The best Christmas bedding sets to give your bedroom a merry and bright makeover
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It may be early, but we think Christmas bedding sets are likely to be the next sell-out item in the lead-up to the festive season, so we've rounded up some of our favourite Christmas duvets on the Ideal Home team's radar to get your best mattress and bedroom Christmas ready.
Bedding is one of our favourite budget Christmas decorating ideas to give your home an instant festive lift. Whether you want full-on festive fun or just a gentle nod to the season with an on-trend red and white gingham or tartan check, we've tracked down the best Christmas bedding buys for kids, teenagers and adults, with options for single beds, doubles, king and even super king beds in the mix. After all, you're never too old for Santa!
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Material: Cotton, polyester
Includes: 1 duvet cover, 2 pillowcases
Sizes: Single, double, king
If you’re looking for Christmas bedding that will make a real statement, look no further than this Habitat offering. Perfect for getting you in the Christmas spirit, this bedding is not only merry and bright, but it’s also reversible. On one side, you have a magical street scene covered in snow. On the reverse, you have pictures of your seasonal favourites alongside lyrics to the most popular Christmas carols. Plus, it’s incredibly affordable - at just £26 for a double set.
Material: Organic cotton percale
Includes: 1 duvet cover, 1 pillowcase
Sizes: Cot bed, single, double
The White Company is one of the best places to buy bedding, and while this luxury brand doesn’t have a specific Christmas bedding section, there’s no doubt that this gingham set fits the festive bill. Made from 200-thread-count organic cotton percale, this bedding will certainly keep you warm and cosy while Santa delivers his presents. The only qualm we have with this set is that it’s been made with youngsters in mind, which means the biggest size is a double.
Material: Cotton, polyester
Includes: 1 duvet, 2 pillowcases
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
This Dunelm offering is the best way to counteract the chaos of Christmas. The calm and captivating design, coupled with the muted neutral tone, will make it a natural addition to your cosy bedroom. Plus, the reversible design means that you have two options in one. On one side, you have snowy log cabins and Christmas trees. On the other, you have a simple polka-dot design - meaning you could also use it all year round. Although it's nicely affordable already, Dunelm discount codes might make this pretty purchase even more of a bargain.
Material: Cotton
Includes: 1 duvet, 2 pillowcases
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
Dreaming of a white Christmas? This winter scene duvet set will make all of your snowy dreams come true. The simple but oh-so-chic design features subtle Christmas trees, skiers, and even dogs on a plain white base. This makes it the perfect addition to any bedroom, as the neutral colourway will suit any bedroom colour or theme. Plus, it’s made from 100% cotton and will cocoon you in a cloud every evening.
Material: Cotton, polyester
Includes: 1 duvet, 2 pillowcases
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
It might surprise you to learn that Amazon is a great place to buy Christmas bedding. Featuring amazing brands from across the world, you’re bound to find one that suits your festive needs - but this is no doubt our favourite. This reversible bedding set is classic Christmas, from the Santa-Claus-red colourway to the patchwork effect filled with merry pictures we associate with this time of year. On the flip side, a red checked print will make a statement in your bedroom.
Material: Cotton
Includes: 1 duvet, 2 pillowcases
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
This isn’t just any Christmas bedding, this is M&S Christmas bedding! And what would Christmas be without some festive tartan? This set is perfect for the colder winter months thanks to its thermal technology, which will keep you at the ideal temperature all night long. Not only that, but the pure brushed cotton will feel incredibly light against your skin. And as if that wasn’t enough, this set is reversible - offering both green and blue tartan options.
Material: Cotton
Includes: 1 duvet, 2 pillowcases
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
At Ideal Home, we love Stacey Solomon’s George Home Collection - and this reversible duvet set is the latest addition to her Christmas range. It’s typical Stacey with the muted colourway and the Scandi vibe, but it still offers a pop of colour in the form of the green polka-dot reverse. The stag design is also festive without being too OTT, and we think it’s perfect for those who want something more neutral in their bedroom.
Material: Teddy fleece
Includes: 1 duvet, 2 pillowcases
Sizes: Single, double, king, super king
If you want to snuggle up this winter, this gingerbread bedding from Next is a no-brainer. Not only is the gingerbread design extremely whimsical and perfect for the festive period, but it’s also great for those who love to hide from the colder nights. Yes, this bedding has a Teddy fleece reverse that will embrace you in a warm hug as soon as you hop into bed and provide you with extra warmth every single evening.
