Christmas bedding is the quickest way to make a bedroom feel festive, and the choice comes down to three things: sheets or a quilt cover, the size of your bed, and how warm the fabric is in an Australian December. This page compares six Christmas bedding sets, from king and queen sheets to a queen quilt cover set and a single and double duvet set.
Every set below is a Christmas themed listing on Amazon Australia. The sizes are the ones each listing gives, converted to centimetres, so you can hold them against your own mattress.
Best Christmas bedding overall: JSD Red Buffalo Plaid Snowflakes Sheet Set
Best Christmas bedding overall: the JSD Red Buffalo Plaid Snowflakes Sheet Set, because the listing describes a four piece king size set in double brushed microfibre with an extra deep pocket fitted sheet.
The listing describes one flat sheet of about 259 by 274 cm, one fitted sheet of about 198 by 203 cm with a pocket of about 38 cm, and two envelope closure pillowcases of about 51 by 102 cm. The microfibre is double brushed and OEKO TEX Standard 100 certified, and the listing calls it fade and wrinkle resistant, non pilling, breathable and soft. The title gives a red buffalo plaid with snowflakes, and the listing says other patterns are available. It holds 4.5 stars from more than 13,000 ratings, the most of any set here.
It suits a king bed that needs a festive change over without a fuss. The honest catch: the listing gives king size only in inches and gives no Australian size name, so check the centimetre sizes above against your mattress before ordering.
Best for a queen bed: Great Bay Home Twinkling Ornament Sheets
Best for a queen bed: the Great Bay Home Twinkling Ornament sheets, because the four piece queen set has a classic red and green ornament print on brushed microfibre and the listing says it is OEKO TEX Standard 100 certified.
The listing describes an ornament printed set in classic red and green, in brushed microfibre that it calls moisture wicking and durable. The set has a fitted sheet of about 152 by 203 cm, a flat sheet of about 229 by 259 cm and two pillowcases of about 51 by 76 cm. It holds 4.5 stars from more than 11,400 ratings.
It suits a queen bed and anyone who wants the traditional red and green look. The honest catch: the listing offers a choice of patterns, so check that Twinkling Ornament is the one selected before you order.
Best rated Christmas sheets: Mooreeke Christmas Snowflake Sheet Set
Best rated Christmas sheets: the Mooreeke Christmas Snowflake queen sheet set, because it has the highest rating here, 4.6 stars from nearly 5,000 ratings, and a deep pocket fitted sheet with extra corner straps.
The listing describes premium brushed microfibre that is soft, breathable and smooth, and a deep pocket fitted sheet with a pocket of about 41 cm and anti slip extra corner straps. The four piece queen set has a fitted sheet of about 152 by 203 cm, a flat sheet of about 229 by 259 cm and two standard pillowcases of about 51 by 76 cm. The listing says the sheets do not fade, shrink or pill, and the snowflake pattern is an elegant winter print. It holds 4.6 stars from 4,972 ratings.
It suits a queen bed where you want the fitted sheet to stay put. The honest catch: the 4.6 stars come from fewer ratings than the two top sets, and the snowflake print is winter themed rather than a Santa print.
Best quilt cover set: JSD Vintage Christmas Duvet Cover Set
Best quilt cover set: the JSD Vintage Christmas Duvet Cover Set, because the listing says interior corner ties and a hidden zipper hold the duvet in place and make it easy to change.
A duvet cover is what many Australians call a quilt cover or doona cover. This queen set has three pieces: a duvet cover of about 229 by 229 cm and two pillow shams of about 51 by 66 cm. The listing describes 100% polyester microfibre, double brushed, with a Christmas themed print in red snowflakes and reindeer, and says it is OEKO TEX Standard 100 certified. It holds 4.5 stars from more than 1,500 ratings.
It suits anyone who would rather change the cover than the whole bed. The honest catch: the set has pillow shams, not standard pillowcases, and the listing says the comforter or insert is not included.
Best for single and double beds: Catherine Lansfield Santa Duvet Set
Best for single and double beds: the Catherine Lansfield Santa Duvet Set, because the listing gives single and double sizes in centimetres in a cotton rich fabric.
The listing describes a cheerful and festive cotton rich duvet cover set, 60% cotton and 40% polyester, and says it is machine washable at 40 degrees. The single is 135 by 200 cm with one pillowcase, and the double is 200 by 200 cm with two pillowcases. It is the only set here with sizes given in centimetres by the listing. It holds 4.4 stars from nearly 1,500 ratings.
It suits a single bed, a spare room or a bed that is not queen or king. The honest catch: the title reads Single while the listing also gives a double, so check the size chosen before you order.
Best flannel Christmas sheets: Great Bay Home Holiday Flannel Sheet Set
Best flannel Christmas sheets: the Great Bay Home Holiday Flannel sheet set, because the listing describes double brushed 100% Turkish cotton flannel with a deep pocket fitted sheet.
