Mattresses and Bedding
Mattresses and Bedding advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Mattresses and Bedding
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I tried the bedding hack Indian Maharajas use to sleep better in monsoon season – it's now my go-to for hot and muggy nights
If it's good enough for royalty...
By Amy Lockwood
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'I tried it and now swear by this heatwave hack' – why sleep experts want you to put your sheets in the fridge this weekend
This is the one heatwave hack that cools down a bed, fast
By Amy Lockwood
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The 7 best mattress protectors tried and tested – I've found the best waterproof, cooling, and budget options from M&S, Dunelm, and more
The best mattress protectors for keeping your mattress in top condition – we've tried and tested options from Marks & Spencer, Panda, Dunelm, and many more to bring you our top recommendations
By Amy Lockwood
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As a Mum of three, I’ve found the perfect summer duvet for sweaty kids, and it's currently on sale at Amazon for under £17
A cool and budget-friendly solution for sweaty sleepers
By Zoë Phillimore
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Aldi’s cooling bedding is back ahead of the upcoming heatwave - you’ll thank yourself later for getting your hands on some
With temperatures predicted to reach above 30 degrees this weekend, these could be the respite you need
By Kezia Reynolds
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I tested one of Amazon's bestselling products to see if you can buy luxury bedding online. The answer is yes... and no
Can you buy luxury bedding on Amazon? I made it my mission to find out
By Amy Lockwood
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I'm an interior stylist, and these are the 6 most expensive-looking sets of bedding from Very I'd recommend to transform a bedroom
Get designer looks at a fraction of the price
By Laurie Davidson
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I put Amazon’s bestselling £10.99 bedding set to the test – this is why I don’t agree with its 50,000 rave reviews, and what I’d shop instead
If you're after budget-friendly bedding, these are the alternatives
By Amy Lockwood
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I had nicknamed my airing cupboard the 'cupboard of doom' but thanks to these Amazon bedding organisers it's never looked tidier
This is organisation heaven
By Heather Young
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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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Where to buy bedding – the bedding brands that offer top-quality sheets without breaking the bank
If you’re wondering where to buy bedding, these brands will definitely offer you a one-way ticket to snooze-town
By Amy Lockwood
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I swapped my cotton sheets for silky bamboo bed linen during the heatwave – it's a game-changer for a cooler sleep
After sleeping on bamboo bed linen, there is no going back
By Amy Lockwood
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This is how often you should wash your bedding in summer to prevent it becoming 'a hotbed for bacteria', according to experts
The solution to a sweaty sleep
By Amy Lockwood
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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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Experts say this simple bedding mistake can cause overheating – this is how I solved it for under £10
This is how to fix baggy bedding for a cooler sleep
By Amy Lockwood
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Habitat x Morris & Co has quietly dropped more bedding for summer, and yes, I want to buy it all
I'll take one of everything
By Kezia Reynolds
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Want silky soft bed linen? This is the best thread count for sheets, according to bedding experts
Experts clarify what thread count you should be looking for when shopping for new bedlinens
By Amy Lockwood
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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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It’s official, bedding experts say this is the thread count you should choose for summer bed linen – 'anything higher can trap the heat'
Too hot in bed? This is the exact thread count bedding experts recommend if you want a cooler sleep
By Amy Lockwood
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Experts reveal the ‘Aussie sleep hack’ that can make the heatwave more bearable – ‘such a simple way to stay cool at night’
This trick from 'down under' can help beat the heat
By Amy Lockwood
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'I am obsessed' – shoppers are praising H&M's 5-star breathable bedding that can help combat warm summer nights
Is muslin bedding the key to a cooler night's sleep? These 5-star reviews certainly suggest so
By Amy Lockwood
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How we test mattresses at Ideal Home
Our in-house mattress review process puts bestselling and newly launched mattresses through their paces to find our tried-and-tested favourites – here's how...
By Amy Lockwood
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Does your bedding contain this hidden sleep thief? What it is and how to avoid it, according to sleep experts
How to avoid this common cause of overheating
By Amy Lockwood
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Overheating at night? According to sleep experts, the colour of your bedding could be the culprit
Experts say there’s a simple hack for sleeping cooler this summer
By Amy Lockwood
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I’ve finally found a cooling pillow that actually works – it’s taken testing over 40 pillows, but this pillow has kept me cool during three heatwaves
No more flipping the pillow over to find the cool side
By Amy Lockwood