The best linen bedding for all-season sleeping

• Sizes: Double, King
• Colours: Light Grey, Beige, Sage Green, Mocha Beige, Grey
• Washing instructions: Machine wash at 60 degrees, tumble dry medium
• Available as a set? Yes

H&M Home is an absolute treasure trove of homeware goodies, and its premium range of bedding has got us in a chokehold this year. Available in seven colours, from a sage green and a mocha beige to a coastal blue and, of course, your classic neutral greys, creams and whites, all the colours have a very muted, pastel feel that matches up with linen’s relaxed look to create a really calming feel in the bedroom. It’s 100 per cent linen as well, so all those breathable, cooling properties of linen we love will be out in full force. £120. At hm.com

• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King, Emperor
• Colours: White
• Washing instructions: Machine wash at 30 degrees
• Available as a set? Sold separately

We can always count on The White Company to deliver when it comes to luxurious bed linen with a wonderfully elegant all-white finish. Clue is in the name really. If you can't get to Santorini on holiday this summer, then the bed linen collection by the same name will offer superb breathability will keep you cool when it heats up in the UK. It's made from 100 per cent linen, made in Vietnam and has a gorgeous button fastening. From £60 for pillowcases. At thewhitecompany.com

• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Colours: 8
• Washing instructions: Machine wash at 40 degrees
• Available as a set? Yes, available in a bundle

Bedfolk's linen bedding gives off a really light, effortlessly stylish vibe which is ideal for achieving that nonchalant Pinterest-friendly aesthetic for your bedroom. Woven from Belgian and French flax, the sheets have a soft and breathable feel, perfect for creating a relaxing, welcoming environment that you'll still want to tuck into even on a hot day. Available in eight different colours, we'd recommend opting for the ‘Snow’ white for a neutral, clean look, but if you fancy something more colourful the ‘Ink’ blue and ‘Rust’ are also high on our list of favourites. From £199 for a set. At bedfolk.com

• Sizes: Double, King
• Colours: 8
• Washing instructions: Machine washable at 40 degrees, do not dry clean or bleach
• Available as a set? Sold separately

Bring the tranquility of the outdoors straight into your bedroom with a set of green linen bedding. Available in a dusky pink, as well as a selection of other shades from mustard yellow and white to lilac and cinnamon, aesthetics were clearly at the heart of Heal's design choices this year, and its paid off. And woven in Portugal, the linen production process uses fewer dyes and less water than cotton would, making it also a good choice for keeping sustainability in mind. The washed design means it's already soft and ready to use, capturing that crinkled, effortlessly relaxed aesthetic that only linen can pull off. Go all out on one colour, or mix and match with a few to liven up your space. £179 £89. At heals.com

• Sizes: Double, King, Super King
• Colours: 11
• Washing instructions: Machine washable at 40 degrees or cold
• Available as a set? Available in a bundle or sold separately

Made for lazy mornings lounging around, this pre-washed and pre-shrunk set is made with 100 per cent flax sourced from Normandy in France. Its long-staple lengths create an extremely soft, textured fabric that is made with ring-spun yarns to boost its smoothness while the plain weave fabric is speckled with naturally occurring slubs for a relaxed feel. Available in 11 colours including classic white and delicate blush pink, all are designed to be casually rumpled and enjoyed. From £30 for a pair of pillowcases. At soakandsleep.com

• Sizes: Twin, Full, Queen, King, Cal King, Split King
• Colours: Natural, Light Grey
• Washing instructions: Machine wash cold with no fabric softener or bleach
• Available as a set? Yes

Heralding from the US, Cozy Earth is a bedding brand we think is set to sweep the UK away with some of the softest sheets we've tried to date. The catch? They're not actually made entirely from linen. Linen only makes up 30 per cent of the composition here, but the addition of a viscose and bamboo blended formula actually enhances linen's qualities to make it even more suited to year-round bedding. The sheets feel cool to the touch, even more so than crisp cotton ones would, while the breathable fabric helps to encourage airflow overnight. Pop one of the neutral colours in your basket and a good night's sleep is set to come your way. £405 £324. At cozyearth.com

• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Colours: Cinnamon
• Washing instructions: Machine wash up to 40 degrees
• Available as a set? Yes

Harking from Lithuania, LinenMe’s cinnamon linen bed set has a beautifully deep brick-red colour, but – unlike bricks – it will crumple naturally on your bed, meaning ironing is unnecessary after you machine wash the sheets. Every set except for the single comes with a duvet case and two pillowcases as well, and LinenMe will even make you up a custom set of sheets if you get in touch. From £130. At linenme.com

