Confession: I’m a little obsessed with interior design feeds. As I scroll I often find myself pausing and imagining myself diving into the ultimate coziest-looking setups.
It recently dawned on me that I can achieve this. With premium bedding brands like Sunday Citizen and Brooklinen available to regular people like me, I don’t have to fantasize anymore! In a fit of motivation I ordered from both of these brands, but one impressed me way more than the other. Take a look at which:
The bedding that wins for comfort… Sunday Citizen
This is the most important factor when setting up a cozy space, right? So of course I was going to be savage in my judgment. Let’s go straight to the element of the bed with the highest potential for luxury: the comforter.
Sunday Citizen’s Snug Stitch comforter is so incredibly soft. And fluffy! It’s all-season, thanks to the perfect medium weight that’s cozy year-round without feeling too heavy or sweaty. In fact, a lot of people nix the top sheet and use this comforter against their skin. I’ve been cozying up with the comforter and the Snug Body Pillow and Ribbed Lightweight Throw and living my best life.
Brooklinen has a few options for comforters in various weights, but it breaks my heart to tell you that they all require duvets. Nope, sorry, I’m a mom, I don’t have time to mess with a duvet. It’s the softest-ever microfiber & bamboo viscose comforter from Sunday Citizen for me.
The bedding that’s easier to wash… Sunday Citizen
Also relevant to motherhood: ease. I’ve had one too many laundry disappointments to risk investing in a luxurious comforter only for it to have special wash instructions, or be limp and lifeless after it’s been cleaned.
The Snug Stitch comforter is machine washable, and not only can it survive a tumble in the dryer, it thrives in there, coming out fluffy. Brooklinen’s comforters are spot clean recommended (sounds great if you can guarantee no littles are going to barf in your bed), but you have to dry clean if you need a full cleaning.
When you look at cost, Sunday Citizen’s comforter is $370 for a king, and that’s that. Brooklinen’s king-size equivalent midweight comforter is $499 for the comforter alone, plus $149 for the duvet. When you add the cost of dry cleaning in, we’re talking up to $50 each time you want to wash the dang thing.
The more eco-conscious bedding… it’s a tie
Brooklinen boasts a transparent supply chain, and sustainable materials like flax linen and GOTS-Certified organic cotton. Their sheets are also OEKO-TEX® certified against harmful chemicals. Overseeing their entire process means they are able to reduce carbon emissions and textile waste.
Meanwhile, Sunday Citizen’s Premium Bamboo sheets are made from viscose, which is a material derived from bamboo. Did you know bamboo is one of the fastest growing and most sustainable plants out there? It requires less water and pesticides than cotton, and it’s naturally hypoallergenic and thermoregulating—not to mention, silky-smooth. The best part is their Snug line’s comforter and pillows are filled with recycled-plastic stuffing to help clean up our oceans.
The one with easier shipping & returns… Sunday Citizen
Well, that’s an easy one. Sunday Citizen offers free shipping and returns on all US orders. Plus, they have a 90-day guarantee wherein you’re encouraged to use your new blankets, pillows, and sheets, and if you’re not loving the experience, you can send them back for a full refund, no questions asked.
Brooklinen offers free shipping for orders over $100 to the contiguous US (a higher threshold for others); returns cost $9.95.
I’ll be snuggling with Sunday Citizen, thanks!
I’ve been focusing on Sunday Citizen’s comforter because it’s changed my life, but I’ve also been rocking out the full-cozy vibe with their Snug body pillow, shams, and throw—and, yes, I have achieved the look I long coveted. But what I didn’t anticipate was how I’d also be benefitting from easy-to-buy (and return, if needed), easy-to-wash, and easy-on-the-earth bedding that I absolutely adore!
