Create Your Dream Bed For Winter with Shaynna Blaze

We all know that sleep plays a crucial role in our overall wellbeing, but many of us aren't getting the quality or quantity of sleep we need to thrive. Luckily, Shaynna Blaze has created a range of bedding that will help you achieve that elusive "good night's sleep", and she's kindly shared her secrets to building a comfortable bed with us. From choosing the warmest quilts for winter to styling your bed with Shaynna's range of on-trend quilt covers, here's everything you need to know about creating your dream bed.

What to look for in a mattress topper

Mattress toppers and underlays are an affordable way to transform your bed, without spending thousands on a new mattress. They also prolong the life of your mattress and protect it from spills and stains, saving you time and money.

Shaynna's top tip for choosing a mattress topper or underlay is to think about it in terms of three levels of comfort, depending on your needs:

1: The mattress protector

A 100% cotton mattress protector is a great choice if you're looking to protect your mattress for daily wear and tear. Cotton is breathable and anti-allergenic, so it's perfect for asthma and allergy sufferers. A fitted skirt is a must to keep the mattress topper secure, and it makes changing the bed much easier.

2: The memory foam mattress topper

Shaynna's memory foam mattress topper will accentuate the height of your bed, and provide a softer, more comfortable sleep surface to relieve pressure on your aching joints. It's also great for those of us who are woken through the night by our partner's movements, acting like a shock absorber.

3: The wool underlay

For the snuggliest sleep, you'll need Shaynna's wool underlay. Not only is it fluffy and warm, it's also waterproof, so you don't need to pop a mattress protector on top of it. In fact, if you love the woolly sheepskin feel, you don't even have to put a fitted sheet over it!

Choosing the warmest quilt for winter

When it comes to selecting a toasty winter quilt, you can't go past feather and down. These natural fibres are great for breathability, ensuring you stay snuggly without breaking a sweat, and they provide high levels of warmth without feeling too heavy. Shaynna has a luxurious duck down quilt in her range, and it's perfect for those chilly winter nights, made from 85% duck down and 15% feathers for a warm and cosy sleep. Down and feather quilts do settle a little over time, so Shaynna recommends giving them a good shake when you change your quilt cover, to revitalise them.

For a really decadent quilt option, we recommend Shaynna's 450gsm wool quilt - it's super-lush, and it's even machine-washable, so you can easily refresh it at home. Wool is also a great choice for people with allergies or asthma.

When you grab your new quilt, don't forget to stock up on your favourite Shaynna Blaze quilt covers. Available in a range of fabrics from cosy flannelette to smooth cotton sateen, and with designs to suit any decor, they'll help you add even more style and comfort to your bed.

Style tip: Shaynna's tip for trans-seasonal comfort is to have two quilts - a warm one for everyday use, and a lighter-weight one at the bottom of the bed which you can pull up on those super-chilly nights. You can also use the extra quilt to introduce a new colour or texture into your bedroom. For example, if your everyday quilt is covered in flannelette, choose a textured cover such as this geometric jacquard set for your second quilt, to break it up.

Finding the perfect pillow

If you suffer from hay fever or asthma, a natural latex pillow is a fantastic option. Shaynna's Talalay Latex Pillow is resistant to mould, bacteria, and dust mites, helping you get a healthier night's sleep, and the cotton sateen cover can be removed for easy cleaning.

Or, if you're dealing with neck or shoulder pain, Shaynna's Memory Fibre Pillow will help you wake up feeling fresh and ready to take on the world. It offers superior support as well as anti-bacterial protection, and the standard shape means it's suitable for side, tummy, and back sleepers.

For added comfort, Shaynna's range also includes a European-size pillow made from Memotech memory fibre. European pillows are awesome for reading in bed or binge-watching your favourite TV series, and they look fantastic sitting tall and plump on the bed.

H3: Style tip: European pillows are excellent for adding bold colours to your bed, especially if you're not quite brave enough to commit to a full quilt set in a dramatic hue. For example, if you love these waffle-textured Euro pillowcases in gorgeous sea green, you could pair them with a crisp white quilt cover set like this one, so they really pop.

Ready to give your bedroom a winter makeover? Check out the rest of Shaynna's amazing range online or in-store today.

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