The Best Deep Pocket Sheets Are Great for a Grand Bedscape

When we think of the best deep pocket sheets, we picture a grand bedroom design with a plush mattress to match—like the primary suites in this Hollywood Regency–style home in Dallas and this historic Georgian Revival house. This type of bedding is defined by fitted sheets that cover tall mattresses suited for larger-than-life bedrooms. To get technical, deep pocket fitted sheets are at least 15 inches deep. Having that extra wiggle room is especially helpful if you have a hybrid bed and need the extra fabric to account for foam layers and coils.

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Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set

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$308

Cozy Earth

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Quince Bamboo Sheet Set

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$130

Quince

Pressed Shirt-Like Set

Brooklinen Classic Percale Core Sheet Set

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$209 $178 (15% off)

Brooklinen

Bottom line: No one likes making a bed, plopping down, and seeing the fitted sheet yank off the corner. And for those who can’t live without a mattress topper, deep pocket sheets are pretty much a necessity. Here, our favorite bedding is anything but skimpy—both on style and quality. You’ll find everything from splurge-worthy sateens to pretty printed percale sets.

For consistency, all of the pricing reflects queen size sheets. However, most of the brands in our guide offer twin XL to California king size options.

Extra-deep sheet size? Check. Pill-resistant material? Also check. That’s why we named Cozy Earth our top pick for deep pocket sheets. The brand is a favorite for pretty much everything in the bedroom—duvets, pillows, you name it. So naturally, when our editors tried the brand’s signature sheets, we couldn’t get enough. Made of buttery bamboo, these are not only supple like a satin set but they are also a great addition to a big bedspread. Coming in at a 20-inch pocket depth, these sheets are the largest in our list—and are adored by our team. Contributor Megan Wahn says the fitted sheet fits just right on her deep mattress, and the set includes envelope-closure pillowcases. Wahn notes that these feel so soft and smooth that she mistook them for silk when she first took them out of the packaging.

This breathable bedding is commerce editor Audrey Lee’s all-time pick to stay refreshed in the summer. They were a welcome relief “during a string of mid-90-degree days when I’d normally resort to using a fan to stay comfortable (which I prefer not to because of the noise),” she says. They are just as reliable year-round, though. Wahn likes sleeping on her set in the winter since they keep her warm and have a polished look.

Have you ever slept in sheets so dreamy it felt like you woke up in another place? That’s what these are like for senior commerce editor Nashia Baker. She has these silky bamboo sheets in an earthy, desert terracotta tone that helps her bedroom evoke a serene escape. The actual material of the bedding makes it even more of a practical choice for anyone’s space. “This set feels smooth and cool to the touch but still cozy enough to bundle up with during the winter months,” she says.

Brooklinen is a favorite of ours for pops of prints—including this percale sheet set. “It definitely wakes up my bedding collection which is mostly solid colors, with a few florals and stripes,” Alpert says. “In fact, my husband is really on board with it because he likes the print and is happy not to sleep in a bed of flowers. (He thinks all floral sheets look like a shower curtain.) The more neutral oyster in ‘pebble’ looks really good too and will pair with pretty much any duvet cover I have.”

Alpert is a fan of the material, too. She notices supima cotton sheets micro-crease but thinks this percale weave stays pretty wrinkle-free after a dryer cycle. “The long-staple cotton is more durable than typical cotton, and I can tell that these are woven tightly,” adds Alpert, who has had this set for months and vouches for it looking brand new. “I don’t see a way to snag it easily or mess it up in the washing machine.”

A Smooth Sateen Set

For a polished bedscape, you can’t go wrong with sateen sheets. Made of 100% organic cotton and available in almost a dozen muted prints, these are one of Boll & Branch’s most decadent and beautiful sets. Commerce director Rachel Fletcher seconds the sentiment: “Boll & Branch claims that these cotton sateen sheets are buttery soft, and I definitely agree,” Fletcher says. “That extra-soft feel paired with the lovely, cooling properties make them feel like the luxury sheets that they are.” She loves the mineral colorway and the bedding’s hem detailing to thoughtfully outfit her bed.

With a sateen material that softens over time, it’s easy to mistake these Amazon sheets for hotel bedding. The California Design Den bedding set is a best seller—there are almost 1,000 five-star reviews—for its naturally breathable material. “Though I was admittedly a little wary at first due to the thickness of the cotton (which read as too hot in my mind), the 1,000-thread-count sheets proved to be cool and airy on warmer nights and particularly cozy in cooler temperatures when I paired them with my favorite comforter,” Lee says. After year-round use, she also confirms that this set is comfortable to take you from season to season without any signs of pilling.

Grabbing a set of flannel sheets just feels like the right thing to do before the first frost hits every fall. Baker got the itch to pull out a comfy set when the temperatures started to dip around October in NYC, and she says Coyuchi’s flannel makes her feel like she’s “wrapped up in an heirloom sweater.” She has these bed sheets in the fawn ribbon stripe for a cozy cabin-inspired bedscape (until she inevitably switches to some lighter weight floral sheets in the spring), but the organic colorways Coyuchi is known for gives you lots to choose from to switch up your bedroom’s vibe.

The primary criteria for selecting the best deep pocket sheets was looking at the fitted sheets—all options are 15-inches deep or more. We liken it to wearing a T-shirt that fits just right with precise hemming and a slight drape. But fit is not the only factor of high-quality sheets: thread count, softness, and durability were all part of the consideration. AD editors and contributors personally tested this bedding and made sure to follow all care instructions. The final picks come after months, if not years, of testing that proves that these deep pocket sheet sets are the real deal and have earned a permanent spot in our linen closets. To top it off, our favorites are anything but boring—most come in popular colorways, pretty prints, and hem details.