The Best Deep Pocket Sheets Are Great for a Grand Bedscape

When we think of the best deep pocket sheets, we picture a grand bedroom design with a plush mattress to match—like the primary suites in this Hollywood Regency–style home in Dallas and this historic Georgian Revival house. This type of bedding is defined by fitted sheets that cover tall mattresses suited for larger-than-life bedrooms. To get technical, deep pocket fitted sheets are at least 15 inches deep. Having that extra wiggle room is especially helpful if you have a hybrid bed and need the extra fabric to account for foam layers and coils.

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Best Overall

Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set

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For Hot Sleepers

Luxome Luxury Sheet Set

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Best Sateen Set

Boll & Branch Signature Hemmed Sheet Set

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Bottom line: No one likes making a bed, plopping down, and seeing the fitted sheet yank off the corner. And for those who can’t live without a mattress topper, deep pocket sheets are pretty much a necessity. Here, our favorite bedding is anything but skimpy—both on style and quality. You’ll find everything from splurge-worthy sateens to pretty printed percale sets.

For consistency, all of the pricing reflects queen size sheets. However, most of the brands in our guide offer twin XL to king size options.

Best Overall

Thanks to the extra deep size and pill-resistant material, we named Cozy Earth our top pick for deep pocket sheets. The brand is a favorite for pretty much everything in the bedroom—duvets, pillows, you name it. So naturally, when our editors tried the brand’s signature sheets, we couldn’t get enough. Made of buttery bamboo, these are not only incredibly supple like a satin set but they are also a great addition to a big bedspread. Coming in at a 20-inch pocket depth, these sheets are the largest in our list—and are adored by our team. Contributor Megan Wahn says the fitted sheet fits just right on her deep mattress, and the set includes envelope-closure pillowcases. Wahn notes that these feel so soft and smooth that she mistook them for silk when she first took them out of the packaging.

Commerce editor Audrey Lee explains that this breathable bedding is her best-beloved to stay refreshed in the summer. They were a welcome relief “during a string of mid-90-degree days when I’d normally resort to using a fan to stay comfortable (which I prefer not to because of the noise),” she says. However, they are just as reliable year-round. Wahn likes sleeping on her set in the winter, as they keep her warm and have a polished look.

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For Hot Sleepers

Even though senior commerce editor Nashia Baker considers herself a cold sleeper, she says this moisture-wicking set is perfect “once blistering-hot NYC days come around June every year.” Aside from the “soft yet breathable” feel, Baker likes the bedding since it covers her Coyuchi bed without popping off, three-inch mattress topper and all. “These sheets have the same appearance as a high-end set of silk or satin without the cost,” she adds in her cooling sheets review. “These are even more unique because of the jewel tones, like sapphire, that are hard to find with other brands.”

Best Sateen Set

For a polished bedscape, you can’t go wrong with sateen sheets. Made of 100% organic cotton and available in five new fall hues, these are one of Boll & Branch’s most decadent and beautiful sets. Commerce director Rachel Fletcher seconds the sentiment: “Boll & Branch claims that these cotton sateen sheets are buttery soft, and I definitely agree,” Fletcher says. “That extra-soft feel paired with the lovely, cooling properties make them feel like the luxury sheets that they are.” She loves the mineral colorway and the bedding’s hem detailing to thoughtfully outfit her bed.

Best Affordable Sheets

With a sateen material that softens over time, it’s easy to mistake these Amazon sheets for hotel bedding. The California Design Den bedding set is a best seller—there are almost 1,000 five-star reviews—for its naturally breathable material. “Though I was admittedly a little wary at first due to the thickness of the cotton (which read as too hot in my mind), the 1,000-thread-count sheets proved to be cool and airy on warmer nights and particularly cozy in cooler temperatures when I paired them with my favorite comforter,” Lee says. After year-round use, she also confirms that this set is comfortable to take you from season to season without any signs of pilling.

Pressed Shirt-Like Set

Saatva Organic Percale Sheet Set

If you want a wrinkle-free bedscape, this 200-thread-count crisp bed sheet set is the way to go. Saatva is already one of our go-tos for all types of mattresses, so it’s only right that the brand offers premium bedding to match. “Of all the sheets I’ve tried, these cotton percale sheets feel the most like expensive hotel sheets that I’ve come across, and the price tag certainly reflects that!” Fletcher says. Even though it looks like a pressed shirt at first glance, the long staple cotton material feels super soft—especially after a few washes. Deep mattresses will find their ideal fit here with the 16-inch pockets.

