How to choose bedding? What to look for

Most of the time, we choose bedding intuitively — we like it or we don't, it feels "ours" or it doesn't. Sometimes it's an impulse buy — we simply want something new. Other times, it's a considered decision backed by comparisons, pros and cons, and reviews.

But we'd like to go a little deeper. Because bedding is not just a purchase. It's a choice that deserves the same thoughtfulness as building a wardrobe, choosing a restaurant, or deciding where to travel on holiday.

1. Feel and touch

The first and most fundamental factor is how it feels to you personally.

We spend roughly a third of our lives in bed. And even when we're not consciously aware of it, bedding is in direct contact with the body and influences processes that matter:

• how the skin breathes
• how the body recovers
• how deeply the body is able to relax

Sleep is not a pause between things that matter. The quality of your sleep shapes your energy, your effectiveness, and even your health.

There is also an emotional dimension that is equally important.

Think about how much an uncomfortable outfit can ruin your mood. Bedding works the same way. If something bothers you, you feel it — even without consciously registering it.

At minimum, you should feel comfortable. At best, you should enjoy every moment of contact with the fabric.

Many people sleep in poor-quality bedding not because they don't care, but simply because they don't know things could be different. But once you try truly quality bedding, going back becomes very hard to imagine.

2. Fabric quality and natural composition

The second factor is fabric quality. It determines how the bedding will look, how it will affect your health, and how long it will last.

There is a lot of confusion here. Sateen, for instance, is not a type of fabric — it's a weave. The same is true of percale and jacquard. The fabric itself is defined by the raw material: cotton, linen, silk, bamboo.

Synthetic fabrics are not even a consideration for us. They aren't simply a lesser option — choosing them is a conscious compromise with your own health.

Synthetics and fabrics with synthetic blends do not let the body breathe, can cause overheating, generate static electricity, and feel categorically different against the skin. Even when it's not immediately obvious, the body notices.

This is precisely why at Home me we work exclusively with natural materials. Because bedding is not just about beauty — it is, first and foremost, about quality of life. It is in direct contact with your body every day. There is no room for compromise here.

Thread quality

Thread quality matters too. The longer the fiber, the smoother and more resistant to wear the fabric will be. Short fibers pill faster and lose their appearance sooner.

Weave

The weave plays a distinct role of its own — it shapes both the feel and the durability of the fabric.

This is why at Home me we deliberately chose percale as the foundation for several of our collections. It is a tight 1:1 weave that produces a strong, stable fabric — one that holds its shape year after year, even with daily use.

And this is not just talk — percale was historically used to make parachutes, precisely because of its strength.

Dyeing

Dyeing also matters — how the fabric was dyed, at what stage, and what dyes were used.

There are different approaches. In some cases, the thread itself is dyed before the fabric is woven — as with stonewashed cotton (link to all stonewashed cotton bedding collections), which then undergoes additional finishing to give it its distinctive softness.

In other cases, the finished fabric is dyed in large runs. Here, it is critical that the dye distributes evenly and bonds well into the fabric.

At Home me, we deliberately use reactive dyes. They enter into a chemical reaction with the fiber and bond directly into its structure — which is why the color doesn't wash out and remains vivid for years.

Finishing

And finally — finishing. This is what determines the fabric's ultimate properties, and very often what dictates how the fabric will behave in everyday use.

There are various finishing methods, and each produces its own effect.

For example, heat treatment at high temperatures — as used in our hypoallergenic Sensitive collection — gives the fabric its initial shrinkage, which matters for natural materials since all natural fabrics shrink to some extent. When this happens at the production stage, you receive a more stable product that can be washed even at high temperatures — important for hygiene. This treatment also makes the fabric noticeably softer.

There is also a finishing technique that gives the fabric a beautifully soft hand feel from the very first touch — washing with specialized technologies or even stones (stone wash). This is the treatment used in our Percale Basic collections.

Worth a special mention is stonewashed cotton and stonewashed linen. The finishing process makes them softer and gives them that characteristic gentle rumple — they look effortlessly cozy and natural. This is more than aesthetics — it's the feeling of home.

There is also mercerization — a treatment that adds a subtle sheen and creates that "hotel linen" effect: a smoother surface and a pleasantly cool touch. This finishing is used in our Percale Premium collections.

At Home me, we deliberately apply different finishing techniques to each collection — so that you can choose not only a quality natural fabric, but also the precise feeling that is right for you.

