Turning in for the night is one of life’s great pleasures, and there’s no shortage of medical evidence that a good night’s kip is one of the best things you can do for your health. Yet a quality eight hours of uninterrupted sleep is merely a dream for many people. So what can you do to help yourself nod off? Your environment is crucial. Sure, keeping screens and phones out of the bedroom and avoiding caffeine is the first step, followed by sticking to the same sleep routine every day – you know the drill. But creating a comfortable bedroom that’s a joy to spend time in is not to be underestimated.
In this Home Beautiful Bedding Handbook, you’ll find expert advice and all the latest products to help you choose the most comfortable mattress and bedding, that is just right for you and the way you like to sleep. The first step is choosing the right mattress, arguably the most crucial step. Buying the bed and mattress is also the biggest investment, so you really need to do your research. We’ve made a start for you and have honed in on all the latest advice, innovations and inspiration to consider before you buy.
SUPPORTING ACT
Making sure your mattress is still working for you is essential, but how do you know if it’s time to trade yours in for a new model?
PERSONAL space
FIXED FEATURES DIDN'T HAMPER THIS ENSUITE DESIGN, WHICH HINTS AT ITS HARBOURSIDE LOCATION
STRIKING & stylish
AN AMBITION TO DO THE WORK ONCE AND DO IT RIGHT LED TO THIS SERIOUSLY SHOWSTOPPING ENSUITE
THE gardener's LOG
Each year, Ashley leaves his home garden to visit show gardens at Australia's most beloved horticultural festival-here, he digs up all the news, plus names to watch
SHOW STOPPER
THIS YEAR'S MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW CELEBRATED THE ESSENCE OF UNDERRATED GRACE AND CHARM
Kitchen masterclass LIGHT WORK
A CALMING PALETTE AND CONSIDERED DESIGN DETAILS ARE A JOY TO BEHOLD IN THIS KITCHEN
Buyer's guide THE BEST REST
GETTING A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP AND STAYING IN STYLE ARE EASY WITH HB'S GUIDE TO BEDS, FROM FRAMES TO MATTRESSES AND MORE
Sunrooms Let it SHINE
EVEN IN THE DEPTHS OF WINTER, A CLEVERLY DESIGNED AND STYLISH SUNROOM WILL ILLUMINATE YOUR HOME
Personality plus
BOWERBIRD INSTINCTS AND A LOVE OF COLOUR MAKE THIS COUPLE'S HOME A CELEBRATION OF VIBRANT DESIGN
MODERN MAGIC
WHEN EMBARKING ON THIS NEW BUILD IN TASMANIA, A FAMILY CREATED A HOME TO SUIT THEIR EVERY NEED
CLEAN & BRIGHT
While homeowners Catherine and Simon didn't immediately take to this Sydney property, a renovation transformed it into their forever home.
