Latest Trends in Bedding

Wednesday, January 15th

Latest Trends in Bedding

Looking to freshen up your bedding with today's top styles? We've got you covered (no pun intended!). Here are several of today's hottest trends when it comes to all things bedding.

Comfortable and Fun, Not Fussy

With so many of us spending much more time at home than usual - bedrooms doing double-duty as home offices, apartments becoming quarantine sanctuaries, and so on - who's got the patience for perfectly-pressed sheets and stacks of decorative pillows to throw on the floor before falling into bed at night? No one we know!

Choose colors and patterns that give you a little mood boost every time you walk in your bedroom (even if you just didn't feel like making the bed...again). Buy sheets that make you sigh with relief each time you climb into bed, even if they don't look like something from a design magazine. It's all about your comfort, not about making an impression.

Mix-and-Match

Remember that quilt you bought at the craft fair? And the pillow you got on Etsy to support small businesses? You know, the ones you still haven't put on your bed because they don't quite go together? Now's the time! There's even a Japanese concept, wabi-sabi, that expresses this idea of simplicity and loving the imperfections in our environment. It also incorporates natural materials, subtle hues and asymmetry, if you really want to take this philosophy to heart as you shop for bedding and other decor upgrades for your bedroom.

Scandinavian Simplicity

As long as we're going international, let's give a hat tip to our friends in Denmark, Norway and Sweden for all they have to offer in popular bedding trends in 2021. Think cozy, natural materials like cotton, wool and cashmere and you'll be on point. Mismatched sheets and pillowcases are also part of this style, and you're definitely not going to be putting military-sharp corners on when you make the bed. Toss a throw on the end of the bed and keep it basic and neutral.

Back in Black (and White)

If bright colors aren't your style but eye-catching patterns are, you'll never go wrong with black-and-white contrasts. We're seeing plenty of bedrooms with strong geometrics, abstract designs and even traditional stripes this year. For an extra touch, you can add throw pillows in your favorite accent color or maybe play a little peek-a-boo with jewel-toned sheets semi-hidden by your larger pillows and other bedding.

All-Natural All-Stars

In 2021, customers want to freshen up their bedding while being kind to Mother Earth. That's why fair trade and organic options are climbing the charts in terms of popularity. Bamboo sheets and comforters are probably the most well-known, but you can also find bedding made of hemp, eucalyptus, organic cotton and linen, and there are styles colored with vegan, plant-based dyes. One of the added benefits of these all-natural bedding types is that they can often help regulate your temperature better while you sleep - keeping you cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

Online Shopping for the Win

It goes without saying that the biggest trend in bedding is shopping for it online. With ever-changing regulations about social distancing and the number of patrons allowed inside businesses, plus people just opting to shop from home for the convenience alone, most bedding purchases today happen via the internet. We're seeing more ads for sheets and comforters in social media channels, more unboxing videos on TikTok and Instagram featuring everything from pillows to foam mattresses, and plenty of customer-friendly perks like discount codes and extended return policies with postage-paid shipping back to the store.

No matter which of the other bedding trends catch your attention, it's almost a guarantee that you'll find the best selection and prices when you shop with online retailers. With just a few clicks of the mouse, at any time of day or (restless) night, you can get the perfect upgrade to your sleep setup delivered right to your front door.

Sweet dreams!