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THE MATTRESS Choosing a mattress is a minefield. Springs or foam? Natural materials or hypoallergenic ones? Or a hybrid? We are sold on Brooke and Wilde’s Elite mattress, which is impressively thick and offers the magical balance of support and cosiness. You can jump on it and sink into it because it’s both soft and sturdy in an improbable combination. Its secret? It contains both memory foam and mini pocket springs among its multiple layers. Adding springs to a foam mattress gives it that bounce that pure foam lacks, while this specialist foam has cushioning qualities to create the perfect supportive environment. And there are layers to control temperature too, avoiding any of the nasty overheating of some memory foam mattresses as well as the unwelcoming cold that sprung mattresses sometimes generate. What's not to like? The cover is removable for washing and there’s a 100 night trial period. From £799 brookeandwilde.com
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THE LINEN Not sure what kind of bedding you like best? Take Tom and Dick’s clever online sleep quiz, a series of probing questions that will determine whether you’re more of a percale, a sateen or a linen person. It ultimately comes down to whether you’re more likely to be hot or cold. We scored linen – and Tom and Dick’s Portland range is laid back and light with a beautiful natural texture. Linen keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer, and its casually rumpled look is a beautiful addition to your bedroom. Tom and Dick’s stylish packaging is a real treat too. Bundles from £125, tomanddicks.co.uk
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