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Mark my words, this stylish John Lewis buy will be on all the best-dressed beds this autumn – it’s already sold out twice

Mark my words, this stylish John Lewis buy will be on all the best-dressed beds this autumn – it’s already sold out twice

by | Aug 29, 2026 | Design Inspiration

There are some things you might expect to sell well in a heatwave: ice cream, fans, portable air conditioners, perhaps. But I’m willing to bet that quilts wouldn’t usually top your list of hot weather purchases.

However, such is the draw of John Lewis’ autumn quilt collection that sales have soared this summer. Yep, even during the many heatwaves.

In fact, the John Lewis Leon Quilt in particular has sold out *twice* since it first went online, and cosy season hasn’t even begun yet!

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To be honest, I’m not surprised. When I predicted 2026’s biggest bedding trends at the beginning of the year, two looks in particular were top of the list, and the John Lewis quilt collection nails both.

First, there is the artisanal, handcrafted look, and the brand’s beautifully quilted and embroidered bedspreads, such as the John Lewis Floral Embroidered Quilt, sum up the look perfectly.

Then there was the promise that modern heirloom designs would take centre stage, and what says ‘looks like your (very stylish) Granny could have made it’ more than the brand’s fantastic patchwork quilt collection.

When the Ideal Home team first saw the new bedspread range at John Lewis Press Day Preview, we knew these designs were about to sell like hot cakes.

And we were right. The quilts have been a huge hit with John Lewis shoppers, and since they launched online, selected lines have already sold out multiple times.

‘Gorgeous bedspread,’ says one 5-star reviewer of the John Lewis Diamond Patchwork Quilt on the brand’s website. ‘Very detailed and a nice modern twist on a patchwork quilt. It really elevates our bedroom.’

The John Lewis quilt range hanging on display ladders at the John Lewis Press Day Preview

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‘The most beautiful throw,’ raves another happy quilt owner. ‘The quality and colours on this throw are truly second to none. I’ve bought complementary bedding and decorative cushions to go with it, and it’s transformed our bedroom.’

‘So pleased when I put this on the bed. It looked stunning,’ shares another reviewer of the John Lewis Keya Suzani Quilt. ‘I had hesitated buying because I thought it was a little expensive, but so glad I did.’

‘Beautiful bedspread,’ echoes another shopper who agrees the investment is worth it. ‘It is great value for money given that it is extremely well made and has been beautifully designed.’

I couldn’t be happier,’ sums up another owner. ‘I love it. Just what I was looking for.’

John Lewis quilts

As summer draws to a close and the cooler, darker nights draw in, I think now is definitely the time to snap up this bestselling bedding before it sells out again.

These are some of my favourite designs, and all are currently in stock and ready to transform your bed into a stylish and cosy cold-season retreat.

This cosy £20 M&S autumn bedding is already being snapped up by savvy shoppers – and I’m not surprised, it was a sell-out last year

This cosy £20 M&S autumn bedding is already being snapped up by savvy shoppers – and I’m not surprised, it was a sell-out last year

by | Aug 25, 2026 | Design Inspiration

I don’t know about you, but where I live, it suddenly seems to have become autumn.

Only a week ago, I was hot, sweaty, and struggling to sleep during the latest summer heatwave, and now overnight temperatures have dropped to just 6°C, and it’s suddenly chilly when the sun goes down.

Little wonder, then, that savvy M&S shoppers are already snapping up the brand’s latest launch: the £20 M&S Brushed Cotton Striped Bedding Set.

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Soft, cosy, and selling out in record time last year, I think this is the autumn bedding to snap up now, before the cold weather really hits, and this budget-friendly buy disappears from the shelves.

When it comes to where to buy bedding, M&S is always one of my top recommendations. However, I always think it’s the brand’s winter bedding that really hits the mark.

Last year, Marks & Spencer nailed one of the winter’s biggest bedding trends with a sell-out brushed bedding collection that was one of the most stylish – and most affordable – ranges on the high street. And it looks like this year is going to follow suit.

The brand has just quietly dropped the first few lines of its autumn 2026 bedding collection, and this brushed cotton bedding set is already being snapped up by shoppers.

In fact, it’s one of the most shopped bedding sets on the M&S website right now, according to the brand’s on-site data.

M&S Striped Brushed Cotton Bedding Set

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I’m not surprised this set duvet cover and pillowcase set is proving so popular. To my mind, it nails the look and feel that many of us are craving after one of the hottest summers on record.

I, for one, can’t wait for some cooler weather, and this is one of the first years I’m actually looking forward to getting cosy in bed as the nights draw in.

