Best home goods

Top pick: Brooklinen Luxe Sateen Core Sheet Set. Long-staple cotton woven in Portugal at a 495 thread count — the sateen gives a smooth, slightly lustrous feel that softens with washing, and it's the set most people land on when they want hotel-soft without going full luxury. It's the one I'd buy first.

Who the others suit:

• Coyuchi Organic Crinkled Percale — for hot sleepers and anyone who wants organic cotton; percale is crisp and breathable, and the crinkle means no ironing.
• The Company Store Legends Hotel Supima — for a wrinkle-free, no-fuss bed that still feels like good cotton; Supima sateen, deep pockets.
• California Design Den 400 Sateen — the sensible everyday set if you want breathable cotton without paying premium-brand money.
• Cozy Earth Soft-Wash Cotton — for anyone who wants that broken-in, washed-soft feel straight out of the bag.

On towels: Brooklinen Super-Plush Turkish Cotton is the pick for a thick, spa-like towel, AmourLinen Waffle for quick-drying and lighter weight, and Better Homes & Gardens Signature Soft if you're outfitting a whole bathroom cheaply.

I didn't get to cookware this time — say the word and I'll pull the best stainless and nonstick options.