How to Choose Comfortable Bedding for Your Sleep Style
The best type of bedding to sleep on is influenced by several subjective factors, from preferred room temperature to whether pets are allowed on the bed. To choose the most comfortable bedding for your sleep style, prioritize which of these characteristics matter to you most, then narrow down your options accordingly. Here are our expert recommendations for which bedding is best based on some of the most common comfort and sleeping preferences.
Choosing Bedding Based on Sleep Temperature
While sleep experts recommend a room temperature between 63 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit, exactly how that temperature feels can vary widely depending on the person, the season, or the bedding you choose. A number of factors influence how warm bedding is, including the fiber, weave, and thread count. But, whether you sleep hot or cold, you want to choose sheets and other bedding that is made from breathable, natural materials for all-night comfort. Follow our quick tips for buying bedding based on your sleep temperature.
What to Look for If You Sleep Cold
Whether the weather’s cold or you’re simply prone to overnight shivers, here’s what to look for when choosing bedding:
- Warm, Breathable Fabrics: Durable, breathable cotton sateen and percale are ideal for cold sleepers in summer months; cotton sateen, with its tighter weave, is the warmer of the two. On chilly winter nights, cozy flannel bedding is a cold sleeper’s best friend.
- Lofty Layers: The combination of a duvet insert or comforter and a cover is the ultimate cold-weather bedding option. Luxurious, lofty down offers exceptional insulation, and our down comforters and duvet inserts come in warm and ultra-warm styles so cold sleepers stay cozy no matter how chilly it is outside.
- Extra, Extra! Blankets and More: Blankets and quilts make it easy for cold sleepers to customize their comfort. Layer a quilt under the duvet, or fold a blanket at the foot of the bed to quickly add extra warmth when needed.
