Bed-Ed: Ivory vs White Sheets – Which Should You Get?

White vs. Ivory Bedding?

Which neutral shade is right for you?

From their ability to lighten a space to their mix-and-match versatility, there’s so much to love about white and ivory bedding. But which one works better for your space? The crisp brightness of fresh white sheets or the creamier, warmer undertones of soft ivory?

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Wait! Before you start adding sheets to your shopping cart, review these design factors to help you narrow down your choices.

IVORY: Soft & Warm

PROS:

• Creates a warm, welcoming ambiance
• Softens the look of a space
• Pairs well with vintage décor and antique furniture
• Looks great paired with natural earth tones

CONS:

• Can skew yellowish or washed out
• May appear outdated in modern rooms

WHITE: Bright & Crisp

PROS:

• Brightens up the room
• Provides a crisp, clean look
• Makes the room look more open and less cluttered
• Pops perfectly against high-contrast hues (think navy and white)

CONS:

• Can appear sterile and cold
• Needs to be cleaned often to look fresh and crisp

How to Keep Your Bedding White

Five easy ways to ensure white linens never lose that bright, like-new luster.