The Warmth, Romance, and Luxury of Sateen Sheets
At Fine Linen and Bath, the first step in helping our clients select a luxury sheet set is determining whether they prefer the crisp, airy feel of percale or the softer, heavier, drape of sateen fabric. Percale sheets are cool and breathable, which makes them ideal for the classic "summer bed," while the smooth warmth of sateen weave sheets makes them a bit better suited to cooler seasons and climates. Learn more about the differences between percale weave and sateen weave sheets here.
Ultimately, the choice between percale and sateen comes down to your personal preference and bedroom décor. Sateen bed sheets have unique qualities that make them perfect for any bedroom that heavily emphasizes luxury, romance, and comfort:
- Lustrous to the look and touch
- A wide range of color options, including rich, intense hues
- A dramatic drape
- Softness and warmth
- A silky feel
At Fine Linen and Bath, we carry a wide variety of beautiful sateen sheets in a range of styles and price points. Our design team has put together this helpful buyer's guide to our favorite luxury sateen sheets (including one set crafted from sustainable wood bark!) for your consideration.
Home Treasures Royal Sateen
Home Treasures Royal Sateen is made of a 300 thread count, 100% Egyptian cotton Italian sateen decorated with a classic single hemstitch finish. Available in sheeting, duvet covers, pillow shams, and bed skirts in Twin, Full, Queen, King, and Cal King sizes. Available in white and 28 stunning shades.
Why we love Home Treasures Sateen
These sheets are completely customizable to any size or quantity, and fabric by the yard is available. The standard hemstitch finish can also be replaced with a Double Hemstitch, Plain Hem, Embroidered Scallop, Solid Cuff Border, Single or Double Satin Stitch at no additional charge.
Matouk Nocturne
The Matouk Nocturne collection is sewn from a luminous 600 TC sateen (Egyptian cotton woven in Italy). Nocturne is available in Full, Queen, King, and Cal King sheets and duvet covers, as well as assorted sizes of shams. The pieces are finished with a self-colored 1-inch tape border for a collection that exudes unrivaled charm. Available in white and 26 additional designer colors.
Why we love Matouk Nocturne
Nocturne's 600 thread count sateen is the absolute definition of opulence: a classic look in a luminous weave.
Peacock Alley Soprano
The supreme quality and buttery soft feel of these 420 thread count sateen sheets make for a wonderfully comfortable night's sleep. Peacock Alley Soprano is made from 100% extra-long-staple cotton. The flat sheet and pillowcases feature a single row of satin stitch embroidery on the hem.
Why we love Peacock Alley Soprano
These signature sheets are almost synonymous with the name Peacock Alley. They've been part of the line for decades, and for good reason: value, style, comfort, and beauty.
SFERRA Giza 45 Sateen
SFERRA Giza 45 Sateen is a soft, supple sateen woven from the finest genus of cotton in the world. One touch, and any sateen lover will fall in love. Experience the silky smooth luxury of Giza 45 sateen. Available in three stunning colors: Ivory, Tin, and White.
Why we love SFERRA Giza 45 Sateen
Giza 45 is the absolute finest cotton on Earth for the softest, smoothest, and most luxurious sheets. From the longest staple cotton grown in the fertile valley of the Nile to the master craftsmen in Italy who have woven it to its stunningly smooth finish, SFERRA Giza 45 has no equal. Learn more about Giza 45 Egyptian cotton here.
SDH Legna Classic Bedding
SDH Legna Classic Bedding is a special addition to this category, as these are the only sheets on our list NOT made from cotton. While the smooth, supple material feels like sateen, Legna Classic Bedding is actually made from a fiber from the wood pulp of beech trees grown in managed European forests.
Why we love SDH Legna Classic Bedding
This fabric is not only luxurious, but absolutely sustainable. We appreciate that the true and lasting beauty of these sheets is absolutely gentle on the Earth. It's also OEKO-TEX® certified as safe and environmentally friendly.
Yves Delorme Triomphe Bedding
The Triomphe solid sateen collection is beautiful and versatile, with nine stunning colors on offer. Made from luxury long-staple combed cotton sateen, this 300 TC is super soft. Details include a simple -- yet decorative -- raised double saddle stitched border.
