I Found the Best Bedding to Shop During Prime Big Deal Days, Starting at $20

Rebecca R. Norris is a full-time freelance writer living in the DC metro area. She writes for a variety of publications, covering everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. When she’s not writing, she can be found out and about with her Jack-Chi, Cash,…read more

I didn’t realise this one thing about electric blankets until I started testing them for a living – it convinced me to buy my own

As the weather has turned colder this month, there’s one thing that’s been helping me to keep the chill at bay during the evenings. That’s having an electric blanket secured to my bed and ready to turn on if and when overnight temperatures drop. Plus, a heated throw folded up on the sofa, ready to … Read more

M&S’ £19.50 brushed cotton bedding has 100s of 5-star reviews and is selling out fast – ‘I struggle to get out of bed due to how cosy it is’

The weather has definitely turned, and with a cold front rolling in and temperatures plummeting, it’s little wonder that there’s one bedding set in particular that’s flying off the shelves in M&S. Yep, the brands’ soft and snuggly Pure Brushed Cotton Bedding Set is selling like hot cakes, and with prices starting from just £19.50 … Read more

I’ve been using this heated throw every evening to avoid putting my central heating on, and it’s currently on sale

I’m not sure about you, but in my house, there’s an unwritten rule that says the central heating shouldn’t be turned on until October. However, this September, the evenings have been cold, and this week they’re set to get colder still. Luckily, I’ve found a solution that’s been keeping me cosy on the sofa and … Read more

I’m a bedding expert, and I know uni mattresses are always terrible – this is the sleep hack I wish all students knew

Freshers week is all about a fresh start – new life, new city and, very often, a new-found appreciation of how much you miss your bed at home. Let’s be honest, rarely has someone opened the door to their new uni bedroom and said “wow, that mattress looks incredibly comfortable”. Mattresses in student halls are … Read more

I used to think leopard print bedding was tacky, but these chic styling tips have changed my mind

I’m not ashamed to say that I love leopard print. Leopard print skirts, bags, jackets, mini skirts and trousers, I have it all, as well as a collection of more and more animal-printed homeware for my flat. But one leopard print trend I’m a little unsure about is leopard print bedding – and I’ve been … Read more

Dunelm’s £30 cult cuddle cushion is back in stock and selling fast – ‘it’s the softest fabric I’ve ever touched’

There are certain things that we can rely on every year to mark the changing of the seasons. In the transition from summer into autumn, that’s that familiar chill in the air, the leaves on the trees turning brown, school restarting, and Dunelm restocking its cult Teddy Bear Cuddle cushions. Yes, the bestselling Teddy Bear … Read more

I tried Dunelm’s bedding recycling service and can’t believe how easy it makes getting rid of old duvets and pillows

As Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor, I test a *lot* of bedding for work. There are far worse ways to spend your time, but one of the downsides of this is that my home is forever crammed with far more duvets, pillows, and bed linen than it can reasonably hold. Despite regular donations to friends, family, … Read more