Choosing bedding can be difficult. It’s not just about thread count: Egyptian cotton, sateen, flannel, linen, silk, there are so many fabrics to be considered. Your personality type comes into your bedding of choice: linen sheets are hard-wearing and breathable but you must prefer a more relaxed look (embrace the natural creasing). We adore Stable Of Ireland’s version: true to brand type they are chic and effortlessly cool. Sateen sheets are silky and luxe and give off a more glam vibe. The Blenheim bedlinen collection from Piubelle (at Bottom Drawer, Brown Thomas Dublin) is a smart classic design, featuring three rows of cording on silky smooth 500 thread count cotton sateen. Egyptian cotton and cotton percale bedding (percale is the style of weave, different to ‘regular’ cotton, and has a thread count of about 180 or higher; Egyptian cotton is a luxurious cotton from Egypt) are crisp and cool but they need a bit of attention when it comes to ironing as they always look best when ironed. Both get softer with time. We love Francis Brennan’s cotton percale collection for Dunnes Stores – also check out his white 300 count cotton percale valance, it is so elegant. Silk sheets are lighter in weight, have benefits for your skin and hair and offer maximum warmth. Here’s our edit of the best online now …

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