Brooklinen

Brooklinen launched in 2014 with a focus on high-quality bedding offered at mid-range price points. The company has a wide range of bed linens, including sheets in sateen, percale, linen, organic cotton, and cashmere, with many sets available in a range of muted colors and patterns. Keep in mind that Brooklinen sells different types of sheet sets—and some may only include a fitted sheet and pillowcase, making it important to read the description before purchasing.

While Brooklinen spends a lot of time advertising its sheets, the company also offers comforters, duvet covers and sets, blankets, and even pillows, making it a one-stop shop for elevating your bedding. Most of the company’s sheets are Oeko Tex Standard 100 certified, which means they’re free of up to 350 toxic chemicals.

Brooklinen prices are higher than you’d find at most big box retailers, but they make quality bedding more affordable than many higher-end shops. It’s also possible to save by purchasing the company’s bedding “bundles,” which offer flat and fitted sheets, four pillowcases, and a duvet cover for as low as $196.

Store Policies:

• Shipping fees: Varies; free on orders over $100
• Return policy: 365-day returns on most products, with a $10 return fee
• Payment options: Credit and debit cards, and gift cards
• Shipping times: Varies; processing takes 1-4 business days

West Elm

West Elm is truly a one-stop shop for bedroom needs, allowing shoppers to score everything from the bed frame up. The brand’s sheet sets are typically at least $100 and are offered in fabrics like linen, percale, and Tencel. West Elm also features a wide range of patterns, from a whimsical skier print to more classic shades like white and gray. A nice feature worth checking out: The brand offers bedding sets and bundles, where you can mix and match shades in the same collection to create a customized and cohesive look.

Many of West Elm’s bedding is certified by Oeko-Tex and Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to ensure you get quality linens. It’s worth noting that West Elm also sells mattresses, mattress pads, pillows, and bedroom furniture, allowing you to outfit your entire sleep area in one cart. West Elm’s bedding (and furniture) isn’t cheap, but it’s not the most expensive spot for bed linens you’ll find on the market. The store also offers online shoppers the option to pick up some items in stores where supplies are available, in case they need something now.

Store Policies:

• Shipping fees: Varies based on price; some shipping may be free with promotion
• Return policy: 30 days
• Payment options: Credit and debit cards, West Elm credit card, gift cards, and financing available through Affirm
• Shipping times: 4-5 business days

Amazon

The world’s largest online retailer offers a huge selection of bedding, often at low prices. Amazon provides sheets, comforters, and blankets from brands you’ve likely never heard of, as well as more well-known companies like Vera Wang and Nautica. Amazon’s focus is typically on delivering rock-bottom prices, making it harder to find luxury bedding on its site. However, shoppers have the ability to choose bedding from a massive selection of companies, while picking up other items like household essentials, furniture, and clothes along the way.

Amazon customers can also snag mattress protectors and pads on the site to kit out their bedding set—these items often aren’t offered at more specialized bedding companies. Be aware that Amazon provides items from third-party sellers, which can cause some variety in shipping and return policies. However, if you have the company’s popular Amazon Prime membership (it’s $139 a year), you can usually enjoy free shipping and 30-day returns on most items.

Store Policies:

• Shipping fees: Varies; typically free with Amazon Prime
• Return policy: 30 days
• Payment options: Credit and debit cards, Amazon credit card, gift cards, and Venmo
• Shipping times: Varies; typically 1-5 days

Parachute

Parachute debuted the same year as Brooklinen as a fellow luxury bedding market disruptor. While Parachute was initially a direct-to-consumer brand, it now has select brick-and-mortar locations across the country. Parachute has a reputation for creating high-quality sheets and bedding that are investment pieces. Sheets are offered in a range of fabrics, including linen, percale, brushed cotton, and sateen, with prices that include $80 or more for a fitted sheet alone. Bedspreads and quilts are available, as well, and generally start at $299 for a twin size.

Shoppers on a budget can typically score items at lower prices when the company “retires” some designs and colors. Parachute has a huge selection of Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified products and the company practices eco-friendly policies like carbon-neutral shipping. Unlike many luxury bedding retailers, you can also pick up duvet inserts here—in down-and-down alternatives—along with pillows. Parents who are fans of the brand will appreciate its baby and kids bedding collections.

Parachute has a free 60-day return policy, along with free standard shipping on all orders. There are even complimentary design services, in case you’re having difficulty finding the right bedding to go with your decor.

