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White bedding is the best

176 replies

Jellycatfox · 14/06/2020 07:40

I never thought so.
I would buy colourful bedding with patterns.
Then one day I needed an unusual size to fit the new duvet and the only one in the shop was white.
Good quality cotton, but white.
I bought it thinking well this sucks.
Oh was I wrong.
I washed it yesterday and dried it in the sun and this morning I feel in heaven.
Plus the room looks bigger.
If I didn’t have a small baby and no time I would have ironed it. Oh my, imagine it all steam ironed 😍😍😍

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DappledThings · 15/06/2020 11:11

I had no idea do many people liked white bedding. I wouldn't consider it in a million years. I thought hotels etc had it just because it was neutral and boring so couldn't offend anyone.

Interesting that so many people find it calming. I find the starkness of it (and white walls) a bit disturbing. The absence of colour and it being a blank space I find strange and a little depressing.

TheCatsHouse · 15/06/2020 11:16

I have only white bedding. Never have a problem with it staying white. That said I only ever wash it with other white things

runningon · 15/06/2020 18:33

I used to only have white bedding.
I now have a dog who sleeps on my bed....started buying covers with patterns!

Nsky · 15/06/2020 18:43

Not a fan, I have cream ( gold and lilac bedroom colours) and a lovely dark purple set, I do find white cold.
For anyone wanting a natural bleach, bio do one, keeps things white and not turning grey

BillyAndTheSillies · 15/06/2020 18:46

White bedding convert here. Means I don't have to bother matching up pillow cases etc, they just come out of the cupboard and go on the bed.

Won't go back to patterns now!

Sewrainbow · 15/06/2020 18:46

I love it. I'll be going to Homesense for some new, quality pillowcases after lockdown

SoftBlocks · 15/06/2020 18:48

Yep white bedding exclusively here.

whatshebininagain · 15/06/2020 19:21

I'd love crisp, White cotton bedding but I have a Black dog😂

Home42 · 15/06/2020 19:27

I have glorious bright pink with Moroccan style patterns. It’s beautiful and makes me truly happy! I used to have white bedding, it was boring!

scrivette · 15/06/2020 19:27

I only have white bedding, I couldn't imagine sleeping on another colour!

DeadButDelicious · 15/06/2020 19:44

Can't stand white bedding. We have slate grey floral bedding. Two sets exactly the same. Also some space kitties from Asda. 👍🏻

VenusClapTrap · 15/06/2020 19:46

Ooh ds has Asda space kitties too, DeadButDelicious. Best bed linen ever! Grin

Chicchicchicchiclana · 15/06/2020 19:48

I've only had white or cream bedding since I left home (in 1981). So yanbu OP.

Gammeldragz · 15/06/2020 19:52

I have all white Egyptian cotton bedding (easy to wash and match!) but a coloured eiderdown/quilted throw thing that goes over the bed because, cats...

billy1966 · 15/06/2020 19:54

White bedding, white towels, all white tableware.

I love the simplicity.

notheragain4 · 15/06/2020 20:05

For those who like white bedding where do you get it from? I was thinking 400 Egyptian cotton? Any brands you recommend?

CornishPorsche · 15/06/2020 20:11

I have fiber sets of bedding for the house. Two are vivid tartan brushed cotton for winter.
Two are 100% cotton and white.
My new 100% linen set arrived today and is drying on the line. Also white. Can't wait to put it on the bed.

Agree it looks so fresh. But never a white fitted sheet - always something a bit darker and sturdier!

CornishPorsche · 15/06/2020 20:13

@notheragain4 honestly, the best set I have is from Asda! It's at least ten years old and looks brand new.
direct.asda.com/george/home/bedding/duvet-covers/100-cotton-bedding/D26M04G04C02S14,default,sc.html

I have five sets, not fiber...

lynsey91 · 15/06/2020 20:17

I don't like it. Just find it boring

AnnaNimmity · 15/06/2020 20:17

Always white cotton with the highest thread count I can afford. Thick feather duvet.

Love my white bed.

(and wondering about trying white linen too though).

Lurchermom · 15/06/2020 20:21

I'm slowly phasing out all my coloured bedding, I love white bedding. Feels like I'm in a hotel!

ghostyslovesheets · 15/06/2020 20:24

No I love a bit of colour

White bedding is the best
Nicolastuffedone · 15/06/2020 20:24

Love my white bedding! I keep it sparkling white too! I love it when it’s freshly washed and ironed...bliss!!

bluefoxmug · 15/06/2020 20:31

maybe I spent too many trips away with work but 'hotel' doesn't appeal to me.
it's never as comfortable as my own bed. white might be practical, but luxury it ain't (for me).

Bluntness100 · 15/06/2020 20:32

If you have white bedding, what colour are your curtains/walls/floor?

All our bedrooms have white bedding. In our room the walls are a strong but pale lilacy tinged grey, the blinds, beams etc are dark oak and the new wardrobes going in the same.

The other rooms are either white walls with lighter oak beams and shutters to match (but original so very old) or pale eau de nil walls (which is like a pale green duck egg) . Carpets are all cream.

I just don’t like coloured bedding any more. However I just bought my daughter some new bedding and one set is actually white, but with small peacocks on it, and the other set is called storm and is like a grey green, both lovely, but I personally prefer pure white.