Mattresses
Find your perfect sleep with Ideal Home's guide to mattresses. Discover expert advice, reviews, and buying guides to help you choose the best mattress for comfort, support, and a restorative night's rest.
Mattresses
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I've spent the last four years testing mattresses – if you're weighing up Emma vs TEMPUR, this is the brand that gets my vote
The pros and cons of Emma versus TEMPUR mattresses
By Amy Lockwood
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How and where to store a mattress topper for a sofa bed – keep your guests comfy without sacrificing your storage space
To roll or fold? This is everything you need to store a mattress topper properly
By Ellis Cochrane
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I'm a mattress tester, and this is the ideal mattress thickness – because yes, depth does matter
What's the standard mattress thickness, and how deep should you go? I explain all
By Zoë Phillimore
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The 6 best mattress toppers I've tested – offering comfort, cushioning, and breathability
After putting each of these mattress pads through Ideal Home's testing process, I think these are the best mattress toppers to invest in
By Amy Lockwood
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Searches for a £2,549 cooling mattress cover soared during the heatwave – thankfully, I've found a budget alternative, and it's only £22
How much would you pay for a cooler night's sleep?
By Amy Lockwood
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I tested Silentnight's under £50 mattress topper to see if its 10cm depth could transform my firm mattress
My Silentnight Deep Sleep Ultimate 1000 Mattress Topper review tests out this budget-friendly mattress pad
By Rachel Tompkins
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For one week only, there’s up to 20% off Simba’s temperature-regulating sleep range – here’s my round-up of the best deals
As Ideal Home's Sleep Editor, these are the Simba deals I recommend shopping
By Amy Lockwood
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'I felt like The Princess and the Pea sleeping on it, except I definitely couldn't feel any pea!' – I put Origin's 31cm deep mattress to the test
I put the online-only Origin Hybrid Pro mattress to the test – here's what my husband and I thought after a month sleeping on it
By Rachel Tompkins
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The best mattresses – tested by our experts for a great night’s sleep
Top recommendations for all budgets and sleepers, from Simba, Emma, Tempur, Hypnos, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Best cooling mattress toppers to combat overheating – tried and tested
The best cooling mattress toppers for a cooler and more breathable sleep – tried and tested options from Simba, Panda, Emma, Silentnight, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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9 things you need to know when shopping for a mattress with back pain, according to a sleep expert and osteopath
If you're sleeping on the wrong type of mattress, you could be making your back pain worse
By Amy Lockwood
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Emma just slashed the price of its most affordable mattress – now is the time to snap up the brand's Hybrid Original for under £380
Make the most of some big savings in Emma's up to 20% off sale
By Amy Lockwood
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I've spent the last year testing the best budget mattresses under £500 – these are my 3 top recommendations
If you're looking for a cheaper mattress, these are the ones to shop
By Amy Lockwood
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I slept on a £500 DreamCloud mattress for a month – it's the most comfortable affordable mattress I've tested this year
My DreamCloud Hybrid mattress review puts this budget-friendly sleep surface to the test
By Rachel Tompkins
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I put Dunelm's temperature-regulating Gel Fusion mattress topper to the test during a heatwave, and I'm impressed
My Dunelm Gel Fusion mattress topper review puts this popular topper to the test
By Rachel Tompkins
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Dreams TheraPur ActiGel Cool Mattress Topper promises a 'blissfully cool sleeping environment' – I put it to the test during a heatwave
My Dreams TheraPur ActiGel Cool Mattress Topper puts this bestseller to the test
By Zoë Phillimore
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How to air out a mattress – experts explain how this simple trick can help you avoid mould, odours, and allergens
Experts warn you shouldn't neglect this simple task, here's how to do it in 5 simple steps
By Zoë Phillimore
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Where can you try a Simba mattress in person? As of this week, there is a brand new place to try all the bestsellers IRL
Ever wished you could try a Simba mattress in person before you buy? Here's how
By Amy Lockwood
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What's the difference between a kid’s and an adult's mattress? As a Mum of three, I asked sleep experts to explain all
Do you need to buy a mattress specifically made for kids for your child? Here are the answers
By Zoë Phillimore
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I'm a hot sleeper, but I won't be losing sleep during the heatwave with this cooling gel mattress pad – the pillow version got me through last year
Silentnight's new launch will make sleeping in a heatwave way more bearable
By Amy Lockwood
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Eve Sleep Wunderflip Premium mattress review - can one mattress really offer the best of both worlds
I put the Eve Sleep Wunderflip Premium mattress to the test to see how medium-firm vs firm worked in one package
By Rachael Penn
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Argos is now selling an air bed for under £12 – if you're hosting guests this Bank Holiday, you'll want this sale on your radar
This 25% off sale is perfectly timed ahead of Easter weekend
By Amy Lockwood
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I tested the eveSleep Wunderflip Lighter Hybrid Mattress to see how it compared to the competition
Our eveSleep Wunderflip Lighter Hybrid Mattress review puts this clever flippable design through its paces
By Rachel Tompkins
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My kids and I camped out in our living room to find the best air beds for hosting overnight guests – these are my 6 top recommendations
To sleep extra guests or to take camping, these are the best air beds money can buy
By Zoë Phillimore
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A gamechanger for couples who can't agree – a newly launched mattress allows you to adjust the firmness of each side from your smartphone
Wave goodbye to bedtime quarrels
By Amy Lockwood
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Struggling to find a mattress that suits both you and your partner? Why a zip-and-link mattress is the solution that could save your relationship
A zip-and-link mattress could solve the problems couples face when sharing a bed. Sleep experts explain what one is, and what the benefits and disadvantages are
By Zoë Phillimore
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Do mattress toppers help with back pain? Medical professionals explain what you need to know
If a bad back is keeping you from a good night's sleep a mattress topper can help to an extent...
By Zoë Phillimore