White laundry and utility room with a wooden ceiling rack. There is open shelving with stone vases and wooden cutting board in view. So you've just picked up a gorgeous new set of bedding, but should you wash sheets, covers, and pillowcases before sleeping in them for the first time? As our laundry experts advise − yes, you should, every time you add a piece to your collection. There's something about a new set of the best bed sheets that always instantly elevates your bedroom space.