Bedding In: the best bed linen for winter

Originally founded as a specialist in Berber rugs and Moroccan textiles, Larusi now offers charmingly crumpled linen bedding. Celebrating the beauty found in imperfection, the textiles are pre-washed and thread dyed in subtle shades with ribbon closures. From £98 for a pair of pillowcases, larusi.com

Piglet’s linen ‘bedtime bundle’ in burnt orange has everything you need to create a cocooning nest, from pillowcases to a sheet and duvet cover, all made from soft 100% stonewashed French flax. The set would make a perfect housewarming or wedding present. From £212, pigletinbed.com

With its russet tones and leaf-like crumpled texture, the aptly named ‘Conker’ range feels like it was made for the colder months. Perfect for adding depth and warmth to a pared back interior, especially when layered with blankets and pillows. From £18 for a pillowcase, secretlinenstore.com

Society Limonta is part of a historic textile firm based in northern Italy that was founded at the end of the 19th century. Made from double layered cotton voile, ‘Sevr’ is one of its latest designs; inspired by prints from the 1970s, it features a subtle pattern of parallel zigzags. £680 for a duvet cover, uk.societylimonta.com

Another choice find from Laura Jackson’s new emporium, Glassette, these ruffled pillowcases from East London Cloth are made from white Irish smocked linen and are meant to be mixed with your existing bedding. Definitely no ironing required. £85, glassette.com

Danish design studio Tekla hooked up with iconic surf label Stüssy to create a range inspired by the Californian coast. In calming ‘Cactus’ green, this organic cotton bedding is stonewashed for a matte finish and a softer feel on the skin. From £29 for a pillowcase, teklafabrics.com

No-one does affordable, high quality bed linen better than Zara Home. Made from 140GSM linen, this duvet cover comes in a range of subtle, tonal colours – this faded petrol blue option ticks all the moody, atmospheric boxes. From £79.99, zarahome.com

The relaxed informality of linen is captured in full in Caravane’s ‘Sarta’ range. To the naked eye the fabric appears to be one colour, but on closer inspection a tiny woven houndstooth pattern reveals itself. Made in Portugal from soft washed linen, the vibrant cumin shade will bring warmth to cold winter nights. From £167, caravane.com

Soft to the touch, yet incredibly durable as linen should be, Bedfolk’s bedding is made in Guimarães, Portugal from the best Belgian and French flax. Linen is also naturally breathable and hypoallergenic, plus it gets softer the more it’s used and washed making it the ultimate everyday luxury. From £149, bedfolk.com

The crushed finish of Loaf’s ‘Lazy’ linen positively encourages long lie-ins and afternoon naps. The bed linen comes in a rainbow of chalky, faded shades – ‘old rose’ feels apt for the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. £45 for a pair of pillowcases, loaf.com

Key to creating the relaxed glamour of a Soho House bedroom is the brand’s washed linen which is crafted from natural flax grown in Europe and woven in Portugal. This inky shade captures the sophistication of the famed members’ clubs. From £55 for two pillowcases, sohohome.com

Guaranteed to lift the gloomiest morning, The Conran Shop’s sunny pure linen bedding is woven from 100% flax-fibre yarn grown in Europe. Layer with pale grey or blue, or opt for a relaxed, modern look. £35 for a pillowcase, theconranshop.com

The Linen Works’ Belgian linen is cross-woven in tonal yarn-dyed colours for a subtle shading effect, while stone-washing gives it a comfortable, lived-in feel. Triple stitched French seams, mother-of-pearl button closures and a 50 year guarantee make it a lifetime investment. £170 for a duvet cover, thelinenworks.co.uk

Faye Toogood found inspiration in the Oxfordshire landscape and the myth of the white horse for this linen duvet cover, part of her ‘Horse, Moon, Hill’ collaboration with Once Milano. It’s available in four earthy colours, including a rich brown, natural tone and chalky white. £428, oncemilano.com

Trove’s unapologetically romantic ruffled duvet covers are handmade to order from 300 thread count Italian cream linen and finished with a contrasting trim from Trove’s signature palette of blush, lemon, olive and salmon. From £310, thetroveco.uk