Having a staycation this year? No problem. Here's how to recreate the indulgence of a hotel room in the comfort of your own home and bonus – you can enjoy it year-round! Bedsheets: Sinking into crisp cotton sheets, resting your head on freshly plumped pillows –...
With temperatures (finally!) creeping up across the UK, you may find the warmth plays havoc with your sleep - leaving you feeling restless and exhausted. Ideally, bedrooms should be around 16-18°C (60-65°F) but if, at night, the outside temperature remains higher, or...
Spring is in the air and with that comes the inherent urge to spring-clean our home and get organised! A tidy bedroom isn't just about aesthetics; it significantly impacts our sleep quality and mental wellbeing. Research from New York's St. Lawrence University reveals...
Creating the ideal temperature and humidity levels in the bedroom during winter can be tricky, as indoor humidity drops between 25% and 35%. The ideal bedroom humidity should be 30% – 40% When humidity levels are too low, this can lead to dry air. Cranking the heating...
Whether or not you're a believer in New Year's resolutions, carrying these healthy habits into 2024 will create a calm, restful bedroom environment and significantly increase your chances of getting a great night's sleep. Make your bed every day Making your bed daily...
Did you know the common phrase ‘hit the hay’ comes from the Middle Ages when before going to sleep, you would have to “hit the hay” to try to dislodge bugs from your mattress? More on the history of beds. Preventing bedbugs Unfortunately, bedbugs can still cause havoc...
It's important to take some simple yet significant steps to ensure our homes are safe from fires, especially in the bedroom, which surprisingly, is a common place for fires to start. Did you know that a mattress, especially those made of foam and without any...
A new month and a new year mean only one thing, it’s time to get organised! As January is Get Organised Month, this is a fantastic opportunity to start ticking off those items that seem to have dropped to the bottom of your to-do list.
When we think about autumn, we picture crunchy leaves underfoot, steaming hot drinks, communal bonfires, woodsmoke in the air, and dusting off the candles to illuminate our homes. As we embrace the new season and spend more time indoors keeping warm, it is a valuable...
Love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is the one day a year so many of us unashamedly go all out with kind gestures, soppy words and thoughtful gifts for our loved ones. To help you set the mood - because if not for Valentine's Day, then it might come in handy one day...
It’s important to keep your home well-heated during the winter months to avoid freezing pipes and other potential damage, as well as to look after your health. But with low temperatures comes the frequent use of heating systems, and although central heating is a...
You spend a third of your life in bed so it’s important that the bedroom is a space for rest and relaxation. To sleep well, the bedroom should be a positive environment. It shouldn’t make you feel stressed, worried or anxious. Feng Shui is a concept that involves...