Drifting off in warmer weather can prove challenging, leaving many of us restless throughout the night, sticking one leg out from under the duvet to cool off. Fortunately for those who overheat, Dunelm has unveiled a fresh range of 'breathable' bedding perfectly timed for summer – combining style with practicality.
Affordable and Stylish Summer Bedding
Priced from £21 for a single set and £29 for a double, the Pineapple Elephant Cotton Rich Woven Stripe Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set features a smart striped design available in five shades. Customers can select from blue, clay, green, grey and natural, making it easy to complement any bedroom décor.
The boho-influenced bedding, with its earthy hues and understated pattern, brings a refined, elegant and calming atmosphere to the bedroom. It's on-trend and fun without being overwhelming, striking the perfect balance between modern and classic.
Quality and Practicality
Crafted from a soft-touch polycotton blend, the set promises durability while feeling pleasant against the skin. It's an excellent choice for homes with youngsters or animals, being entirely machine washable and tumble-dryer safe.
Securing the bedding might require a touch of patience due to button fastenings, though this does deliver a neat, streamlined appearance. Striped bedding remains a popular trend showing no signs of fading, meaning this style should stay fashionable for years to come.
Alternative Options
Alternative options embracing this trend are available elsewhere, such as the Noa 100% Cotton Stripe Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set, priced at £35 for a double at Dusk. Customers describe it as 'good quality', and judging by how Dusk has styled the bedding on their website, it certainly evokes a luxury hotel aesthetic.
For those seeking a more budget-friendly option, Marks and Spencer offers the Cotton Blend Simple Stripe Bedding Set (£20 for a double). Despite being newly launched on the website, single and super king sizes have already sold out, so we'd recommend snapping up the remaining stock quickly. Offered in three colourways, shoppers have called it 'dreamy' and praised it as 'great value for money'. It also 'looks good on the bed', making it an affordable way to refresh bedroom décor.
Customer Reviews
Back to the Dunelm bedding, one reviewer commented: "Gorgeous bedding, really good quality too. Very comfy and feels great against the skin." A second customer added: "Looks good, soft material, excellent price. Very happy with it."
However, not everyone was entirely satisfied. One less impressed buyer wrote: "This duvet set is nice and gives my bedroom a cosy feel, however the quality let's it down. One pillowcase has a slightly different tone of stripe and two of the buttonholes on the duvet cover were sewn shut, so I had to cut them open myself to be able to use them."
Highlighting Dunelm's bedding set as a strong contender for summer, another shopper remarked: "I bought these to replace my old summer sheets, and they're perfect. Very lightweight and breathable to sleep in, and I find that I've gotten a good night's sleep especially in the warmer weather. Highly recommend, they're good value for money."
