Minimalist this, minimalist that. The age of white-washed, super scant, and industrial spaces are behind us—designers are craving excitement, color, life, stories within interior design. One way that’s easy to manifest is through maximalist bedding with punchy colors, big stripes, and winding patterns.We’ve done a deep dive on which bedding sets do the most for a proper bedroom makeover—that includes textures too, with silks, linens, and percale all in the mix. A deep cobalt silk sheet set can add mystery and allure to your bedding bundle, while a gingham linen set can take a space from empty to abundant.And if you’re just beginning your foray into bolder styles, fear not—a pattern looks just as good peaking from behind a solid-colored duvet as it does out in the open, dueling with vertical stripes or contrasting colors.Our top picks for the best maximalist bedding:For a Statement Colorway : Quince Double Flange Duvet Cover Set, $190Best Budget Bedding: Lane Linen Organic Cotton Sheet Set, $45 $43For the Sophisticated Maximalist: Linoto Linen Sheet Set, $565Best Floral Pick: West Elm Jawahar Duvet Cover, $139For the Cottagecore Fanatic: Piglet in Bed Linen Blend Duvet Cover, $299Quince Double Flange Duvet Cover SetDeep burgundy makes for a statement neutral with this linen duvet cover set. Contributor Elise Portale notes that the European flax linen is “soft and comfy,” and the material only gets softer with numerous washes. A desert terra-cotta, a deep olive, warm sunset shade, and others can each make an impactful design statement in your space—maybe even pair with a patterned or striped detail to make the most of your bedding moment.Lane Linen Organic Cotton Sheet SetPolka dots are back. Ranking highly in our best Amazon sheets and softest sheets our editors swear by, these sheets boast quality and style—tester Kristi Kellogg says “after a couple years of use, they’re still in tip-top shape—they haven’t faded or pilled, and they’re still soft and comfy.” The small polka dot makes for a fun design detail without becoming twee, or dating itself. A tiny polka dot will always make for a charming detail.Linoto Linen Sheet SetHandmade in upstate New York with high-quality Italian and Belgian linen, these sheets are an indulgent piece of home decor and make for a super high-end maximalist bedding moment. With 30 shades to choose from, you can take your room coastal with an aquamarine, or make things Mediterranean with this espresso or a touch of French Provencal with the navy striped set. No matter your maximalist choice, you can rest assured these are some of the highest quality linen options on the market. They’re beloved by contributor Erika Owen for “the lived-in look they constantly have, thanks to the easy wrinkling.”West Elm Jawahar Duvet CoverFloral bedding is an easy way to optimize maximalism in your bedroom—the block print style of this duvet cover and shams create a welcoming boho sense of decor, making things feel both bright and relaxed in your space. They’re also made from 100% cotton, which bodes well for breathability and durability, so you can enjoy this unique bedding set for some time.Piglet in Bed Linen Blend Duvet CoverPiglet in Bed is our cottagecore go-to. Their wide selection of gingham styles achieve the English countryside kind of style that’s widely trending, while still maintaining quality. “The quality is unmatched, and I predict I’ll use these for as long as they’ll last (seemingly incredibly long),” says senior digital design editor Zoë Sessums. “You really get what you pay for, so I would say these are A+++ sheets.” These sheets are Oeko-Tex-certified (meaning they’re free of harmful chemicals), and their linen blend is made from a soft combo of 55% European linen and 45% long staple cotton.Lunya Quintessential Duvet CoverMaximalism comes in more forms than bright colors and big prints—textures play just as important a role in exaggerating your space. This silky (and newly released) duvet cover from Lunya looks and feels luxe, and the shiny exterior adds a bright, reflective touch to your bedding that can make a space feel more open, bright, and extravagant.Maeve Cotton Striped Ruffle Printed Duvet CoverThis is maximalism to a T: a big stripe, a ruffle detail, a bold contrast. If you’re really wanting to go for it, consider pairing this with some more playful stripes in different colors and breadths. Purple or terra-cotta could make some more sophisticated pairings here, or a light pink could make a darling decor set in a child’s bedroom (or yours!).Brooklinen x Caroline Z. Hurley Percale Core Sheet SetThis new release from Brooklinen is a favorite of commerce writer Julia Harrison’s