Articles by Ottilie Blackhall, Sleep Editor

Ottilie joined Homes & Gardens in 2024 as the News Writer on Solved, after finishing a Master's in Magazine Journalism at City, University of London. Now, as the Sleep Editor, she spends her days hunting deals and producing content on all things sleep – from mattresses and sheets to protectors and pillows, all of which she tests in her own home. She also has particular expertise in home fragrance, covering everything from candles to reed diffusers.

Previously, she has written for Livingetc and Motorsport Magazine, and also has a Master's degree in English Literature and History of Art from the University of Edinburgh, where she developed a love for inspiring interiors and architecture.

As a lover of maximalism, Ottilie enjoys hunting for vintage gems and antiques, as well as keeping up with the newest design trends.

Ottilie Blackhall

Latest articles by Ottilie Blackhall

IKEA’s $3 Storage Case Is the Only Way I’ll Organize My Winter Bedding Now That Spring Is Here

IKEA Has a $25 Waterproof Mattress Protector That Feels Surprisingly Premium

Don't Walk Past This Organic $70 IKEA Sleep Gem – It's the Muslin Set That Rivals $300 Luxury Linens

Wake Up More Easily on Spring Mornings With the Free 'Dutch Method' Sleep Experts Recommend

3 Things Sleep Experts Always Notice About Slumber-Inducing Bedrooms – And How to Include Them In Your Sanctuary

6 Best Duvet Inserts and Comforters for the Ultimate Spring and Summer Comfort – Vetted By Our Sleep Editors

The Stylish, No-Drill Way to Block Early Spring Sunlight in Under 5 Minutes

Scent Experts Reveal the 7 Best Mood-Boosting Spring Aromas That are Proven to Give Your Space a Timely, Invigorating Lift

I Test Luxury Fragrances, and This Is How I Scent-Scape for Spring Without Losing Heat to the Unpredictable Weather

I am a Sleep Editor and Your Winter Duvet Is Sabotaging Your Sleep – This Is the Exact Tog Rule You Need for a Spring Refresh

3 Signs You're Going Through a 'Sleep Divorce' – And the Expert Strategies to Restore Your Quality of Rest Right Now

The Spring Sleep Reset – Why Seasonal Light Is Ruining Your Rest and 7 Easy Ways to Fix It in March

Curating Calm: Room-by-Room Feng Shui Secrets Transforming the Modern Home Sanctuary in 2026

This Popular Underbed Storage Habit Is a Leading Cause of Hidden Mattress Mold – Here's What to Do Instead

The Best March Mattress Sales – 7 Expert-Vetted Deals Our Sleep Editor Recommends for a Five-Star Bedroom

The Best Sleep Number Deals in March – Everything You Need to Know About Shopping the Biggest Reductions

The Best Saatva Deals in March − Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Shopping the Saatva Sales This Month to Save Big

Brooklinen Just Solved the Hot Sleeper’s Biggest Spring Dilemma: The New BreezeWeave is a Machine-Washable Dream for Cool Comfort

I Love My Dogs, But I Never Let Them in the Bed – And Sleep Scientists Say I’m Right

The White Noise Era Is Ending – Why Top Experts Are Switching to Targeted Sleep Frequencies for Easier, Deeper Rest

I Tried the Nolah AirFoam Luxe Mattress Topper for a Month and Loved Its Plush, Cooling Comfort, and Supportive Motion Isolation

The 6 Best Mattress Protectors For a Clean, Cool, Sanitized Sleep Space – Tested by Us

Sleep Experts Say This Is the Exact Moment to Switch Your Duvet – And This $40 IKEA One Feels Hotel-Level

I Thought An Affordable Pillow Couldn't Be Comfortable, But This $3.49 IKEA Pick Is Giving Shoppers Their 'Best Sleep in Years'

How We Test Bedding – The Homes & Gardens Way