The best patterned sheets are decorative power players. This bedding brings a layer of texture, dimension, and visual interest to even the most minimally appointed bedrooms. Plus, printed sheets offer an added benefit because of their relatively approachable price point: Unlike larger, more expensive showpieces like rugs or statement drapery, they can be changed out for a fresh look each week.
While there are countless options available in every color, fabric, and thread count under the sun, we’re sharing 11 sheet sets that do it all. Here, find picks that merge high-quality materials (think breathable percales and ultra-soft linen layers) with a potent, patterned punch. (Each one is also Oeko-Tex Standard 100–certified and free from harmful chemicals.) Scroll forth for all of our favorites that range from prim to playful, bold to barely-there.
To streamline our list, all prices shown reflect queen-size picks.
Our Top Picks
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A Winning Linen
Revered for their breathability and lightweight, lived-in look, linen sheets are most often thought of as warm-weather bedding—but we’re proponents of year-round use. A patterned update on Quince’s European linen sheets, these sets pair a streamlined stripe with the same premium construction that turned the brand’s solid-hued originals into bestsellers. As contributor Erika Owens can attest, they’re especially well-suited for hot sleepers: “They always seem to be cool, which is a feat in [my] apartment, where the temperature varies wildly.”
A Sumptuous Stripe
Flannel isn’t everyone’s (or every season’s) cup of tea, but when they’re made right, there’s nothing so luxurious as slipping into a soft set of warm flannel. Known for their eco-friendly and high-quality linens, Coyuchi is just the brand to do it. This set “feels ultra-soft, like I’m wrapped up in an heirloom sweater when they’re on my bed,” says senior commerce editor Nashia Baker. “Even though the brand doesn’t mention it directly, this set seems like it has a higher thread count because of its plush touch that I would think comes from the brushed fibers.” If you want to go for a cozy cabin vibe like Baker, we think the fawn ribbon stripe is a solid choice.
Botanical Beauty
A deep palette and intricate linework meet the levity of a linen-cotton blend in this stunning sheet set. Can’t get enough? It comes in a duvet, pillowcases, shams, bolster pillows, curtains, and fabric-by-the-yard in case, somehow, your intentions for this print aren’t met by their long list of offerings.
The Best Mix-and-Match
We named these the best sheets in our most recent linen roundup thanks to its versatility, garment-washed softness, and temperature-regulating abilities. “Think of your favorite linen shirt, but in the form of a sheet,” says contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert. This particularly robust—and cost-effective—bundle offers the option of customizing a full set, complete with a duvet cover and cotton blanket. Available in full size to California king, sheets come in your choice of solids or multi-hued stripes.
Art Deco Darling
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West Elm has long been a go-to for designer collaborations. Their latest, with interior experts Pierce & Ward, includes this deco-inspired sheet set, made of 200-thread-count cotton in a cooler-than-cool diamond print.
A Top Cooling Contender
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Made from sustainable eucalyptus fibers, these striped lyocell sheets are cooling, moisture-wicking, and certified asthma- and allergy-friendly, making them ideal for sensitive systems. Can’t get enough? Supplement your set with the brand’s eucalyptus comforter and pillow while you’re at it.
More AD-Approved Patterned Sheets
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What was it we said about Jane Austen-inspired interiors returning? Here’s just one more example: a chintz-inspired tiny and delicate floral print in girlish pinks. Bright red stitching gives it just a touch of modern sensibility, while still accomplishing that 19th-century preciousness.
Why settle for a single print when you can have several? Cottagecore-favorite Piglet in Bed offers a linen bedding bundle that allows pattern lovers to mix and match to their hearts’ content. Choose flat sheets, fitted sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers in a jubilant array of solids, stripes, ginghams, and florals. To get the vibe just right, the ordering page allows shoppers to see what the completed set will look like before committing.
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Our pick for best sateen sheets, this Boll & Branch set showcases the material’s many hallmarks—it’s smooth, silky, and wrinkle-resistant (plus, commerce director Rachel Fletcher calls them “some of the softest sheets I’ve ever tried”)—alongside a slew of sophisticated extras: organic, long-staple cotton construction, a choice of eight elegant patterns, and a pleasing, polished sheen.
Can’t resist a cute detail? Sustainable homewares brand Greenrow has the best sheets for you. Thoughtful touches and elegant embellishments include ruffles, embroidery, colorful piping, and crocheted trim. We’re partial to this garment-dyed, organic cotton set, featuring navy blue gingham and pillowcases with ribbon closures.
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Fans of block print and/or bohemian detail will dye for this patterned sheet set from Garnet Hill, made from Oeko-Tex-certified organic cotton. Sateen means that while it maintains the authentic look of textiles, it feels soft and silky. Pair this with a solid color duvet for a peeking pattern, or a floral duvet in complementary colors for a maximalist approach.
