Sleep Guide

Sleep Health, Sleep Science

Sleep length myths: is 7 hours of sleep enough?

Most adults need 7–9 hours of quality sleep; consistently getting less raises health risks, and weekend catch-ups can't fully reverse chronic sleep debt.

Bedding, Bedroom, Mattress

Turn your bedroom into a hotel suite

Transform your bedroom into a luxury hotel retreat with a quality bed, headboard, luxury bedding, soft flooring, stylish furniture, and subtle scents.

Sleep Science, Sleepyhead

Love your planet

Sleepyhead's Project Zero initiative focuses on recyclable mattresses, smart fibres from recycled bottles, biodegradable packaging, and upcycled carpet underlay for a more sustainable sleep future.

Back Care, Sleep Health

How different sleeping positions can affect your back

Your sleep position affects back support and spinal alignment; learn how to improve stomach, side, and back sleeping with simple pillow adjustments for better rest.

Sleep Science

The science behind sleep cycles

Understanding your sleep cycles – light sleep, deep sleep, and REM sleep – is the key to waking up refreshed: optimise sleep with consistent routines, a supportive sleep environment, and...

Bedding, Mattress, Sleep Science, Sleep Technology

Too cold or too hot in bed?

KülKōte temperature-regulating technology uses microcapsules to absorb and move heat away from your body, keeping your sleep surface at an optimal 29°C for a comfortable night's rest.

Bases & Headboards, Bedroom, Lifestyle

7 ways to create a bedroom office

Transform your guest bedroom or spare room into a dual-purpose bedroom office with tips on decor, bed choice, storage, lighting, and workspace setup for productive flexible working.

Lifestyle, Pillow, Sleep Health

Which Pillow Partner are you?

From the bed-hogging Sprawler and noisy Snorer to the pet-loving Cat Lover and blanket-stealing Duvet Hogger, discover which sleep personality you or your partner has.

Lifestyle, Sleep Health, Sleep Science

2022 Sleep Week Survey Results

New Zealand's largest sleep survey of 13,000 Kiwis found 48% struggle with sleep, with stress, uncomfortable mattresses, screens, temperature, and irregular routines being the top culprits.

Bedding, Children & Sleep

Getting children to sleep better in winter

Keep kids warm and sleeping well in winter with warm baths, flannel sheets, hot water bottles, tryptophan-rich bedtime snacks, fleece pyjamas, and lights-off storytelling.

Lifestyle, Pets & Sleep

Should I let the dog sleep on my bed?

Sleeping with pets offers emotional wellbeing and security but can also lead to disturbed sleep, mattress mishaps, overheating, and worsened allergies.

Mattress, Sleep Technology, Sleepyhead

What makes Sleepyhead mattresses superior?

Sleepyhead's advanced technologies include KülKōte for temperature regulation, Smart Suspension Technology, Sensorzone, Climatex quilt, and superior Dunlop Foams for better sleep.