If You Want a Cozy-Yet-Breathable Bed, I Have the Perfect Blanket for You

If there’s anything I’ve learned after two years of testing bedding, it’s that creating the perfect bedscape is an art form. It’s all about the seasons and how your bedroom feels during each of them — or maybe you run hot (or cold) regardless of the time of year. Whatever the case, you have to pick your bedding accordingly. It’s key to sleeping soundly through the night.

If the rising temps are making that impossible, it’s likely a sign that you need to ditch your comforter (if you haven’t already). Instead, I highly recommend using a quilt. My quilt doesn’t just stand on its own, however. To make my bed a little more cozy, I put a breathable bed blanket underneath it, and it’s been a game-changer so far this season.

Once you grab your quilt, you can take advantage of Brooklinen’s Memorial Day sale and snag the editor-loved Dreamweave Waffle Bed Blanket to go with it. There’s a reason it earned a top spot in our Best List series — keep reading to find out why!

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Brooklinen uses its proprietary weave to give this blanket its eye-catching texture. Whether it peeks out from under another layer or lies on top of it, it’s bound to dress up your bed and make it look put-together, even if it’s unmade. The eight color options certainly help on that front, too.

More importantly, though, is that the waffle weave promotes cooling and breathability. It allows for increased airflow with those little pockets of air. Even so, the material is thermoregulating, so you’ll still be warm enough. Because of that, you can even use this blanket on its own during stuffy nights. It’s made of 100% Turkish cotton, which is easy to care for and feels soft to the touch. 

The Apartment Therapy team determined that this bed blanket is the best option for all seasons after Assistant Shopping Manager Mila tested it during a New York City winter and into spring. “It’s the perfect extra layer to add on top of my comforter,” she says. “So cozy and comforting!”

She was also “genuinely impressed by how soft it is,” so if you tend to make your bed without a top sheet, this blanket will feel perfect against your skin. It’s lightweight enough to serve as that second layer, according to Mila. “Unlike many of my other blankets, it’s not too thick,” Mila continues, adding that that feature also makes it easy to fold and store.

That also means it’s less of a hassle to wash. Even after putting it through the machine a few times, Mila told me that the blanket hasn’t shed or shown any sign of loose threads in the months since she’s added it to her bed. Once it’s clean and you’re ready to put it back into place, you won’t struggle with tucking it underneath your mattress thanks to its generous surface area. Mila says it provides more than enough coverage.

Brooklinen’s Memorial Day sale lasts until Tuesday, May 27, so don’t wait to add this cozy blanket to your cart! You’ll be glad you did once the hot summer weather truly hits, if Mila’s feedback is anything to go by.

Buy: Brooklinen Dreamweave Waffle Bed Blanket, Full/Queen, $164.25 (normally $219)