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 just discovered a heated duvet is a thing – I'm so impressed it's convinced me to rethink using an electric blanket
The newly launched Dreamland heated duvet is a game-changer for staying warm in bed on cold winter nights
By Amy Lockwood
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The one thing you need to know before buying an IKEA mattress – as someone who learned the hard way
Are IKEA mattresses standard UK size? I asked an IKEA sleep expert to clear up the question once and for all
By Amy Lockwood
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Are you overlooking this one key factor in your hunt for a good mattress? Sleep experts say it's the key to a good night's rest
Sleep experts explain why the breathability of your mattress is a vital ingredient in getting a good night's sleep
By Zoë Phillimore
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Aeyla Adjustable FOAMO Pillow review – ideal for side sleepers who prefer a firmer feel
My Aeyla FOAMO Pillow review puts this adjustable memory foam and microfibre pillow to the test
By Amy Lockwood
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How to test a mattress in store – a sleep expert's top tips
How to test a mattress in-store – advice from a sleep expert
By Amy Lockwood
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What is mattress off-gassing? Sleep experts advise what to do about that 'new mattress' smell
What mattress off-gassing is, how long it lasts, and how to get rid of that new mattress smell quicker
By Zoë Phillimore
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Is a luxury memory foam pillow worth it? I tested Panda's £84.99 Hybrid Bamboo Pillow for a month and I'm now convinced it is
Our Panda Hybrid Bamboo Pillow review discovers that this luxurious memory foam pillow is well worth its premium price tag
By Amy Lockwood
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Aldi is selling a heated mattress pad for just £14.99 – it's our top buy for staying warm on a budget this January
Aldi's middle aisle has just made winter bedtimes a far cosier affair
By Amy Lockwood
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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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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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How to return a mattress - everything you need to know whether you bought it in-store or online
If the mattress you bought isn't quite right, this is what you need to know about returning it and getting your money back
By Zoë Phillimore
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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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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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Is a dedicated mattress vacuum cleaner worth it? I put Lakeland's to the test and now can't stop telling my friends about it
I was a surprise convert to this nifty gadget
By Zoë Phillimore
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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