Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of these two distinct terms so that you can make well informed decisions about your bedding choices. Afterall, you can’t risk making a bad bedding choice. Who doesn’t want to crawl upto a perfectly comfortable bed after a long hectic day?

It should be noted: Not all coverlets are Matelassé. Matelassé is a specific type of fabric and its finishing, not the actual article of bedding. Matelassé is derived from a French word referring to the way a fabric is finished. It is a textile that has texture woven into it so it looks quilted. Matelassé can be made into both coverlets and pillow shams.

For more details on this ultra-cozy fabric, explore our guides:

And speaking of looks, linen sheets have increased in popularity in recent years because they are inherently more boho chic than cotton. Stylists and the Instagram-obsessed love them for their deep texture and camera-friendly looks. They ooze that effortless je ne sais quoi that people associate with French style — unpretentious but impossibly chic.