
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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Best cooling sheets 2025 – lightweight linens for warmer weather
Sleep sweat-free with cooling cottons, breathable bamboos, and luxe linens
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Best white bed sheets – luxury linens, cooling cottons, and breathable bamboo
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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
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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
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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
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Struggling to sleep in the cold weather? These are the mistakes you could be making that are affecting your routine
Bedding experts and sleep scientists reveal the most common cold-weather sleeping mistakes you're probably making, as well as easy, affordable fixes
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Your favorite viral water bottle might be a 'burn hazard' – Stanley recalls 2.6 million travel mugs, find out if you're affected
The Consumer Product Safety Commission urges customers to 'immediately stop using the recalled travel mugs' – here's what you need to know
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How to keep warm while you sleep this winter – easy switches, simple tips, and essential buys from a Sleep Editor
I've combed through our back catalog of reviews to bring you cozy comforters, thermoregulating sheets, and electric blankets to keep you warm this winter
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Eight Sleep Pod 4 review – Tech moguls and elite athletes use this intelligent sleep system, and I think it's worth the hype
I tested the Eight Sleep Pod 4 for two months − I rate the thermoregulation and the vibrational alarm, though I can't justify the subscription fees
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Weighted blankets freak me out − I much prefer the comforting cocoon of the viral Cozy Earth Cuddle Blanket
I bought the Cozy Earth Cuddle Blanket on a whim in the sales – now, it's an indispensable part of my bedspread
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How to cool down a memory foam mattress − 5 easy, affordable hacks, tried and tested by experts
Whether you suffer from night sweats and hot flashes or you live in a warm climate, it's worth learning how to cool down a memory foam mattress
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Struggling to sleep away from home for the holidays? This best-selling memory foam mattress topper works magic on any tired mattress
The Linenspa Memory Foam Mattress Topper excels at pressure relief and thermoregulation – and it's ultra-affordable in the mattress sales
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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 – now that they're out of stock, both in-store and online, these are the best alternatives
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Can I make my mattress firmer? Yes − here's how
I asked sleep scientists and mattress manufacturers how to toughen up a soft, sagging mattress for more supportive sleep
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How to fix a sagging mattress – 4 easy hacks to extend its life
I asked mattress manufacturers how to fix a sagging mattress – these are their tried-and-true tips and tricks for a short-term solution
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Want to be the host with the most this holiday season? Curate a guest welcome box – I've already found all you need for all kinds of stays
Help your friends and family feel at home with a guest welcome box, containing everyday essentials and little luxuries to sweeten their stay
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