• Sizes: Double, Emperor
• Colours: Light Grey, Sage
• Washing instructions: Machine wash at 30 degrees, tumble dry low
• Available as a set? Sold separately

If you're after luxurious, high-quality linen bedding then read no further. Made from 100 per cent natural flax-fibre linen grown in Europe, Soho Home's Luna Linen collection promises breathability and durability for a fabulous night's sleep. There is a slight downside to some others in that it's recommended that you iron it after washing, but there's a beautiful soft and supple finish on this range, coupled with three colours: light grey, sage and olive green. Not all colours come in all sizes however so keep that in mind. From £179 £100 for a double duvet cover. At sohohome.com

• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Colours: 22
• Washing instructions: Machine wash at 30 degrees, tumble dry low
• Available as a set? Yes

We're obsessed with the Rust colour, but the Bed Threads French Flax Linen Bedding Set is available in 22 colour options in total, all of which are fabulous in their own right and will bring serious chic vibes to your bedroom. They come as a set - though also sold separately - and they are made from 100 per cent French flax linen, with a breathable 170 gsm fabrication, offering buttery soft smoothness, whilst keeping you cool. From £220 £154. At uk.bedthreads.com

• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Colours: Terracotta, Natural, Olive
• Washing instructions: Machine wash at 30 degrees, tumble dry low
• Available as a set? Sold separately

Dunelm is one of our go-to furniture stores and bedding brands, offering great quality without breaking the bank. Its Linen Duvet Cover Set is made from 100 per cent linen for a comfortable night sleep all year round, with a soft and supple texture that feels heavenly. There are three colours available, all of which give off Spanish holiday vibes, and all three also come with matching curtains if you want to continue the relaxed feel from your bed to your window. From £80. At dunelm.com

• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Colours: 11
• Washing instructions: Machine wash at 30 degrees, tumble dry low
• Available as a set? Yes

If the name of this brand isn't enough to make you hit buy, its lovely casual ‘lived-in’ look is bound to. Soft, smooth and wonderfully breathable, the Cuddledown Linen Bedding is made from 100 per cent French-Belgian flax linen for a very comfortable result. It's packaged in a linen carrier, you can machine wash it and there's a range of lovely colours on offer, including some nice bright options to liven up a bedroom. Oh and best of all, there are gorgeous wooden buttons for fastening your duvet. From £102 for a duvet cover. At cuddeldown.co.uk

• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Colours: 11
• Washing instructions: Machine wash at 40 degrees, tumble dry low
• Available as a set? Yes

The Pure Linen Bedding Set from M&S is wonderfully simple and available in a range of muted and pastel colours with silver grey, white, natural, pink, chambray and sage options. There are a good range of sizes too – from single up to super king – and this set is made from pure 100 per cent linen, keeping you effortlessly cool during the warmer months. A button fastening means this set is timeless and your duvet remains intact while you sleep. You'll find one pillow case in the single set and two in the double sets and larger. From £75 for a set. At marksandspencer.com

• Sizes: Double, King, Super King
• Colours: 3
• Washing instructions: Machine wash at 60 degrees, tumble dry medium
• Available as a set? Yes

Part of the same parent company, Westelm is as close as you can get to Pottery Barn in the UK, and its soft furnishings are just as on-point as you’d expect. Made from 100 per cent European flax, this set of linen bedding is one of the brand’s bestsellers with a breathable feel that’ll keep you comfortable all summer long. The design of the fabric as well weaves together two different colours to create depth and a slightly less monochrome feel to the sheets, almost feeling like a very thin stripe. We’re into it. From £222 £178 for a set. At westelm.co.uk

• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Colours: Coconut White, Slate Grey, Natural, Silver Lining Grey, Himalayan Pink and Midnight Navy
• Washing instructions: Machine washable at 30 degrees, line dry for best results or tumble dry on low, no ironing needed
• Available as a set? Yes

Bamboo is one of the more unique materials being used in bedding as of late, and making the most of both its and linen’s breathable, temperature regulating and comfortable features, Panda has combined it with linen for a bedding set that we’d say is the best of both worlds. The construction is made up of 70 per cent bamboo and 30 per cent linen, making it the coolest (both temperature-wise and literally) of Panda’s range, with a weave that’s both moisture absorbing and airflow stimulating. The bamboo gives the bedding a more silky and smooth feel than some linen sheets have, while the linen makes it just perfect for the summer months. From £120. At pandalondon.com

• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Colours: Denim Blue, Pale Grey, Oyster White, Tawny Birch, Avocado Green, Sage Green, Undyed
• Washing instructions: Machine washable at 40 degrees
• Available as a set? Sold separately

