Nothing beats that 'new sheets' feeling. And if you're looking to transform your bedroom for autumn without spending a fortune, we've found the perfect place to shop: Habitat at Sainsbury's. The brand's new-in bedding section is full of stylish, trend-led designs at great prices.
Our favourite is the monochrome polka dot duvet set that taps into one of summer and now autumn's most popular prints.
Simple, yet striking, it will work in any bedroom design, giving your space a contemporary look. It works brilliantly with pops of colour, including bold yellows, or with floral prints if you're going for a more maximalist look. Alternatively, layer up with caramels and browns for a tonal, minimalist finish.
The set comes with two matching pillowcases (if you buy the double, king or superking sizes), for a bargain price of £18 for a double or £22 for a king. The sheets are made from a polycotton blend for a linen-look finish and have also been treated with antimicrobial tech. Plus, they're STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX certified, which means they've been tested and proven free from harmful substances.
With Habitat's next-day delivery, you could be enjoying your new-season sheets by tomorrow night.
But, if polka dots aren't your style, we've found four more stylish new-season sets for under £30.
This 100% cotton, striped set features this year's most popular colour combination: sky blue and brown.
We also love the pretty bow ties on the duvet and pillowcases.
Another great affordable buy is this green seersucker gingham set, which is made from a breathable, airy cotton and polyester blend for a crisp, fresh finish. It's a plain cream on the other side, so you can reverse it if you want a change from the checks.
Adding some rich autumn colour to your bedroom is this cocoa striped bedding set. It's made from a soft 100% cotton for total comfort and will add real warmth to your space.
This set is for those who love print and colour, with a reversible geometric print in a vibrant teal shade. It's made from a cotton-rich shade, is well reviewed on the site and is currently half price.
Alison is head of content for the Good Housekeeping Institute, responsible for product reviews across homes, beauty, wellness, family and food & drink. She lives by the William Morris quote that you should “have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”
Alison has over 15 years' experience as a lifestyle editor and has written features on everything from misophonia to how to dress like Claudia on The Traitors. She has also interviewed everyone from Dame Joanna Lumley to the Kardashians.
In her spare time, you'll find her hanging out with Monty the cocker spaniel and refreshing the Sezane website every five seconds.


















