Everything you need to know about choosing luxury bedding. Duvet covers, sheets, pillowcases, throws, and how to layer a bed like a hotel designer.
The bedroom is the most personal room in your home. And the bed is its centrepiece. You spend a third of your life in it. Getting your bedding right isn’t a luxury, it’s an investment in your daily quality of life.
For glam interiors, the bed is the ultimate styling canvas. Layered satin pillowcases, a velvet duvet cover in deep champagne, euro shams stacked at the headboard, a chunky knit throw draped at the foot. This is the five-star hotel aesthetic, achievable at home without a five-star budget.
This guide covers everything. The types of bedding available, how to choose the right materials, how to layer a bed like a professional stylist, and how to care for what you buy.
Types of Bedding & Linens
Duvet Covers
A removable cover for your duvet insert, the most important bedding piece. Sets the entire look and feel of your bedroom. Available in cotton, linen, velvet, and satin. Choose carefully, you'll look at it every day.
Best for:All bedrooms. The foundation of any bedding setup
Sheet Sets
Fitted sheet, flat sheet, and pillowcases sold together. Thread count matters but weave matters more. Percale for crisp cool feel, sateen for silky soft warmth. 400+ thread count sateen is the luxury standard.
Best for:All bedrooms
Pillowcases
Often overlooked but hugely impactful. Satin and silk pillowcases reduce hair frizz and skin creasing. Decorative euro shams add hotel-style layering depth to any bed.
Best for:All bedrooms. Especially beauty-conscious sleepers
Throw Blankets
Decorative blankets draped at the foot of the bed or over a reading chair. Chunky knit throws are the signature glam bedroom accessory. They add texture, warmth, and instant cosiness.
Best for:Bedroom foot of bed, sofas, reading chairs
Bed Runners
A narrow strip of decorative fabric laid across the foot of the bed. Used in hotel-style bed dressing to add a layer of colour and texture without a full throw.
Best for:Bedrooms aiming for a hotel aesthetic
Quilts & Coverlets
Lighter than a duvet, quilts and coverlets sit on top of the bed as a decorative layer. Perfect for warmer climates or as an additional layer in the hotel-style bed.
Best for:Warm climates, layered bed dressing, guest rooms
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Bedsure Satin Pillowcase Set
$19–$39
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Chunky Knit Luxury Throw Blanket
$39–$79
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Luxury Glam
$45–$400 per set
Satin, velvet, and faux silk in ivory, champagne, blush, or jewel tones. Layered with multiple pillows, a chunky throw, and a bed runner. The hotel suite aesthetic at home.
Best choice: Start with a quality fitted sheet (400+ thread count sateen), add a duvet cover in your chosen style, layer with decorative euro shams, standard pillowcases, and finish with a throw at the foot.
Placement:
Hotel method: fitted sheet, flat sheet tucked tightly, duvet cover, 2–4 standard pillows, 2 euro shams behind, decorative pillows in front, throw folded at foot.
Thread count is less important than weave type and fibre quality. For crisp cool sheets: 200–400 thread count percale cotton. For soft warm sheets: 400–600 thread count sateen. Above 600 thread count is often a marketing gimmick. Manufacturers count individual fibres rather than threads to inflate the number. Egyptian cotton and long-staple cotton at 400–500 thread count sateen outperforms 1000 thread count polyester blends.
Are satin pillowcases actually better for hair and skin?
Yes. There is genuine evidence that satin and silk pillowcases reduce hair breakage and frizz by reducing friction, and may reduce sleep creases on skin. They also stay cooler than cotton. Satin (polyester weave) is the affordable option; silk is the luxury version. Both outperform standard cotton for hair and skin benefits.
How do I make my bed look like a hotel bed?
The hotel method: use a crisp white fitted sheet, tuck a flat sheet tightly with hospital corners, lay a duvet or coverlet over the top folded back 12 inches at the head. Stack two euro shams against the headboard, two standard pillows in front, and add 1–2 decorative pillows. Place a folded throw or bed runner at the foot. Press everything flat. Hotel beds are ironed.
How often should I wash bedding?
Duvet covers and pillowcases: weekly. Flat and fitted sheets: every 1–2 weeks. Duvet inserts and pillows: every 3–6 months. Throws: monthly or when visibly soiled. Always follow the care label. High thread count sateen and satin require gentler washing than standard cotton.
What is the difference between a duvet and a comforter?
A duvet is a plain insert (usually white) that goes inside a removable duvet cover. A comforter is a pre-filled, pre-decorated piece that is used directly on the bed without a cover. Duvets are more practical. You wash the cover regularly and the insert rarely. Comforters require washing the entire thing which is harder with a large piece.