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The key to transforming your bedroom into a tranquil sanctuary? a neutral colour palette. Bed frame, from £995; side table, £110; double duvet cover, £80; pillowcases, £20 each; cushion covers, from £35 each; throw, £90, and tray, £100, Thewhitecompany.com
The mattress: soft, hard or just right?
Finding the right mattress is sleep-transforming, which is why the golden rule is to try before you buy. Experts suggest spending up to ten minutes lying on a mattress in your preferred sleep position and also on your side to see if your spine is straight. A mattress that is too hard will push your hip and shoulder out of alignment, making sleeping uncomfortable. The mattress should also dip slightly under your shoulder and hip, again so that your spine stays straight. ‘For the best support and longevity, opt for a pocket-sprung mattress,’ says Emily Wimborne, bedroom furniture buyer at John Lewis. ‘All the coils are separate and work independently of each other, w