Material: Polyester, cotton
Includes: 1 duvet, 2 pillowcases
Sizes: Single, double, king
Stags seem to be the ultimate Christmas motif, and we’re not mad about it. This Catherine Lansfield design is a stunning addition to this Christmas bedding list, but don’t worry if you’re not a fan of the green. If you’d prefer something a little brighter, this bedding set also comes in beige and red to truly embrace the festive spirit. Plus, it’s entirely reversible, offering a grey tartan pattern on the underside.
Where to shop for the best Christmas bedding
Got a specific festive style in mind? If our top picks above haven't made your Christmas dreams come true, then this is our round-up of the best places to shop for Christmas bedding.
- Amazon Christmas bedding
- Asda Christmas bedding
- Dunelm Christmas bedding
- Habitat at Argos Christmas bedding
- John Lewis Christmas bedding
- Marks & Spencer Christmas bedding
- Matalan Christmas bedding
- Next Christmas bedding
- The Range Christmas bedding
- The White Company Christmas bedding
- Very Christmas bedding
- Wayfair Christmas bedding
How to choose the best Christmas bedding
With so many Christmas bedding sets out there, it can be hard to know which one to choose. But if you want to make sure that you’re choosing the right bedding for your needs and your taste this festive season, there are a few things you might want to consider:
The design: Christmas bedding isn’t like normal bedding. And while you can buy everyday bedding any day of the year, Christmas bedding is reserved for the festive months. So, it’s important to fall in love with the design you choose. Think about the different festive motifs out there, and decide what kind of style you’re interested in. Do you want something more understated? If so, go for a tartan pattern. Do you want something that’s more in-you-face and festive? Then opt for designs that have Christmas trees, presents, Santas, and so much more.
Thread count: No matter what design you choose, you should always consider the thread count of the Christmas bedding that you buy. The thread count ultimately affects the feel and the quality of the bedding, but this thread count is also a personal choice.
Reversibility: What we love about Christmas bedding is the fact that many of the designs you see out there are reversible. This means that they offer two designs for the price of one. Of course, this can come in handy if you plan on keeping your Christmas bedding on for a month or two. Instead of buying multiple Christmas bedding options, you can buy one set and flip it around after every wash to mix things up a bit. Of course, you don’t have to do that, but it’s often handy to have the option.
Material: Everyone has their own requirements when it comes to winter bedding, and it’s safe to say that Christmas bedding comes in many different materials. For the purists among you, 100% cotton may be the only thing you’d ever consider. But if you want to take your snuggle sessions up a notch, it might be worth exploring Teddy fleece as a Christmas bedding option.
The price: We’re firm believers that if you buy cheap, you buy twice. However, it’s important to consider the price when choosing your Christmas bedding. Although we wouldn’t suggest choosing the cheapest bedding on the market, we’d also advise against choosing the most expensive. The likelihood is that you’ll only be using this bedding for a few weeks every year, so if you want to save some pennies, don’t spend as much on Christmas bedding as you would everyday bedding.
FAQs
What is the warmest bedding for winter?
Winter can be cold, which is why investing in the right bedding can make a big difference. There are many warm bedding options for winter, but the most popular is the Teddy fleece option.
Not only is this material extremely soft and cosy, but it’s also great at keeping in the warm air. However, it’s important to note that people who run hot - even in the winter - may find this bedding to be too hot.
If that’s the case, we’d suggest brushed cotton or polyester, as both of these materials are warm but still breathable.
What is teddy bear bedding?
Teddy bear bedding is becoming increasingly popular, especially during the winter months. It’s made from polyester fibres that are woven together to make a soft but dense material, offering layers to trap pockets of warm air to keep you warm.
While Teddy fleece bedding can be a great option for people who get cold during the night, it is extremely warm. So, it might be too thick and hot for some people.
The John Lewis Christmas advert 2023 and the MandS festive advert have all landed so the Christmas countdown is well and truly on.
Will you be making your bedroom merry and bright this festive season?
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Amy is Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor and the Ideal Home Certified Expert on Sleep. She's spent the last four years researching and writing about what makes for the best night’s sleep during the day and testing out sleep products to find the best-in-class by night. So far she’s clocked up over 10,000 hours of pillow, duvet, and mattress testing experience.
Our go-to for all things sleep-related, she’s slept on and under bestselling products from Simba, Emma, Hypnos, Tempur, Silentnight, Panda, and many many more.
As a hot sleeper, Amy is always on the lookout for the most breathable bedding, but she also leads a wider team of testers to ensure our product testing encompasses both hot sleepers, cold sleepers, front sleepers, back sleepers, side sleepers, and everything in-between.
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