A silk pillowcase is a popular alternative to cotton or synthetic materials due to the way it looks after your skin whilst you’re asleep. The idea is that it doesn’t absorb moisture as much as cotton. As a result you definitely wake up looking like a supermodel (Ed: er, not sure…

There are basically two types of electric blanket on the market in the UK. I’m sure there are exceptions but let’s keep it simple, since this is not the most exciting purchase you will ever make. Option 1: Simple electric blankets Simpler and cheaper electric blankets/heated blankets usually have two or three…

The best bedspreads in the UK do two jobs well. They make the bed look tidier during the day, and in some cases they also add an extra layer of warmth at night. That sounds simple enough, but bedspreads are one of those bedding products that become surprisingly confusing once…

If you’re looking for a blanket or a throw blanket, I would start by deciding which material you’d like it to be made from. That might sound like a very nerdy way of doing your shopping, but it makes a big difference to how much it costs. There are two…

If you’re frantically searching for a birthday present for your spouse then you could do a lot worse than silk pyjamas.  Genuine silk is a natural material that is meant to be good for your skin in a way that synthetic materials can’t replicate. The three main things to look…

Which are the best pillows in the UK? And is there anything more confusing and less interesting than shopping for pillows? Here’s my attempt to simplify things a bit, along with five of the best pillows in the UK based on reviews, awards, specification and value for money. There are…

The main choice when you’re buying a new duvet is whether you want a ‘natural duvet’ (such as standard duck down, posh goose down or ultra-posh eiderdown) or whether you want a cheaper ‘synthetic duvet’ made from polyester (either a plump hollowfibre duvet or a denser microfibre duvet).