8 Best Striped Sheets for Coastal Cosplay

From antique-inspired ticking stripes to modern mix-and-match setsA vintage Laura Ashley pattern on the walls pairs beautifully with a striped bedcover and curtains by Schumacher in an English country house revitalized by designer Joy Moyler.Photo: Simon Upton, Styling: Sara MathersThe best striped sheets tell a story, and that story is, ideally: It’s bedtime in coastal Cape Cod, or a Parisian pied-à-terre.Striped bedding has range: You’ve got narrow ticking stripes, the tightly packed pinstripes, and the wide block stripes that pair beautifully with floral and gingham bedding. The right striped sheet set can add pattern to a bedroom without overwhelming everything else on the bed.Our staff tests a lot of sheets, with close attention to material, breathability, durability, washability, and, of course, how they actually feel in bed. The best striped sheets deliver on these practicalities without treating pattern as an afterthought. Below are all the striped bed sheets we can’t resist: white stripes, blue stripes, ticking stripes, thick stripes—you get the picture. And if the sheets are sorted but the rest of the bed could use some attention, our guides to the best duvet covers and quilts can help there too.Our Top Picks for the Best Striped SheetsBest OverallPetite Plume Ticking Stripe Bed Sheet SetRead moreBest VarietyBrooklinen Percale Sheet SetRead moreBest Linen Sheet SetQuince European Linen Sheet SetRead moreOur Top PicksMore Striped Sheet Sets We LoveBest OverallPetite Plume Ticking Stripe Bed Sheet SetMaterial: 100% cotton percaleSizes available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, KingIncludes: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, and 2 pillowcasesI adore and live in these Petite Plume French ticking sheets. They’re crisp, cool, and easily one of the most elevated parts of my room. The navy French ticking stripe stick the landing between captain’s quarters and New England beach house bedroom, with an heirloom touch that modern stripe patterns don’t always capture. The 100% cotton percale helps with temperature regulation and breathability, and though the sheets are not advertised as wrinkle-resistant, they emerge from the dryer remarkably smooth..(And what if—just what if—there was a set of pajamas that matched your sheets exactly?)Best VarietyBrooklinen Percale Sheet SetMaterial: 100% Long-Staple Cotton, 270 thread countSizes available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California KingIncludes: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, and 2 pillowcases; Twin and Twin XL sets include 1 pillowcase, King and Cali King sets include king sized pillowcasesBrooklinen is a regular in our bedding stories (due to its durable comforters, pillows, and beyond), so it’s no surprise this best-selling customer and editor favorite made the striped sheet shortlist. “The texture of these is unreal,” says contributor Yelena Alpert, who recently tested the set. “It feels buttery soft like a sateen, but still crisp as percale cotton should be.” The long-staple cotton threads are less likely to fray or feel rough to the touch, helping the sheets maintain that smooth finish over time. Stripe enthusiasts will be happy to see that this super soft set comes in a double-stripe tandem pattern in versatile shades of pebble, moss, and storm.Best Linen Sheet SetQuince European Linen Sheet SetMaterial: 100% European FlaxSizes available: Twin, Full, Queen, King, California KingIncludes: 1 linen fitted sheet & flat sheet, 1 pillowcase for twin, 2 pillowcases for full, queen, king, and cal kingLinen lovers are in luck with this affordable pencil-striped set from Quince. (It also comes in wider stripes and pinstripes in neutral tones.) If you can’t decide if you want your sheets to be more rustic or modern, this set comfortably toes the line. Contributor Erika Owen says these sheets “always seem to be cool, which is a feat in our apartment, where the temperature varies wildly. I loved the lived-in, wrinkled look they pick up after a sleep or two. The sheets also feel like they’ll hold up for years to come.”Best Flannel Sheet SetGarnet Hill Cozy Ticking Organic Cotton Flannel SheetsMaterial: 100% organic cottonSizes available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California KingIncludes: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, and 2 pillowcasesDo your daydreams feature blazing at-home hearths and wellies-clad jaunts through the Cotswolds? Do you have more than three tabs open featuring floral wallpapers you’re considering for the kitchen? This flannel ticking stripe might just scratch the Austen-era bedroom itch. The organic cotton arrives soft and worn-in, with plenty of warmth but none of the sweatiness that can make flannel a gamble. Paired with solid-color cotton bedding, the ticking stripe adds just a touch of texture and pattern without leaning too heavily into the old-world look.Best Boat-Core PickAnnie Selke Simons Stripe Sheet SetMaterial: 100% cottonSizes available: Twin/Twin XL, Full, Queen, KingIncludes: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, and 2 pillowcasesAnnie Selke surprised me, quickly becoming a close runner-up to the Petite Plume sheets above. The cotton has more texture than typical percale, though it stops short of linen’s characteristic roughness. The closest comparison might be a well-loved T-shirt: worn-in and soft, but never slippery. The stripe is unique, too—not thin or wide but a combination of both that comes across traditional instead of contemporary.More Striped Sheet Sets We LoveWest Elm x Pierce & Ward Stripe Duvet Cover & ShamsMaterial: 90% cotton, 10% linenSizes available: Full/Queen, King/California KingIncludes: Duvet cover, two shamsPierce and Ward’s collaboration with West Elm brings the design duo’s vintage sensibility to the bed. This striped bedding set delivers on exactly what we love about P&W: high-quality, individual color stories, and considered details.: The oversized ribbon tie closures are particularly charming—especially in a children’s room—and give the stripes a cottagecore slant compared with some of the more modern sets on this list.Hommey Starter BundleMaterial: 100% organic cottonSizes available: Standard, KingIncludes: 1 duvet cover, 1 fitted sheet, 2 pillowcasesIf you’re on Pinterest even a little bit, you’ve probably come across Hommey, the Australian-based bedding brand styled in dozens of modern homes with Scandi or Japandi influences. The brand is known for its bold designs, playful colorways, and a catalog made for mixing and matching. Play around with burgundy, pink, blue, black, browns, and whites to create a bedding sanctuary that’s all yours. The cherry on top: The100% organic cotton is woven with a sateen technique for high breathability,then stonewashed for a supersoft finish.The Company Store Company Cotton Percale Bed Sheet SetMaterial: 100% yarn-dyed combed cotton percaleSizes available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, KingIncludes: Twin/Twin XL: Twin: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, and 1 Standard pillowcase; Full/Queen/King: 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, 2 Standard pillowcasesI love a thin vertical stripe, and this one comes in green, blue, and tan at $130 for a Queen. The set is Oeko-Tex certified and made from 200 thread-count,yarn-dyed combed cotton percale. Pair it with an overshot coverlet (this one from West Elm is particularly affordable) to lean fully into the country-cottage look.