THE SLEEP JOURNAL

Welcome to your ultimate guide to achieving restful nights and rejuvenating sleep. We update our Journal regularly, bringing you the very latest expert tips and practical guides on how to improve your sleep quality. Looking for the perfect pillow to support your neck and spine? Trying to find the most effective over-the-counter solution to insomnia? Or searching for a way to calm night-time ‘restless legs’? You’ll find the answers to these questions – plus many, many more – in the articles below: each of them underpinned by the highest-quality research.

Bedroom

The Bedroom category explores everything related to crafting the perfect sleep environment, from furniture selection to optimal room layouts. Discover expert tips on choosing the best bed frames, mattresses, and nightstands, as well as storage solutions that enhance both function and aesthetics. Learn how lighting, color schemes, and decor impact sleep quality, and find practical advice on designing a restful, clutter-free space tailored to your comfort and style.

Woman lying down, wearing a pink sleep mask and holding pink earplugs. The setting is a neutral-toned bed, conveying a calm mood.

Should You Wear Sleep Ear Plugs? (2026)

Should you wear earplugs for sleep? Discover the benefits, risks, NHS advice, and best options for earplugs in the UK to improve your sleep quality.

Sleep Hygiene

Annie Wouters

Jan 139 min read

Bed with white silk sheets, a textured pillow, and a bedside table holding books, a water bottle, and a potted plant. Cozy and serene.

Are Silk Pillowcases Worth It? (2026 Guide)

Discover the compelling silk pillowcase benefits for better skin and hair. Are silk pillowcases worth it? Explore silk pillowcase benefits now!

Pillows

Annie Wouters

Dec 30, 20258 min read

Man in white shirt holding tissue to nose indoors, with a thoughtful expression. Blurred dark background.

How to Sleep With a Cold: Your 2026 Guide

Struggling to sleep with a cold? Discover UK-specific tips, remedies, sleeping positions, and OTC products to ease symptoms and get better rest tonight.

Insomnia

Phoebe Walsh

Dec 29, 20256 min read

Cozy bedroom with beige linen bedding, sunlight casting soft shadows. A wooden side table holds books; one reads "Love Lives Here." Plant in a basket.

Linen Bedding Benefits: Why you Need to Make the Switch

Discover the science-backed benefits of linen bedding for better sleep, skin, and sustainability. Here's why linen sheets are worth the switch in 2025.

Bedroom

Annie Wouters

Dec 21, 20255 min read

Couple cuddling in bed, covered with gray linens. Window and lamp in the background create a cozy, intimate atmosphere.

Sleep Divorce: Read Before You Try (2026)

Curious about the rising trend of sleep divorce in the UK? Learn what it means, why couples are doing it, the pros and cons, and how to approach it without damaging your relationship.

Sleep Hygiene

Phoebe Walsh

Dec 16, 20259 min read

Lamp and glass bottle on black bedside table, beside a white pillow and sheets in a room with dark blue walls. Minimalist and calm setting.

How to Choose a Bedside Table (2026 Guide)

Need a new bedside table? Check out our 2026 guide on colours, materials, alternatives, heights and more to perfect your bedroom.

Bedroom

Matthew Green

Dec 12, 20255 min read

White pillow with yellow flowers in a vase and a small green succulent in a pot on a white surface against a vibrant orange background.

Can You Put Your Pillow in the Washing Machine? A Complete Guide

We cover everything you need to know about machine-washing pillows, including which types are safe to wash, the best wa

Pillows

Matthew Green

Apr 28, 20255 min read

Dog resting on a bed with white and gray pillows. Heart pattern on one pillow. Cozy and serene setting.

Can You Sleep With the Light On? (UK Sleep Guide)

Can you sleep with the light on? Discover how nighttime light exposure affects melatonin, sleep quality, and health—plus tips for better UK sleep hygiene.

Sleep Hygiene

James Smurthwaite

Apr 23, 20256 min read

Fluffy dog lying on a white bed, with a wicker decor on the white wall behind. The room feels cozy and relaxed.

Should You Let Your Dog Sleep on the Bed? The Human Sleep Perspective

Discover if letting your dog sleep on the bed improves or disrupts your sleep. Explore the human sleep perspective on sleep dog bed dynamics.

Sleep Hygiene

Annie Wouters

Apr 16, 20255 min read

Modern sunlit bedroom with wooden bed, glass shower, and beige sofa. Large windows reveal a desert view, creating a serene, open ambiance.

Bedroom Inspiration for Sleep: How to Design the Perfect Sleep Sanctuary

We explore bedroom inspiration for sleep, covering everything from mattress choices to lighting, colour psychology.

Bedroom

James Smurthwaite

Mar 20, 20255 min read

Person lying under a fluffy white blanket on a red and white patterned bedspread. Hair in a bun peeks out. Cozy and restful scene.

Does Sleeping in a Cold Room Really Improve Sleep?

Discover how optimising sleep temperature can radically enhance your sleep quality. Are you cold enough?

Sleep tips

James Smurthwaite

Mar 14, 20255 min read

FEATURED ARTICLES

Discover our most popular articles on natural sleep supplements, bedroom optimization for better rest, and expert tips for improving sleep quality. Whether you're looking for the best sleep-friendly decor, effective relaxation techniques, or science-backed sleep aids, our top guides have you covered. Explore now and transform your sleep.

How Much REM Sleep Do You Actually Need? The Truth

On of the most critical stages of sleep is Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, a phase associated with dreaming, cognitive function, and emotion

Best OTC Sleeping Pills in the UK (2026) – What Works & What Doesn’t

Confused by sleep aids? This expert-reviewed guide compares the safest and most effective OTC sleeping pills in the UK — plus which ones to avoid. NHS info included.

Sleeping Heart Rate: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Improve It

What is a normal sleeping heart rate - and what are the warning signs you need to look out for? We answer your questions with science.