The Striped Bedding Trend Is Taking Over—And This $35 IKEA Sheet Set Looks Straight Out of a Boutique Hotel
2026 is shaping up to be the year of maximalism, and the bedding world is fully in on it. I’ve been really into the rise of pattern-heavy design lately—aka this patternmaxxing era we’re in. Polka dots, gingham, animal print, and especially stripes are all having a major moment, and what’s been trending in fashion is now clearly spilling over into the home space, too.With a new season underway, I’ve been deep in a bedding rabbit hole, looking for inspiration to refresh things for summer (a seasonal reset is a must for me). Stripes keep showing up in every bedding setup I see on TikTok and Pinterest, and the more I come across them, the more I’m sold. Naturally, that sent me straight to shopping, where I found the perfect set from IKEA that’s currently on sale for $35.IKEAStriped bedding—particularly in bright pastels like green, yellow, baby blue, pink, and tangerine—gives off such a fresh, summery feel. It has that easy, vacation energy, like something you’d see in a coastal hotel or a little cottage in the Cotswolds. I personally love it because, as someone with a more minimal aesthetic, stripes add just enough personality without feeling too loud. It still goes nicely with a muted palette while giving the room a bit of character.My room has a boho theme made up of creams, tans, and browns, and this green striped IKEA set fits right in. The soft green adds contrast without clashing with the neutral base, and the stripe pattern keeps it from feeling boring. It comes with a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and pillowcases—all for under $50. The $34 price tag is for the Queen size, but it’s also marked down for Twin, Full, and King sizes as well.I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have my eyes on these sets too…
