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October 21, 2013May 13, 2014

How to Create a Hotel Bed at Home

A lot of us enjoy the hotel bed so much that we would like to re-create that particular bed in our own homes. I am going to explain how you can create a luxury feeling in your own bed so that you can enjoy your very own staycation bliss and get that sleep you received while on vacation.

Many hotels have many layers stacked on their beds like a “bed sandwich” to be able to control loft, comfort, and temperature. This is important because it gives you the support that most people need but allows for comfort and softness that down brings to bedding while maintaining a comfortable temperature throughout the night.

Most hotel beds start with a featherbed. Featherbeds are great for adding an extra 3-6 inches of soft layer and puff to most beds. Depending on the amount of loft you would like the featherbed can go under a deep fitted sheet or on top of the fitted sheet under the top sheet.

Next is the top sheet, which is then followed by a down comforter. The down comforter can come in many weights, depending on the season, and can allow loft. Add another top sheet or duvet cover on top of the comforter as well.

This allows most people to control the temperature of their bodies throughout the night because you get to choose how many layers you want to fall asleep under. Now add a coverlet for some color and luxury and you are almost done!

Next, comes one of the most important parts to sleep and luxury! The Pillows! The pillows on hotels “stand proud” and are often piled on to allow for a “buffet” of pillow selections. Most hotels offer a selection of down and feathers or polyester pillows to accommodate people with allergies. The best part of making your own hotel bed is that you can choose pillows that accommodate your needs. Most hotel beds have four pillows with a few throw pillows to accent the bedding.

Hotel pillow disclaimer: It is important to keep in mind that most pillows ordered come brand new and often do not have the same feeling as the pillows in hotels. This is due to a daily fluffing and use of the pillows on constant bases. Most pillows are worn and broken in which is what cause them to have a different feeling. Contact our bedding experts if you need help in finding a pillow that is just right for you!

Pillows.com offers many luxury suite packages from our most popular hotels. These packages include featherbeds, comforters, and pillows that most hotel beds use. These are great deals and you get a great night’s sleep as well. Remember that you can’t re-create the exact feel but you can come really close and even add your own personal touch as well. Sleep well. Live well.

Blog author: Jesse, Bedding expert and content

October 14, 2013May 13, 2014

A Few Sleep Quotes To Brighten Your Day

Hello and Happy Monday!

It’s the beginning of a new week and time to get back into work mode. I know how hard it is to find the motivation to get out of bed when mean ol’ Monday rolls around but hopefully these sleep quotes will add a bit of humor, wisdom and thoughtfulness to your day 🙂 Enjoy…

“The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can dream.” – Marilyn Monroe

“If you’re going to do something tonight that you’ll be sorry for tomorrow morning, sleep late.” – Henry “Henny” Youngman

“We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” – William Shakespeare

“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” – Dr. Seuss

“A ruffled mind makes a restless pillow.” – Charlotte Brontë

Sleep well my friends <3

October 11, 2013

Healthy Sleep Habits

People often wonder what time is the best time to wake up and go to sleep. We’ve asked our experts and though the results definitely varied, all agree that getting enough sleep is the crucial factor in your health and well-being. So what does that mean, getting enough sleep? Essentially it means getting and maintaining enough deep sleep allows your body to repair and restore itself. As science is still far from knowing the exact science behind sleep, being as educated as possible will help you to sleep better which ultimately means living a healthier life.

Some people say that going to sleep at 10 pm and waking up at 6 in the morning is the most optimal times to sleep and rise, however as long as you’re consistently falling asleep and waking up at the same time each day, you can get in tune with your natural sleep rhythm which will help to ensure that you achieve delta sleep, the stage in which your body strengthens, repairs and rebuilds tissues.

Get yourself on a sleep schedule by setting a regular bedtime. It can be hard to get used to at first but consistency is key. Keep in mind that it usually takes the average adult approximately 14 minutes to fall asleep so choose a time when you normally start to feel drowsy so that you don’t toss and turn while trying to fall asleep. Make sure to allow yourself 7 to 9 hours of sleep before you have to wake up, and make sure to wake up at this same time every day.

Infographic Courtesy of the Mayo Clinic

If you can swing it, you can even experiment with different sleep times for a week or two. Go to sleep at the same time every night and allow yourself to wake up naturally. This may help you to decide what works best for you. Also, try not to break the cycle on the weekends, no matter how tempting this may be. Once you’re on a consistent sleep schedule, not only will your body feel better but you’ll wake up feeling refreshed and energized.

If you lose out on any sleep, take a nap in the afternoon to make up for it instead of sleeping in and disrupting the cycle that you’ve worked so hard to put into place. This allows you to pay off your sleep debt without throwing your schedule off.

illegal-nap — Courtesy of 1000awesomethings.com

Daylight plays a major role in sleep because the light exposure regulates when certain hormones are secreted to make you feel sleepy. Spending more time in natural day light during waking hours will help to regulate your sleep hormone, melatonin. When it’s darker at night, your body’s natural melatonin production will come into play and make you drowsy at an appropriate time. Using your mobile devices and/or watching TV can disrupt your melatonin production and can cause you to have issues falling asleep. Before bed, turn your devices off, keep your room dark and quiet, still your mind and relax.

Giving yourself enough time to snooze the night away is just as important as eating right and exercising, so be good to your body. Put yourself on a sleep schedule, save your emails and texts for the morning and get comfy. Your body will get the chance it needs to repair itself and you’ll wake up feeling energized and refreshed and ready to take on the day.