Of all the seasonal design refreshes we convince ourselves we can’t live without, a summer bedding edit is essential. The warmer months pose a whole new host of challenges to getting a good night’s sleep—which means it’s time to tuck away the weighted comforter, and slip into something more seasonable. And with summer bedding trends this dreamy dominating our feeds, we’re not complaining.
Whether you’re channeling the crisp white linens of tropical resorts, or light, eclectic quilts that spark beach house nostalgia, your summer bedding should feel like an escape from your busy life. The best options are cozy enough to bundle under when your AC is on Arctic blast, but won’t keep you up sweating on the nights you decide to let the breeze in. And as critical as function is, we’re not forgetting flair. Summer is the perfect time to introduce a fresh pop of color, experiment with a new pattern, or test ride some different textures in your bedding. Below, peruse our top picks within the summer’s best bedding trends.
1. Coastal Toile
Blue and white is a summer classic, but trending toile patterns are breathing new (if vintage-inspired) life into the season’s favorite color combination. Toile fabrics, which first gained popularity during the 18th century, traditionally feature intricate depictions of pastoral European scenes in a repeating pattern. More recently, contemporary designers like ELLE Decor A-Lister, Shiela Bridges, have put their own spin on the beloved textile genre: Bridges’s Harlem Toile infuses the familiar template with Black figures and experiences (both personal and historical).
From wallpaper to tablescapes, reimagined toile has been a major 2025 design trend, but this summer’s class of “coastal grandmothers” are all about toile bedding—favoring floral and nautical interpretations alongside more traditional takes.
Pottery Barn Sorrel Toile Duvet Cover
For the summertime romantics, this lush Pottery Barn pick is the perfect floral.
Urban Outfitters Mermaid Toile Patterned Sheet Set
Special seasonal sheets shouldn’t be reserved for the holidays. This affordable mermaid toile pattern will add some subtle seasonal whimsy to your bedroom.
Fine Linens Galante Coverlet by Anne de Solene
This reversible quilt coverlet packs double the charm with scallop -stitched stripes on one side, and a classic, quaint toile pattern on the other.
2. Picnic Patterns
Gingham and checkered bedding is in high demand recently, for good reason. Whether you’re just dipping a toe into the world of printed bedding, or you love to mix different designs on your sheets, covers, and shams, this classic pattern is a grounding base. It pops as an accent in an otherwise minimalist bedroom, but when offset by other prints and colors, it can almost function as a neutral. Gingham is also a great example of a summer motif that can easily transition between seasons.
Serena and Lily Hyannis Linen Duvet Cover
Now 25% Off
The slightly bolder scope of this Serena and Lily gingham (now on sale!) balances its subtle summery tones.
Magnolia Dusty Green Maxine Duvet Cover + Sham Set (Full/Queen)
For a subtler approach to the gingham pattern, this Magnolia duvet and sham set relies more on texture than color contrast.
European Linen Gingham Sheet Set
If you’re not sure that a printed top layer will jive with your bedroom design, a pop of pattern under the covers can freshen things up more subtly.
3. Airy Textures
The last thing you want on a hot summer night is to feel weighed down and stifled by your bedding. Your top layers should have an especially light touch, and allow for a little extra air flow as they move with you. This summer, we’re seeing lots of airiness in bedding trends: think bubbled textures and intentionally under-stuffed comforters with enough cooling material to snuggle into, but less density than traditional styles. Aesthetically, these picks lean into that breezy, undone summer look that will never look like a mess in the morning (even if they end up kicked into a heap on the floor every night).
Quince Organic Cotton Pintuck Comforter
Quince’s oversized take on the pin-tuck comforter is perfect for those who take comfort in a bulkier top layer, building in pockets of airflow throughout its functional, yet detail-driven design.
Annie Selke Wilton Bedspread
This textured bedspread brings a little summer romance into the mix with its breezy 30-inch drop pleat.
Buffy Breeze Comforter
Now 20% Off
Buffy’s Cloud Comforter is a cult favorite for hot sleepers; the Breeze is its even airier sister, with stitched-in airflow channels that will add some summery texture under your duvet cover, and keep you cool all night.
4. Block Print Florals
Introducing a bold pattern into your bed-scape can be a dangerous game: there’s a fine line between a harmonious statement piece, and a chaotic intrusion that’s too loud to sleep with. Block prints have a healthy balance baked into their design, since their graphic elements are positioned in a clean, repetitive pattern that brings a calming sense of order. This summer, floral block prints are right on trend for bedding. Primary shades—beachy blues, cheerful marigold yellows, and red-accented pinks—are especially popular.
Anthropologie Iluka Cotton Printed Floral Quilt
This feminine Anthropologie quilt exemplifies a busier block print with a clean, orderly feel.
West Elm Begonia Sheet Set
These Begonia sheets are a true, traditional block print with a simple, graphic bloom stamped into tight pattern.
Greenrow Evelyn Cotton Linen Duvet Cover & Shams
For a romantic take on block print (with a little more breathing room), consider Greenrow’s vintage-inspired Evelyn design.
5. Earthy Linens
In both functional decor and fashion, linen will always be a main player in the summer trend cycle. When you’re looking for a light, cooling material that gets softer with every wash, other textiles just can’t compare. This season, linen bedding is especially popular in muted, earthy tones that feel zen enough for the bedroom. For the neutral bedding aficionado, these options can bring a new shade into the mix without sacrificing that simplistic sense of calm.
Citizenry Stonewashed Linen Sheet Set
For those who value softness above all in their sheets, these light, luxury linens won’t trap too much heat, and will get better with every wash.
Bed Threads Warm & Earthy Linen Bedding Bundle
Now 20% Off
BedThreads offers curated linen bedding bundles in a range of earthy, unexpectedly complimentary color combinations.
West Elm Pierce & Ward Cotton Linen Stripe Duvet Cover & Shams
This striped linen duvet and sham set conjures up a vintage beach day, bringing a grounding, moodier base to your summer bedding.
6. Crisp and Cooling Hotel Whites
It doesn’t feel right to refer to the timeless allure of luxurious all-white linens as a “trend”…but it also feels wrong to exclude them from a summer bedding roundup. This is be the one classic bedding category that will always be in style, and that you’ll probably never tire of. The ELLE Decor team has put hundreds of hotel-worthy sheets and bright white bedding staples to the test, so here’s a friendly reminder of some of our favorites.
Cozy Earth Made with Bamboo Viscose
Now 9% Off
These Cozy Earth sheets are a gold standard in lightweight luxury, and one of our favorite picks for hot sleepers.
SFERRA Fiona Duvet Cover
Summer is the season of indulgence, and our #1 ranked most luxurious duvet cover (in our hunt for hotel-worthy bedding) will help you do just that.
Brooklinen Luxe Sateen Core Sheet Set
Now 15% Off
Out reviewers raved about the silky soft, hotel-like feel of these viral sateen sheets.
Grace McCarty is a freelance Associate Digital Editor at ELLE Decor, where she covers design trends, shopping, and culture. She previously held a staff position at SELF Magazine, where she focused on beauty, style, and wellness. Her work has also appeared in Glamour and Parade.
