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Bed Linen

Why Sleep is Important When You’re Under Emotional Stress

Most people understand the importance of sleep and how it can affect their health in many ways. Despite this, many take it for granted and focus on other priorities, like work or social activities. Others meanwhile, sacrifice bedtime because of reasons they have difficulty handling by themselves, such as unresolved problems or an overwhelming event in their life. No matter the reason, it may lead to emotional stress, which is something that can cause weeks of sleepless nights. In truth, however, it’s a time when you should try to get... Read More

Thread Counts 23/03/2018

Don’t Lose the Thread: Your Guide to Bedding Thread Counts

The higher the thread count mean better quality bedding, right? Well no, not exactly. This is one of the most common misconceptions in the textile industry, and it’s a myth that we’re here to dispel. Read on to find out everything you need to know about thread counts, what they mean and how to recognise good quality bed linen. What does thread count Mean? Thread count refers to the number of horizontal and vertical threads per square inch. Erroneous belief about thread count that higher the thread count means better & soft quality bedding however thread... Read More

Does Exercise Help You Sleep Better? 27/02/2018

Does Exercise Help You Sleep Better?

Fall asleep faster, stay asleep for longer and wake up feeling rested. Those are the three things we all look and hope for when we go to bed. But it’s not always as easy as that, is it? When it comes to getting a better night’s sleep, there’s a whole lot of advice, tips and tricks out there to help you. But there’s one thing in particular that can be incredibly effective in improving your sleep: Exercise. According to the Sleep Foundation, as little as 10 minutes of mild to... Read More

Bedding 30/01/2018
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What Does the Colour of Your Bedding Say About You?

Did you know your choice of colourful bed linen is more than just a pretty face? The colours you choose for your bedroom could be down to more than just preference, and can actually be very telling about elements of your personality. Because your bedding colour will often dictate the colour scheme across the rest of your bedroom, we put a lot of effort into choosing a shade that we know we’re going to love and feel comfortable around. In other words, there may be deeper and more subconscious factors... Read More

How to Get the Best Night’s Sleep 29/12/2017

How to Get the Best Night’s Sleep

  Who doesn’t love sleep? Getting into bed at the end of a long day is up there with some of the best feelings in the world, but you might not be making the most of these precious hours of rest. To get the best night’s sleep, you need to first create the perfect restful environment, and here’s how: Start with your mattress If your mattress isn’t up to scratch you’re never going to get a good night’s sleep, no matter what you do. If you find it takes a... Read More

23/11/2017

How to Make Your Guest Bedroom Comfortable for Christmas

Christmas means company. Is your guest bedroom ready? Don’t panic if it’s not. You can crank up the cosy factor and make your guests super comfortable this Christmas by making just a few simple tweaks. Try these quick fix tips for guest bedroom perfection:   Guest bedroom mattresses are often a touch less luxurious than our own, but this can be easily remedied with a mattress topper. Rather than shelling out a huge amount of money for a new mattress, a topper allows you to instantly upgrade your guest mattress... Read More

Autumn/Winter Bedroom Refresh 19/10/2017

Top 5 Ways to Refresh Your Bedding This Autumn/Winter

Hello autumn, hello bedding refresh. Yes, the seasons are on the move again, and this is the perfect excuse for a little change of your own. Nothing beats a good seasonal decor refresh, whether it’s just a tiny tweak or a full update, and even something as simple as new bedding can make such a difference to your bedroom. Besides, the weather is getting cooler and the nights are drawing in, so your bedding choices for spring won’t necessarily be adequate for the approaching months. So with that in mind,... Read More

02/10/2017

6 Tips For Choosing The Right Bed Linen For You

Did you know we spend around one-third of our lives in bed? Surely, then, we should choose bedding and bed linen that makes this time as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. But with so many different types of bedding to choose from, where do we even start? Start with us. The experts here at Sleep and Beyond can guide you through the process of choosing the bed linen that’s right for you. Let’s start with quality: This is where many people get confused, and we’d like to debunk a little... Read More

Bed Linen 10/08/2017

How To Care For Your Bed Linen: The Experts’ Guide

Hands up, who has bobbly bed sheets with faded colours, pulled threads and musty smells? Now hands up, who wishes they knew how to avoid all of these fabric faux pas? Good news, you’re about to find out. Here’s a complete guide on how to take good care of your brand new duvet covers, bed sheets and pillowcases and keep them as crisp and fresh as the day you bought them. Before you do anything to your new bed linen, make sure you find the care labels and read them very... Read More