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From cocooning bedding to perfect pillows, your path\u00a0<\/span><\/span>to a great eight hours starts here, says Jane McFarland<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/230816_Shleep_17_0910-copy-scaled.jpg” alt=”Jennifer Aniston” title_text=”230816_Shleep_17_0910 copy” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Did you know we spend one third of our lives in bed? And yet, conversely, have never felt more tired? According to the NHS, one third of us will experience episodes of insomnia at some stage in our lives, while the average Briton manages only 5.91 hours of sleep a night.<\/span><\/p>\n Irregular sleep patterns are linked to everything from poor work performance \u00a0to serious health conditions, so it\u2019s little wonder that as a nation we are thoroughly obsessed. The \u2018sleep wellness\u2019 market is correspondingly flooded with SAD lamps, massaging eye masks, mood rings and white noise machines \u2013 but have you ever actually evaluated the bed you\u2019re sleeping on?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Anyone who\u2019s sunken into an all-white, marshmallow-like hotel bed knows there\u2019s no greater luxury than cosy, crisp bedding. Cue \u2018bed maths\u2019 by John Lewis, the retailer\u2019s new concept to get the nation sleeping better. Not only does it offer free 45-minute consultations with its in-house sleep experts, you\u2019ll also leave with a bespoke \u2018sleep equation\u2019 to help achieve your perfect night\u2019s sleep. \u2018Our bed math equation starts with the right foundations, so getting your mattress, bed and bedding right and working in harmony is really important. While it can feel like an investment up front, it\u2019s certainly worth spending the money getting it right for you,\u2019 says Nicola Waller, head of buying for furniture and sleep specialist at John Lewis. \u2018To put that into context, we recommend you change your mattress every seven years, making cost per use 7p \u2013 far more cost effective than that \u00a34 cup of coffee.\u2019 Whether a side or back sleeper, allergy sufferer or pregnant, there\u2019s a sleep solution for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n BEDDY BUYS \u2018Are you sleeping better or worse than you did a year ago? Are you waking up feeling stiff and sore? Does your mattress have visible signs of wear and tear? If you answer yes to any of these, it\u2019s time to upgrade your mattress,\u2019 says Sarah Frederickson, marketing and creative director at Savoir. Commit to your mattress purchase: make several visits, take your time, shuffle around a bit from your side to stomach. If you\u2019re looking to create an authentic hotel bed experience at home, try Devon-based Naturalmat\u2019s Superb mattress \u2013 loved for its natural latex and organic wool, it\u2019s used in The Hoxton and Six Senses hotels. (Plus, the brand offers a 45-day guarantee \u2013 no sleep, no keep.) Experts also recommend Vispring, the original brand to introduce pocket-spring mattresses back in 1901. <\/span>\u2018It is no surprise that we would vouch for a pocket-sprung mattress over a memory foam one,\u2019 says Clare Schifano, global marketing director at Vispring. \u2018Our pocket-sprung mattresses are handcrafted using individual calico pocket springs. Each spring moulds to your shape and follows your natural contours, which means less tossing and turning.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n PILLOW TALK MATERIAL GIRL DOPAMINE DECOR To headboard or not to headboard? While de rigueur among the interior cognoscenti, a feng shui expert will deter you from anything with bars. Go padded and decorative, while remembering that feeling zen is your desired pre-sleep state. Lastly, get rid of physical clutter so that your mind isn\u2019t ruminating into the wee hours about things that aren\u2019t done. 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<\/b><\/span>We move about 20 times a night during one sleep \u2013 chances are, if you\u2019re sharing a bed, you\u2019re having micro-awakenings each time your partner moves too. It goes without saying, then: buy the biggest bed your budget and room allow for.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/b><\/span>If you can\u2019t justify a new mattress or bed frame, a fresh set of pillows is a great starting point. Side sleeper? Go for a firm pillow \u2013 it\u2019ll provide sufficient support to the neck, back and shoulders, keeping the spine aligned and preventing hunching. For those who sleep on their back, or tend to flip through the night, a medium firmness pillow is best. It will provide enough support for the neck but won\u2019t affect the alignment of your spine. Front sleepers should opt for soft and lower-profile pillows. Remember, everyone\u2019s different so you and your partner may find that the same pillows don\u2019t suit both your needs \u2013 a mishmash of different pillows might not be as aesthetically pleasing, but few things kill your libido quicker than a poor night\u2019s sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/b><\/span>Indi McCullough founded luxury bedding brand Shleep after years working in advertising, where \u2018sleep was undervalued and overwork was glorified\u2019. After relocating to Australia and re-assessing both her priorities and wellbeing, she understood that quality sleep was intricately linked to her long-term health and productivity. Fast forward to the launch of Shleep, a bedding line using Australian merino wool \u2013 a natural performance fibre that boasts breathability, temperature regulation and moisture-wicking properties, as well as hypoallergenic benefits. The likes of Harrods and Fortnum & Mason are backing the science \u2013 they\u2019ve just become the brand\u2019s first UK retailers. In short, look for breathable fabrics and moisture control. Thread counts, meanwhile, are a bit of a marketing scam \u2013 the quality of the thread and finish of the cotton are far more important than a very high count.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/b><\/span>\u2018Your bedroom should be the most relaxing room in the house, conjuring a feeling of calm as soon as you walk through the door,\u2019 says Jessica Hanley, founder and CEO of cult bedding company Piglet in Bed. \u2018The main thing is that you want to look forward to relaxing in your room and cocooning yourself in your bedding after a long day.\u2019 One of the brand\u2019s top sellers is the pale blue Mist Chambray linen bedding. \u2018We say it\u2019s like a breath of salty sea air, and it instantly evokes a sense of calm\u2019, says Hanley. \u2018It\u2019s also woven from a blend of sustainably sourced linen and cotton, so you get the best of both worlds.\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n