Generally speaking, bed is just the best, but you can punch up the snuggle and sleep experiences with the perfect sheet set. It’s hard to go wrong with classic cotton, which doesn’t require a ton of maintenance (really, who has the time?) and is almost always machine-washable. Plain or printed, simple or luxurious, one of these dreamy options will make you fall in love even harder with your mattress. Here are the 20 best cotton sets.
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Opalhouse Printed Cotton Percale Sheet Set - Opalhouse
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Opalhouse Printed Cotton Percale Sheet Set - Opalhouse
If you’re after a neutral set of sheets with a pop of color, these sheets from Target are ideal. With a teal trim across the edges, they’re 100% cotton and the perfect base for the bright comforter-blanket ensemble of your dreams.
These cool “hotel bed” sheets are available in 14 different colors and are perfect for any hot sleepers. (They’re so breathable.) Plus, the fitted sheets come with a short and long label so no more flapping the sheet around like a poor imitation of a ghost costume.
Only for the bold, these neon sheets are also available in bright pink and coral. If that weren’t enough, there’s also a fringe detail, guaranteeing that nothing about your bed will be boring.
Inspired by pajama pinstripes, these 100% cotton sheets are certified organic. Available in blue and gray, they’re the a great neutral print for an even more calming sleep.
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Pinzon by Amazon 300-Thread-Count Organic-Cotton Sheet Set
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Pinzon by Amazon 300-Thread-Count Organic-Cotton Sheet Set
Nothing flashy, nothing crazy—just extremely simple, extremely soft cotton sleepers. Get ’em in a variety of colors, all of which are woven from straight-up luxurious Egyptian cotton. The fitted sheets have also recently gotten an elastic upgrade, so say good-bye to all those bed-making frustrations.
Mostly neutral with a pop of textured fringe, these sheets would get the seal of approval from hippie-chic queens and preppy fans too. They’re also Oeko-Tex certified, meaning they’re made using an eco-friendly production process with no gross chemicals or toxins.
You’re into the idea of a pattern, but you don’t want to go overboard. The bedding goddesses have delivered with this cotton-poly set, printed with simple, neutral daisies.
Tropical vibes, anyone? The floral pattern on these percale cotton sheets will totally brighten up your bedroom. And this set is crisp and has a medium weight so you’ll never feel chilly under the covers.
These cotton sheets have a sateen weave, giving them a silky-smooth feel. They’re also ethically made and processed only minimally—environmental bonus points!—so you can feel that much better about your purchasing decisions when you snuggle into bed at night.
The wildflower print on these dreamy sheets is made from photographs of real florals. Cool story, right? The set’s also thin and breezy, perf for humid summer nights.
These 100% Peruvian prima cotton sheets are sold into hotel lines like the Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, and more. In other words: Grabbing your own set will basically turn your bedroom into a hotel room.
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ED Ellen Degeneres Watercolor Dots 200-Thread-Count Sheet Set
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ED Ellen Degeneres Watercolor Dots 200-Thread-Count Sheet Set
Finnish design house Marimekko is best known for its punchy graphics, which they deliver in these crisp bold linens. You can’t go wrong with basic black and white, especially in striped form.
It’s all in the details. White cotton sheets with a sweet lace border are bound to give you the happiest of dreams and a beach-chic feel. Plus, they’re also Oeko-Tex certified, which you already know means they’re environmentally friendly.
These ultra-luxe 800-thread-count sheets are made with extra-long staple cotton, meaning they won’t pill as much after washing as other cotton sheets. And they’re packed in a super-cute reusable tote you’ll def want to carry around.
Natasha Jokić is one of Cosmo’s 2019 summer editorial interns. She’s a grad student in NYU’s Digital Journalism MA program, which is one of the many excuses she uses for being on Instagram all the time. When she’s not obsessing over everything pop culture, she’s also the drummer for a punk band that wear cowboy hats on stage – because why not?