Bedlinen

Bed linen is the fabric layer you touch each night: sheets, quilt covers, pillowcases, coverlets and valances. Adairs' bedlinen spans Vintage Washed Linen and Linen Cotton for a relaxed, breathable feel, through to Stonewashed Cotton, Worlds Softest Cotton and Bamboo Cotton for everyday comfort. Every fabric is designed to mix and match: buy a quilt cover set with matching sheets, or build your own combination piece by piece. Sizes run Single to Super King across the full range.

How to Choose Bed Linen

Linen, Cotton or a Blend: Choosing Your Base Fabric

Vintage Washed Linen is pre-washed European pure linen with a relaxed, lived-in look that softens with every wash. Linen Cotton blends the two fibres, giving a similar appearance with easier day-to-day care. Stonewashed Cotton and Worlds Softest Cotton are pure cotton options built for year-round comfort without the linen price point.

Match Your Quilt Cover to Your Quilt, Not Just Your Bed

Quilt covers are sized slightly larger than the mattress to fit over a quilt, so match the cover to your quilt size rather than assuming your mattress size is enough. A Single quilt cover is 140 x 210cm, Double 180 x 210cm, Queen 210 x 210cm, and King 245 x 210cm.

Buy a Set or Build Piece by Piece

A quilt cover set bundles the cover with matching pillowcases at a lower combined cost. Buying separates lets you mix a plain sheet set with a patterned quilt cover, or top up spare pillowcases without buying a full new set.

Best Bed Linen For

Best for a linen upgrade: Vintage Washed Linen.

 European pure linen sheets and quilt covers get softer and more durable with every wash, at 135 to 165 GSM. It's the closest match to genuine linen bed sheets if you're after that relaxed, textured look.

Best for allergy-conscious households: Bamboo Cotton.

Bamboo fibres are naturally hypoallergenic and breathable, useful if wool or down leaves you congested. It's also temperature-regulating, so it works across most of the year.

Best for kids and busy households: Stonewashed Cotton.

Pre-washed cotton with a pebbly texture that's forgiving of daily wear and easy to launder, without the delicate care linen needs.

Best for a complete bedroom refresh: matching sets.

A quilt cover set with sheets and pillowcases in one design dresses the whole bed in a single purchase, then add a valance or coverlet to finish the look.

Quilt Cover Sizing

Buy your quilt cover to the quilt size, not the mattress size, so it fits with enough overhang on all sides.

Bed Linen FAQs

How do I choose the right fitted sheet for my bed?

Match the fitted sheet to your exact mattress size, not just the closest one, since sheets have far less give than a quilt cover. Adairs offers fitted sheets in most fabrics separately, so you can pair a plain sheet with a patterned quilt cover if you'd rather not buy a full set.

How do I care for bed linen so it lasts longer?

Wash in cold or warm water with a mild detergent, and avoid bleach or fabric softener, which breaks down natural fibres over time. Wash similar colours together and avoid overloading the machine. Line dry where possible; bamboo linen should always be line dried, while most cotton and linen pieces can be tumble dried on low heat.

What size quilt cover should I choose?

Match the cover to your quilt, not your mattress: Single is 140 x 210cm, Double 180 x 210cm, Queen 210 x 210cm, and King 245 x 210cm. Buying to the quilt size ensures the cover isn't tight at the corners.

Is a bed comforter necessary?

Not essential, but it adds an extra layer of warmth and a decorative finish beyond a basic blanket. Lighter comforters around 350GSM suit summer, while 500 to 700GSM options suit winter, so the right weight depends on the season and how warm you sleep.

What's the difference between Vintage Washed Linen and Linen Cotton?

Vintage Washed Linen is 100% European pure linen, pre-washed for immediate softness. Linen Cotton blends linen with cotton for a similar relaxed look at an easier price point and slightly simpler care.

Complete the Bed

Pair your bed linen with a quilt for warmth, add a valance to finish the base of the bed, and top up spare pillowcases or a bedspread separately. Protect what's underneath with mattress protectors and toppers. Join Linen Lovers for member pricing and free standard shipping Australia-wide on your whole order.