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 Egyptian cotton bed sheets really the best? Our sleep editor investigates
Although Egyptian cotton bed sheets look and feel luxurious, you might find that other materials better suit your budget and sleep style
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What is Tencel? The semi-synthetic fiber that makes soft, silky sheets
I asked an expert panel of bedding designers to tell me more about Tencel – what it is, where it comes from, who it suits, and how much it costs
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Bed sheet types – your expert guide to shopping for sheets to suit your sleep style, your budget, and your climate
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What is percale? The crisp, cool cotton that's ideal for hot sleepers
I'd expect to see crisp cotton percale sheets in high-end hotels and luxury spas − here's how to bring that five-star feeling back home
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What is sateen? The silky smooth weave that's ideal for sensitive sleepers
Sateen sheets look luxe, feel smooth, wash well and dry fast – the only downsides are they tend to wrinkle and sometimes trap a little heat
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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 affordable bed sheets 2025 − crisp percales and silky sateens to upgrade your bedroom on a budget
When you buy the best affordable bed sheets, you don't have to compromise quality for cost − I've ranked six of my favorite sets from Amazon, Target, and more
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6 best cooling sheets − tested by hot sleepers, for hot sleepers
I've ranked and reviewed the world's best cooling sheets – these six sets are moisture-wicking, thermoregulating, and seriously stylish, too
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I’m a hot sleeper – these cooling sheets are already in my Amazon shopping cart
You shouldn't have to spend hundreds of dollars to fight the night sweats − when you shop the best Amazon cooling sheets, you don't have to
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Best white bed sheets 2025 – luxury linens, cooling cottons, and breathable bamboo
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Best linen sheets − 9 beautiful, breathable sets, approved by our sleep editor
Ideal for hot sleepers and eco-conscious shoppers, linen sheets combine durable design with timeless style − I've ranked and reviewed nine of my favorites
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Your ultimate guide to shopping the New Year's sales now that the deals are here – according to a shopping writer and sales hunter
Whether you're hunting for deep discounts on Dyson or cut prices on KitchenAid, here's where to shop and what to buy in the January sales
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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 sleep well on Christmas Eve − 7 sleep secrets for the festive period
I asked an expert panel of sleep scientists and medical professionals how to sleep well on Christmas Eve to give you more energy this holiday season
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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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A French door air fryer is the latest kitchen appliance trend to have on your radar, but are they worth it?
Pretty yet practical, here's eerything you need to know about the double door trend
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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
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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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