Nicola Appleton
Nicola Appleton is Sleep Features Editor at Tom’s Guide, specialising in quality news content surrounding sleep and wellbeing. Nicola cut her teeth as a journalist in a busy newsroom in Bristol, UK, 15 years ago as part of a team at Britain's largest independent press agency. Since then, her job as a journalist has taken her to the States, to Sydney, and then back to Blighty, where she has written and edited features for a whole host of prominent British and international brands, including The Independent, The Sydney Morning Herald, HuffPost, Refinery29, Stylist and more. As well as tackling the vast topic of sleep, Nicola will be joining the raft of expert mattress reviewers at Tom's Guide, helping steer readers towards the very best mattresses on the market.
Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
Quick! Emma's best hybrid mattress drops to just $329 — get it in time for Christmas
By Nicola Appleton published
Sleep well this holiday season with 55% off an Emma Hybrid Comfort mattress.
DreamCloud vs Purple: Which is the best mattress for you?
By Frances Daniels published
We examine the key differences between DreamCloud Hybrid vs Purple Original, comparing comfort, design, price, and more.
Is sleeping on your stomach bad for you? Yes, but you can fix that — here’s how
By Nicola Appleton last updated
Sleeping on your stomach can cause back, neck, and shoulder pain. Here’s how to fix that.
7 signs that you’re in sleep debt and don’t even know it
By Nicola Appleton published
From poor memory, low moods, and difficulty concentrating — these are the seven key signs that you could be in sleep debt without even realizing it.
DreamCloud vs Helix: Which luxury hybrid mattress is best for sleep?
By Jo Plumridge published
It’s DreamCloud vs Helix in this luxury hybrid mattress head-to-head
What is sleep debt and can it ever really be paid back?
By Nicola Appleton published
Sleep debt, also known as sleep deficit, is when you get less sleep than your body needs. It's possible to pay back some sleep debt, but not all. Here's how.
DreamCloud vs Casper: Which luxury hybrid mattress is the best for sleep?
By Grace Franks published
DreamCloud takes on Casper in this hybrid head to head — but which mattress is best for your sleep?
Give the gift of sleep this Christmas with these last-minute Cyber Monday deals
By Nicola Appleton published
Pillows, weighted blankets, mattresses and more — a sleep writer's pick of the best Christmas sleep gifts still discounted in the Cyber Monday sales.
Saatva launches Cyber Monday sale but our VIP mattress discount is better — here’s why
By Nicola Appleton published
How to use our exclusive Saatva Cyber Monday sale offer to save $400 on the brand's three best luxury mattresses.
Missed the Black Friday mattress deals? 7 of the best have rolled into Cyber Monday — here's what's good
By Nicola Appleton published
7 of the best Black Friday mattress deals are alive and kicking in today's Cyber Monday sales – here's what we recommend.
Purple Original vs Purple Plus: Which boxed mattress should you buy in Cyber Monday sales?
By Rachael Phillips published
We look at the key differences between the Purple Original and the Purple Plus mattress to help you choose between them in the Cyber Monday sales.
3 Cyber Monday mattress deals I recommend to couples on the verge of sleep divorce
By Nicola Appleton published
Helix, Sleep Number and Brooklyn Bedding – three mattresses I recommend to help couples sleep soundly in the same again this Cyber Monday.
5 'last chance' Black Friday bedding deals to protect your mattress from bed bugs, mold and stains
By Nicola Appleton published
Bought a new mattress in the Black Friday sales? Keep it in pristine condition with these top five bedding deals.
Quick! Black Friday’s 11 most popular mattress deals are still live this weekend
By Nicola Appleton published
It’s not too late to buy a new mattress in the Black Friday mattress sales — the 11 most popular deals are still live.
LIVE: Black Friday mattress deals 2023 — today's biggest sales
By Claire Davies last updated
Black Friday mattress deals news live: Our certified sleep expert picks out today's best deals on top beds and bedding
Selling out fast! I've found the cheapest Black Friday mattress deal — it’s just $100 for a queen
By Nicola Appleton published
This Allswell starts at just $70, but you’ll have to be quick – it’s selling out fast.
I’m a sleep writer with back pain — this is the Black Friday mattress deal I’ve been waiting for
By Nicola Appleton published
The Saatva RX is designed to ease chronic back pain, and it’s $400 with our exclusive Black Friday deal.
Emma, Nectar, Purple and more — 7 best queen mattresses for under $700 in Black Friday sales
By Nicola Appleton published
Nectar, Emma, Bear and more — the 7 best queen size mattresses for under $700 in the Black Friday sales.
Saatva vs Puffy: Should you buy a luxury hybrid or memory foam mattress this Black Friday?
By Jo Plumridge published
Compare the key differences between the Saatva Classic and the Puffy Cloud before you buy this Black Friday.
Saatva vs Leesa: Which luxury hybrid mattress should you buy in Black Friday sales?
By Jo Plumridge published
We compare the Saatva Classic and the Leesa Legend Hybrid to help you choose between them in the Black Friday mattress sales.
Nectar vs DreamCloud mattress: Which memory foam mattress should you buy in Black Friday sales?
By Grace Franks published
It’s Nectar vs DreamCloud in the battle of the memory foam mattresses — we look at price, comfort, support and more.
7 sleep techniques to banish the Sunday Scaries and help you fall asleep fast
By Nicola Appleton published
From The Military Sleep Method to guided breathing, use these sleep techniques to banish your Sunday Scaries for good.
3 reasons to buy a mattress in this weekend's sales — don't wait for Black Friday
By Nicola Appleton published
Stock levels are high, shipping is fast and the deals are red hot. We’re calling it — now is the best time to buy a new mattress, not Black Friday weekend.