Our secrets to a deeper sleep…
It’s September 1st, the start of our annual Sleetember Series. Throughout the month of September, we’ll be sharing our ultimate tips and tricks for a sumptuous sleep and robust rest. This week’s theme is all about Deep Sleep, and those important investments that’ll help you garner a deeper slumber.
You’ve most likely heard that the average adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep each night. But the quality of those 7-9 hours is what really matters. To simply put it, deep sleep is what your body needs to reset and recharge.
Let’s kick off the 1st day of Sleeptember – here’s how to sleep better this September.
For Your Complete Comfort
Oh-so-cosy, your bed is your ultimate drifting foundation, it’s where you rest, reset and recharge – your ultimate recovery tool for deep sleep.
Introducing calm, relaxation and a great big hug, all wrapped up in one lovely weighted blanket and cosy blanket cover. The Silentnight Weighted Blanket is natural sleep therapy at its best. Stroking and touching this textured fabric helps to calm your mind and provide a sense of relaxation.
Silentnight Wellbeing Collection 9KG Weighted Blanket & Cover Bundle – £73
The quickest to way to wake up feeling refreshed and energised every morning is by changing up your bedding. Laura Ashley offers gorgeous floral bedding, expertly crafted with 100% cotton for your complete comfort.
Laura Ashley Birtle Double Duvet Cover Set, Blush – £42
Laura Ashley Aria Ochre Double Bedset -£33
Designed to provide you with the right amount of support, restore your body with hypoallergenic bedding filled with the finest fibres for a blissful slumber.
Silentnight Hotel Collection Double Bundle 10.5 Tog – £67
For Your Ultimate Relaxation
Sit back and relax… we recommend taking 30 minutes to an hour to unwind before bed. Do some light stretching, listen to ambient music and end with a silk sleep mask to encourage mindfulness.
Sleep mode: on!
Slip Wildflower Sleep Mask – £29
Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2 Natural (Silver) – £1849
Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2 Natural (Gold Tone) – 1849
Mist some Sleep Calming Pillow Mist over your bed linen to aid relaxation in your sleep sanctuary. The bespoke aromatherapy blend of Melissa and Lemon Myrtle essential oils can help relieve tension and stress, helping you drift off into deeper slumber.
Cowshed Sleep Calming Pillow Mist XL 250ml – £17
For Your Bedtime Routine
If there’s one thing we’re serious about, it’s our pre-bedtime routine – one of the most important ways to slow down and unwind. A recent study shows that bathing or showering 1-2 hours before bed helps you fall into a deeper sleep – faster.
Desmond & Dempsey Blue Brushed Men’s Wrap Robe – £90
Aromatherapy Associates Essential Bath and Shower Collection – £17.50
Our favourite treatment? The Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Sleep Well Nourishing Treatment Cream, it instills peace and tranquillity for a restful night’s sleep. After bathing or showering, add this rich cream to dry skin. Cup your face after applying and deeply inhale 3 times to enhance the aromatherapy benefits of the cream.
Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Sleep Well Nourishing Body Treatment 200ml – £24
Christy Logo Bath Towel, White – £13
You can view more sleep essentials in our Bed & Bath edit.
Words by Patience Ssebuwufu
