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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Panda Memory Foam Pillow review – I usually avoid memory foam, but Panda's bestselling pillow has just changed my mind
This Panda Memory Foam Bamboo Pillow review tests out the brand's bestseller and discovers why it's the perfect option for side sleepers
By Amy Lockwood
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I slept on Ikea's Nisseholm mattress topper for a week – this is why I think it's the best firm topper on the market
I put the Ikea Nisseholm mattress topper to the test for this review, and I'm impressed
By Amy Lockwood
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Best weighted blankets – after testing, these are my top picks to reduce stress and improve sleep
These are the best weighted blankets I've tested
By Helen McCue
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How to make mattress delivery stress-free – everything you need to know before you order
From delivery to your doorstep to your room of choice
By Amy Lockwood
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I'm investing in my sleep quality for 2025 — this is what I'll be picking up from The White Company sale with up to 50% off to help
These bedding deals aren't worth missing
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Where to donate bedding – 5 places that will accept your old bedding and help those in need this winter
Don't let your old bedding end up at a landfill
By Kezia Reynolds
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What is a mattress sleep trial and is one worth it? Advice from a sleep expert
Everything you need to know about a mattress sleep trial
By Amy Lockwood
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What are Oxford pillowcases? Where to buy this quiet luxury item for a hotel-worthy sleep
Bring hotel room luxury to your bedding
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’m a Sleep Editor, this is why brushed cotton bedding is top of my shopping list in the New Year's Day sales
And why it should be on your wishlist too
By Amy Lockwood
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Torn between a spring mattress vs a foam mattress? How to decide which is best for you
I pit the two main types of mattress construction head-to-head to work out whether you should invest in a spring or a foam mattress
By Zoë Phillimore
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Do bedroom curtains and bedding need to match? The experts all agree on this approach
To match or not to match, that is the question. (And luckily we have the answers!)
By Holly Walsh
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How to soften bedding – 5 methods experts use to maintain super soft duvet covers and pillowcases
Wave goodbye to scratchy, cardboard bed sheets.
By Amy Hodge
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7 insider tricks to make a mattress feel more expensive, according to sleep and bedding experts
If you can't afford an expensive mattress, there are a few tricks that will help you recreate the feeling of one
By Zoë Phillimore
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Nectar's Hybrid mattress can be tested for 365 nights at home - I tested it and this is what I found
My Nectar Hybrid Mattress review puts this popular mattress to the test
By Sophie King
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This pillowcase has been a John Lewis bestseller all year - it promises to give you a better night's sleep as well
Treat yourself to a luxury night of sleep
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts explain why your bed base affects how your mattress feels – and what to do about it
Opting for a divan bed or a bedstead can significantly affect how your mattress feels. We explain why and how to choose the right bed frame for you
By Zoë Phillimore
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Is an expensive duvet worth it? Bedding experts explain whether a high price point equals a better night's sleep
Microfibre, Hungarian goose down, British wool, or duck feather, there are many duvet options out there and they all come with vastly different price points. So how much should you really spend?
By Emma Rinaldi
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What is the best filling for a duvet? Our bedding experts explain all
Hollowfibre, microfibre, feather and down, or wool – bedding experts explain how to choose the duvet filling that's best for you
By Eilidh Williams
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I usually avoid synthetic blend duvets, but Panda's bamboo-infused Cloud duvet has just changed my mind
My Panda Cloud duvet review puts the vegan-friendly bamboo-blend duvet through its paces
By Amy Lockwood
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I tested Woolroom's Deluxe Wool duvet – as a hot sleeper, this is why I'm never looking back
Our Woolroom Deluxe Washable Wool Duvet review puts this breathable and temperature-regulating bedding through its paces
By Amy Lockwood
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This budget-friendly Origin mattress is now just £379 – I put it to the test, and I'm impressed
An affordable mattress that has a lot going for it, our Origin Hybrid mattress review puts this online-only mattress through its paces
By Rachel Tompkins
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Can you wash a duvet in a washing machine? It's a yes, but you'll need to follow this expert guidance
Any machine washable duvet can go in a washing machine if you follow the instructions
By Katie Sims
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How we test duvets at Ideal Home: our review process
This is how we put duvets through their paces to find our top recommendations
By Amy Lockwood
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How to prevent mattress mould in winter - 6 ways to avoid this common problem, recommended by experts
No one likes the idea of mould invading their mattress, but you can avoid it with these simple steps
By Zoë Phillimore
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If you want a cooler night’s sleep, this is the perfect duvet tog for summer according to sleep experts
The expert-recommended summer duvet tog to invest in for a better night's sleep
By Amy Lockwood
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7 duvet buying mistakes that bedding experts warn us to avoid - and how to get it right instead
Make sure you don't make these rookie errors
By Zoë Phillimore
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How to wash a duvet – remove germs, odours, and allergens with these expert tips
Experts share tips on the best way to wash a duvet so that you can sleep cleanly
By Katie Sims