A few easy (and beautiful) upgrades can turn your bed into a warm and welcoming winter retreat, and help put an end to restless nights, too.
There’s no getting around the reality of shorter days and longer, colder nights. So in the spirit of “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” we suggest you make the most of those long winter’s nights by turning your bed into the coziest cuddle-zone ever. Here are our best winter bedding ideas, complete with layering tips and better-sleep solutions.
Start with Your Mattress
We spend up to one third of our lives asleep or trying to get to sleep, according to the National Sleep Foundation, so it’s well worth investing in a great foundation beneath your pretty sheets. With individually pocketed, 95 percent recycled steel coils, a layer of organic latex, and a soft pad of organic cotton and Joma wool, the Under the Canopy 11-inch Organic Hybrid Latex Mattress provides medium, firm support for any sleeping style—side, back, or stomach.
Not ready to replace your mattress? Improve it instead with a mattress topper such as the Therapedic® 2-Inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper. Made from high-tech memory foam, the topper lends support and comfort—and its moisture-wicking properties will help keep you cool throughout the night (key when the heat is blasting).
Protect your mattress while adding cushy comfort with the Wamsutta® Double Support Technology Fiberbed in White. Designed with two layers—300-thread count cotton with a stain-release finish on top and structured loft underneath—the fiberbed is the soft layer your sleep oasis has been missing.
Pick the Perfect Pillow
Want to sleep more soundly and wake up refreshed and pain-free? Match your pillow to your sleeping style. If you’re a side sleeper (like most people, according to the National Sleep Foundation), choose a pillow that will support your head, neck, ears, and shoulders comfortably. One great choice: the Under the Canopy® Organic Cotton Percale Pillow.
The Therapedic® TruCool® Memory Foam Side Sleeper Pillow also provides firm support to align the spine, an ideal construction for side sleepers. And, it features TruCool® technology for increased airflow and a cooler deep sleep. The double-knit performance fabric cover helps keep you comfortable throughout the night.
Back and stomach sleepers will appreciate the Therapedic® Won’t Go Flat® pillow. The memory foam core and down-alternative fiber fill provide medium support to cradle your neck, no matter what your position.
Treat Yourself to New Sheets
Better your bedtime with Under the Canopy® HomeGrown™ Organic Cotton Sheet Sets. Made with vibrant, non-toxic dyes and USDA certified organic cotton, they’ll maintain their beautiful hues and softness through every wash—the perfect way to decorate your bed.
Create ultra-luxe layers with a Wamsutta® Dream Zone® 850-Thread-Count PimaCott® Sheet Set. Made of 100 percent cotton, they’re silky and super soft for those chilly days when you don’t want to leave the bed.
For the crisp feel of cotton percale, we love the Wamsutta® Dream Zone® 500-Thread-Count PimaCott® Sheet Set. Woven from ultra-fine cotton yarns, they add a clean look and irresistible softness. Just add your favorite chunky-knit throw!
Create Layers of Warmth
An organic cotton blanket like the Matelasse Blanket is the perfect layering piece between your sheets and duvet or comforter. Woven from pure cotton organic yarns and available in a range of solid colors, it’s lightweight and soft as can be—perfect for pairing with a warm flannel sheet or substantial quilt or comforter
Top your blanket with a down-alternative, organic cotton comforter. This one has moisture management fabric to keep you cool and comfortable, especially with all those layers. perfect option for allergy sufferers.
Studies have shown that weighted blankets can help decrease nighttime movement and increase sleep time. One particularly pretty option: the Therapedic® Weighted 3-Piece Reversible Quilt Set. With plush faux fur on one side and a medallion pattern on both, it comes with matching pillow shams for a complete look. The twin quilt weighs 8 pounds; the king quilt is 14 pounds. Both distribute the weight evenly for a snug, relaxing effect.
Add Cozy Finishing Touches
Fold or drape a throw at the end of the bed to add color, texture, and pattern to your bed—and give yourself an extra dose of warmth, great for beating cold feet syndrome. The Madison Park Chunky Double Knit Handmade Throw Blanket has a modern cable-knit design and a lusciously soft feel—perfect for snuggling under on a cold winter afternoon. Try it in blush for an updated neutral pairing.
If your favorite sweater came to life, it’d be the Brielle Cable Knit Reversible throw , which has a hygge-friendly look that adds a welcoming touch to any room. Plus, it reverses to a faux sherpa lining for the ultimate softness.
Happy snuggling!