Articles by Emilia Hitching, Sleep Editor

Emilia is our resident sleep writer. She spends her days tracking down the lowest prices on the best mattresses and bedding and spends her nights testing them out from the comfort of her own home. Emilia leads a team of testers across America to find the best mattress for every sleep style, body type, and budget.

Emilia's quest to learn how to sleep better takes her all around the world, from the 3Z mattress factory in Glendale, Arizona to the Hästens headquarters in Köping, Sweden. She's interviewed luxury bedding designers at Shleep and Pure Parima, as well as the Design Manager at IKEA. Before she joined Homes & Gardens, Emilia studied English at the University of Oxford.

Latest articles by Emilia Hitching

Home Depot deals − how to get the biggest savings on home appliances and outdoor furniture

Here's everything you need to know about the Home Depot sales, including what to buy, when to shop, and how to save, according to our expert eCommerce Editor

Best Nordstrom deals − how to get the biggest savings on stylish decor and hot homeware

Here's everything you need to know about Nordstrom deals, from what to buy and when to shop to how to save, according to our expert eCommerce Editor

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 17 March 25
Target deals − how to get the biggest savings on tested appliances and affordable homeware

Our expert eCommerce Editor shares everything you need to know about the Target sales, from when to shop and what to buy to how to save

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 17 March 25
Nectar vs Helix − which mattress brand is best on test?

I set the Nectar Premier Hybrid and the Helix Dusk Luxe head to head to see which mattress offers the best performance at the lowest price

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 13 March 25
6 things in your bedroom that are secretly ruining your sleep – and easy, affordable swaps to protect your peace

I asked an expert panel of sleep scientists and product developers to identify the common culprits disturbing our slumber, from cheap sheets to too much clutter

By Emilia Hitching Published 8 March 25
Nectar vs Tempur-Pedic – which mattress brand is best on test?

I set the Nectar Premier Hybrid and the Tempur-Pedic ProAdapt Hybrid head to head to see which mattress offers the best performance at the lowest price

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 7 March 25
What mattresses do hotels use? Here's how to bring that five-star feeling back to your bedroom

You can actually buy the plush beds from five-star hotels, including the Ritz-Carlton and the Four Seasons

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 6 March 25

Saatva vs DreamCloud – which mattress brand is best on test?

I set the Saatva Classic Mattress and the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid head to head to see which mattress offers the best performance at the lowest price

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 3 March 25
How to make your bed like an interior designer − what to buy and where to shop

These bedding brands get the stamp of approval from top design talent. Plus, we even get a sneak peek of a few designers' actual bedrooms

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 25 February 25
Too light, too dark, too plain, too bold – these are the bed sheet colors to avoid, according to experts

I asked an expert panel of interior designers and sleep scientists to pinpoint the bed sheet colors to avoid in your next refurb or remodel

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 18 February 25
McGee & Co. deals – how to get the biggest saving on classic and contemporary furniture and decor

Here's everything you need to know about the McGee & Co. sales, from when to shop and what to buy to how to save, according to our expert eCommerce Editor

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 13 February 25
These are the best bed sheet colors to improve your sleep, backed by science with plenty of style

I asked an expert panel of interior designers and sleep scientists which bed sheet colors improve sleep and promote a peaceful atmosphere in the bedroom

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 13 February 25
What color bedding will make your bedroom look bigger? A sleep editor investigates

Interior designers explain what color betting makes a bedroom look bigger for a visually larger space

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 11 February 25

Are light or dark bed sheets best for sleep? A sleep editor investigates

I asked an expert panel of interior designers and sleep scientists to explain the pros and cons of light or dark bed sheets for your bedroom

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 11 February 25
Pottery Barn deals − how to get the biggest saving on seasonal collections and accent pieces

Here's everything you need to know about what to shop and how to save in the Pottery Barn sales, according to our expert team of eCommerce Editors

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 10 February 25
H&M Home deals − how to get expensive-looking furniture and decor on a shoestring budget

Our eCommerce Editors tell you everything you need to know about shopping the H&M Home sales, from what to buy and when to shop to save the most money

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 7 February 25
Anthropologie deals – how to get the best saving on everything from statement furniture to trending decor

Our eCommerce editors share everything you need to know about shopping the Anthropologie sales, from what to buy to how to save

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 5 February 25
Are you making any of these 7 bedding mistakes? Here's how to avoid bedding blunders, according to experts

I asked an expert panel of bedding designers to reveal the most common bedding mistakes, from focusing too much on thread count to shopping the wrong size

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 22 January 25
Which Bedding Do Luxury Hotels Use? Here's How to Get the Hotel Look at Home

I asked hoteliers and head housekeepers how to make a five-star bedspread, so that you can recreate the hotel look and feel at home

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 20 January 25

Not many mattresses actually feel cool to the touch − this one does

I spent 6 months sleeping on the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling Mattress – I give it top marks for pressure relief, though the motion isolation needs work

By Emilia Hitching Published 19 January 25
These sheets are designed to stay on the bed, no matter how much you move

I can't quite believe nobody's thought of this before

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 10 January 25
Hemp is the best-kept secret in bedding – these sheets are perfect for hot sleepers like me

Together, our expert testers have sampled dozens of sheet sets − but the Naturalmat Organic Hemp Bed Linen Set is my personal favorite

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 10 January 25
This unexpected Australian sleep secret could change the game for hot sleepers

I've spent months sleeping with the Shleep Essentials bedding collection − these sheets aren't itchy or scratchy, but soft, smooth and ultra-breathable

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 10 January 25
I couldn't find the bedding bundle I wanted – so, I built my own

When you build your own bedding bundle with Piglet in Bed, you can create a bedspread that reflects your sleep needs and sense of style

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 9 January 25
The Luxome Luxury Sheet Set earns my hot sleeper seal of approval

I slept under the Luxome Luxury Sheet Set for three months − if it weren't for the wrinkling, I'd give these sheets the full five stars

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 8 January 25

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