Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
The best mattress under $1,000 in 2026: Proof that great sleep doesn't have to cost a fortune
Take your dollar further by investing in one of the best mattresses for under $1,000 in a queen size — all tried and tested in controlled and real-world settings by our expert sleep team.
The best firm mattress 2026: Tested and approved by sleep experts
We've slept on and tested the latest firm mattresses to bring you our guide to the very best options on the market in 2026.
The best mattress for back pain 2026: Reviewed and approved by sleep experts
Say goodbye to unpleasant evenings and tired mornings with the best mattresses for back pain, according to our hands-on testing.
How to happily share a bed with your partner for the holidays if you’ve spent all year sleep divorced
If you usually sleep separately but are thrown together for the holidays, here’s how you can both get the rest you need.
Holiday stress was stopping me from sleeping — a neuroscientist shared one simple fix that helped me fall asleep fast
'Tis the season... to feel so overwhelmed that you can't sleep. A sleep expert reveals her tips to sleeping better this Christmas.
12 last-minute luxury sleep gifts for the person in your life with expensive taste — starting from $8.50
Silky sleep masks, cashmere bed socks and a decadently plush robe for ultimate daytime relaxation — 12 last minute sleep gifts for the person in your life who likes the finer things.
Doctors warn that not getting enough sleep could take years off your life — here's how much you need per night
New study explores link between insufficient sleep and decreased life expectancy. Here’s why, plus practical advice on how to get the rest you need.
Snoring survival kit: 8 products you need to finally sleep through the night
From low-tech options that block out the noise, to cutting edge anti-snoring devices that stop it in its tracks — this is your snoring survival kit.
I’m a sleep editor — the luxury mattress I tried and loved is $400 for Cyber Monday
I tried the Saatva Classic and would recommend it to practically every type of sleeper looking to buy a new mattress — and it's dropped by $400 in the Cyber Weekend sales
This is the best value mattress deal you’ll find in the early Cyber Monday sales, according to someone who tests them for a living
The DreamCloud Classic is excellent value for money, thanks to its quality construction and being supremely comfortable for side sleepers
All the best extended Black Friday mattress deals 2025 — tracked live by a veteran deals hunter
Black Friday is over, but these deals are still live! I’m bringing you the very best mattress and bedding deals live, plus the latest sales news and our top money-saving hacks
I thought firm beds weren’t for me — the mattress that changed my mind drops to $244 for a queen in the Black Friday sales
The Siena Signature Memory Foam Mattress drops to $244 for a queen at Amazon in new Black Friday mattress deal — here's why I'd recommend this firm bed.
3 reasons to buy a mattress in this weekend's sales — don't wait for Black Friday
Wait for Black Friday and you'll pay the same price for your mattress and risk having to wait longer for it if it isn't out of stock. We’re calling it — now's the time to buy.
Tom’s Guide Sleep Awards 2025: Best Mattress for Back Pain
The Saatva Classic has taken the award for the Best Mattress for Back Pain in our inaugural Tom’s Guide Sleep Awards — here’s why.
There's 27% off the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress in the Black Friday sales
Buy a queen Helix Midnight Luxe for $1,751 in new Black Friday mattress sale — that's the lowest price of the year
I tested both the budget and luxury version of Helix's best mattress for side sleepers — here's how they compare and the one I'd buy in Labor Day sales
I’ve slept on and tested the Helix Midnight and the Midnight Luxe, and there’s only one mattress I’d consider buying in today's Labor Day sales.
We’ve reviewed side sleeper mattresses from every major brand — for most people, these are only two you need to consider
If you're shopping for a new mattress for side sleepers in the Labor Day sales, the Helix Midnight Luxe and Nectar Classic Memory Foam mattress are your two best options — here's why.
I tried the caveman method to help me sleep cool during a heatwave — here's how it went
Keeping your bedroom dark and cool like a cave is the underrated sleep hack of the summer — here’s how it works.
I'm a deals hunter — 11 beds I'd buy in the 4th July mattress sales
Today's 4th of July mattress sales are hotting up — our guide shows you where to find the biggest deals from our favourite brands
Could wearing socks to bed help you sleep cooler in summer? I tried this unlikely sleep hack
Wearing socks to bed can actually help lower your core temperature, explain doctors. But does it really work? I tried it to see.
Tom's Guide AI Awards 2025: 17 best AI tools and gadgets right now
Laptops, smartphones, chatbots and more - these are our picks for the best AI devices and tools in 2025
Three nights of poor sleep can increase your risk of heart disease, study shows
Study shows that three nights of poor sleep can impact cardiovascular health.
I finally tried the Saatva Classic and was blown away — but there's a different luxury hybrid mattress I'd buy in the Memorial Day sales
As a side sleeper I love the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress, and there's 27% off plus a free bedding bundle ahead of Memorial Day
Is the updated Helix Midnight mattress any good? I’ve been sleeping on it for a week — here’s what I think so far
The Helix Midnight is a hugely popular mattress for side sleepers. Is the updated version an improvement on the original? Here’s what I think after sleeping on it for the past week.
