There’s nothing like sinking into linen bedding at the end of a long day. The kicked back yet sophisticated fabric is soft, elegant and looks terrific even when rumpled. It doesn’t matter if your decoration style is modern or standard — these 8 bedrooms verify that linen is charming in any sleep sanctuary.

Elegant and timeless, this European-inspired principal bedroom features neutral bed linens that look crisp against the grey-on-grey headboard and wall.

Photographer: Maxime Desbiens

Source: house & home June 2017

Designer: Mélanie Cherrier

In this moody, rustic retreat, the olive bed linens and grey rug are additionally grounded by a black pedestal side table and inky pillows. A sand-colored throw completes the nature-inspired theme.

Photographer: Tessa Neustadt

Source: Emily Henderson

The crumpled linen bedding and velvet pillows in this serene, French-inspired bedroom pick up on the peach colors in the framed botanicals hung above the headboard.

Photographer: André Rider

Source: house & home March 2014

Designer: Scott Yetman

Actor Kristin Lehman’s bed is dressed in pretty green Israeli linens made out of the tablecloths from her own wedding.

Photographer: Janis Nicolay

Source: house & home April 2014

Designer: Nancy Riesco

Senior design editor Stacey Smithers prettified linen sheets with a special diy project. After drawing an outline around her white linens with a Sharpie pen and then spraying it with rubbing alcohol, Stacey hung the sheets to dry, then tumble dried. Resultatet? Striking linens with a hand-dyed look in a soft lilac hue.

Photographer: Tracy Shumate

Source: house & home July 2012

Designer: Stacey Smithers

In the guest bedroom of this Gambier Island, British Columbia, cottage, white linen bedding introduces a kicked back attitude for visitors who come to stay.

Photographer: Janis Nicolay

Source: house & home August 2016

Designer: Erin Chow

Designed by Sarah Sherman Samuel, this principal bedroom is anchored by lively green linens and an olive-toned headboard. balancing the saturated colors are crisp white walls, wood accents and sensational woven jute wall art that Sarah created herself.

Photographer: Sarah Sherman Samuel

Source: Sarah Sherman Samuel

Designer: Sarah Sherman Samuel

The foundation of this principal bedroom is all about a neutral backdrop: light grey walls, fluffy white linens and pale artwork. fun pops of blue and pink in the accent pillows as well as the handsome tufted headboard with nailhead details give this sleep sanctuary loads of personality.

Photographer: Becky Kimball

Source: house of Jade Interiors

Designer: house of Jade Interiors