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10 Christmas bed linen ideas to get you into the festive spirit

Posted on 24th November 2023

Why limit the festive cheer to your kitchen-diner or living room? We think you should dive into the enchanting world of Christmas with gorgeous patterned bed linen. Ready to transform your sleep space into the cosiest hub for the holiday season?

Picture this: fuzzy socks, fun pyjamas, and a cup of hot cocoa. All that’s missing is Christmas bed linen.

We’ve rounded up the latest joyful bedding solutions to help you get ready to watch your favourite festive films this December. And, we’ve got ideas for everyone – whether you want a subtle dash of cheer or the complete experience with snowflakes, elves and reindeer patterns splashed on your bed linen.

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Stags and reindeer

Reindeer motifs are a traditional option at Christmas time. But why not dress your bed in stag-patterned linen instead and get that chic winter-wonderland look.

Christmas bedding with stags — Stag scene double duvet cover set, £55, John Lewis.

Bedding with reindeer — Christmas stags bedding set, £68, Sophie Allport.

Bold Christmas patterns

The secret to ensuring your Christmas bed linen looks festive, but not tacky, is to go for a pared-back colour palette. Red and white is a timeless colour combination that works perfectly at this time of year!

Festive bedding with bold design — Christmas Noel festive fairisle snowflake Xmas duvet set, £21.95, Norwood Textiles.

Christmas sweater bedding — Warm Alaska brushed cotton bedding, £23, Happy Linen Company.

Christmas bed linen ideas: Red robins

Robins are adorable and make for a festive Christmas bed linen pattern. Make sure to add a couple chunky pillows and knitted throws for a comfortable and cosy feel…

Robin minimalist duvet — Country robin white brushed cotton duvet set, from £15, Dunelm.

Geometric robin bedding — Geo robin bedding set in red, from £19.12 for a double, Terry’s Fabric.

Festive trees

If you want simple yet cheerful Christmas bed linen, tiny trees on a snow-white background is a timeless and stylish pattern.

Minimal Christmas tree duvet — Festive forest coverless duvet, from £60, Night Lark.

White duvet with tiny trees — Embroidered ice skaters with dobby texture duvet set, £55 for a double, Next.

Christmas bed linen: Gingham and tartan

If you’re looking for a grown-up feel, inject the essence of Christmas into your bedroom through gingham and tartan bed linen. Red and green are go-to festive colours and can help you achieve an authentic look for the holidays without going all out. We also love delicate neutral hues and the trendy berry shade of damson.