9 summer bedding ideas

Sleep in slumber with these seasonal updates, says Sam Wylie-Harris

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With a long, hot summer on the cards and our bedrooms a sanctuary to seek refuge on those balmy nights, is there anything more heavenly than a well-dressed bed - and climbing into fresh linen?

After all, the ultimate luxury is our beauty sleep... with cool, crisp cotton and natural fibres coveted for their breathability, softness against the skin, and capacity to send us to slumber.

Here's how to enhance your sleep quality with sweet sets, stripes and solids...

1. Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell Pink Rosabelle Petite Ruffle 200 Thread Count Duvet Set, Single from £55, Next

With a cottagecore feel, create a romantic aesthetic with this charming floral bedding... featuring a pink ditsy print and romantic ruffle, style with a pretty cotton throw for a vintage vibe.

2. Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell Pink Broderie Ruffle Cushion, £22, Next

With its soothing, pretty blush hue, we love the way this broderie cushion looks layered against more ruffles.