pillows come in standard sizes (38x56cm), duvets and comforters’ sizes can vary a lot. When it comes to duvets, make sure it has at least 5cm extra room, so you can fit the blanket inside without it folding while you sleep. Comforters should hang symmetrically on both sides of the bed, covering its frames without touching the floor. If you have a bed skirt on your bed, the comforter should cover the bed top, making about one-third to a half of the bed skirt visible.
Bedding Maintenance

Choosing the softest luxury bed linen doesn’t mean that it’ll provide the ultimate comfort if you don’t take proper care of it. Bed linens should be treated with care, so they don’t wear off quickly and look and feel as new for many years.
Starting from pillows, know that they should be washed at least once a year. While some of them should be dry-cleaned only, 90% of the pillows are machine-washed with a mild detergent and warm to cool water on a gentle setting. However, to make your pillows last longer and protect them from dust and your natural hair oils, make sure you wrap them in pillow protectors.
Sheets and pillowcases should be washed once a week, without skipping. But make sure you avoid hot water, since it can shrink them. Also, avoid harsh bleaches that can break down the fibres, and use a nonchlorine one instead. Once you wash them with cool water, make sure you hang them to dry outside, avoiding direct sun. Not only this way you’ll avoid wrinkles and ironing them, but the sun won’t “drain” the detergent’s dreamy smell of them too.
Duvets and comforters are the most delicate part of the bedding, and washing them frequently will make them wear and tear immediately. Due to this, experts recommend washing them once in a couple of years and using covers to protect them from external influences. Also, duvets and comforters are best washed using professional laundering services, since the top-loading washers with agitators we all use can be too rough and ruin them completely.