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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Is the Always Pan 2.0 worth it? Here's our honest review after a year of use
The best-selling Always Pan from Our Place is certainly pretty and popular, but does it stand the test of time?
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Early Memorial Day sales – beat the crowds with deep discounts on stylish furniture and trending appliances
Here's everything you need to know about shopping the Memorial Day sales, from what to buy to where to browse and how to save
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Bedding sales – how to get the best deals on silky sheets, supportive pillows, and cooling comforters
Here's everything you need to know about the bedding sales, from where to shop to what to buy and how to save, according to our Sleep Editor
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May mattress sales – make the most of early Memorial Day mattress deals
As a Sleep Editor and a sales hunter, I've scoured the sites of specialist stores to bring you this month's deepest discounts
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The great debate: should you sleep with one arm under your pillow? Experts weigh in
I asked an expert panel of chiropractors and spinal surgeons whether this popular sleeping position is helping or hurting
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How to avoid poison arrows, the ultimate Feng Shui red flags
Poison arrows can lead to uncomfortable energy in your home – I asked a panel of Feng Shui experts to explain what they are and how to counterbalance them?
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Memorial Day is coming early to Sleep Number – beat the crowds and save big on smart bedding
Keep cool and shop smart with deep discounts on thermoregulating sheets, duvets, and pillows in the Sleep Number sales
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The best spring scents for fragrancing your home this season
I asked an expert panel of perfumers and florists to share their favorite spring scents to freshen up your interiors
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What is cozymaxxing and have you tried it yet? Here are 7 ways to embrace the trend and create an oasis of calm
Experts reveal how to take the cozymaxxing trend from social media into your home with color, texture, lighting and natural materials
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These are the 3 best memory foam pillows for more supportive sleep – carefully tested and selected by our Sleep Editor
I've surveyed my panel of expert testers and combed through our back catalog of reviews to bring you the best memory foam pillows on the market
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Best places to buy comforters − 6 stylish stores, selected by our Sleep Editor
From Brooklinen to Woolroom, I've ranked and reviewed the best places to buy comforters to suit any sleep style and every budget
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The great bedding debate: top sheet vs no top sheet − which side are you on?
I asked an expert panel of bedding designers whether you really need a top sheet to keep clean and cool or if it's just another ploy to make you spend money
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I'm a Sleep Editor – these are the 7 mattress features I think are gimmicks and not worth the spend
In my search to find the world's best mattress, I've come across some duds − learn from my mistakes and avoid these mattress gimmicks
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Nectar vs Layla – which mattress brand is best on test?
I've set the Nectar Premier Hybrid Mattress and the Layla Hybrid Mattress head to head to help you work out which mattress meets your needs
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Best furniture deals − how to get the deepest discounts on statement sets and accent pieces
Here's everything you need to know about the furniture sales, from where to shop to when to buy and how to save
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Nolah vs Nectar – which mattress brand is best on test?
I set the Nolah Original Mattress and the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress head to head to see which mattress offers the best performance at the lowest price
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Best sofa deals − how to score the biggest savings on the most comfortable couches
From Anthropologie to West Elm, our expert eCommerce Editor shows you where to find the best sofa deals on the internet – plus, what to shop and how to save
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Duvet vs comforter – what's the difference and which is best for you?
Our sleep expert explains the pros and cons of a duvet vs comforter and compares the best-rated products to help you find out which bedding is best for you
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Percale vs sateen – what's the difference and which meets your sleep needs?
I've outlined all the pros and cons of percale vs sateen for look, feel, and thermoregulation to help you find your material match
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Best places to buy pillows 2025 − 6 stylish stores, recommended by our Sleep Editor
From Sleep Number to Saatva, I've ranked and reviewed the best places to buy pillows to support every sleep position and suit every budget
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Best duvet inserts and comforters 2025 – for all seasons and budgets
I've ranked and reviewed the world's best duvet inserts and comforters, with down and down alternative options to suit every sleep style
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Saatva vs Nectar − which mattress brand is best on test?
I set the Saatva Contour5 Mattress and the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress head to head to see which mattress offers the best performance at the lowest price
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Saatva vs Tempur-Pedic − which mattress brand is best?
I set the Saatva Latex Hybrid and the Tempur-Pedic ProAdapt head to head to see which mattress offers the best performance at the best price
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Nectar vs DreamCloud − which mattress brand is best on test?
I set the Nectar Premier Hybrid and the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid head to head to see which mattress offers the best value for money
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