The quality of the fabric you choose for your bedding determines how long it will hold its beauty — and how long it will continue to bring you joy.

3. Color and design

Color is not simply about aesthetics. It is about feeling.

We experience space through our eyes — and bedding plays a very significant role in that. Whether going to sleep or waking up, the brain responds immediately — it likes what it sees or it doesn't, it feels right or it doesn't.

This is precisely why at Home me, a clear decision was made from the very beginning — we would offer a range of colors, but only solid ones. No prints, no frills, no superfluous decoration. Even the details — buttons, seams — are kept as unobtrusive as possible.

Bedding should have character, but not excess. It shouldn't command the room. Its role is to complement the interior, or to enhance it, or to set a mood — but never to overwhelm the space.

This is why our colors are chosen so that they combine easily with each other and work well with any interior. They can serve as a backdrop, or they can become an accent — depending on how you use them.

It's worth remembering that color reads very differently at scale. Something that doesn't appeal in a small swatch can open up entirely when spread across a bed — and look quite beautiful.

The same is true of combinations: colors next to each other start to look different. You don't always need to match tone for tone.

So don't be afraid to experiment. Sometimes a single well-chosen color can transform the feeling of an entire bedroom — illuminating the space and shifting the way it's perceived.

Visual perception is one of the most powerful systems through which the brain shapes our sense of space and comfort. This is why, when choosing the right bedding, it's important to pay attention not only to the fabric, but to the color and overall design as well.

4. Sizing and configuration

It is essential that your bedding fits your dimensions and your habits precisely. The sheet should cover the mattress without bunching during sleep; the duvet cover should receive the duvet easily; and the pillowcases should fit your pillows.

Mattress sizes

Let's start with mattresses. There are several standard double sizes:

160×200, 180×200, and less commonly 200×200.

At Home me (Size chart):

• for 160×200 mattresses, Double sets and flat sheets (240×260) or fitted sheets (160×200×40) are the right fit
• for 180×200 — King sets (260×280 or fitted 180×200×40)
• for 200×200 — King+ (280×290 or sometimes 260×280, with fitted sheets 200×200×40)

Single sizes — 100×200 and 140×200 — are covered by our Single sets, and in some collections by fitted sheets as well.

Mattress height deserves separate attention. The standard is up to 30 cm, but if yours is taller, it's worth choosing a sheet with extra depth so it stays in place and doesn't slip.

It's also worth deciding what suits you better — a flat sheet or a fitted sheet. A fitted sheet stays put and doesn't come undone during sleep, though it takes a little getting used to when caring for it, particularly when ironing.

Duvet sizes

The next consideration is duvets. The key question is whether you sleep under one duvet or two.

If two — the standard size for each is usually 140×200 or 150×210. In this case, a family set would be the right choice.

If you share one duvet, the most common sizes are 200×220 or 220×240 (the larger option). Home me carries both, and sets with the larger duvet are marked as Super King.

Pillow sizes

For pillows, the most common standard is 50×70. But 60×60, 70×70, 80×80, and even 50×90 are also available. Several of our collections cover all of these options.

And it's worth knowing: if standard sizes don't suit you, custom sizing is always an option. At Home me, we offer this — it simply requires a little extra time for the seamstress to complete the order. So before placing an order or choosing a bedding set, it's always worth checking sizes and configuration carefully.

Life is too short to put up with things that don't fit. It's simply a matter of finding what's right for you.

5. Price

Price matters. But it's important to consider not only the moment of purchase, but the longer view.

Expensive does not always mean quality. And cheap does not always mean saving money.

Inexpensive bedding loses its appearance quickly. And as a result, it ends up being replaced again and again. Quality bedding lasts for years and holds its look.

This is why at Home me we deliberately maintain a more accessible price range. In terms of quality, we can comfortably stand alongside the world's finest brands — while remaining more attainable.

We are not inexpensive, and we cannot be — because we work with high-quality natural materials. But what we can guarantee is that our bedding will be with you for years.

And when you consider how many times you'd replace cheaper bedding in that time — and what it would look like in the meantime, and how many times it would undermine the feel of your bedroom — the choice becomes clear.

When evaluating the price of bedding, it's important to look not just at the number in the moment, but at how many years of genuine pleasure it will give you.

Don't cut corners on the things that shape your mood and support your recovery. It's one of the simplest ways to take care of yourself and the people you love.

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