Linen’s understated charm lends itself to beautifully muted colours guaranteed to get you diving headlong under the covers. Though this 100 per cent linen range is available in white if you’re a stickler for tradition, we love its other soothing hues that look like they’re lifted straight from a watercolour painting, including the tranquil denim blue and calming sage green. Machine washable at 40 degrees, this baby-soft bedding will just look better and better over time. A great excuse for a celebratory lie-in we reckon. From £32 for a standard pillowcase pair. At johnlewis.com

• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Colours: 13
• Washing instructions: Machine washable at 40 degrees
• Available as a set? Available in a bundle or sold separately

For bedding shopping that’s as relaxed as a linen duvet cover itself, Piglet In Bed is an outright winner. Ready-made bedtime bundles include a duvet cover, pair of pillowcases and a flat or fitted sheet and additional pillowcases can be added if you prefer two pillows. All come in super-soft 100 per cent stonewashed French flax with wooden button fastenings on the duvet cover and free swatches are available so you can check out the colours in person first too. Want to go the whole hog? You can treat yourself to matching pyjamas too. From £129 £108 for a single duvet cover. At pigletinbed.com and johnlewis.com

• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Colours: Plain Navy, Cinnamon, Grey
• Washing instructions: Machine washable
• Available as a set? Set includes duvet cover and pillowcases

If you're looking for a more affordable version of linen bedding, Habitat has blended its cotton bedding to emulate a linen feel without breaking the bank. Made from 100 per cent cotton at a thread count of 144, the set is soft to tuck into and comes with the main essentials; a duvet cover and two pillowcases. We're also very into the relaxing sage colour it comes in, which has a tranquil feel that's perfect for creating a peaceful bedroom. From £28. At habitat.co.uk

• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Colours: 21
• Washing instructions: Machine washable at 40 degrees
• Available as a set? Sold separately

Get the linen look of your dreams with this washed bedding available in over 20 colours so you can mix and match to your heart’s content. There are 24 shades of pillowcases alone to choose from including ochre yellow, tile red and midnight blue, so you can let your imagination run wild. Better still, the bedding is all Oeko-Tex certified so no harmful substances that might irritate the skin have been used in production. Sweet dreams, all-round. From £115 £69 for a duvet cover. At laredoute.co.uk

• Sizes: Single, Double, King
• Colours: 29
• Washing instructions: Machine washable at 40 degrees or cold
• Available as a set? Sold separately

Magic Linen's entire brand vision is designed to showcase just how beneficial linen's properties can be, whether in clothing, bedding or even as bath towels. Barely recognisable to the touch as a linen material thanks to its softness, Magic Linen's duvet covers are suitable for all-year-round use, drawing on linen's ability to be temperature regulating, staying cool in the summer and still keeping you warm in winter. Design aside, it's also the range of colours available which has drawn us in, really letting you customise your duvet cover to fit the bedroom aesthetic you're after. Our favourites are the matcha green and dusty blue. From £128 £102 for a duvet cover. At magiclinen.com

• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Colours: Calm Grey, Soft Pink, White
• Washing instructions: Machine washable at 40 degrees or cold
• Available as a set? Available in a bundle or sold separately

If the devil’s in the detail, this linen bedding from Scooms had us at the large mother-of-pearl buttons used to fasten the duvet cover. We also liked the fact that the bedding arrives in a matching linen drawstring bag for easy storage plus an outer cardboard box with no plastic wrapping. The bedding’s divine too, made of Oeko-Tex-certified linen crafted from the best French flax and washed in small batches to relax the fibres. Ready-made bundles include a duvet cover, fitted sheet and pair of pillowcases and all can be tested in your own home for 60 nights to make sure you love them. From £40 for a standard pair of pillowcases. At scooms.com

• Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
• Colours: Picardie Ecru, Classic White, Moustier Duck Egg, Parisian Blue, Mireille Rose, Toulon Dove Grey
• Washing instructions: Machine washable at 40 degrees, air dry
• Available as a set? Sold separately

You can be fairly confident your bedding is made to last when it comes with an astonishing 50-year guarantee. The Linen Works’ bedding sets are made of 100 per cent linen from premium Belgian flax plant and cross woven in tonal yarn-dyed colours to-die-for including our favourite, this natural suits-all ecru. Duvet covers have a triple stitched French seam, double reinforced hems and a seamless top end to create the illusion of invisible stitching and the bedding can be personalised with an additional monogramming or hand stamping service. There are some gorgeous colours too – six in total – from Picardie shown here to Classic White and Mireille Rose. From £170. At thelinenworks.co.uk

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