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3 weeks ago | houseandgarden.co.uk | Joy Archer

Emma Hybrid Premium MattressRead moreEmma Hybrid Thermosync MattressRead moreEmma Hybrid Airgrid MattressRead more3 / 3We've tried and tested several to try and determine which is the best Emma mattressDean HearneVirginia Woolf famously wrote: “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” The risk of contradicting a literary treasure aside, when it comes to the business of sleep I’d happily indulge in a decent mattress over moules marinière.

3 weeks ago | houseandgarden.co.uk | Joy Archer

Simba Hybrid Pro Double MattressRead moreDevonshire Pocket Sprung MattressRead moreNectar Premier Hybrid Double MattressRead more3 / 3We've searched for the best double mattress in 2025Jan BaldwinAn antique single bed can be a romantic idea, but there’s much more luxury in waking up fully rested on a comfortable double mattress. We're firm believers that you should go for the largest bed a room can comfortably accommodate, especially in occasional guest spaces.

1 month ago | houseandgarden.co.uk | Joy Archer

A smart tester stretches over a bed in knitwear designer Anna Phillips' Sussex house. The bed was made by a local carpenter and painted in layers of navy paint, and the fabric draped over it was sourced from Etsy. Dean HearneSide sleepers have something of an advantage in the hunt for the perfect mattress. As the most common sleep position, choices are vast and there are plenty of mattresses designed to support your spine and hips.

1 month ago | houseandgarden.co.uk | Joy Archer

Use our guide to choose the best mattress for back pain in 2025Jake CurtisWaking up feeling stiff, sore, or like you've aged a decade overnight? You’re not alone. Back pain is one of the most common sleep-related complaints and your mattress could be the culprit. While we're yet to find a single cure-all, the wisdom from industry insiders and sleep experts is that a mattress on the firmer side can soothe a temperamental back.

1 month ago | houseandgarden.co.uk | Joy Archer

If you're a hot sleeper, you'll know that there’s nothing worse than being jarred awake by clammy bedding and the disorientating feeling that your bedroom has been transported to the Serengeti. If your current mattress feels more sauna than sanctuary, it might be time to reimagine your bed as a space where comfort meets climate control. When nocturnal temperatures peak, a cooling mattress paired with the right cooling pillow comes into its own, drawing heat away and ramping up airflow.