The Best Cooling Sheets Are Just as Refined as They Are Refreshing

Don’t sweat it, I found bedding that’s beautiful and breathable

In the primary bedroom of a prewar New York apartment by Shelton, Mindel & Assoc., the headboard, by Jonas, and the Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist daybed were upholstered in fabrics by Nobilis and Holland & Sherry, respectively. The wall covering is by Clarence House, and the bedding is by Pratesi. Photo: Michael Moran

Hot take: The best cooling sheets aren’t just for sleepers with night sweats. And the most popular materials you’ll find in this category— linen , bamboo , and cotton percale —are not only incredibly breathable, each textile speaks visual volumes in a bedroom as well.

If you want to evoke an upscale but relaxed ambience like in this laid-back Bedford Hills home , turn to linen sheets for a lived-in look and feel for your bedroom.…