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A Guide to Picking the Right Accessories For a Good Night’s Sleep

26 March 2021

From ergonomic pillows to hotel-grade bedding, turn up the comfort level in your bedroom with these sleep essentials.

Having trouble falling asleep or struggling to sleep through the night? You are not alone. Studies show that one in three adults do not get enough rest – and it’s easy to see why. Between the stressors of daily life and the Covid-19 pandemic blurring the lines between work and rest, our sleeping habits have no doubt been impacted.

For those seeking a good night’s rest, sweet dreams are in sight. Build your dream bedroom and set yourself up for many nights ahead of uninterrupted slumber with this guide to picking the best bedtime accessories.

1. Mattress Matters

A good mattress is one of the most important investments you’ll make in the quest for sound sleep. But picking the right one can be daunting due to the overwhelming number of choices. Firm or soft? Spring, foam or hybrid? No matter your preferences, here are the different mattress types to know.

Spring

As the name suggests, spring or coil mattresses are outfitted with a steel coil support system to provide resistance and bounciness. They are typically the most affordable options in the market and offer a choice of different firmness levels. However, it is important to note that spring mattresses may not be as durable as other mattress types as coil tension decreases over time, causing the mattress to eventually compress and sag.

Memory Foam

These mattresses rank high on the comfort level as they are designed to mould and adapt to the contours of the body. Ideal for sleepers suffering from back or joint pain, memory foam provides even body weight distribution and promotes healthier blood circulation throughout the night. For those who share a bed, memory foam mattresses also minimise movement – great for undisturbed sleep if your partner tends to toss and turn all night long.

Unlike other memory foam mattresses, Tempur uses patented innovation and space technology that were first designed by NASA in the 1970s for astronauts. Case in point: the Cloud Prima With Cooltouch™ features body-conforming comfort, weightless support, and cooling technology to guarantee a great night’s sleep.

Hybrid

Containing two or more materials such as coil, latex or foam, hybrid mattresses bring together the best of design, comfort and innovation. These mattresses are a popular choice as they offer a wide range of options in terms of firmness, bounce, pressure relief, and even temperature regulation.

For those seeking an all-in-one hybrid mattress, the Simmons Backcare® Advanced™ S2500 delivers on all counts. This plush-top pocketed coil mattress is especially suitable for those living in humid climates. Innovative features such as a pressure-relieving cooling gel foam and copper-infused latex promote airflow throughout the mattress for a cooler sleep experience. In addition, anti-microbial Silver Fibre helps to resist the growth of microbes and reduce odour.

2. Pillow Talk

Nothing spells sheer relaxation like resting your weary head on your pillow after a long day. Here’s how to select the most suitable pillow, based on your sleeping style.

Back Sleepers

The ideal pillow for back sleepers should have a medium to medium-high firmness to ensure the head and neck are aligned with the spine. The Tempur Original Pillow is a great choice as it provides pressure-relieving support for the sleepers’ head, neck, and shoulders, in addition to conforming to the body’s natural curvature to alleviate any discomfort.

Side Sleepers

Side sleepers generally need thicker pillows to fill the space beneath their head and neck, and to ensure proper spinal alignment. Thanks to its ergonomic design that helps align the head and the neck, aids blood circulation, and alleviates pressure, the Dorma Air Active Deluxe Shoulder Pillow Duo Set is suitable for side sleepers. It also features an Air Visco memory foam core, which improves air ventilation around the face for a cooler sleep experience.

Stomach Sleepers

Stomach sleepers do not need pillows with much height. In fact, a firm but flat pillow (three inches or less) is recommended so the head isn’t elevated too high and undue pressure is not placed on the neck and shoulders. King Koil’s Micro-gel Pillow Duo Set is perfect for stomach sleepers as its super soft cushioning and low profile reduces tension on the lower back.

Combination Sleepers

As they sleep in a variety of positions, combo sleepers should opt for memory foam or latex pillows with adjustable firmness. For instance, Ergoworks’ Dual Plus Perfect Sleep Pillow features a unique C-Spine Technology that offers support for the neck and upper back while maintaining the ideal curvature throughout the night – regardless of your sleeping position.

3. Time for Bed(ding)

Bed linen can make or break your sleep experience. And when it comes to picking the right one, the choices are endless. Here is our pick of three bedding options that will have you drifting off to dreamland.

Egyptian Cotton

Light and airy, Egyptian cotton sheets are the gold standard of bedding for its high thread count and luxurious feel. Made from extra-long cotton fibres that are spun into thin yet strong threads, this type of bed linen offers extra softness and breathability for a comfortable sleep experience. Snuggle up in style with Oasis Living’s Signature Egyptian Cotton Bed Set, which features a modern jacquard design woven with a 800 thread count.

Tencel

A fairly new innovation in the bedsheet market, Tencel is a fabric made out of wood cellulose of eucalyptus trees. These sheets are a good choice for hot sleepers as Tencel fibers are absorbent, naturally cooling, and wick away moisture to keep you comfortable even in warm weather. With its 900 thread count, the Magnifique Charcoal Tencel Jacquard Bed Set offers maximum comfort and odour control.

Sateen

Also known as cotton satin, sateen is the closest you can get to satin sheets – minus the high price tag and fragile nature of the expensive fabric. Sateen sheets have a lustrous sheen, silky feel, and best of all, are wrinkle-resistant, making them the ideal low-maintenance choice. Perfect for the young (and young at heart), the Disney Mickey Cotton Sateen Quilt Cover Set is a dream to snuggle up in, thanks to its 900 thread count and adorable print featuring the classic cartoon character.

4. Add-on Sleep Accessories

Turning your bedroom into an oasis of comfort wouldn’t be complete without the right accoutrements. A quiet and restful ambience – sans noise – is important to ensure a night of uninterrupted sleep.

For those sensitive to even the slightest sounds, invest in a pair of good-quality noise-canceling ear plugs from QuietOn, which features active noise cancellation technology and acoustic noise attenuation to block out snoring and other ambient sounds.

If your nights are constantly disrupted by snoring, consider getting your partner an anti-snoring mask. Using cranial bones vibration and sound recognition technology to detect snore sounds, the mask then produces gentle vibrations to help reduce any snoring - allowing you to sleep soundly through the night.


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