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“The coziness factor is off the chart,” one person said.

If you usually shop for bedding online, it can be hard to get a sense of some of the features you’re looking for. Sure, everything looks nice in photographs, but would you actually sleep on those sheets? The only way to find out is to ask people who have done it, and that’s what I’ve set out to do. I polled the people around me to find out what bedding product makes them excited to slip under the covers each night.

Lesson learned: Many of the expensive sheets are actually worth it (if there’s any one place worth splurging in, it’s where you spend one-third of your time), but there are tons of affordable options too, for those who’d understandably prefer to save. Keep reading to learn about the bedding that could change your life, with testimonials from current and former writers, plus some experts in bedding design and interior design.

"I think it's been well documented in many stories, but I live and die by the Target 'best sheets known to man,'" said editorial director Kristen Aiken. "Even my mom has fitted her whole house with them now. She's extremely picky about quality and inspects every set she gets, and they pass her tests — she especially loves the extra deep pockets on the fitted sheets and the double layer of elastic to keep them from popping off the corners."

Aiken and her mom aren't the only fans of this award winner. "I am truly obsessed with my Target sheets," said Jillian Wilson, wellness reporter, in a previous story. "They're cute, soft and withstand the nails of my 100-pound pitbull who I (regrettably) allow in my bed."

The sheets are available in five sizes, twin/twin XL–California king. You can get them in a range of patterns and solid colors, and each set comes with a flat sheet, fitted sheet and pillowcase(s).

Get them from Target in solid colors for $35+ and printed for $35+.

"My boyfriend introduced me to the world of heated mattress pads and it's now the only thing I look forward to about winter," said analytics editor Lily Alig. "The one we have has dual controls and the heat separation is really effective — when I get too warm in the middle of the night, I can switch mine off while my boyfriend keeps his on. Getting into bed feels like a warm hug! It's not the cushiest mattress pad, and there are definitely more plush options (I'm eyeing this upgrade), but the coziness factor is off the chart. Also our cats are really benefiting from it."

Available in four sizes and three quilted variations, the mattress pad boasts 12 heat settings and an auto-shutoff feature up to 12 hours. The backlit LED display lets you easily adjust the settings in the night as needed.

The Beckham Hotel Collection pillows are not only a longtime bestseller here at Shopping, but they also come expert-recommended by interior designer Natalie Rebuck, who said they're "very fluffy and really hold up over the years." It's part of why we gave them an award.

My father, Paul Kam, bought them during a previous Prime Day sale and had a similar review. "The pillows are very comfortable and I love them," he said, "and whenever I need to, I fluff them and they retain their original shape again. Recommend highly."

The pillows are available in three sizes. 

"Regardless of the weather or month, my beloved linen duvet cover has stayed in place," shopping writer Griffin Wynne wrote about their Quince linen duvet cover in a previous story. "It gives my bedroom a beachy feel in the summer and spring and pulls the room together in the fall and winter, looking elevated but still inviting and relaxing. It’s never too hot or too cold, and it layers great with other blankets." They added, "Anecdotally, I have spilled drinks on it and the stains have come out pretty easily, so if you, like me, enjoy a bed coffee but have poor spatial awareness, this could be the duvet cover for you."

The duvet cover comes in a ton of colors and patterns, and sizes twin–California king.

Aiken said this particular recommendation of Cuddl Duds' flannel sheet set is for cold sleepers like herself, referring to herself as an "icicle lady." "These Cuddl Duds flannel sheets from Kohl's are my FAVORITE," she wrote. "I buy them for all my cold friends for housewarming gifts, and they come in a million cute prints. I find they wash really well and don't pill up like a lot of flannels do."

The set (which includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet and pillowcase(s)) is available in sizes full–California king, or you can purchase a two-pack of standard pillowcases. Patterns range from florals to seasonal designs to classic patterns, with a couple solid colors thrown in the mix, too.

Get them from Kohl's for $28.99+ (originally $35.99+).

Senior reporter Lydia O'Connor previously told us about these airy pillow shams, which have four gauze layers for ultimate softness and a bit of texture. "I think this is about as close as you can get to feeling like you’re sleeping on a cloud,” she said, adding, "The slightly rippled texture just feels so good against my skin.”

