You’ve spent weeks comparing mattresses, considering qualities like feels and support, pitting innerspring against foam, or deciding if you need a pillowtop. Finally, you find a match made in sleep heaven. But now comes the real challenge: finding a bed frame to put it on. This frame will form the foundation for your new mattress, help it perform its best, and help provide it with the support it was designed to deliver as you sleep each night, so you need to make it count.

Whether you are buying a new mattress online or in-store, the question of adding a mattress protector to your order is likely to come up. ‘Hang on,’ you think to yourself, ‘aren’t those for kids or overactive bladders?’ While it’s a popular misconception mattress protectors guard against life’s little accidents alone, these simple covers play a considerable role in helping to protect your mattress. Learn why a mattress protector should be at the top of your list after buying a new mattress.

Most people crave a bedroom that feels like a true refuge from the outside world: somewhere they can rest and restore their energy. Getting a better night’s sleep is much easier said than done - but setting an intention about your bedroom energy is the perfect place to start. For Mindful In May take some notes and try our six tips to turn your bedroom into a relaxing oasis.

Sleep is essential because it can power the mind and restore the body. But how many hours of sleep do we really need to order to reap these benefits? This will all depend on an array of factors from your age to your activity level, sleeping pattern and overall health. Read on to find out how much of your time you need to be spending hitting the hay each night. You won’t be disappointed, we promise.