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And speaking of looks, linen sheets have increased in popularity in recent years because they are inherently more boho chic than cotton. Stylists and the Instagram-obsessed love them for their deep texture and camera-friendly looks. They ooze that effortless je ne sais quoi that people associate with French style — unpretentious but impossibly chic. 

It was during the Renaissance Period when bedding as we know it today was designed. Whilst the poor continued to sleep on hay-covered platforms, the wealthy owned mattresses stuffed with down and wrapped in luxurious materials. Their four-poster beds were covered in embroidered canopies and contained pull-out trundles for maids and personal valets to sleep on. Mattresses were suspended from the bedframes using ropes or straps. They were covered by smart linen sheets and wool blankets. The beds grew more and more lavish for the most wealthy. They became so expensive they were passed down through the family for generations. Reported to spend most of his day in bed, Louis XIV became so obsessed with bedding that he bought 413 beds for the Palace of Versailles. It is understood that he held court daily from his bed.

The most important thing to know about sheets is what they are made of. Materials will tell you a lot about how sheets will feel, their cooling and breathability, and their durability, as well as help you gauge if the price is fair.