She said the shams “look so much more expensive than they are,” which is kind of Quince's specialty, and they're still made with 100% organic long-staple cotton. You can choose from two sizes and so many colors. "I already have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning, and these do not help,” O'Connor told us.

Former shopping writer Kristen Adaway previously gushed about a set of LuxClub bamboo sheets that was so much cheaper than the competition. "I am an extremely hot sleeper, even during the colder months, and have found myself feeling less overheated at night while slumbering on these sheets," she wrote. "They don’t completely stop me from sweating, but I definitely don’t wake up in a daze wondering when I decided to nap in a sauna."

Adaway's original sheets are no longer available, but we found a set from the same brand that's comparable. Just note: While the original sheets were described as bamboo, these are bamboo-derived viscose. They come in 40 colors and patterns and 14 different sizes. Your purchase includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet and two pillowcases.

"In winter I like to cozy up in flannel sheets (organic cotton of course)," Lizzie Harper, the quilt and pillow designer behind Lovelyskybed, said in a previous story. "L.L. Bean is a classic for this."

Available in two colors and sizes twin–king, these double-brushed sheets are midweight and "buttery soft," according to reviews. The set comes with one flat sheet, one fitted sheet and two pillowcases (you can also purchase the pillowcases separately in a two-pack).

"I have been sleeping exclusively on linen sheets for about the last five years, until perimenopause and the accompanying heinous night sweats have forced me to find ways to stay cool at night," said senior shopping writer Lourdes Uribe. "After months of being up multiple times a night with hot flashes, I decided to switch to cotton percale sheets. These Parachute sheets have changed my life. They are so soft, comfortable and cool that they have defeated my body's need to overheat at all times. They're thick and supple, but so soft and crisp that it's like sleeping on hotel sheets." Made with long staple Egyptian cotton, the set comes in a range of dreamy, muted solids and a couple stripe patterns, in sizes full–Cal king. 

Uribe added, "They're not cheap, but they definitely feel more expensive than they actually are. They've been a game-changer in the quality of my sleep and feel incredibly luxurious." Each set comes with a top sheet, fitted sheet and two pillowcases. For the pillowcases, you can choose between back envelope or side open closure.

"I didn't want to like my Brooklinen sheets," admitted Noah Michelson, the director of Personal. "They're pricey — I figured overly pricey. But — welp — I was wrong. They're worth every penny. They feel simultaneously crisp and soft in a way that I didn't know sheets could (and they've only gotten softer with each washing). I find myself looking forward to changing my sheets during the weeks I'm using my non-Brooklinen sets. If I ever win the lottery, there will be signs: my entire linen closet will be stuffed full of these dreamboats."

Michelson owns the classic percale sheet set, which offers cooling relief for hot sleepers. It's a little cheaper than Uribe's Parachute percale sheets at full price, and is on sale right now to ease the cost a little more. Grab the set in sizes twin–Cal king and a bunch of classic colors and patterns. You'll get a flat sheet, fitted sheet and pillowcase(s).

If you want shopping for bedding to be as easy as possible, you might like purchasing one of Brooklinen's bedding bundles, like this luxe sateen bundle that's on my bed right now. The set not only includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet and two pillowcases, but also comes with a duvet cover and two extra pillowcases. You can mix and match colors and patterns as you like to customize it to your decor and tastes, and choose from sizes twin–Cal king.

The luxe sateen I have are smooth and crisp for a hotel-like feeling, though they soften up nicely after washing. If you prefer something different, however, you can try out bundles in Brooklinen's other beloved fabrics, and even upgrade your bundle to include their beloved Dreamweave Waffle bed blanket.

These Cozy Earth bamboo sheets are so unbelievably soft and cool, I didn't want to change my sheets at the end of the week when they were on my bed. Yes, they're the priciest sheets I own, but they're so breathable and feel so nice against the skin that I think they're worth every penny, and have a slightly shiny look that took my bed's cozy look to the next level. One huge perk of these is that they're HSA- and FSA-eligible with TrueMed, too. Choose from sizes twin–split king and a range of solid colors, along with some classic stripe patterns. The set includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet and pillowcase(s).