Back when we were renters, I loved finding all the little things I could to make our house comfortable and pleasant. I could not do any substantial renovations and even held back on furniture purchases for wanting to wait to buy pieces that would specifically suit our first home. One investment that totally works while in a rental space is bedding. It was during that renting phase that I researched and experimented to find my very favorite sheets.
That information is valuable for like, life. And when we recently bought our king bed, I knew just what sheets I wanted with no hesitation.
First, I am pretty exclusive to all white sheets, at least for non-children beds. (And towels, while we are on the topic.) White linens are bleach-able, which I love for cleanliness, and, keeping everything white makes stocking towels and sheets from room to room really simple.
When I started the quest for my ideal sheet set, I had naturally already spent some time observing what I appreciate or dislike in bedding. This of course varies from person to person, but for me my biggest annoyance in sheetings is pilling. I cannot stand it on my clothes and certainly on my sheets too.
If you dislike pilling – percale sheets could be what you have been looking for. I find I am good with a 400 count of Egyptian cotton ones. They say that percale is less soft and wrinkles badly, but I have never had a problem with this. My favorite ones are this Ultimate Percale set, which are in the $50-70 range, and since they are from Bed, Bath & Beyond I always use a 20% off coupon. I have bought these for our guest and master and am utterly pleased.
As for winter, we like flannel ones! I know some people love; some people hate. I am a fan. It never ceases to amaze me how good putting on the flannel sheets feels in the chilly fall and how good putting on the percale sheets feel in the warm spring.
