
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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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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Your expert guide to sleep positions – how to improve health and posture overnight
Whether you tend to lie on your stomach, back, or side impacts your spinal alignment and sleep quality, according to medical professionals and sleep scientists
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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
By Emilia Hitching Published
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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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Tech moguls and elite athletes use this intelligent sleep system – 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
By Emilia Hitching Published
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Now that it's December, I'm nesting for the holidays – that's why I'm upgrading my bedroom with these cozy buys from Pottery Barn
Cuddle up in the winter weather with these festive sheet sets, cozy quilts, and fuzzy blankets − you might even save some money in the Pottery Barn sales
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I've just made the switch to bamboo bedding – and it's doing wonders for my night sweats
If you're a hot sleeper, or you're keen to shop more sustainably, you should take a look at Cozy Earth − they make the best bamboo bedding in the business
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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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Does a duvet need a cover? Experts advise on the coverless duvet trend
I asked an expert panel of product testers and bedding designers whether a duvet always needs a cover and where to buy the best coverless duvets
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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
By Emilia Hitching Published
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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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Best cooling comforter – 6 expert-assessed options for sweat-free sleep
Invest in a lightweight layer to keep you cool and dry as the weather warms up
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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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How we test mattress toppers – H&G's expert review process explained
Here's everything you need to know how we test mattress toppers for pressure relief, thermoregulation, motion isolation, and edge support
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Looking for luxury Christmas decorations? Head to Saks Fifth Avenue to deck the halls in style
Whether you're shopping for ornate ornaments, ceramic serveware, or glittering garlands, you'll find it in the Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Shop
By Emilia Hitching Published
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The Pottery Barn holiday collection puts a fresh spin on old classics – it's vintage with a 2024 twist
Between the red berry wreaths and gingerbread serveware, the Pottery Barn Christmas collection looks good enough to eat – these are my favorite finds
By Emilia Hitching Published
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How a mattress is made − inside the mattress factories at IKEA, Hästens, and 3Z
I've traveled from the heart of Arizona to the slopes of Scandinavia to see how foam is poured and springs are coiled to make the world's best mattresses
By Emilia Hitching Published
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IKEA's Christmas collection has launched, and it's everything I need to add a Scandi charm to my home over the holidays
I've spent hours searching the IKEA Winter Holiday Shop for affordable designs that channel Scandi chic and make the most of smaller spaces
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If you're after designer-approved holiday decorations, head to Target – Joanna Gaines just revealed her favorite finds from her Christmas collaboration
I've spent hours shopping the Magnolia Hearth & Hand Christmas collection to find wreaths, garlands, and festive decor at a fair price
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Missing the Yuletides of yesteryear? Magnolia's 2024 Holiday Collection oozes old-school charm
Whether you're shopping for vintage-inspired ornaments and stockings or ornate wreaths and garlands, you'll find them at Magnolia
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