I'm a Bedding Writer—Here's How I Make My Bed Cozier for Winter

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I've figured out the perfect winter bedding combination.

Here's how you can get it, too.

By Bianca Pineda

Commerce Writer

There's nothing I love more than curling up with a fuzzy blanket and burrowing into my bed with a good book, especially as winter approaches and daylight hours dwindle. And right when those temperatures drop, I immediately switch to my heavy-duty winter bedding—even though this makes it just a little bit harder to get out of bed each morning. I've been writing, researching, and trying out bedding products first-hand for over a year (over 2,900 hours of sleep testing!) and have a few favorites I swear by to stay warm.

First, I always swap out my lightweight sheets for a heftier flannel or thick percale set. My personal favorite sheets for the wintertime are Boll and Branch's Flannel Sheet Set, which are soft, insulating, and perfect for bundling up in.

On especially frigid days, northeast winters call for a bit more than just a pair of flannel sheets. My next layering step is a comforter—I swear by the Buffy Cloud Comforter. It feels like a snug hug and has kept me plenty toasty during my snow-day movie marathons. The other secret to ultra-plush bedding is basics like fluffy pillows or plush mattress pads, which keep me comfortable in any position—an especially difficult feat as I start to go to sleep earlier and spend more time in bed. Trust me, you'll thank me for investing in these cozy essentials. If you're feeling inspired, I highly recommend you start adding these picks to your cart—early Black Friday sales are already here.