With spring in full swing, we are leaning into cottagecore bedding. How could we not? The sumptuous linen bed sheets and ditsy floral patterns are hominess at its best. But unlike just cozy interiors, when bedding has notes of cottagecore it becomes a place to get away when the world becomes too much. “Cottagecore bedding is all about evoking a sense of nostalgia—it’s the feeling of waking up in the countryside with the windows open and the morning sun flowing in,” says Jessica Hanley, founder and CEO of Piglet in Bed. “It’s romantic, comforting, and just a little bit whimsical too!”
To curate countryside scenes in your chamber, look for bedding made of soft-washed linen or cotton blends that artfully crease to create that lived-in look. “It should feel like something that’s been passed down with love, rather than plucked off a shelf,” Hanley adds. When choosing a color palette, consider tones you’d find in a meadow or a wildflower garden—dusty rose, sage, cream, and pastel or buttercup yellows.
While cottagecore bedding is all about mixing and matching, you still want to have some cohesion. Designer Roger Higgins of R. Higgins Interiors loves pairing an eclectic mix of patterns with ivories and whites to create a chic combination of colors and textures.
“When designing a classic, serene retreat, my go-to bedding includes a quality mattress pad, a set of crisp white sheets—possibly with hotel-style stitching—two sets of pillowcases, a cotton blanket, a matelassé cover, and a duvet folded at the foot of the bed,” Higgins adds. “Styling your bed with layers not only adds visual interest but also creates versatility.”
Here, 16 picks that range from pastel gingham to trailing vine pillow covers that will transform any room into a countryside retreat.
Our Top Picks for the Best Cottagecore Bedding:
A classic gathered bed skirt with soft frills, like this one in a delicate posy-motif from Piglet in Bed, is a quintessential cottagecore bedding staple. This simple posy pattern was popular in the 1900s Edwardian era and pairs perfectly with lace and trim detail on decorative pillows tossed on your bed. The bedskirt is woven from European linen and long staple cotton, giving it an airy aesthetic. You could also choose the sage or warm blue gingham colorway, should you want the bed skirt to break up the duvet cover in the same colorway.
Floral patterns don’t always have to look like a meadow. This budget-friendly pick includes a comforter and two pillow shams in a quilted stitch motif, which also keeps the polyester fill from shifting around. The pinch pleat looks as if it was crafted by your grandmother and the ruffles add to the shabby chic bedroom decor style.
Sensitive sleepers, who might not love the more coarse feel of linen, can still indulge in cottagecore bedding looks by incorporating a striped duvet color from Sijo from their AiryWeight Eucalyptus line. It’s silky-smooth, moisture-wicking, and the only Tencel sheets certified by the National Allergy and Asthma Foundation. The only way your eyes would get watery is if you read Pride & Prejudice in bed.
Cottagecore cozy wouldn’t be complete without a quilt, and this one from Brooklinen is on par to nestling into a cotton candy cloud. The four-layer gauze construction—made with 100% Turkish Cotton—is fluffy without weighing down your bedscape. “It reminds me of the blankets I chose for my baby—incredibly cozy but still delicate,” says contributor Yelena Alpert. “What a nice surprise to find something that is adult-size!” We love the romantic pink Tulip hue, thought the perky orange Marigold would liven up any floral duvet cover.
Quince bedding products are definitely some of our favorites around here. That’s why adding a large-scale knit throw to your cottagecore collection is a must. These are made from natural wool and look as good on your bed as they do draped over the couch. Since they come in olive, neutral, and ivory, they will fit seamlessly in whatever color palette you’re working with.
A ruffle bedding set with flounce-trimmed pillowcases and flat sheet puts a romantic twist on the cottagecore vibes. Choose from the neutral white or ivory or lean into the garden designs with chintz prints against white or teal background. To amp up the aesthetic, add a vintage teacup to your nightstand as a jewelry organizer.
