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

A bowl of figs on purple sheets on a gray headboard against a gray wall.

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

Your ultimate guide to shopping the Presidents' Day sales – expert advice from shopping editors and sales hunters

Presidents' Day deals are still live – our experts tell you all you need to know about shopping the Presidents' Day sales, from what to buy to how to save

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 17 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
Why are my sheets pilling? Experts reveal how to fix it and the 'miracle material' least likely to pill

Wash well, avoid friction and invest in high-quality sheets, our pros say

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 24 January 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
Best cooling sheets 2025 – lightweight linens for warmer weather

Sleep sweat-free with cooling cottons, breathable bamboos, and luxe linens

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 7 January 25

Best white bed sheets 2025 – luxury linens, cooling cottons, and breathable bamboo

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By Emilia Hitching Last updated 6 January 25
Your ultimate guide to shopping the New Year's sales now that the deals are here – according to a shopping writer and sales hunter

Whether you're hunting for deep discounts on Dyson or cut prices on KitchenAid, here's where to shop and what to buy in the January sales

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 30 December 24
Princess Diana slept on a Vispring mattress, so I slept on a Vispring mattress − and I think it's worth the hype

I visited their flagship showroom in central London to learn more about how a Vispring mattress gets made and whether it's really worth the price

By Emilia Hitching Published 28 December 24
How to make a bed the right way – expert advice from luxury bed dressers

From plumping pillows to smoothing sheets, it's easy to make a bed look a million dollars − with help from the stylists at Frette, the luxury bedding company

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 23 December 24
How to make bedding feel warmer in winter − 5 easy upgrades for a nice, fluffy bedspread

I've combed through our back catalog of reviews to bring you cozy comforters, snuggly sheets, and the best throw blankets to tie your bed together

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 19 December 24
Your expert guide to sleep positions – how to improve health and posture overnight

Whether you tend to lie on your stomach, back, or side impacts your spinal alignment and sleep quality, according to medical professionals and sleep scientists

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 18 December 24

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Latest articles by Emilia Hitching

Too light, too dark, too plain, too bold – these are the bed sheet colors to avoid, according to experts

Your ultimate guide to shopping the Presidents' Day sales – expert advice from shopping editors and sales hunters

McGee & Co. deals – how to get the biggest saving on classic and contemporary furniture and decor

These are the best bed sheet colors to improve your sleep, backed by science with plenty of style

What color bedding will make your bedroom look bigger? A sleep editor investigates

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

Pottery Barn deals − how to get the biggest saving on seasonal collections and accent pieces

H&M Home deals − how to get expensive-looking furniture and decor on a shoestring budget

Anthropologie deals – how to get the best saving on everything from statement furniture to trending decor

Why are my sheets pilling? Experts reveal how to fix it and the 'miracle material' least likely to pill

Are you making any of these 7 bedding mistakes? Here's how to avoid bedding blunders, according to experts

Which bedding do luxury hotels use? Here's how to get the hotel look at home

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

These sheets are designed to stay on the bed, no matter how much you move

Hemp is the best-kept secret in bedding – these sheets are perfect for hot sleepers like me

This unexpected Australian sleep secret could change the game for hot sleepers

I couldn't find the bedding bundle I wanted – so, I built my own

The Luxome Luxury Sheet Set earns my hot sleeper seal of approval

Best cooling sheets 2025 – lightweight linens for warmer weather

Best white bed sheets 2025 – luxury linens, cooling cottons, and breathable bamboo

Your ultimate guide to shopping the New Year's sales now that the deals are here – according to a shopping writer and sales hunter

Princess Diana slept on a Vispring mattress, so I slept on a Vispring mattress − and I think it's worth the hype

How to make a bed the right way – expert advice from luxury bed dressers

How to make bedding feel warmer in winter − 5 easy upgrades for a nice, fluffy bedspread

Your expert guide to sleep positions – how to improve health and posture overnight