Store Policies:

• Shipping fees: Free
• Return policy: 60 days
• Payment options: Credit and debit cards, Paypal, and financing through Affirm
• Shipping times: Varies

The Citizenry

The Citizenry specializes in luxury bedding that’s anything but cheap. Shoppers can choose from items like a stone-washed linen fitted sheet for $130+ or an organic cotton sheet set starting at $239. Sheets are available in the aforementioned linen and organic cotton in a large range of muted tones and classic patterns, for a curated selection. The Citizenry’s bedding is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified and 100% of the company’s products are audited for fair trade processes and guaranteed by the World Fair Trade Organization.

Like many other high-end bedding retailers, The Citizenry has bedding bundles—theirs start at $489 for an organic cotton sheet set, four pillowcases, and a duvet. It’s worth noting that The Citizenry features art, rugs, and furniture, along with bath and kitchen items, to allow shoppers to stock up in one spot. While the brand’s prices are high, most bedding is available with free shipping. Just try to choose wisely when you make a purchase: Many returns have a $25 fee tacked on.

Store Policies:

• Shipping fees: Free
• Return policy: 30 days; $25 fee
• Payment options: Credit and debit cards and gift cards
• Shipping times: 6-9 business days

Boll & Branch

Direct-to-consumer brand Boll & Branch focuses on luxury bedding that’s 100% organic, free of toxins, and fair trade-certified. The company launched in 2014—a big year for high-end online bedding companies—and focused heavily on social media marketing, making it a well-known name early on. Boll & Branch offers sheets in six fabrics—the brand’s “signature” organic cotton, percale, linen, flannel, and “reserve,” a long-staple cotton that creates a silky feel.

These sheets aren’t cheap—the brand’s bestselling signature set starts at $229, while reserve sets start at $459. However, there is a range of options to suit most tastes and preferences. Boll & Branch also offers duvets and duvet covers, blankets, bedding for babies, and throw pillows, along with bedroom furniture, mattresses, and towels.

While Boll & Branch is pricey, the company will give you a discounted price if you happen to notice that something you bought on its site was marked down within two weeks of your purchase. Unlike some of the brand’s competition, shipping and returns are also free—you just need to send back items within 30 days.

Store Policies:

• Shipping fees: Free
• Return policy: 30 days
• Payment options: Credit and debit cards, gift cards, and financing through Affirm
• Shipping times: Varies; 1-2 day shipping is available

Target

Target caters to budget-minded shoppers who may be a little more discerning than others. Target has collaborations with design companies like Studio McGee and Magnolia to allow consumers access to products from more expensive brands but with a lower price tag. The company offers a huge array of bedding sets, sheets, comforters, and pillowcases, along with coordinating blankets and throw pillows.

While it’s a lot to wade through, Target gives you the option to narrow down selections based on elements like color, size, and brand. If you want a massive selection of high-end bedding, this isn’t your destination. However, Target does offer some products that are Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, as well as organic items—you just may need to search a little harder to find them. While you’re there, you can pick up a slew of items for your bedroom (and home).

Target offers 90-day returns and free shipping on orders that exceed $35. If you want bedding immediately, you can also select items that are available for in-store pickup.

Store Policies:

• Shipping fees: $6; Free on eligible orders over $35
• Return policy: 90 days
• Payment options: Credit and debit cards, gift cards, Target Red card, and financing through Affirm
• Shipping times: 3-5 business days

Coyuchi

If buying organic is important to you, consider Coyuchi: The brand only sells products that are made from 100% organic cotton. Coyuchi launched in 1991 and has aimed to deliver what the brand calls “conscious luxury” ever since. Coyuchi draws inspiration from nature, with soft color palettes in white, neutral, blue, and green shades. Choose from percale, linen, sateen, flannel, and jersey sheets, starting at $168 for percale and $538 for linen sets.

The brand has a large range of solid color options, along with a few patterns in muted tones. You can also pick up quilts, blankets, throws, and decorative pillows to complete your bedding sets. Unlike many higher-end retailers, Coyuchi also offers duvet inserts, mattress pads, and toppers in down, wool, and latex. The brand even has items for your bathroom and kitchen. Coyuchi offers free shipping, although it’s limited to orders that are $300 or more. If you’re considering making a return, be aware that you have up to 365 days to make up your mind in exchange for store credit.