who calls the sheet “as cute as it is comfortable.” Many an AD staffer loves the feeling of Brooklinen’s percale, and this collaboration with Brooklyn-based designer Caroline Z Hurley brings the texture and temperature we love about these sheets to a design moment that lands solidly between coastal and boho. The colorways also offer three levels of maximalism: pebble being the most subtle, and the blue or coral make for increasing intervals of depth and contrast.Clementine Atelier Medica Silk Fitted SheetIf you’re looking to make your bed the centerpiece of your maximalist dreamscape, these sheets from Clementine are a good start. A deep navy silk is both cozy and alluring—sophisticated and still sexy. Harrison confirms these sheets are “as soft as they look, and make for such a luxurious sleeping experience, it’s almost royal.”Matouk Cabanon Stripe Flat SheetThese sheets take a different approach to cottagecore than Piglet in Bed but achieve the desired look from a different, perhaps more French angle. They look like exact antique replicas—a pinstripe paired with a line of tiny florals in a soft indigo. They’re also made from percale, meaning they’re cooling, soft, and long-lasting.Marimekko Iso Unikko Duvet Cover and Sham SetMarimekko had to make the list for maximalist bedrooms. The Finnish brand has long been making their signature huge floral prints, known everywhere and anywhere, called “Unikko.” The black and white tone down its impact, while still creating a pop art impression for an art-forward space.Petitie Plume Bed Sheet SetOne more sheet set Harrison loves is this pick from Petite Plume. This is a percale that lives up to its name. “On top of being my favorite decor element in my room,” she says. “I have these blue stripes peeking from under bright white linen, and it feels like waking up in a Grecian hotel every day.” These could pair easily with more stripes, or a bright throw blanket for further impact.

Credit: Jacquelyn Martin - Pool/Getty Images Dating apps are getting a lot of flak lately. Daters are opting for in-person events — even dungeon sound baths — and moving away from increasing AI features and apps that seem to be copying each other.Vice President JD Vance also has no love for dating apps, apparently. In an interview on the New York Times's "Interesting Times" podcast, Vance spoke about his "noneconomic" concerns with AI and tech. He told host and Times opinion columnist Ross Douthat, "If you look at basic dating behavior among young people — and I think a lot of this is that the dating apps are probably more destructive than we fully appreciate." (Vance met his wife, Usha, in law school.)"I think part of it is technology has just for some reason made it harder for young men and young women to communicate with each other in the same way," he continued. "Our young men and women just aren’t dating, and if they’re not dating, they’re not getting married, they’re not starting families." Mashable Trend Report: Coming Soon! Decode what’s viral, what’s next, and what it all means. Sign up for Mashable’s weekly Trend Report newsletter. By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up! You May Also Like With regards to communication, Vance hits on longtime criticism of dating apps and social media in general. A recent survey found that eight in 10 Gen Z adults would marry an AI, and a theory behind why is that AI is nonjudgmental. Social media users, however, are hypercritical on a large scale. If one has social anxiety, chatting online (to a person or bot) may feel easier than chatting face-to-face. Studies show, however, that face-to-face interaction is unbeatable when it comes to connecting with others.Vance also believes that AI can be "profoundly dark and negative"— not in the cases of people losing jobs, but in teenagers talking to chatbots. A recent report from nonprofit Common Sense Media found that AI bots aren't safe for under-18 use, because they foster emotional attachment and dependency. Related Stories When it comes to marriage and families, though, Vance didn't touch on the higher cost of living and rising inequality facing Americans. He also didn't discuss childcare costs, let alone how much it costs to give birth in the U.S. So, no, dating apps aren't the only problems here. Topics Apps & Software Politics Anna Iovine Associate Editor, Features Anna Iovine is the associate editor of features at Mashable. Previously, as the sex and relationships reporter, she covered topics ranging from dating apps to pelvic pain. Before Mashable, Anna was a social editor at VICE and freelanced for publications such as Slate and the Columbia Journalism Review. Follow her on Bluesky.