Six essentials for a good night's sleep
Create a bedroom that’s more than just beautiful—it’s your sleep sanctuary. With 6 to 8 hours of sleep each night, quality sleep helps you wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day. By focusing on comfort, light, temperature, sound, air, and decluttering, you can optimise your space for better sleep. Discover IKEA’s affordable bedroom essentials and turn your room into the perfect place to rest, recharge, and dream. Let’s make better sleep simple!
Say hello to restful nights with our 6 essentials of sleep
See also: Children's sleep essentials
#1 Comfort: What is the best sleeping position?
Side, back, or stomach? Each position requires the right pillow and mattress for optimal comfort and better quality sleep. While we may not control how we wake up, starting on the right side can offer specific benefits. Find the best sleep setup tailored to your style!
Sleeping on your side—right or left—helps to keep your airways open throughout the night. This can result in more restful sleep, and possibly reduce or eliminate snoring.
Recommended pillows for side sleepers: Firm and high
Sleeping on your back helps keep your spine aligned, with many back pain and headache-sufferers finding relief sleeping in this position. Back sleeping is also popular for those with skin concerns, as sleeping with your face in a pillow can cause irritation or acne for some.
Recommended pillows for back sleepers: Medium high
Most reports show that sleeping on the stomach is the least popular position for adults. This could be good news, as sleeping on your stomach almost requires you turn your head in a position that puts your spine out of alignment.
Recommended pillows for stomach sleepers: Low
Find the best mattress for you
As we age, comfort is key to better sleep. The right mattress made with ideal materials and firmness will help supports your posture and spine for a restful night. Not sure where to start? Use our Comfort Guide to find the perfect mattress for your sleeping style!
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#3 Temperature: Bedding and the best temperature for sleep
Warm nights are no strangers to us Malaysians, and finding the right bedding is essential for an undisturbed night's sleep. The ideal sleep temperature varies, but most adults prefer a cool room temperature of around 18.3°C for optimal sleep quality. Choose breathable cotton or linen for warm sleepers and for those who prefer cosy nights, opt for light warm or warm duvets. Explore our range of cotton, blends, linen, and polyester bedding to find your perfect fit!
Cotton
- Soft and breathable natural fibre
- Absorbs moisture readily
- Comfortable in warm climates
- Strong and can be washed in high temperatures
- Used as a standalone material or blended with other textile fibres like viscose or lyocell
Lyocell & viscose
- Fibres that draw moisture away
- Both offer comfort through their softness and silky feeling
- Satin-like sheen and lustre
- Cotton blends with these materials are chosen when the texture and hand feel, together with durability aspects, are important
Linen
- Collected from the skin of a flax plant
- Slightly irregular surface of the flax plant gives linen its distinct structure and subtle lustre
- Cool to the touch, suitable for warmer climates or reducing heat during sleep
- Considered a premium material
Polyester/Recycled polyester
- Recycled polyester is better than virgin as it reduces the greenhouse gas emissions
- Strong, wrinkle resistant, easy to take care for
- Absorbs almost no moisture, which reduces the need for tumble drying after washing
- Good warmth and fluffy
- Used as a more affordable alternative to natural material
Find your perfect sleep temperature. Choose from our range of duvets with different warmth ratings and fillings for your ideal comfort.
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