Buffy linen sheets have an inherently rustic quality that makes parting with your bed a challenge. “The weight of these is just right,” says Alpert, who has tested this sheet set during the fickle spring months when weather temps fluctuate. “I feel cocooned but not suffocated.” The sheets come in 14 colorways. Alpert has Desert Sand, a blush terracotta hue, that pairs especially well with navy accent pillows. “I think WFB (Work From Bed) days are in my future,” she adds.
A cottagecore bedroom wouldn’t be complete without some mix-and-matching. Piglet in Bed has a new colorway, sage, for the gingham pattern. Choose from linen or linen-blend that’s woven with long staple cotton. The pastel colorway, which also includes a warm blue and a mushroom hue bestows a sort of quiet luxury to your chamber. While these are not inexpensive, senior digital design editor Zoë Sessums made the case for this investment bedding: “Though this sheet set is a bit steep in price, the quality is unmatched and I predict I’ll use these for as long as they’ll last (seemingly incredibly long!). You really get what you pay for, so I would say these are A+++ sheets.”
Interior designers Louisa Pierce and Emily Ward elevate the cottagecore aesthetics with their new collection that involves adding decorative closures to the bold brown stripes of the duvet cover and shams (these come in standard and Euro shams). This cotton-linen blend set is an investment because the design can just as easily fit more contemporary home decor.
A reversible cotton coverlet in a ditsy floral pattern is a small-scale print that has roots in England evokes prairie dresses. The Greenrow designs are handcrafted in an artisan women’s workshop, giving it that heirloom quality, especially seen in the gingham trim detail. You can use it in lieu of a bedspread or as an extra layer for chilly nights. Don’t be surprised if your cat claims as well.
Channel the Secret Garden storyline by adding a Rifle Paper Co. Climbing Vines lumbar pillow to your bedding fortress. The embroidered accents against the white cotton are vintage-inspired and will fit seamlessly in a rustic-themed space. For a full-on vine invasion pair it with a sage cotton percale comforter. While you’re at it, add some natural greenery to your decor with indoor houseplants like cascading pothos.
You might resort to living in pajamas after adding this new arrival from Piglet In Bed. Vintage florals abound in the ditsy pattern of the Blue Mini Meadow cotton percale duvet cover. We appreciate the details like natural corozo button fastenings and handy inside corner ties that keep your duvet in place. Other colorways (there are 17) of this 200 thread count duvet cover include Blush Pink Slumber Stripe and Cafe au Lait small gingham.
The delicate blooms of this Schoolhouse best seller are inspired by the wildflowers of Oregon’s Wallowa Mountains. We love that the orange-green-red-blue pattern has a ton of mix-and-match potential and works just as well in a whimsical bedroom as it does in a dorm space turned little garden-alcove (the cotton percale sheet set comes in twin XL).
Something about the Pierce & Ward Floral Grid pillow cover makes us think that had Virgina Woolf shopped at West Elm for home accents to decorate a room of her own, she’d pick this pattern for her country estate. Its forest green grid against the earthy background gives this pillow just enough sophistication without veering too far from a bucolic moment.
Picture yourself with a cup of Earl Grey tea as you’re having breakfast in bed. Having a Tartan Blanket Co. lambswool throw at your feet is only going to add to this bliss. We are especially fond of the Mulberry and Twill Check colorways, but you really can’t go wrong with any of the eight hues. To really lean into the pastoral vibes, add a François-Xavier Lalanne sheep sculpture to your cottagecore bedroom design.
Those who want to lean into cottagecore but still love their boho style, the Dusen Dusen stonewashed cotton quilt set. The varied check pattern—woven in a matelassé jacquard, a French-inspired technique that gives the fabric a padded appearance—makes the coverlet and shams a cottagecore bedding set that honors tradition but with a contemporary twist. Made in Portugal, the stonewashed cotton feels airy to the touch and will work well when you switch out your bedding for the summer months.