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Sleepeezee Autumn / Winter 2020 Trends

When the leaves start to fall and we know autumn is on its way, there’s only one thing we want – for summer to stay! (Even with the never ending heatwaves…)

But it’s also the perfect time to make your home cosy for the changing of the seasons. We’ve pulled together our favourite autumn/winter trends for this year so you have your pick of soothing materials and warm colours to make your place warm and ready for the winter months.

Cosy country

A recurring trend that is popular throughout autumn/winter is the classic country look, known to suit any style of property and home.

A stylish colour story this coming season will be sage greens and earthy tones, complementing wood and other natural materials perfectly.  Our Campaign for Wool collection is perfect for this trend due to its sustainability credentials and cosy cottage feel. 

Rich and bejewelled 

Embrace rich and bejewelled tones this autumn/winter and feel ultra luxurious. Darker colours and heavier fabrics help create a moody atmosphere, which is a different take on a classic cosy feel. It’s still possible to maintain a relaxing atmosphere in your bedroom while being more eccentric with your decor.

Investing in a statement headboard and base in a bejewelled tone such as teal, burgundy or burnt orange is just one way to bring a burst of life to your bedroom. The Pure Collection enhances all of this and more, but when paired with a Sleepeezee headboard and base the trend truly comes to life and will become the focal point of your bedroom! 

Boho Chic

This autumn/winter earthy tones are a strong palette and promise to remain evident as we move into 2021.

This is about muted oranges and terracotta tones or reds, teamed with accessories using natural and rustic materials. Boho chic interior doesn’t get better than this. Featured here with the Royal Backcare 1600 mattress, this trend really sets the tone of the room and allows the bed to shine in a calming yet rustic atmosphere.

Natural Schemes

Heading in a more laid-back direction, creating a cosy and safe environment will become a focus for many homes as we transition to the colder months.

Embracing a more neutral look, the “natural schemes” trend will favour softer tones and natural fabrics, including summer’s best friend, linen. This trend works perfectly in bedrooms as it offers a safe and comforting environment for you to wind down. Our G Memory collection combines our latest technology Graphite Memory Foam which works perfectly with this trend. Creating a soft comforting sleep haven whilst contouring to your body for optimum support and posture throughout the night.

 After a spring and early summer that none of us were expecting, making the most of the remainder of 2020 is important when it comes to enjoying each room of your home!

So which of these autumn/winter trends will you be trying this year? Share your images with us over on our social channels, tag us @Sleepeezee

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Health Sleep Hygiene

Why Investing In Your Mattress Is So Important

When you think about quality night’s sleep, not many people think about the quality of their mattress as well. Many people buy new mattresses when the one that they already own is completely worn out, or if they feel they are having back issues. A lot of people may not realise that investing in a high quality mattress has many versatile benefits to your health.

An average person spends around 56 hours a week in bed or about a third of their life sleeping,  so getting a good night’s sleep is vital to our overall health and well-being.

You will be sleeping on the mattress for years

On average, we spend about seven to nine hours a day in bed sleeping. Then add in a couple more hours for time spent reading, napping, watching tv, working on your laptop or relaxing and you start to realise how much time you actually spend on your bed.

For something you use every day, you need a mattress that can provide you with consistent quality of comfort for at least eight to ten years.

Improved sleep quality

Several factors affect your overall wellbeing. While diet and exercise are the obvious ones, quality of sleep plays a huge part, too. Lack of sleep or poor quality sleep can affect your immune system, cognitive abilities, metabolism, blood pressure, and is also related to obesity and other ailments.

Consider buying a new mattress as the first step to preventing any causes that may arise due to lack of quality sleep.

Old or worn out mattresses are uncomfortable

Worn out or old mattresses can cause discomfort to the spine and muscles of your body, due to the poor condition of the mattress. Changing these every 8-10 years is important to ensuring your body is getting the spinal support it needs.

It’s important to look for a mattress that can support pressure points and keep your spine properly aligned in various positions as you sleep. Maintain good spine and body posture while you sleep with specialised mattresses designed to give proper support for the body.

Invest in the best

A premium mattress is a worthwhile investment into our health. Remember to think about your needs and the features that the mattress offers, then get the mattress that is right for you. A mattress is an investment, and a good one will last for years to come – we can guarantee you won’t regret it! 

