<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Mattresses ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedroom/mattresses Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ If I didn't already own a Simba mattress, I'd be snapping up the 'Luxe' whilst it has £500 off this week – our tester found it 'blissful' to sleep on ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses/simba-hybrid-luxe-mattress-easter-sale-2026 tWpwJhjzPwdidoSVC3p4aP Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Simba has just launched an Amazon-exclusive mattress that only costs £349 – it's nearly half the price of its normal 5-star rated range ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses/simba-simbatex-cool-mattress-amazon-exclusive-2026 oGobpay2iydjkWXMMHHg5e Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts say the 'German Doppelbett' sleep trend is one all couples should consider – it allows both partners to 'sleep max’ ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses/german-sleep-maxxing-trend MReuJc3UPTWzSRQrp2TmzD Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry Simba Hybrid, I just tested the brand's Luxe mattress for a month, and I'm in love with its softer sleep surface ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses/simba-hybrid-luxe-mattress-review j7A6qNkeJCjcuUcMqKwBKC Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:48:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested Nectar's premium hybrid mattress-in-a-box, and it offers a great sleep for its £649 price tag ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses/nectar-premier-hybrid-mattress-review gTQx9WG28Ms2tvkV8r8sLB Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:35:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ John Lewis predicts a 'super-size' trend is set to hit bedrooms in 2026 – and it will deliver better sleep, according to experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses/john-lewis-supersize-trend-2026 wESMmde2bz6JHYhEHTZE4F Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The single biggest mistake you can make when shopping for a mattress in the January sales – and expert advice on how to avoid it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses/mattress-sale-shopping-mistakes zuRmMTeWqNo59hfSCTWYVg Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £1,000,000 bed just made my jaw drop – I've never seen a mattress like this before ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses/hastens-grand-vividus anXhAuQ3oLHDRcPkkZk4dU Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm not letting a lumpy guest bed ruin Christmas – this is how I'm making the mattress in my guest bedroom more comfortable ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses/how-im-making-guest-room-mattress-more-comfortable cV4VeUZLvxXKxbKFyDzpoC Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've just tested TEMPUR's most affordable mattress yet – I loved it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses/tempur-ease-mattress-review 5UynZ3K3HMD73TBWafh82f Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:13:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Designer Sophie Conran's new bedroom range champions four mattresses inspired by her experience with the menopause ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses/sophie-conran-x-dreams-mattress-range bYHkNMKrjeX5yCEwYugMN3 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Argos has quietly dropped the best Emma mattress Black Friday discounts I've seen this year – you can save over £500 right now ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses/argos-emma-hybrid-thermosync-mattress-black-friday-deal-2025 k9hHjZRPjzwwNw3ZRv6RDc Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I slept on Bensons for Beds' £189 mattress for a month – I now think it's one of the best value mattresses you can buy ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses/bensons-for-beds-simply-support-pocket-sprung-mattress-review s2B44EPwmnFodAoGJzptu6 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:16:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've just discovered the most expensive mattress money can buy in the UK – this is the ultra-rare material that adds to its price ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses/vispring-diamond-majesty-mattress HSdR9dVw9aoKTPVKkqDAvT Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:59:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your ultimate guide to mattresses ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedroom/mattresses kUCKiWes8E4kGrvspsTvqH Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:26:02 +0000 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:32:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ I put Emma's Original Elite Mattress to the test – if you want a mattress-in-a-box that has plenty of bounce, this is it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses/emma-hybrid-airgrid-mattress-review daVTuNcTrSkEzP5TwGUYxe Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:49:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘My advice would be to avoid' – sleep experts warn this is the one type of mattress you shouldn't buy ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/sleep-experts-mattress-under-20cm-depth-warning 7fwGhDbqmSCgDUg7sW5uZb Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:50:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've spent the last four years testing mattresses – if you're weighing up Emma vs TEMPUR, this is the brand that gets my vote ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/emma-vs-tempur o94M6U5jYWJpsjTGXeB9cN Sun, 27 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:34:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ How and where to store a mattress topper for a sofa bed – keep your guests comfy without sacrificing your storage space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/how-to-store-a-mattress-topper ozSp6i73iXVR2QsQ8Hyem3 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a mattress tester, and this is the ideal mattress thickness – because yes, depth does matter ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/does-mattress-depth-matter 3sF47y8wSvmaZQUSsEimye Sat, 19 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Searches for a £2,549 cooling mattress cover soared during the heatwave – thankfully, I've found a budget alternative, and it's only £22 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/eight-sleep-mattress-cover 4F3nP8FRfNX8ZEPQc7Hc8e Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:00:29 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Silentnight's under £50 mattress topper to see if its 10cm depth could transform my firm mattress ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/silentnight-deep-sleep-ultimate-1000-mattress-topper-review Wy4usJuzNazNGyZ3qNqB98 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I felt like The Princess and the Pea sleeping on it, except I definitely couldn't feel any pea!' – I put Origin's 31cm deep mattress to the test ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/origin-hybrid-pro-mattress-review kHP7Vah7VRwxqaExjE3jjk Sat, 21 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ 9 things you need to know when