Why we love the Triomphe bedding collection
A host of stunning colors, all soft, supple, and ready to style make the Triomphe collection a dream come true.
Luxury Sateen Sheet Buyer's Guide Comparison Chart
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Home Treasures Royal Sateen |
Matouk Nocturne |
Peacock Alley Soprano |
SDH Legna |
SFERRA Giza Sateen |
Yves Delorme Triomphe |
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Fabric |
100% Egyptian cotton sateen | 100% Egyptian cotton sateen | 100% extra-long staple cotton | 100% wood fiber | 100% extra-long staple Giza 45 cotton | Organic cotton sateen |
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Thread Count |
300 | 600 | 420 | N/A | 700 | 300 |
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Colors |
29 colors: Argentina, Black, Blue, Bright Pink, Candlelight, Chocolate, Chrome, Crystal Green, Ecru Eucalipto, Grisaglia Gray, Ivory, Light Pink, Lobster, Mocha, Navy, Oyster, Pebble, Piana, Purple, Ricco, Sage, Sempione, Sion, Stone Blue, Teal, Vino, Violet, White |
27 colors: Aquamarine, Azure, Black, Blue, Bone, Bronze, Champagne, Charcoal, Chocolate, Coral, Deep Jade, Grass, Honey, Ivory, Khaki, Lagoon, Mocha, Navy, Opal, Pink, Platinum, Pool, Sand, Sea, Silver, Tangerine, Violet, White |
7 colors: Barely Blue, Blue, Ivory, Linen, Pewter, Platinum, White |
13 colors: Cappuccino, Clay, Cloud, Cobalt, Ecru, Flax, Glacier, Mushroom, Parchment, Sand, Shark, Silver, Smoke |
3 colors: Ivory, Tin, White |
9 colors: Horizon, Blanc, Nacre, Pierre, Platine, Silver, Rose, Marine, Sauge |
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Pattern |
Solid fabric with hemstitch finish on flat sheet and duvet cover/can be customized | Solid with a self-colored one-inch tape border | Solid sateen | Jacquard | Solid with SFERRA’s signature hemstitch Flat sheet has a 4-inch flange and the pillowcase has 4-inch cuff |
Solid |
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Pillow Sham Sizes |
Standard 20” x 26” Queen 20” x 30”, King 20” x 36” Boudoir 12" x 17" Euro 26" x 26” Neckroll 6” x 14” |
Boudoir 12" x 16" Standard 21" x 27" King 21" x 36" Euro 27" x 27 |
Standard 20” x 26” King 20” x 36” Euro 26" x 26” |
Boudoir 12" x 16" Standard 21" x 27" King 21" x 37" Euro 27" x 27 |
Boudoir 12" x 16" King 21" x 36" Standard 21" x 26" Euro/Continental 26" x 26" |
Boudoir 12" x 17" Standard 21" x 30" King 21" x 37" Euro 26" x 26" |
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Sheet Sizes |
Twin, Full, Queen, King, Cal King, Custom | Full, Queen, King, Cal King | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King, Split King | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King, Dual (split) King | Queen, King, Cal King | Twin, Full, Queen, King, Cal King |
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Duvet Cover |
Twin, Full, Queen, King (duvet covers and bed skirts) |
Full/Queen, King | Twin/Twin XL, Full/Queen, King/Cal King | Twin, Full/Queen, King | Queen, King | Twin, Full/Queen, King/Cal King |
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Price |
$581 | $800 | $495 | $986 | $1,975 | $750 |
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Made In |
Fabric woven in Italy, sheets sewn in Texas, USA | Egyptian cotton from Italy | Portugal | Italy | Italy from Giza 45 Egyptian cotton | France |
Luxury bed sheets are an investment. As always, the Fine Linen and Bath design team is here to provide any assistance and guidance you require. We want your new sheets to be perfect! Take advantage of our complimentary swatch sample program; we'll send you samples of the sheet fabric you're considering to evaluate at home before you buy. It's just one more way we live our commitment to delivering our clients an in-store buying experience for luxury linens.