 

 

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Health and Wellbeing Lifestyle

Why Does The Heat Make You So Tired?

 The days get warmer, the sun gets higher, and suddenly we all feel like doing precisely nothing and lazing about in the heat all day. No, you’re not imagining it: hot weather does make you feel more tired!

The reason we want to spend our summers in a marathon Netflix session in front of our portable fans has to do with our internal temperature regulation, our reaction to natural light, and a host of other factors.

But before you reach for another cup of coffee or sugary pick-me-up, read on to find out what’s really going on with your body to make you sleepy.

Heat changes your body temperature.

You may not realize it, but your body is constantly working to keep you in balance. It regulates your moods, your emotions, and your body temperature. The body expends energy in order to keep cool, and the more we sweat, the more energy we lose, leading to fatigue and sleepiness.

So essentially our bodies are working harder to keep us cool in the summer months and expanding more energy!

Heat makes you dehydrated.

More often than not, it isn’t the heat that’s making you feel sleepy, but rather the dehydration that happens as a result. Dehydration always causes sleepiness and fatigue. To keep yourself from getting dehydrated, drink at least 2 litres of water a day to provide your body with the hydration it needs.

Heat causes blood pressure to drop

When it’s warm, the blood pressure drops. When blood pressure is low, it causes fatigue and sleepiness. A slight drop in blood pressure means that there is less amount of blood reaching the brain, and as a result, your body struggles to stay awake

Bottom line: Physical exertion, sweating, and staying outside for hours when it’s hot, depletes your body of fluid and salt, leading to dehydration and a whole host of other symptoms. The end result? You feel fatigued, lethargic, and sleepy.

There’s plenty you can do to combat all of this such as keeping hydrated, staying in the shade when you can and even eating salty snacks – you don’t need to tell us twice! So when it comes to falling asleep in the evening you have no problem drifting off.

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Sleep Stats Sleep Tips

5 Widely Held Sleep Myths – And Why They’re Wrong

Sleep is one of the most essential needs for our minds and bodies and we do it pretty much every day. But there are still plenty of myths and misunderstandings around it.

If you want to get more sleep, then it’s time to separate the fact from the fiction and bust some of the more common sleep myths.

  1.   Lowering the car windows or turning up the air-conditioning will help you stay awake when driving 

This aid doesn’t work and can be dangerous to anyone who is driving while feeling drowsy or sleepy, as well as their passengers and others on the road. 

If you’re feeling tired while driving, pull off the road in a safe rest area and take a nap for 15-45 minutes. Drinking coffee can also help reduce drowsiness, but even it needs around 30 minutes before taking effect – and again, it only works for a short time. 

  1.   During sleep, your brain finally rests. 

The body rests during sleep, however, the brain remains active, gets ‘recharged,’ and still controls many body functions including breathing. The brain is even more active during REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, when we dream.

  1.   If you’re struggling to sleep, it’s best to stay in bed.  

If you get into bed and cannot fall asleep after 20 minutes, get up and return to another space in the house to do a relaxing activity, such as reading or listening to music. Lying in bed awake can create an unhealthy link between your sleeping environment and not being able to sleep.

  1.   You swallow up to 7 spiders every year while you sleep. 

Whatever the source of this myth, the good news is that it’s not true (thank goodness). A snoozing person is more likely to scare a spider than attract one.

  1.   Eating cheese before bed increases the risk of nightmares.

With the possible exception of those with lactose intolerance, there is no proof that eating cheese even affects sleep, let alone causes nightmares. 

If anything, eating cheese may actually aid sleep, due to the fact that it contains tryptophan, an amino acid that helps your body produce serotonin, a chemical messenger conducive to sleep. 

 

So what sleep myths have you fallen for? Did you sleep better after you learned the facts?

 

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Sleep Hygiene Sleep Tips

How Working in Bed Can Affect Your Productivity

We are all more than familiar with the term “work from home” and we know how tempting it can be to reach for your laptop and conduct your business from the comfort of your bed.

But what happens when your office is based in your bedroom and the line between work and sleep becomes blurred?

Why You Should Avoid Working in Bed

Working and studying from bed may have its benefits. For example, if you’re quarantined in a busy household, your bedroom can provide some much-needed solitude and space to focus.