The best brushed cotton bedding is perfect for creating those cosy-core vibes. Plus, M&S has upped the cosy vibes even further by combining this tactile flannelette fabric with a traditional ticking stripe.

For me at least, the overall effect feels nostalgic, comforting, and a bit like being tucked up into bed at a favourite Nan or Grandma’s house!

M&S Striped Brushed Cotton Bedding Set

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The striped collection is available in four autumnal shades: fern green, slate blue, dove grey, and a neutral linen colourway. And right now, they’re all still in stock.

However, I have a feeling they won’t stay that way. Especially once the cooler weather really hits. If last year is anything to go by, I imagine sizes will start disappearing fast.

Personally, I can’t imagine any cosier bedding to hunker down under this autumn. That said, M&S does have some more great winter-warmers beginning to land on site and in-store. I’ve rounded up a few more new-season favourites below.

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I’m telling every parent I know to snap up this £16 Dunelm buy before their child starts uni – it’s the simple upgrade for a grotty student mattress

I’m telling every parent I know to snap up this £16 Dunelm buy before their child starts uni – it’s the simple upgrade for a grotty student mattress

by | Aug 18, 2026 | Design Inspiration

It’s been a while since I went to university, but one thing that’s still fresh in my mind is my student accommodation, and in particular, the less-than-ideal sleep setup.

Anyone who’s lived in student halls, or indeed any type of pre-furnished accommodation, will no doubt have horror stories to tell about the furnishings they inherited from previous occupants. But the most traumatic tales I’ve heard tend to revolve around the mattress.

Suspect stains, broken springs, and lumpy sleep surfaces soon paled in comparison when I heard friends’ stories of bites, rashes, and bedbug-infested mattresses.

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Thankfully, I’ve found a simple solution to this very unwanted risk: Dunelm’s £16 Fogarty Cotton Anti-Allergy Zipped Mattress Cover. And after it sold out online last year, I think it’s well worth snapping up whilst it’s still in stock.

Now we probably all realise student accommodation isn’t going to involve sleeping on one of the best mattresses on the market. Mattresses are expensive, and, understandably, uni accommodation will involve some cheap and cheerful fixtures.

But one thing I hadn’t factored in when I started uni was that, of course, the student accommodation provider also isn’t going to change the mattress in the room with each new occupant.

The IKEA VALEVÅG pocket sprung mattress being tested

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According to details on numerous university websites, I’ve discovered that mattresses in student accommodation are generally replaced every 3 to 10 years, which means a *lot* of bodies could have been lying on that mattress before you.

Yes, this could be deemed ‘character-building’, which is of course a key part of the uni experience.

But, based on the cleanliness and housekeeping skills of many of my fellow students during my uni years, we could perhaps also term the ‘pre-used’ mattress situation… ‘gross’. Extremely gross.

In fact, as I’ve gotten older – and especially since I became Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor and started learning about bed bugs, dust mites, and how much sweat the average person oozes each night (yuck!) – it amazes me how relaxed I was about the whole student mattress situation at the time. Ignorance is bliss, as they say.

Bensons for Beds Simply Support Pocket Sprung Mattress being tested at home

(Image credit: Future / Rachel Tompkins)

Now I’m older and wiser, I would do things very differently, and this £16 Dunelm Zipped Mattress Cover is the one thing I’m advising all my friends with children starting uni this September to snap up whilst it’s still in stock.

You’re no doubt already familiar with the importance of a good mattress protector, which can protect a mattress from spills, stains, and general dirt and grime. But a zipped mattress cover, also known as a mattress encasement, is a slightly different beast.

Unlike a mattress protector, which only covers the top surface of the mattress, an encasement covers all six sides and zips up to prevent dust mites or creepy crawlies from penetrating the mattress.

And should you be dealing with a worst-case scenario, it should also keep any nasties already *inside* the mattress contained within the encasement too.

Dunelm Zipped Mattress Cover

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Unpleasant as it may be to think about, dust mites, dead skin cells, sweat, grime, and other bodily fluids (yep… yuck) can all seep into a mattress over time, and a mattress encasement provides another layer of protection between your body, and them.

An encasement can be a little awkward to get onto the mattress, but once it’s on and zipped up, you can leave it on and simply wash your mattress protector and fitted sheet as normal.

Dunelm’s isn’t the only option on the market; Soak & Sleep’s £35 Anti Bed Bug Mattress Encasement is one of the best I’ve tested, and it’s also waterproof. But if you’re looking for an affordable option, Dunelm’s is one of the most budget-friendly I’ve tried. Amazon also has plenty of cheap mattress encasements, although reviews tend to be mixed.

