
Emilia Hitching
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
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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
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Best warm comforter 2025 – ultra-weight options to keep cozy in cold weather
I've ranked and reviewed six of the best warm comforters, including thick and fluffy down inserts and thermoregulating down alternatives
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Is it good to sleep on latex? Our expert panel on the benefits of a greener mattress
I asked mattress manufacturers and sleep scientists what makes latex so special and how it compares to other mattress types
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Clean and classic or 'stark and sterile'? Our experts weigh in on the white bed sheet debate
This popular hue may be stopping you from getting a good night’s sleep – this is what to choose instead
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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
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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
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Lulu and Georgia deals – how to get the biggest saving on vintage-inspired furniture and boho-chic decor
Here's everything you need to know about what to shop and how to save in the Lulu and Georgia sales, according to our expert team of deals hunters
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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
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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
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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
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How we test bed sheets – our expert review process, explained
Here's everything you need to know about how we test bed sheets for look and feel, thermoregulation, durability, and value for money
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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
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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
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Nectar deals − how to get the deepest discount on the world's best mattress for back pain
I'm a sleep writer and a sales hunter − here's how to shop the Nectar mattress sales, so you can experience near-perfect pressure relief for less
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Saatva deals − how to get the biggest saving on the world's best mattress
I'm the resident Sleep Editor and sales hunter – here's everything you need to know about shopping the Saatva sales to save on the world's best mattress
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DreamCloud deals − how to get the best savings on memory foam mattresses and high-tech hybrids
Our resident Sleep Editor and sales hunter is here to help you find the best DreamCloud deals, so that you can save money on your new mattress
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Brooklinen deals − how to get deep discounts on sheets, comforters, pillows, and bedding bundles
I'm the resident sleep writer and sales hunter – here's everything you need to know about shopping the Brooklinen sales, from what to buy to when to save
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10 best places to buy bedding – according to our resident sleep writer and sales hunter
I've ranked and reviewed 10 of the best places to buy bedding to suit every sleep style and complement every color palette
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Is there any such thing as the best thread count for bed sheets? A sleep editor investigates
A higher thread count doesn't always indicate better-quality bed sheets − I asked my expert panel to help me separate fact from fiction
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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
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