The Complete Bedding Handbook: Choosing, Maintaining and Enjoying

Are you ready to transform your bedroom into the epitome of absolute comfort? This one-stop guide has got you covered with all the best bedding secrets, from picking the perfect duvet to keeping your pillows in tip-top shape. Let's hunker down and sink into these sumptuous secrets… 

Choosing the Perfect Duvet

First things first, let’s discuss duvets.

Fillings Explained

Each fantastic filling brings its own unique benefits:

• Goose Down: Light, yet warm as toast, perfect for those cold nights.
• Duck Down: A tad heavier, which feels like a comforting hug.
• Wool: Naturally hypoallergenic and fantastic at regulating temperature, making it a great all year round option.
• Synthetic: Ideal for allergy sufferers and a low-maintenance friend.

Understanding Duvet Togs

The tog rating ultimately will help you decide how warm you want your duvet to feel:

• 4.5 Tog: Light and cool for summer.
• 9-10.5 Tog: Great for transitional seasons.
• 13.5 Tog: Snuggle up in winter.

Choose the tog based on your room temperature and personal preference. Easy peasy!

Picking the Best Pillow

Your pillow is the ultimate sleep supporter (literally). Here’s how to choose the best one to rest your head:

• Sleep Position Matters: Side sleepers need firm support, back sleepers should go for medium firmness, and stomach sleepers do best with softer pillows.
• Filling Type: For front sleepers, a super soft, cloud-like pillow such as our Hungarian Goose Feather & Down with medium fill is ideal. Back sleepers might prefer the same pillow with a firm fill for added support.

Side sleepers should try The Big Softie, a luxurious microfiber pillow that maintains its bounce and provides excellent support for the head and neck.

Selecting a Mattress Topper

Want to make your bed even comfier (yes, it’s possible!)? Find out which mattress topper will become your new best friend…

Great Goose Mattress Topper

• Our Hungarian goose feather and down topper has an 85% feather and 15% down blend, giving it a wonderful loft. It's firm yet oh-so-comfy, perfect to sink into after a busy day. Unlike a 100% down topper, which is all about softness, this one offers supportive comfort with a bit more structure.

Grand Goose Mattress Topper

• This topper is like a good cake, it’s all about the layers. The bottom is an 85% feather and 15% down mix for support, while the top is 100% down for that ultra-soft sleep. It’s the best of both worlds for sweet, sweet dreams.

Baa Baa Bedtime Finest Organic Wool Mattress Topper

• Our wool topper is 5cm deep, filled with layers of finely spun organic wool. It’s not as lofty but excels at wicking moisture and regulating temperature. Perfect if you want a functional and comfy topper.

Good as Goose Mattress Topper

• Prefer synthetic fill? Our Good as Goose topper is the perfect match for you. It’s 7cm deep, packed with tiny, siliconized ball fibres that mimic goose down’s plush feel. No feathers, easy to clean, and super soft—just like a big, warm hug.

Bedding Care Guide

Take care of your bedding and it’ll take care of you. Here’s the secret to helping your beautiful bedding last and last and last:

• Regular Washing: Wash your duvet and pillows every few months to keep them fresh. Always check the care labels to ensure proper care.
• Use Protectors: Mattress and pillow protectors help keep your bedding clean and fresher for longer.
• Fluff and Air Out: Keep your duvet and pillows fresh by fluffing and airing them regularly.

Enjoying Your Bedding

Now for the fun part— sinking into your dreamy bedscape. Here are some final secrets to really prioritise comfort:

• Lovely Layers: Add cushions, blankets and throws for extra warmth and texture. An easy way to switch up for your style more regularly.

• Seasonal Swaps: Change your bedding with the seasons to ensure fantastic sleep all year round. Our all seasons duvets are a great option for this.
• Optimise Your Bedroom for Sleep: Keep your bedroom clean and quiet to enhance your sleep environment. Try blackout curtains to make sure your sleep space is dark for when it’s lights out. They’ll also keep the heat in or out, so a win win all round.

By following this handy guide, you're well on your way to creating the cosiest bedroom