shopping for a mattress with back pain, according to a sleep expert and osteopath ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/things-to-know-when-shopping-for-mattress-with-back-pain gmZ7LAaBwGDNrMf3MjWkwh Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/emma-hybrid-original-mattress-spring-sale-2025 ih7UnXfhLsV2q6nxQkt84c Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've spent the last year testing the best budget mattresses under £500 – these are my 3 top picks for an affordable but comfortable sleep ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/best-budget-mattress oAwLYUBqKDph3NXktsoN8L Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:42:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ I slept on a £500 DreamCloud mattress for a month – it's the most comfortable affordable mattress I've tested this year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/dreamcloud-hybrid-mattress-review c7HaCsvRaFPQmZZamva9uW Sat, 31 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I put Dunelm's temperature-regulating Gel Fusion mattress topper to the test during a heatwave, and I'm impressed ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/dunelm-gel-fusion-mattress-topper-review rVd7bFkDMKKMpsS9bSVp2R Thu, 29 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dreams TheraPur ActiGel Cool Mattress Topper promises a 'blissfully cool sleeping environment' – I put it to the test during a heatwave ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/dreams-therapur-actigel-cool-mattress-topper-review jgcg8y2FJX7vspgPLRFXm8 Sat, 24 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to air out a mattress – experts explain how this simple trick can help you avoid mould, odours, and allergens ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/how-to-air-out-a-mattress GvMQueYKoUHfMPtNBL2iDB Sat, 17 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Where can you try a Simba mattress in person? As of this week, there is a brand new place to try all the bestsellers IRL ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/where-can-i-try-a-simba-mattress 6i3GNTX7DwiSedoV7cy77R Tue, 13 May 2025 11:06:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've spent over 10,000 hours testing the best mattresses for side sleepers – these 3 are the winners ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/best-mattress-for-side-sleepers 5sTyNgDVpEnDknesyC84NX Sun, 04 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:53:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ What's the difference between a kid’s and an adult's mattress? As a Mum of three, I asked sleep experts to explain all ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/what-is-the-difference-between-a-kids-and-an-adults-mattress WvkYLyQP4Qv3t542ZwDHvn Sat, 03 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a hot sleeper, but I won't be losing sleep during the heatwave with this cooling gel mattress pad – the pillow version got me through last year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/silentnight-restore-cooling-gel-body-pad-launch w3ikkpug355746oqiGDPD4 Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is a dual-sided mattress genius or gimmick? Firm on one side, medium-firm on the other – my husband and I put the eveSleep Wunderflip to the test ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/evesleep-wunderflip-premium-hybrid-mattress-review KsVP5HJAVbycpurkwcUwy Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Argos is now selling an air bed for under £12 – if you're hosting guests this Easter Bank Holiday weekend, you'll want this sale on your radar ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/argos-bestway-flocked-air-bed-april-sale rJcd5FfQ6ZypezsKm2ctNR Sat, 12 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ A gamechanger for couples who can't agree – a newly launched mattress allows you to adjust the firmness of each side from your smartphone ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mattresses-and-bedding/isense-hybrid-premier-smart-mattress-first-look UAai63VZHriUfjVPk5CJ6W Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Struggling to find a mattress that suits both you and your partner? Why a zip-and-link mattress is the solution that could save your relationship ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/what-is-a-zip-and-link-mattress J3eQoyCVSpRMSfSvpR6nod Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do mattress toppers help with back pain? Medical professionals explain what you need to know ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/do-mattress-toppers-help-with-back-pain wB9y2oEgT9Lbq8CukjpRrZ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ What should couples consider when buying a mattress? ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/everything-couples-should-consider-when-buying-a-mattress V5gL7imYDVZj3uywM4TVZb Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried Dunelm's bestselling mattress topper – it feels like snuggling into a giant teddy bear and it's now under £15 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/dunelm-teddy-mattress-topper-review XiUi5HHUBfBpwCLzPNN2C7 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is mattress responsiveness affecting your sleep? Experts explain all you need to know ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/what-is-mattress-responsiveness otrhpz5cBtoAW7QaSh3xVK Sat, 01 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ The one thing you need to know before buying an IKEA mattress – as someone who learned the hard way ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/are-ikea-mattresses-standard-uk-size zaBLRo7AkQWy8wczu76r3R Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/why-breathability-is-important-in-a-mattress ZFR86ZEex94nkDkEfigpmQ Sat, 25 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ As a sleep expert, these are the 6 things I always do when testing a mattress in-store ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/how-to-test-a-mattress-in-store 8v3BAPx5cbL5fResuwDQw4 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is mattress off-gassing? Sleep experts advise what to do about that 'new mattress' smell ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/what-is-mattress-off-gassing PnZhYkiGv4dp5r6xiQgE54 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi is selling a heated mattress pad for just £14.99 – it's our top buy for staying warm on a budget this January ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/aldi-visage-heated-mattress-pad B2vD8sCwETqPy9dGU2NSSi Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/ikea-nisseholm-mattress-topper-review e4ZQwtAwr2iSKBPPwL2bpX Sun, 12 Jan 2025 09:00:20 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've arranged more mattress deliveries than most people do in a lifetime – here's everything you need to know for a stress-free delivery day ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mattress-delivery iwFQ2yCRPxkXjpkUNqCVQf Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is a mattress sleep trial and is one worth it? Advice from a sleep expert ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/what-is-a-mattress-sleep-trial SojMEEiANfSfANeN5HWnhD Sun, 05 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:32 +0000