If I knew that swapping my tired and drab bedding for some bright, pajama-inspired sheets was all it would take to bring some much needed joy into my life, then I would have done this easy upgrade months ago. Every time I'd walk into my room, I felt like there was just a blank canvas staring back at me, and it felt plain and uninspiring - until I swapped to colourful stripes.
Bedding with stripes isn't a new concept, but lately there have been more and more brands bringing out premium quality sheets in an array of colourways that won't remind you of the outdated designs you'd once find at your grandparents place. It only made sense that the comfy pajama shorts trend made the jump from bodies to bedding, and this is the cosy trend I can definitely get on board with.
Seeing as we can spend over a third of a 24 hour day in our bed, it makes sense that this is the place to prioritise turning into a sanctuary for total relaxation, safety and happiness, and the easiest way to do this, as I've found, is by adding some beautiful striped bedding into your room.
Nothing says cosy and comforting like incredibly soft, fresh sheets, and getting a whole ensemble together (I'm talking colour coordinated fitted sheets and flat sheets that complement the striped duvet and pillowcases) makes you feel like you're the most organised person on earth. Yes, my new bedding made me feel smugly accomplished and cosy, all at once.
I may have purchased a few different brands and sets online because the effects were too good to ignore, so below you'll find my favourite selection of serotonin boosting pajama striped bedding sets so you too can feel excited about jumping into bed:
Piglet in Bed Coastal Blue Pembroke Striped Duvet Cover, from £159
Cultiver Goods Cedar Striped Linen Duvet Cover, from £100
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