What Is a Ditsy Print, and Why Is It Everywhere?

Laura Fenton
Laura Fenton
Laura Fenton is the author of The Little Book of Living Small and the weekly Living Small newsletter. She writes about home design and sustainability, and is a regular contributor to Apartment Therapy. Her work has been published in Better Homes & Gardens, Eater, New York…read more
published Feb 16, 2023
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Bedroom with floral wallpaper, cozy bed, plants, desk with computer, and wooden dresser.
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The latest bedding trend has me longing for spring. Nostalgic micro florals, also known as “ditsy prints,” are everywhere in the bedding world. But what exactly is a “ditsy print,” you ask? It’s most often florals, though it could be another small-scale motif, and it’s always tiny and randomly scattered (rather than gridded or linear). A classic example is a “Liberty print,” aka the small-scale florals from Liberty of London). Typically, these patterns pop up most often for bedding, but you can also find them on textiles like throw pillows, curtains, and table linens.

So why are ditsy prints trending now? This is definitely a case of the home decor world following suit after a fashion trend. Mini florals have trickled down from the printed prairie dresses that were hot for the last few years. Now, you can have your pick of mini prints from almost all of the major brands; here are 10 of my favorite ditsy picks for your bed.

Betsy Tana Lawn™ Cotton Standard Pillowcase
$51

If you want an iconic ditsy, head straight to the source: Liberty of London. Their Betsy Tana Lawn print is the very definition of this classic style. Try the trend out with a set of patterned pillowcases like these.

$51 at Liberty London
Bedding Set Made with Liberty Fabric 'Felicite'
$377

For even more Liberty print options, Etsy is still a great resource. U.K.-based vendor PoppyandHonesty has a joyful array of handmade Liberty sheets.

$377 at Etsy
Laura Ashley Printed Cotton Percale Sheet Set
$57

Laura Ashley is another heritage English brand known for their ditsy prints. You can scoop up their percale sheet sets on Overstock.com for a song.

$57 at Overstock
Scalloped-Trim Organic-Cotton Percale Flat Sheet
$99

A ditsy print plus a scallop edge? Sign me up for these gorgeous percale sheets from Garnet Hill.

$99 at Garnet Hill
Misha & Puff Brimfield Floral Sheet Set
$119

Part of the new Misha & Puff collaboration with West Elm Kids, these fun floral sheets are accented with a vibrant squiggle of lemon yellow embroidery on the flat sheet and a scallop edge on the pillowcases.

$119 at West Elm
Emily & Meritt Blue Floral Organic Sheet Set & Pillowcases
$159$127

Another set from the kid's department, these Emily & Meritt sheets from Pottery Barn Kids skew a little more grown-up with a palette of slate blue, sage green, and ochre.

$127 at Pottery Barn Kids
Ditsy Floral Organic Percale Sheet Set
$129

Pottery Barn’s main collection has two colorways of a ditsy floral — one warm (yellow dominant), and one cool (blue dominant).

$129 at Pottery Barn
300 Thread Count Premium Supima Cotton Smooth Percale Bed Sheet Set
$210$189

Land’s End’s three ditsies are single-color designs, which gives a more streamlined look to these scattered patterns.

$189 at Lands' End
Mushroom And Flowers Sheet Set
$89

For something a little out of the ordinary, Urban Outfitters has a ditsy-esque print of mushrooms instead of the usual blossom — trippy!

$89 at Urban Outfitters

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