Store Policies:

• Shipping fees: $8; free on orders over $300
• Return policy: 365 days for store credit; 30 days for full refund
• Payment options: Credit and debit cards and gift cards
• Shipping times: 5-7 business days

Lands' End

Lands’ End has built up a reputation as a quintessential all-American brand, with everything from clothes and outerwear to home decor. But the company’s bedding has also earned a following. It offers sheets in a large selection of fabrics, including percale, linen, microfiber, sateen, oxford, and jersey, with prices as low as $40 for a sheet set.

While the brand’s bread and butter is more classic neutrals, it offers some fun prints like animals in the woods and bold flannel plaids. Lands’ End has a large selection to wade through, although the brand allows you to narrow your search by color, size, thread count, and fabric type. Sheets aren’t the only bedding Lands’ End offers: The company also has a large selection of comforters, duvets, quilts, and coverlets.

If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, Lands’ End will refund your money for up to 90 days after you made your purchase—one of the best refund policies out there. Shipping is also free on orders of $100 or more.

Store Policies:

• Shipping fees: $9; free on purchases of $100 or more
• Return policy: 90 days
• Payment options: Credit and debit cards, gift cards, and Lands' End credit card
• Shipping times: 4-10 business days

How To Shop For Bedding

There are several factors to consider while shopping for bedding. Keep these elements in mind.

Quality: Budget is important, but it’s also a good idea to consider how the longevity of your sheets will factor into the overall cost. That’s why Hayden recommends purchasing sheets and other bedding that’s as high quality as you feel comfortable spending money on. When it comes to purchasing sheets, she also recommends getting two sets. “Always consider you need at least two sets of everything for one bed—one for wash day and another to put back on the bed,” Hayden says. “It helps prolong the life of the bedding.” For duvet covers, look for details like interior corner ties or loops to keep your duvet insert snugly in place, says Victoria Sass, design director of decor firm Project Refuge Studio. “Closure style and construction can also be a telltale sign of overall quality,” she says. If you’re unsure of what to select when you shop, Hayden recommends looking for durable materials like cotton and linen, and keeping an eye on reviews. “Read the reviews with an open mind,” she says. “People only leave reviews when they are extremely happy or mad, in my experience.”

Sizing: Sizing for items like sheets and duvets is designed to be relatively simple—you’ll want to choose the size for your bedding that coordinates with the dimensions of your mattress. However, it’s important to consider elements like the height of your mattress during your search to ensure your sheets and duvet are large enough to cover it. If you have a tall mattress, Hayden recommends purchasing a fitted sheet with deep pockets and checking to make sure it can handle a mattress as tall as yours. You also may want to size up on a duvet cover or quilt if your mattress is particularly high. Sass also offers this tip when it comes to shopping for a duvet cover with an insert: “Oversize the insert for a full, even fill.” Meaning, if your duvet cover is for a queen, consider getting a king duvet insert. She adds, “There's nothing worse than loose, extra sheeting flopping around without proper filling.”

Comfort: Comfort is a major element to consider when shopping for bedding, but some of this comes down to personal preference. Natural fibers like cotton and linen are known for their breathability and moisture-wicking properties—a nice perk for people who tend to sleep hot. If you’re more prone to getting cold when you sleep, consider a fabric like flannel: It’s soft and thick for more heat retention. Polyester sheets tend to be less expensive and wrinkle-resistant, although they aren’t typically as breathable as their natural fiber counterparts. Hayden says it’s possible to get comfortable bedding from a range of stores. “I personally believe you can find high-quality fabrics and linens outside major brands,” she says. “Department stores, Etsy, and small retailers have some of the best-hidden gems.”

How We Chose the Best Bedding Retailers

U.S. News 360 Reviews editors and writers consulted with two home decor experts for their advice on the best bedding retailers on the market. We then narrowed the field based on elements like ease of shopping, bedding quality, price options, return policies, and shipping offers. We determined that when you search for bedding, you want to buy from a well-known company that will deliver a quality product and accept returns if you’re not satisfied.

WHY SHOULD YOU TRUST US?

U.S. News 360 Reviews editors and contributors have years of experience researching products for the home, along with conducting testing and reviews. Writer Korin Miller has been a commerce and health journalist for more than a decade, writing for publications like Forbes Vetted, WSJ Buy Side, Yahoo Shopping, Women’s Health, Prevention, and more. Korin has slept on poor-quality sheets, as well as high-end options, and is well aware of what a difference investing in quality bedding can make.