The Secret to a Restful Night’s Sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for mental and physical wellbeing. From relaxing treatments to new bedding, here are our best sleep cures.
Mark Tremlett, Founder of Naturalmat, the award-winning maker of natural and organic mattresses and beds comments on the ways you can improve your sleep
“It’s estimated that we spend as much as one-third of our lifetime sleeping, or at least trying to, so it is important that your sleep environment is as comfortable as possible and working hard for you.
Firstly, consider the age and quality of your mattress. It is recommended that we should change mattress every eight years, especially if it’s no longer comfortable or has lost shape, but the choices can be a little overwhelming when choosing a new one. We think that there is no better way to know what is best for you than spending a good amount of time trying a mattress, which is why we have designed and built our biggest ever Sleep Zone in our Knutsford showroom. We created our Sleep Zone to allow customers to physically test mattresses in a specially designed space that is conducive to optimal sleep, including dim lighting, our bespoke aroma and a calming soundtrack of the migrating bird on the banks of the River Exe next to our workshop.
Secondly, I can’t stress enough the significance of investing in a mattress that is made from natural, breathable fibres. These materials respond better to the body’s natural temperature changes, ensuring a cooler sleep environment and longer-lasting comfort compared to synthetic alternatives. Additionally, consider mattress toppers made from natural fibres as a budget-friendly option to enhance comfort.
Regarding sleep hygiene and routine, we recommend avoiding overstimulating activities like watching TV, working out or working in bed up to one hour before sleep to strengthen your brain’s association between the bedroom and sleep. If you are thinking about redecorating, then choosing a soothing colour palette for the bedroom and a design that is clutter-free, along with natural-fibre bedding such as linen or hemp, which aids in temperature regulation during sleep, all help to create a serene sleep enhancing ambiance.
Natural bedding is incredibly effective at regulating your body temperature whilst sleeping. Natural fibres, like organic wool, linen and hemp far surpass synthetics in breathability and comfort. While weighted blankets and heated options offer temporary relaxation, natural materials support your body’s innate thermoregulation, which is crucial for deep sleep.
To optimise sleep quality and improve overall well-being, prioritise natural, breathable materials in your mattresses, bedding, and bedroom decor. By focusing on environmental sustainability and personal comfort, you are guaranteed a rejuvenating sleep experience.”
MEET REMY
In a world that never seems that never seems to pause, REMY was born to make getting rejuvenating moments of rest easier than ever. Whether you’re working from home, in the office or unwinding in bed, enhance moments of rest with their range of hugger pillows (£79), weighted blankets (£179) and signature ‘pod’ bean bags (£149).
SILKY TREAT FOR THE EYES
A sleep mask with a difference, Sensory Retreats Vegan Silk Mask comes with insertable self-heating, eco-steam technology pads to gently warm the eye area and help you drift off to sleep. Thirty minutes of soothing warmth, alleviating eye fatigue and reducing stress and tension.
£59, sensoryretreats.com
Enchanting Friends
Promising to bring the Lilliputiens magic to bedtime and support the nightly routine through imaginative play, Joe and Stella are the ultimate bedtime companions for your little ones. Featuring the most adorable accessories, including a plush bed for the toys to snuggle into, the potty and a bedtime story, kids will so enjoy getting ready for bed with their enchanting friend, ensuring they are lovingly tucked up ahead of a blissful night’s sleep – just like them!
RRP £35.99, binkyshop.co.uk
Soothing Sleep Ritual
London’s newest wellness space, The HVN opened in London’s Knightsbridge in January 2024, and they have launched new sleep programmes this spring. The HVN’s sleep ritual embodies relaxation and rejuvenation—everything you need for a truly restful sleep. As you lie cradled and cocooned on the Hydrobed, your therapist will work up your body with hot towels, exercising slow and precise pressure to your feet, back, face and scalp, decongesting your body at specific pressure points—and letting your energy flow once again. The sleep ritual ends with shirodhara, a deeply relaxing oil-pouring head treatment, as well as The HVN’s Eye Zone Wrap.
90mins, £375, the-hvn.com
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