Silky Sateen Sheets

Our favorite silk alternative set in our silk sheets roundup, Ettitude does bamboo right. The glossy set is made of a patented CleanBamboo material that’s ultra-soft and supple. “These sheets are buttery—pun intended,” says Baker, who loves their delicate yet durable feel. She thinks the warm yellow is beautiful for a summery vibe, but there’s also a rich, deep yellow that contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert says looks like liquid gold.

In terms of wear, neither Baker or Alpert notice any shrinkage or frayed threads. “Somehow they feel substantial but incredibly light and smooth,” Alpert adds. “The site says that the silky-soft sateen weave is comparable to 1,000 thread count cotton—and I believe it. I’ve never touched a baby alpaca, but I imagine that it’s as soft as these sheets.”

More AD-Approved Deep Pocket Sheets

Brooklinen is a great destination for pops of prints—including this percale set. “It definitely wakes up my bedding collection which is mostly solid colors, with a few florals and stripes,” Alpert says. “In fact, my husband is really on board with it because he likes the print and is happy not to sleep in a bed of flowers. (He thinks all floral sheets look like a shower curtain.) The more neutral oyster in ‘pebble’ looks really good too and will pair with pretty much any duvet cover I have.”

Alpert is a fan of the material, too. She notices supima cotton micro-creases but thinks this set stays relatively smooth after a dryer cycle. “The long-staple cotton is more durable than typical cotton, and I can tell that these are woven tightly,” adds Alpert, who has had this set for months and vouches for it looking brand new. “I don’t see a way to snag it easily or mess it up in the washing machine.”

For a splurge-worthy set, Baker recommends these Sferra sheets. “I generally like sateen because of its opulent look and feel, almost like you’re sleeping on a layer of silk,” she says in her bed sheets review. “The price point of this sheet might be a little steep compared to others in this list, but as a brand synonymous with fine linens, I wanted to give them a whirl to see if they lived up to their expectations.”

The 17-inch deep pockets are true to size to cover her mattress topper and bed, and the appearance is synonymous with sumptuous bedding. “I am in true bliss when I sleep on this fitted sheet and matching pillowcases,” Baker adds. “It has the classic, light sheen you’d expect from sateen, but they don’t feel slippery like some lower quality sets.” She has the linens in a timeless honey hue that almost looks like a rich butter yellow.

“Call me a romantic, but I keep thinking that this is something Jane Austen would appreciate,” Alpert says of Buffy’s linen sheets in her review. “If she depicted Elizabeth Bennet waking up in bed with a cup of tea, this is the perfect setup.” She notes that these might be a tad heavy in weight for a hot sleeper, but she says they drape beautifully and don’t fit too tight on a bed. Plus, the heft is just right once the weather cools off every year.

Keep Alpert’s style tips in mind: She says the sheets in a desert sand hue pair nicely with moss-colored bedding. “I used the Piglet in Bed Botanic Green gingham duvet cover with it, and it looked like my bed was plucked out of an English cottage,” she says. “This color is also a bit of a chameleon because it can lean into cottagecore when paired with gingham or floral prints, but then if I add more natural hues like browns and beiges, the bedscaping is more elevated.”

How We Chose

The primary criteria for selecting the best deep pocket sheets was looking at the fitted sheets—all options are 15-inches deep or more. We liken it to wearing a T-shirt that fits just right with precise hemming and a slight drape. But fit is not the only factor of high-quality sheets: thread count, softness, and durability were all part of the consideration. AD editors and contributors personally tested this bedding and made sure to follow all care instructions. As a result, the selections come after months, if not years, of testing that verifies that these deep pocket sheet sets have earned a permanent spot in our linen closets. To top it off, our picks are anything but boring—most come in an array of popular colorways, pretty prints, and hem details.

FAQs

You can technically use deep pocket sheets on a regular-size bed, but we wouldn’t recommend it since extra fabric will feel loose and make your bed look messy, and even uncomfortable (no one wants to sleep on lumpy creases).

Deep pocket sheets start at 15 inches. However, extra deep pocket sheets can go up to 20 inches. Before you decide on the perfect size for you, measure the thickness of your mattress, and consider any toppers that will add an extra inch or two.

It depends on your sleep setup. If you have a thick mattress (around 13 inches or more), then it’s best to use deep pocket sheets. Regular sheets will likely fit, but they will ride up the mattress and make your bed look sloppy. What’s more, stretching a too-small sheet can pull at the seams and damage even high-quality sheets.

If you have a lower-profile bed, say 10 inches high, but you have accessories like a mattress topper and protector, you may need to account for those added inches of padding.