And of course, an encasement isn’t the only thing you might want to consider to make a student mattress more comfortable.

I’m pretty sure I didn’t know a mattress topper was a ‘thing’ when I was tossing and turning on my lumpy student mattress, but now I’d definitely add one of the best mattress toppers to my uni checklist.

In fact, my student bedding wishlist would now include: that all-important mattress encasement. A good mattress topper, and a mattress protector to cover it. Two fitted sheets so you can wash one and use one, a duvet with two duvet covers, a pillow and two pillowcases.

Get the essentials sorted before the new term starts, and then you (or your young adult who is flying the nest) can focus on fun, new friends, and of course, learning.

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The White Company has slashed the price of its bedding in its end-of-season sale – these are the luxe pieces you don’t want to miss out on

The White Company has slashed the price of its bedding in its end-of-season sale – these are the luxe pieces you don’t want to miss out on

by | Aug 16, 2026 | Design Inspiration

With autumn tiptoeing around the corner, it’s almost time to bring your duvet back out of hiding and to pack that fan away in the loft for some well-needed R&R. If you’ve already been dreaming of cooler nights and cosier days (same!), then what better place to start than with a bedding glow up.

High on most of the Ideal Home team’s wishlist is a set of bedding from The White Company: crisp, high-quality sheets, plump duvets and gorgeous textured bedspreads. However, for most of the year, The White Company’s prices are just a little out of reach, which is why our insider secret is to stock up on the brand’s staple pieces in their amazing sales.

Right now, The White Company is holding an end-of-season sale, and some bits in this sale are better than Black Friday at 60% off. Here’s everything you don’t want to miss from the current The White Company sale — from aesthetic bedding buys to comfort necessities.

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If your bedroom is crying out for an upgrade, don’t miss your opportunity to snap up some luxe pieces for your bed.

I’m calling it, this Next pumpkin bedding set will be an instant sellout – it nails this year’s biggest autumn trend

I’m calling it, this Next pumpkin bedding set will be an instant sellout – it nails this year’s biggest autumn trend

by | Aug 15, 2026 | Design Inspiration

Yes, I know, it’s summer, and depending on where you live in the UK, you may be recovering from yet another heatwave.

However, bedding trends wait for no man, woman, or well-dressed bedroom, and pumpkin bedding is already having a moment.

Plus, Next has just quietly dropped a pumpkin bedding set that I think will soon be an instant sell-out, so if you want to get your hands on this autumn-themed duvet set before it disappears, you may need to move fast.

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As Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor, I’ve spent the past five years immersed in the world of bedrooms, and when it comes to where to buy bedding, Next is always one of my top recommendations.

Plus, in recent years, the brand has absolutely nailed the most sought-after bedding trends.

Last Christmas, Next launched its Robin Fleece Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set, which quickly went viral and became one of the most-shopped bedding collections of the year.

That winter-themed bedding set featured robins leaving footsteps on a snowy fleece duvet cover, and I predict the brand’s new pumpkin-themed bedding is going to follow its lead and become an instant autumn bestseller.

Next pumpkin bedding set

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In fact, with ‘pumpkin bedding’ searches already spiking on Google, I don’t think it will be long before this trending bedding set starts selling out.

Not least because Next has nailed the double autumnal whammy with this design.

There are smiley-faced pumpkins embroidered onto the duvet cover, but to up the cuteness factor even further, the brand has also stitched that autumnal favourite – the now iconic pumpkin-spiced latte – to the surface.

And did I mention this duvet set also features a gingham background (still one of the biggest bedding trends of the year) *and* is made from super snuggly and cosy brushed cotton?

Next pumpkin bedding

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To my mind, this duvet cover and pillowcase set nails everything you might want in an autumn bedding set, and what’s more, there’s a whole collection of coordinating items available.

Personally, I think the £125 pumpkin-spiced latte-shaped side table may be a step too far, but the rest of the collection is *far* more stylish! And it means you can choose whether your nod to the cosy season is subtle or as OTT as you like.

I’m generally not a Halloween lover, but I have to admit, even I’m tempted by this autumn-themed collection and its understated Halloween-ish vibes.

After all, considering how long and hot it feels like this summer has been, for the first time in a long time, I’m actually looking forward to the change in season.

Some cooler weather, cosy bedding, and a pumpkin-spiced latte sounds like something I could definitely get behind right now!

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