However, working from bed can also come with a number of disadvantages; mainly it makes us less productive, is bad for our posture and – crucially – impacts our sleep. 

So unless you leave home to go to a coffee shop or the shops, working from home can mean it’s tough to separate work from your regular life because you are relaxing and working in the same place.

It’s easy to start mixing the two, but unless you are careful to maintain boundaries, you may start to feel like you’re always at work and losing a place to come home to.

If you live in a busy shared house and working in the bedroom is your only option, follow our top 5 tips to make the most out of your bedroom office.

  • Sit at a desk and try to keep your screen in your direct eye line so you don’t have to move your neck. Also ensure your wrists are straight while working and your monitor is roughly arm’s length away from your body.
  • Let the light in. It’s important during quarantine to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D. Therefore, let any natural light in where possible. If you can place your desk next to a window, even better.
  • Take regular breaks. Schedule in walks, runs, or general sit downs outside to make sure you’re getting enough fresh air and a regular change of scene.
  • Tidy up. This may seem tedious when deadlines are looming, however it’s important to make sure your bedroom is clean if you’re going to be working in it.
  • Get dressed. We all know a day in our pyjamas is tempting, however, always try to get dressed, even if you’re not planning on leaving your bedroom. This will help you feel more awake and productive before a full day’s work.

So how are you finding working from home? Let us know over on our social channels and to keep up to date with all things Sleepeezee, like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Lifestyle

Our Top 5 Eco-Friendly Holidays In The UK

With summer finally arriving and staycations in full swing, it’s time to book the holiday that we’ve been looking forward to all year.

However, did you know that many UK staycations are now placing a huge emphasis on being eco-friendly?

As a carbon-neutral organisation, this was music to our ears!

Luckily there are a whole host of eco-friendly holidays in the UK, and we’ve highlighted our top 5 to inspire you for your next holiday in the UK.

The Zetter, London

The Zetter Hotel claims to be THE original London Boutique hotel and has used energy-saving technology and eco-friendly materials wherever possible. This approach also includes water pumped from the hotel’s 1500-foot bore-hole beneath the building which helps make the building self-sustaining (flushing loos and cooling the building).

As well as this, guests are given the option of foregoing housekeeping to save energy and it’s impressive that the hotel is using its clout to effect change in its suppliers – now almost everything comes and goes by bike.

Organig Parc in Carnguwch, Wales

Organig Parc offers guests to stay in charming holiday cottages that previously served as horse stables in the 1880s, and have since undergone extension renovation (using locally-sourced materials, of course).

Even better—the property sources its water from the nearby mountain spring fuels its stoves from fallen trees and ensures that all waste food is recycled and composted to fertilise the farm.

Slieve Donard Resort & Spa in Newcastle, Northern Ireland

Nestled at the foot of the Mountains of Mourne, this luxury hotel boasts all the amenities you’d expect in a five-star hotel, such as gorgeous rooms and excellent dining, plus a few you probably wouldn’t—an electric car charging point, an on-site food waste processing plant, and a wood pellet boiler to power the world-class spa facilities are all featured in this stunning hotel.

Following an extensive £15 million renovation, the Victorian property is now one of the most environmentally-friendly hotels in Britain!

The Scarlet in Cornwall, England

The Scarlet in Cornwall aims to create memorable holidays, experiences and escapes which don’t cost the Earth; featuring a slew of luxury amenities, including a deep relaxation room, sunbathing terrace, and cloister garden, you’ll never want to head up to your room (but you should, because each one offers a stunning panoramic view of the property).

But the hotel’s most exciting features are the ones you can’t see, such as its commitment to grey-water harvesting (using wastewater from showers to flush toilets) and its roof constructed entirely from Sea Thrift (a local plant).

Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, Dundee

Think all eco-friendly hotels are in remote areas? Think again. Located in Scotland’s second most populated city, this 152-room property has sustainability down to a science.

Not only does the hotel only use eco-friendly chemicals, but it also purchases recycled furniture and accessories whenever possible, whilst paying careful attention to its energy consumption.

With all these great staycation options we hope we’ve given you some much needed holiday inspiration!