The listing describes cheerful holiday prints and says the flannel keeps you warm on chilly nights. The queen set has a fully elasticised fitted sheet of about 203 by 152 cm, a flat sheet of about 259 by 229 cm and two pillowcases of about 76 by 51 cm. The listing also says it is OEKO TEX Made in Green. It holds 4.4 stars from more than 9,200 ratings.
It suits a cooler bedroom and anyone who wants a Santa print in flannel. The honest catch: it is the dearest set on this page, and flannel is made for warmth, so it suits a cool room better than a hot Australian December.
How to choose Christmas bedding
Check the size in centimetres
Five of these sets give their sizes in inches, which this page converts to centimetres, and none gives an Australian size name. Measure your mattress, then compare it with the fitted sheet or duvet cover size in each section above. The Catherine Lansfield set is the one listing that gives its sizes in centimetres itself.
Sheets or a quilt cover
Sheets change the layer you sleep on, and a quilt cover changes the look of the bed you already have. The JSD duvet cover set and the Catherine Lansfield set are quilt covers, so you need your own insert. The other four are sheet sets with a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and two pillowcases. For more on either, see our duvet cover guide and our sheets guide.
Fabric and warmth in summer
Christmas falls in summer here, so fabric matters. The JSD and Mooreeke listings describe breathable microfibre, and the Catherine Lansfield set is cotton rich. The flannel set is described as warm, so keep it for a cooler room or a cold snap.
Fitted sheet depth
The JSD king listing gives a pocket of about 38 cm and the Mooreeke listing about 41 cm, and the flannel listing says deep pocket. Measure the depth of your mattress, including any topper, before you choose.
Pick the print and the colour
The picks here cover red plaid with snowflakes, red and green ornaments, snowflakes, reindeer and Santa. Several listings offer more than one pattern, so check the pattern chosen at the top of the listing, not only the photo you clicked.
What is in the set
A sheet set has four pieces: a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and two pillowcases. The queen quilt cover set has three, with two pillow shams. If you already own a doona, our doona guide covers what goes inside the cover.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Christmas bedding in Australia?
For most people, the JSD Red Buffalo Plaid Snowflakes sheet set: a four piece king set in double brushed microfibre, rated 4.5 from more than 13,000 ratings. For a queen bed, the Great Bay Home Twinkling Ornament sheets are the pick, and for a quilt cover the JSD Vintage Christmas Duvet Cover Set.
What comes in a Christmas bedding set?
A sheet set like the JSD, Great Bay Home or Mooreeke picks has a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and two pillowcases. A quilt cover set like the JSD Vintage Christmas set has a duvet cover and two pillow shams, and the listing says the insert is not included. Check the pieces before you buy.
What is a Christmas quilt cover?
A quilt cover, also called a doona cover or duvet cover, slips over the insert you already own. The JSD Vintage Christmas set has a hidden zipper and interior corner ties to hold the duvet in place, and the Catherine Lansfield Santa set is a cotton rich cover in single and double.
Which Christmas bedding is best for a queen bed?
The Great Bay Home Twinkling Ornament sheets are our queen pick, with a classic red and green print and 4.5 stars from more than 11,400 ratings. The Mooreeke snowflake set has a higher rating at 4.6, and the JSD Vintage duvet cover set is the queen quilt cover choice.
Which Christmas bedding is best for a king bed?
The JSD Red Buffalo Plaid Snowflakes sheet set is the king size pick here. The listing describes a flat sheet of about 259 by 274 cm and a fitted sheet of about 198 by 203 cm with an extra deep pocket. The listing gives no Australian size name, so compare the centimetres with your mattress.
Is there Christmas bedding for single beds?
Yes. The Catherine Lansfield Santa duvet set lists a single at 135 by 200 cm with one pillowcase, and a double at 200 by 200 cm with two pillowcases. It is cotton rich and rated 4.4 from nearly 1,500 ratings. The title reads Single, so check the size chosen.
Can you buy Christmas bedding on Amazon Australia?
Yes. All six picks on this page are Christmas bedding listings on Amazon Australia, from the JSD king sheet set to the Great Bay Home flannel sheets. Each section above shows the sizes the listing gives, the rating and the honest catch, so you can compare them before you click.
Are Christmas sheets too warm for an Australian summer?
The flannel ones can be. The Great Bay Home Holiday Flannel set is described as warm for chilly nights, so it suits a cool room. The JSD and Mooreeke sheet listings describe their microfibre as breathable, so they are the sheets to look at for a hot December. The Catherine Lansfield set is cotton rich.
Which Christmas sheets are the best?
For a king bed, the JSD Red Buffalo Plaid Snowflakes sheet set, rated 4.5 from more than 13,000 ratings. For a queen bed, the Great Bay Home Twinkling Ornament sheets or the higher rated Mooreeke snowflake set. For flannel, the Great Bay Home Holiday Flannel set in Turkish cotton. Each is a four piece set.
