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 tested the Tempur Pro Plus SmartCool mattress to see if it's worth the £2,000 price tag – I've never slept so well in my entire life
I put the Tempur Pro Plus SmartCool mattress to the test to see if it's worth its premium price tag – spoiler alert: it absolutely is
By Jullia Joson
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What type of mattress is best for heavy people – I asked the experts
Our weight can have a big impact on how comfortable we find a mattress. I asked a variety of sleep experts to explain how to find the right fit for you
By Zoë Phillimore
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This is how often you should wash your mattress protector - and it’s probably more than you’d think
We're betting yours isn't getting cleaned as often as it should be
By Amy Hunt
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What is a foam mattress and is it the right choice for you? I asked the experts
Wondering what the advantages and disadvantages of a foam mattress are? I asked a range of sleep experts for their thoughts
By Zoë Phillimore
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How comfortable is a £150 mattress? I put this budget-friendly Zinus mattress to the test
Our Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam mattress review puts this super affordable mattress to the test
By Rachel Tompkins
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8 things I wish I'd known before buying a mattress
These are the top tips I offer to all of my friends
By Zoë Phillimore
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Looking for the perfect Christmas bedding? Habitat has all these answers with their festive sets
Hunker down and snuggle up in the festive bedding of your dreams
By Kezia Reynolds
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We review the REM-Fit Remy Kidz Eco Mattress to see if a 3-year-old can comfortably make it through the night.
Our REM-Fit Remy Kidz Eco Mattress review recognises that their little world is part of a big, green movement being made by a UK brand.
By Jennifer Oksien
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Is an expensive pillow worth it? I investigated whether a higher price tag can guarantee a better night's sleep
Weighing up the cost of comfort–we ask the experts whether premium pillows are really worth the splurge?
By Linda Clayton
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7 things people get wrong when buying pillows - and how to avoid them, according to sleep experts
Have you fallen for any of these mistakes?
By Zoë Phillimore
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Should you buy a pillow protector? Experts explain why you'll always find them in luxury hotels
Experts weigh in on this oft-overlooked piece of bedding and whether it’s a worthwhile addition to your sleep space
By Emma Rinaldi
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I've reviewed dozens of pillows and these are the 7 things you need to know before buying one
Plus, the things I wish I’d known years ago
By Zoë Phillimore
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Simba Hybrid Original mattress review 2025 – tried and tested
Is Simba's original mattress worth the hype? Our Simba Hybrid Original mattress review puts this bestseller through its paces to uncover the truth
By Linda Clayton
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What is a hybrid mattress – sleep experts explain all
We explain what a hybrid mattress is and weigh up the pros and cons to help you decide if it's the right type of mattress for you
By Zoë Phillimore
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Brook + Wilde Ultima mattress review – a 5-star mattress that delivers hotel luxury at home
Our Brook + Wilde Ultima mattress review puts this luxury mattress through its paces to see if it's it's worth the investment
By Ellen Finch
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Sealy Newton Posturepedic Mattress review – tried and tested
Our Sealy Newton Posturepedic mattress review puts the mattress designed in conjunction with the Orthopaedic Advisory Board to the test, and finds out if it can ease our tester's back pain
By Rachel Tompkins
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The best filling for a pillow revealed – and there's something for every sleeper at all budgets
Time to upgrade the flat old pillow you've been using and enjoy comfy support
By Zoë Phillimore
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A mattress that's more-sustainable-than-most, and offers great comfort
Hypnos mattresses have graced royal residences, Soho Houses, and Premier Inn hotels – now our Hypnos Select Pillow Top mattress review gives this more-sustainable-than-most mattress the Ideal Home seal of approval
By Amy Lockwood
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Emma Original mattress review – affordable, cushioning, and brilliant for motion isolation
Tested by sleep experts, our Emma Original mattress review puts this affordable bestseller through its paces to see if it really offers a good night's sleep
By Molly Cleary
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7 things I wish I knew before buying a duvet - as a sleep writer these are the tips I always give my friends
Learn from my mistakes and get your duvet purchase right the first time
By Zoë Phillimore
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REM-Fit 600 Lux Elite Hybrid Mattress review – tried and tested
I put the REM-Fit 600 Lux Elite Hybrid Mattress to the test to see how well I slept on the brand's most premium mattress. Spoiler alert: it was dreamy.
By Jennifer Oksien
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Emma Premium mattress review – a decent mattress, but lacks breathability
Our Emma Premium mattress review puts the brand's hybrid memory foam and pocket spring mattress through its paces to see if it lives up to the hype
By Molly Cleary
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We review the Emma Luxe Cooling mattress to see if its heat-regulating technology lives up to its name
Our Emma Luxe Cooling mattress review has convinced us this is the best Emma mattress you can invest in, regardless of whether you're a hot sleeper or not
By Molly Cleary
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How to get urine stains out of a mattress – accidents happen, here’s how to fix them, fast
Everything you need to know, including step-by-step instructions and our expert's go-to cleaning products
By Zoë Phillimore
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Which Simba mattress is best? I tested out the Simba Hybrid Pro and gave it full marks
I put the Simba Hybrid Pro mattress to the test to see if this is the best Simba mattress you can buy. *Spoiler alert* I think it just might be
By Rachael Penn
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Best mattress for back pain - how your mattress could be making your back pain worse, and why a new one could help
We asked our sleep experts how to get rid of back pain for good
By Amy Lockwood
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I just discovered eveSleep’s Wunderflip mattress – its flippable design is a game changer for guest bedrooms
Our Eve Wunderflip Lighter Hybrid Mattress review puts this clever flippable design through its paces
By Rachel Tompkins