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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What color bedding will make your bedroom look bigger? A sleep editor investigates
Interior designers explain what color betting makes a bedroom look bigger for a visually larger space
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Are light or dark bed sheets best for sleep? A sleep editor investigates
I asked an expert panel of interior designers and sleep scientists to explain the pros and cons of light or dark bed sheets for your bedroom
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Your ultimate guide to shopping the Presidents' Day sales – expert advice from shopping editors and sales hunters
With just a week to go until Presidents' Day, here's everything you need to know about the Presidents' Day sales, from what to shop to where to save
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Pottery Barn deals − how to get the biggest saving on seasonal collections and accent pieces
Here's everything you need to know about what to shop and how to save in the Pottery Barn sales, according to our expert team of eCommerce Editors
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How we test bed sheets – our expert review process, explained
Here's everything you need to know about how we test bed sheets for look and feel, thermoregulation, durability, and value for money
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H&M Home deals − how to get expensive-looking furniture and decor on a shoestring budget
Our eCommerce Editors tell you everything you need to know about shopping the H&M Home sales, from what to buy and when to shop to save the most money
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Anthropologie deals – how to get the best saving on everything from statement furniture to trending decor
Our eCommerce editors share everything you need to know about shopping the Anthropologie sales, from what to buy to how to save
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Nectar deals − how to get the deepest discount on the world's best mattress for back pain
I'm a sleep writer and a sales hunter − here's how to shop the Nectar mattress sales, so you can experience near-perfect pressure relief for less
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Saatva deals − how to get the biggest saving on the world's best mattress
I'm the resident Sleep Editor and sales hunter – here's everything you need to know about shopping the Saatva sales to save on the world's best mattress
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DreamCloud deals − how to get the best savings on memory foam mattresses and high-tech hybrids
Our resident Sleep Editor and sales hunter is here to help you find the best DreamCloud deals, so that you can save money on your new mattress
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February bedding sales − early Presidents' Day deals from the biggest brands
Your expert guide to the February bedding sales, including Brooklinen, Cozy Earth, and Amazon, according to our resident Sleep Editor and sales hunter
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February mattress sales – early Presidents' Day discounts from the biggest brands
I'm a sleep editor and sales hunter − here's my edit of the February mattress sales, so you can save big on tried and tested mattresses this Presidents' Day
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Amazon deals – how to get the best saving on everything from tested appliances to trending decor
Our eCommerce editors share everything you need to know about shopping the Amazon sales, from what to buy to where to save
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Brooklinen deals − how to get deep discounts on sheets, comforters, pillows, and bedding bundles
I'm the resident sleep writer and sales hunter – here's everything you need to know about shopping the Brooklinen sales, from what to buy to when to save
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Best mattress − 9 tried and tested favorites
I've ranked and reviewed the best mattresses from Saatva, Nectar, Bear, and more to suit every style of sleeper and size of budget
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10 best places to buy bedding – according to our resident sleep writer and sales hunter
I've ranked and reviewed 10 of the best places to buy bedding to suit every sleep style and complement every color palette
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Is there any such thing as the best thread count for bed sheets? A sleep editor investigates
A higher thread count doesn't always indicate better-quality bed sheets − I asked my expert panel to help me separate fact from fiction
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Why are my sheets pilling? Experts reveal how to fix it and the 'miracle material' least likely to pill
Wash well, avoid friction and invest in high-quality sheets, our pros say
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I test bedding for a living − these are my non-negotiable bed sheet buying rules
Try not to be taken in by the promise of a low price – follow my bed sheet buying rules to make sure you're getting the most for your money
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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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Best places to buy affordable bedding 2025 – save on sheets and shams with these budget-friendly brands
The best affordable bedding should look and feel expensive − here are my expert recommendations for where and what to shop
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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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Best designer bedding 2025 – luxury linens to help you sleep in style
From Vera Wang to Ralph Lauren, the best designer bedding should look and feel luxurious − and you might be able to save some cash when you shop the sales
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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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