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These are John Lewis’ best-selling items for a perfect night's sleep
We’re taking sleep more seriously, investing in high quality mattresses, bed frames and other accessories that improves the quality of our slumber.
Rest has become our greatest luxury and, in the world of sleep, business is booming. As a nation so clearly invested in sleep and wellness, ensuring our bedrooms are the ultimate sanctuary and investing in items offering the utmost comfort for a blissful night's sleep is high on our list of priorities more so now than ever.
One of the UK's leading department stores, John Lewis & Partners, has revealed some of its best selling bedding and bedroom furniture and accessories in its 2018 retail report, based on shopping data from August 2017 to September 2018. Take a look at why these items are so popular...
'Our premium bed linen saw an 11 per cent uplift over the year'
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The bedding is constructed from 100 per cent pure cotton and has been brushed on both sides to create a sumptuously soft feel. Being crafted from all natural materials, it offers enhanced breathability too.
'Sales of silk pillowcases were up 13 per cent'
Blissfully smooth and naturally breathable, silk bed linen is renowned for its skin and hair benefits. It feels luxurious and is soothing to the touch.
'Sales of Sleepwear went up 7 per cent'
Some of the most popular, highly rated nightwear include the John Lewis & Partners Luxury Towelling Robe (£59), which has received rave customer reviews for being immensely 'soft' and 'cosy'. The Joules Snooze Dog Print Cotton Pyjama Bottoms (£29.95) is extremely popular and praised for its great quality. While the Hush Flower Cotton Pyjama Set (£55), is favoured for its striking pattern and a matching drawstring travel bag.
‘Our Devon wool pillows were up 42 per cent'
The unique natural properties of wool resist dust mites, making these pillows suitable for allergy sufferers and a great alternative to polyester and other synthetic fibres.
'Duck down in duvets proves the most popular, up 14 per cent'
Down has a naturally airy and open structure that traps heat, so it gives excellent insulation while being much lighter than feathers, meaning you'll feel perfectly warm without being weighed down.
Its 100 per cent cotton cover delivers a soft, naturally breathable feel to keep you cool and comfortable throughout the night. This particular all-seasons duvet features two duvets with different togs, which can be joined together or taken apart to provide the perfect level of warmth throughout the year.
'Neom Organics sleep products are up 264 per cent'
'Shoppers are also increasingly turning to tech to get the perfect night’s sleep, buying sleep-inducing lights, smart watches and even sleep trackers which go under the mattress to provide data about the patterns and quality of our shut eye,’ reveals John Lewis. 'Sales of sleep sprays, creams and aromatherapy candles are also up.'
'Customers looking for a luxurious mattress topper snapped up our Hungarian goose topper, with sales up 292 per cent'
Soft, warm and naturally breathable, this Hungarian Goose Down Mattress Topper is supremely comfortable. It has a down-filled top layer to nestle into and feather-filled bottom layer for support.
The priciest mattress collection
If you really have the cash to splash, the John Lewis Ultimate Collection Cashmere Pocket Spring Zip Link Mattress costs between a staggering £14,000 - £18,000. John Lewis has sold six of these in the past year.
The zip link offers the flexibility to have one big mattress or two independent mattresses depending on your needs. And as each mattress is individually made, you will eliminate any roll together. The mattresses in these collections are hypoallergenic and houses innovative high-density springs which effectively map the contours of your body while you sleep. With a warm wool side for winter and a cool cotton side for summer, the mattress also includes a wealth of natural fillings, including pashmina, the finest, most luxurious material used in the whole collection.
'Our upholstered Grace bedstead is a bestseller, up 1288 per cent'
Clean, simple and with a versatile linen-feel fabric, this curved headboard features a three button detail with ash colour legs give a cosy and sophisticated feel. The bed's sprung slats offer additional support.
And the most expensive bed frame...
Another expensive purchase is the Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Co. George Sprung Bed Frame for £3,664 (king size). It’s the most expensive bed frame John Lewis stock.
Boasting a timeless period style, the bed frame is designed from iron and authentic brass with distinguished features including solid brass bars on the head and tail boards. It's also designed with a cushioning sprung base to support you and your mattress throughout the night.
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