Amy Lockwood
Amy is Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor. She’s spent the last three years researching and testing all things sleep for our audiences whether that’s sorting the wheat from the chaff in our hunt for the best mattress or learning about materials to uncover the best duvet for various sleep needs.
She also lends her expertise to our furniture guides, sharing her design knowledge with our readers to help them choose the right sofa for their interior or the best garden furniture for their outside space.
Before she joined Ideal Home, Amy worked on branding and marketing at various interior and homeware brands, before joining the editorial teams at Livingetc, Homes & Gardens, Real Homes and Gardeningetc.
Ideal Home Truths
Where’s your happy place? I stare at a screen a lot of the day at work, so somewhere immersed in nature and away from technology is my happy place; generally by water, woodland, or up a hill. I also love trying to bring the soothing effects of nature into my home with lots of plants, natural materials, textures, and nature-inspired colour schemes.
What’s your home addiction? I definitely have a cushion addiction, to the extent I had to specifically look for a sofa that was deep enough to allow me to pile them up high! On the plus side they’re a super easy and affordable way to switch up your decor and refresh a bed or seating, and, obviously, really comfortable! On the downside I now have two blanket boxes filled with ‘spares’… That and houseplants, they seem to multiply fairly regularly too…
What’s your next home project? Inspired by my favourite outdoor landscapes I’m planning on painting my desk green to make me feel like I’m outdoors even when I’m not.
Latest articles by Amy Lockwood
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The best fans for cooling down quickly – we've tried and tested bestselling options to find the best fan for the bedroom, living room, and more
The best fans for cooling down quickly – we've tried and tested bestselling options to find the best fan for the bedroom, living room, and out and about
By Amy Lockwood
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The best air purifier deals – Prime Day may be over but you'll still find great savings to improve indoor air quality for less
Find great discounts on Blueair, Levoit, Philips, AEG, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Forget Prime Day, I’m a Sleep Editor and this Habitat bed frame is the only deal I’m considering shopping today
I've had ercol's Teramo bed frame on my wishlist forever – this Habitat alternative offers a similar look for over £800 less, plus, it's currently in the Argos sale
By Amy Lockwood
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I've tested a *lot* of Amazon outdoor furniture – these are the buys I have in my own garden
This is the Amazon garden furniture I have in my own garden that I think is actually worth the cash
By Amy Lockwood
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I'm a Sleep Editor and hot sleeper – these are the 6 cooling bedding buys I recommend adding to your Amazon basket
If you're looking for a cooler sleep, then Amazon is a great place for snapping up some breathable bedding
By Amy Lockwood
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The best furniture deals – save big on stylish pieces for your home
The best furniture deals at John Lewis, Heal's and more – this is where to shop today's best furniture discounts
By Amy Lockwood
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Dehumidifier deals – where to get the best savings to help with damp, mould and condensation
Whether you're looking for Amazon Prime dehumidifier deals or want to shop elsewhere, these are the discounts on bestselling Meaco, De'Longhi, Ecoair, and Pro Breeze dehumidifiers to shop now
By Amy Lockwood
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The top garden furniture deals – including our editor's top tips for landing the best discounts
Our editor's secrets for when and where to shop the best garden deals and the garden furniture discounts you'll want on your radar
By Amy Lockwood
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Don't sleep on these up to 30% off mattress deals – our edit of the best deals to shop
Don't sleep on these up to 30% off mattress deals – the biggest savings on bestselling Emma, Simba, Hypnos, Brook + Wilde, and Silentnight mattresses
By Amy Lockwood
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The bedding deals you'll want on your radar – our sleep editor reveals when and where to snap up the best discounts
Our edit of the best bedding deals, including discounts on duvets, pillows, and bedding
By Amy Lockwood
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I tested this £15 cooling gel pad during a heatwave – it's a game-changer for a cooler night's sleep
If you're a hot sleeper who tends to overheat at night, you're struggling with menopausal hot flushes, or you want to prepare for the next heatwave, I think you'll want to add this cooling gel pad to your Amazon basket today
By Amy Lockwood
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10 best sofa beds – comfortable, stylish, and versatile
The best sofa beds for hosting overnight guests in style – I've found the most comfortable sofa beds from Habitat, John Lewis, Dunelm, Heal's, Sofa.com, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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How to stay cool in bed – bedding experts weigh in on how to sleep cooler
If you're a hot sleeper who's prone to overheating at night, or you're looking to sleep better during the next heatwave, this is what you need to stay cool in bed
By Amy Lockwood
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Best heated clothes airers – tried and tested for drying clothes indoors, fast
The best heated clothes airers will speed up indoor drying times during cold or wet weather – here are our top recommendations from Lakeland, Dry:Soon, Minky, Argos, John Lewis, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Find the right pillow for your sleep style with our guide to the best pillows for side sleepers
We've tried and tested the best pillows for side sleepers from Simba, Panda, Woolroom, Tempur, and a whole host more brands, to help you find the right pillow for your sleep style
By Amy Lockwood
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Best fire pits – our round up of this year's hottest designs
Get set for evenings al fresco with our edit of the best fire pits for the patio and garden
By Amy Lockwood
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The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality – tried and tested
The best air purifiers for improving indoor air quality and filtering dust, pollen and odours, as tested by the Ideal Home team. Our top recommendations from Blueair, AEG, Levoit, Philips, Dyson, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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21 best garden chairs – stylish outdoor seating
The best garden chairs on the Ideal Home team's radar – from timeless rattan chairs to affordable deckchairs, practical outdoor dining chairs, and much more
By Amy Lockwood
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The best mattress toppers for comfort, cushioning and support
The best mattress toppers for improving your sleep set-up – we've tried and tested multiple options to find the best wool and memory foam toppers, the best bed toppers for side sleepers and the best toppers for a cooler night's sleep
By Amy Lockwood
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Best dehumidifiers tried and tested – banish damp, mould and condensation
The best dehumidifiers for drying clothes and tackling damp, mould, and condensation – our top 10 tried and tested recommendations from Meaco, Pro Breeze, De'Longhi, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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The best luxury and quick-dry towels on the high-street
The best bath towels for transforming your bathroom into a luxurious spa – our edit of the best quality luxury towels and the most affordable buys from John Lewis, M&S, The White Company and more
By Amy Lockwood
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The best patio heaters for warming up your garden or outdoor space
The best patio heaters for outdoor warmth. We've tried and tested bestselling gas, electric, infrared, and tabletop heaters to bring you our top recommendations
By Amy Lockwood
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Best duvets – tried and tested for a good night's sleep
The best duvets as tried and tested by the Ideal Home team – our top recommendations for the best summer duvets, best all-season duvets, best down and best wool duvets
By Amy Lockwood
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I’m a hot sleeper, or rather I was – this bedlinen has made overheating a thing of the past
If, like me, you're a hot sleeper, this is my top tip for sleeping cooler this summer
By Amy Lockwood