Ottilie Blackhall
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. Recently, this led her to travel to the Avocado factory in California to see how mattresses are made first-hand. 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.
Latest articles by Ottilie Blackhall
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Wave Goodbye to Wrinkled Sheets and Uncomfortable Nights − These Universal-Fit Sheet Holders Are ‘Worth Every Penny’Plus, they're quick and easy to install
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The $22 Bed Sheet Organizer That Frees Up Closet Space Instantly and Ends the Constant Search for Matching SetsThere are no tools needed and zero assembly required
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The Laundry Product Experts Swear by for Restoring Dull White Bed SheetsRefresh your bedding for the summer season with this easy hack
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This $19 ALDI Sheet Set Is Designed to Keep Hot Sleepers Cool – It’s the Affordable Upgrade Your Bedroom Needs This SummerTemperature-regulating, moisture-wicking, and machine-washable, it makes a worthy addition to your sheet rotation this summer
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The Best Amazon Cooling Sheets – 9 Picks to Keep Hot Sleepers Cool and Comfortable Year-RoundPlus, enjoy conveniently quick delivery
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IKEA's Modern $7 Storage Boxes Help Keep Counters, Shelves and Cabinets Clutter-FreeThey're so versatile that they've even been used to organize a freezer
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The Latest Diptyque Candle Comes With an Unexpected Summer Benefit − It’s the Stylish Way I’m Repelling Mosquitoes When Hosting Al-Fresco This SummerThe mosaic-inspired vessel will seamlessly suit any outdoor tablespace
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I Never Thought I Needed a Silk Comforter, Until I Tried One − It’s Irresistibly Soft and Brings Unparalleled Year-Round ComfortNow, I'll never be without mine
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HVAC Experts Reveal the Hidden Reason Your Bedroom Feels Hotter – and the 30-Second Fix to Cool It FastYour underbed storage solutions could be the culprit
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This Clever $20 Organizer Transformed My Overstuffed Linen Closet Into a Calm, Functional SpaceIt keeps bedding uniform and easily accessible
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Not Too Firm, Not Too Flat − I’ve Finally Found the Perfect Pillow for Comfortable Side SleepingThe Brooklinen Down Alternative Pillow is soft yet supportive
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IKEA’s $24 Compact Cleaning Kit Has Everything You Need for a Sparkling Home – And Cuts the Under-Sink ClutterIts compact, easy-to-store design makes it perfect for small spaces
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I Don’t Have AC, But These Clever ‘Instant-Chill’ Sheets Kept Me Cool All Night During a HeatwaveMade of a patented BlendTex material, they're game-changing during humid summer nights
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Move Over Citrus – Jo Malone’s New Summer Fragrance Collection Takes Inspiration From the Vegetable PatchFresh notes of tomato, beetroot, butternut, and carrot put an unexpectedly refreshing twist on summer scenting
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IKEA’s $9 Modern Laundry Basket Has Shoppers Buying Up to 8 to Organize Their Entire HomeThere are four bright colors to choose from, and they are useful for laundry, chores, crafts, organizing, pets, and more
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IKEA's $6.99 Hanging Dryer Makes Drying Small Items Anywhere Easier Than Ever − And Conveniently Folds for Simple StorageIt holds up to 16 socks, and shoppers have seen it last up to 15 years
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Say Goodbye to Bedding Clutter: This Clever $9 Storage Bag Makes Bedrooms Feel More Spacious and Tidy InstantlyThe durable design will last for seasons to come and will also help you easily store bulky beach towels when not in use
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The Best Mattresses to Buy in 2026 – Our Top Tried-and-Tested Recommendations from Our Favorite BrandsUpgrade your sleep space, whether you're a side, stomach, or hot sleeper, suffer from chronic pain, or share a bed – and on any budget
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I Tried the Low-Effort Japanese Kaizen Method to Quickly Improve My Sleep − It's So Easy to DoThis method helped me easily make impactful changes for more restful nights
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How We Test Mattress Toppers for Pressure Relief, Thermoregulation, Motion Isolation, and Edge SupportHere, we detail our thorough processes for carrying out meticulous assessments to bring you recommendations and reviews you can trust
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My Favorite Organic Cooling Mattress Is Now $1,500 Off – And It Makes Overheating at Night a Thing of the PastUpgrade now for comfortable summer nights at a fraction of the usual cost
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This 3-Tier Rolling Cart Is the Small Kitchen Storage Upgrade I Bought Twice – It Creates Instant Extra SpaceFun and flexible storage with a conveniently portable design
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The Chic Rattan Storage Boxes That Make Small Bedrooms Feel Bigger, Tidier, and More Expensive – and They’re Selling Out FastI'm adding them straight to my cart
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This Waterproof, Moisture-Wicking Mattress Protector 'Helps Defeat Allergens' According to Shoppers − It's Perfect for SummerIt effectively blocks 99.9% of allergens
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