Emilia Hitching
Emilia is our resident sleep writer. She spends her days tracking down the lowest prices on the best bedding and spends her nights testing it out from the comfort of her own home – it's a dream job. Her quest to learn how to sleep better has taken her all around the world, from mattress factories in Arizona to sleep retreats in Scandinavia. Before she joined Homes & Gardens, Emilia studied English at the University of Oxford. She also worked on the other side of the aisle, writing press releases for regional newspapers and crafting copy for Sky.
Latest articles by Emilia Hitching
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Best bedding deals May 2024 – deep deals on your sleep essentials
Our experts have curated the very best bedding deals on offer from cozy comforters and crisp sheets to sink-in mattress toppers
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Best mattress topper for dorm beds –certified for great sleep on campus
When you invest in the best mattress topper for dorm beds, you can transform the feel of your bed to get better sleep this semester
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Best cooling comforter 2024: tried and tested duvets for sweat-free sleep
Reviewed for temperature regulation, the best cooling comforters are lightweight but lofty, and promise sweat-free sleep
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Best bed sheets 2024 – tested by experts for months
These are the best bed sheets, tried and tested for better sleep. With the best bamboo, cotton, linen and organic sheets, you can have your best sleep yet
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Hybrid vs memory foam mattresses − what's the difference and which will suit you best?
Here's everything you need to know about hybrid vs memory foam mattresses, from how they're made to who they're for
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Proscenic T31 Air Fryer review – masterful for meats, average for everything else
When I put the Proscenic T31 Air Fryer through its paces in our test kitchen, I found that it overcooks and overpromises
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Should I buy a mattress on Presidents' Day? A sleep editor investigates
You could save hundreds on a mattress in the Presidents' Day sales, according to mattress retailers and money-saving experts
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Comforter buying rules – 5 things you need to know before you buy on Presidents' Day
You could pick up a comforter at a cut price in the Presidents' Day sales. Here's what you need to know before you buy
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Best duvet inserts and comforters 2024: tested by experts
Bedding should be comfortable, cozy, and easy to care for. These are the best duvet inserts and comforters, approved by our dedicated sleep editor
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Pillow buying rules – 5 things you need to know before the Presidents' Day sales
With these pillow buying rules, you'll find pillows for pennies. From fill to feel, here's everything you need to know before you buy
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There are 1000s of home deals in the Presidents' Day sales – these are the only 18 worth buying
Presidents' Day sales are already starting, with deep discounts on everything from furniture and decor to small and large appliances
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Bed sheet buying rules – 5 things you need to know before the Presidents' Day sales
These bed sheet buying rules will help you make the right choice. It's crucial advice as prices plummet over Presidents' Day weekend.
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Best mattress protector – tested to protect your bed
These are the best mattress protectors: waterproof, cooling, and hypoallergenic, they are tried, tested and compared by our expert sleep editor
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6 things you need to know before you buy a mattress topper
From fit to feel, here's everything you need to know before you buy a mattress topper in the Presidents' Day sales
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KitchenAid Color of the Year 2024 just dropped, and it's a complete departure from last year's hue
The KitchenAid Color of the Year 2024 is a soft, cool blue to complement every kitchen color palette. Here's the lowdown on Blue Salt
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Best cooling sheets 2024: tried and tested by hot sleepers, for hot sleepers
The best cooling sheets are moisture-wicking, temperature-regulating, and seriously stylish, too
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Best handheld vacuum 2024: for deep cleaning in tight corners
With the best handheld vacuum, you can suck up dirt and dust from sofas, stairs, and car seats
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The Always Pan 2.0 review – a jack of all trades and master of none
Sure, the best-selling Always Pan 2.0 can sizzle, simmer, and sear, but it's no better than my budget skillet
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How heavy should my weighted blanket be? Sleep experts weigh in
The right weighted blanket should hit that sweet spot between plush comfort and gentle pressure − I asked bedding designers where it is
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This is why you can't find Wamsutta towels anywhere – and what to buy instead
Wamsutta towels set the standard for absorbency and affordability. Now that they're out of stock, these are the best alternatives
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Best KitchenAid stand mixer 2024: how to choose your ideal kitchen companion
I've found the best KitchenAid stand mixer to suit budding bakers and experienced chefs
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Aarke Electric Kettle review − boiling water just got hotter
The Aarke Electric Kettle offers the ideal balance of form and function, incorporating thermoregulating technology into a sleek design
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The best luxury bedding in 2024, selected by a sleep and shopping expert
Have a peek at H&G's luxury bedding wish list, including silk comforters, sateen sheets, plush pillows and cozy throws
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Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer review – delicious meals in minutes
The Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer lives up to the hype. This air fryer is quick, capacious, and even cooks rice and slow cooks
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