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Mattress Care Sleep Hygiene

Signs you need a new mattress

We’ve all been prone to a bad night’s sleep. But what happens when every night becomes a bad night’s sleep? We find ourselves tossing and turning, trying to get comfortable and only becoming frustrated at our inability to drift off. then may start to introduce new lifestyle habits, such as limiting time on electronics before bed, or cutting out caffeine.

But what happens if these habits aren’t working?

It might be that the problem lies in, well, what you’re lying in! Sleeping on a mattress that is past its best can cause a multitude of problems, from a lack of energy, to aches and pains, and even feeling low emotionally. At first it may not be obvious, in that you’ve become used to the mattress you currently own. But with so many lifestyle factors already impacting on our sleep, improving your sleeping arrangements could be the first step in achieving more peaceful nights, energetic days and a general boost in your mood. Indeed, your mattress can have a dramatic effect on your life – so it’s worth making sure that yours is suitable for you.

To help you decide on whether you think your mattress demands a change, Sleepeezee has listed 10 questions to ask yourself about your current mattress. If you are answering ‘yes’ to more than one, it is probably time for you to investigate getting a new mattress.

  1. Is your mattress over 7-10 years old?
  2. Is your mattress discoloured?
  3. Does your mattress make noises when you turnover?
  4. Do you find you sleep better when you are staying away with friends, family or in a hotel?
  5. Are you waking up more often in the night?
  6. Are you waking up with aches and pains?
  7. Are you finding your concentration and focus has got worse?
  8. Do you roll towards the middle of the bed in the night?
  9. Is the mattress sagging?
  10. Is the mattress lumpy?

 

So, what’s the next step? Well, if you were agreeing to a lot of the questions, now may be the time to consider a new mattress. Luckily, we have a handy tool to help personalise your mattress to you. Whether you’re looking for a specific size, price or level of comfort, we’re here to help. Discover our range here and become one step closer to your next good night’s sleep.

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Sleep Tips

Sleeping in Hot weather

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Trying to sleep when the weather is hot or during a heat wave is never pleasant. Noisy fans, sticky bodies, and the constant turning to try and get comfortable is a familiar experience to us all. In the UK it is rare for anyone to have air-conditioning, so Sleepeezee have brought together some top tips to help lower your temperature and get a good night’s rest.

Our first tip is to have a cool shower before bed. This use of either lukewarm or cool water will directly lower the temperature of your skin, especially if you are getting your hair wet too! When you step out of the shower, the water will begin to evaporate from your skin, this can be increased further by standing in front of a fan. As well as being beneficial for sleeping in hot weather, cooler showers can also aid in muscle soreness and recovery from any long days outside in the sun.

Applying a wet towel or an ice pack to your pulse points is another way to quickly cool down. These are the areas in which blood flows closest to the surface of your skin and will therefore help you cool the fastest. A good hack here is to fill a hot water bottle with chilled water and take it with you to bed.

An important thing to check is what material your sheets are made from. Linen or cotton sheets with a thread count of 200-400 are the best materials at supporting good air flow. Many people also use the same duvet all year round, but the thickness of your duvet could be too much during the summer months, so consider switching to either a thinner duvet or a light sheet instead.

You may find that chilling your bedroom in advance will help with the temperature. Before you go to bed, set up either air conditioning or a fan. If you find that the outdoor temperature is much cooler at night, open some windows before bed to allow the cooler air into the room.

Another great tip is to chill your sheets. Although this might sound strange, if you place your sheets into a plastic bag and drop them into the freezer for 15 minutes, they will come out lovely and cool.

It might sound obvious but try not to drink (or eat!) any caffeine before bed. Most people know that this stimulant can disturb restful sleep, but many do not know that it can also raise your body temperature. Opt for decaf or calming teas instead.

Our final tip for the heat if you are really struggling is to change beds. This could be to move to a bed that you can sleep in alone away from your warm-blooded partner, or to a cooler room downstairs that maybe has more ventilation. Hot air rises, so the top of the house tends to be where the temperatures are at their highest.

Although all of the above will aid your sleep, a big player in the battle with heat is the mattress itself. Sleepeezee have a range of Cooler mattresses that are expertly designed to help regulate your body temperature. This innovative range features a revolutionary cool-touch cover as well as a pressure-sensitive gel layer. So, avoid restless nights by opting for a state-of-the-art mattress that will keep you sleeping soundly all night long!