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Too hot to sleep? This is the best sleeping position to stay cool at night, according to experts
Beat the heatwave with the experts' top tips
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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How many sets of bedding should you have? This is the exact number of sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers you need, according to experts
This is the amount of bed linen you need for a well-organised home
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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
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This is the best room temperature for sleep, according to experts – the exact temperature to set your thermostat
Is your bedroom too hot or too cold?
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'Obsessed... the quality and style is amazing' – the luxe-look waffle bedding shoppers are raving about, and it's only £30
Waffle bedding is having a moment, and athis is the set shoppers can't get enough of
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Ideal Home Awards 2025 bedroom winners – as chosen by our expert panel of judges
From bedroom storage to bed linen and everything in between, these are the winners of this year's Ideal Home Bedroom Awards
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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
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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
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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
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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
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3 retro bedroom colour schemes that are back in fashion - and how to make them feel modern
These 3 shades are getting a new lease of life for 2025
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20 bedroom curtain ideas to promote both sleep and style through your window dressings
These are the best ways to dress your windows in style and elevate the look of your sleep sanctuary
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How to increase natural light in your bedroom – experts say it can lessen morning fatigue and help us sleep better
Let the light in with these simple design choices
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Bedroom wall decor ideas – 20 ways to express your style and elevate your bedroom’s walls
Don’t neglect your bedroom walls – decorate them in ways that won’t disrupt the relaxing look and feel of the space instead
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Should bedroom curtains hang over radiators? The things interior and energy experts want you to know before you decide
It's one of the biggest style versus practicality debates in the home
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Bedroom wallpaper ideas – these are the best 23 ways to bring colour and pattern into your sleep and calm sanctuary without overwhelming it
Inject some stylish yet soothing colour and pattern into your bedroom with the help of these wallpaper tips and ideas
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Is your bedroom missing this one vital piece of storage furniture? Experts say you shouldn’t be without one
This storage solution is an 'overlooked opportunity' for most of us
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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
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How to keep a bedroom cool — 9 ways to beat the heat and create a comfortable sleeping space during hot weather
My bedroom is the hottest room in my house, so this is what I'll be doing to cool things down this summer
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Is IKEA or Amazon bedding better? I'm a Sleep Editor who's tested both bedding ranges, and this is the retailer I'd choose
Debating IKEA vs Amazon bedding? This is everything you need to know
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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
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Here's when you should switch to a summer duvet, according to bedding experts
This is the time to make the swap
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Do you need blackout curtains in a bedroom? The experts unanimously agree on the answer if you want to improve your sleep
Whether you're a night shift worker or want to enjoy a long lie over the summer months, here's everything you need to know...
