Most adults spend over half of their life in their bed; getting their 8+ hours of sleep. Either binging on Netflix boxsets in bed on a cosy Sunday or lying wide awake waiting for the alarm goes off. Others spend hours in bed using various technological devices and some reading books.
We spend so much time in bed, it is important to ensure we don’t settle for a bed that is just average. Instead, ensure that you choose the comfiest bed that it could most possibly be. Often when I am shopping for mattresses, I am after a hotel luxury kind of bed.
In this article, we put together 5 steps on how you can really get the most from your bed and make it comfier than it has ever been before:
Two Single Mattresses
Of course, if you’re sleeping alone, a double mattress is great, as it means you can starfish without getting told that you’re ‘taking up the whole bed’ by a partner (story of my life). However, if you sleep with someone else, then the best thing to do would be to invest in two single mattresses, rather than one double.
Let’s look at it this way: say you find a size 5 pair of shoes that you personally think are the comfiest things that you’ve ever worn. Your size 10 partner, however, would probably disagree and exclaim that they aren’t as comfortable. The same goes for mattresses – one mattress doesn’t suit all, which is why there are so many different spring counts and firmness levels that some may prefer in comparison to others.
Two single mattresses will mean that each party are able to select their own mattress based on their personal comfort levels!
Stock Up on Pillows
Pillows not only look great, as you can add them to any bedroom to add a little more personality, but they are also very comfortable, and can make your comfort levels go from an 8, straight to a 10.
The good thing about pillows is that you can add how ever
many you want until it is right for you, as well as being able to move them
around the bed and slot them in places that may be beneficial for you.
For example, a lot of people benefit
from having a pillow behind their back if they suffer from back pain and
pregnant ladies are also able to purchase pregnancy pillows which are comfier
when their tummy gets a little bigger.
Add a Mattress Topper
If you aren’t financially stable to invest in a brand-new mattress and your mattress is potentially the reason for your disturbed sleep at night, then it may be worth considering a mattress topper. These add an extra layer of comfort to a mattress, while also being completely affordable.
Happy Beds sell three mattress toppers that are suitable to different comfortabilities and levels of support.
Thin Duvets and Heated Blankets
Imagine this: it is a surprisingly warm day during winter, and your bed is covered in a thick, winter quilt. You’re too hot if you keep it on, but too cold if you sleep with it off – what do you do?
A simple life hack for this is to keep your quilt thin and also invest in a heated blanket that can go under your sheet. This way, you can warm yourself up with that, rather than struggling to find the right temperature through the night.
White and Bright
The reason why a 5* hotel would choose to use white bedding is
Nickolai Kinny says
I love the two single mattress idea. I dislike the king size one we currently have, but my husband doesn’t seem to mind. going to pitch this as an idea to him 😉
Jess Howliston says
Great tips, I had never though about the two single mattress idea but I totally get where you are coming from! It probably also stops it from dipping in the middle! We really need to look for a new mattress as ours just isn’t comfy any more.
Rachael says
I had never thought about having two single mattresses together that suit your preferences. That’s so clever! I dream of having crisp, white sheets but for some reason (maybe it’s our two kids) my other other is against the idea of them.
Joanne says
Great tips, I love my heated blanket, I hate getting into a cold bed so like to have it pre heated!
Melanie williams says
For us it is all about having a very good quality mattress and of course good bedding too.
Chloe Ciliberto says
We use white sheets and it definitely does make you feel brighter and in a better mood. Love your ideas. x
Lucy Mackcracken says
We’ve just invested in a heated blanket and it’s a life changer. We’ve got one with duel controls so I can have it warmer than hubby!
Sabina Green says
I love mattress toppers and warm blankets. The two single mattresses is actually a great idea, I had never thought about that.
Deborah Nicholas says
Love these tips! I have an abundance of pillows and wouldn’t be without my mattress topper!!
Jenni says
We have a double mattress, but my parents have two singles. They always have had, for as long as I can remember. They swear by it. I do have an extra pillow though, to put between my knees, otherwise I get back pain.
fashionandstylepolice says
I love your tips here. I have stocked up on the pillows bit.
Sonia Cave says
The 2 single mattress thing tickled us pink when we first moved to Sweden, as that is how double beds are done here. However, how you put it does actually make complete sense now and that they are onto something
Tanita says
pillows are so important for a good nights sleep, actually so it a mattress! xx
Annette, 3 Little Buttons says
Heated blankets sound amazing! I’ve not come across these so will have to keep any eye out. I do love a good thick cozy blanket though – they are so comforting in this chilly weather.
Laura - Dear Bear and Beany says
A good pillow makes all the difference to me. They are worth investing in!
Kara says
Hubby bought a heated blanket, I wasn’t impressed at the time but with this cold weather it has been fab
Treasure Every Moment says
I completely agree – a mattress topper can make all the difference. My husband has a memory foam one at his parents house and it is seriously comfortable 🙂