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Nicola Appleton
Nicola Appleton is Sleep Features Editor at Tom’s Guide, specialising in quality news content surrounding sleep and wellbeing. Nicola cut her teeth as a journalist in a busy newsroom in Bristol, UK, 15 years ago as part of a team at Britain's largest independent press agency. Since then, her job as a journalist has taken her to the States, to Sydney, and then back to Blighty, where she has written and edited features for a whole host of prominent British and international brands, including The Independent, The Sydney Morning Herald, HuffPost, Refinery29, Stylist and more. As well as tackling the vast topic of sleep, Nicola will be joining the raft of expert mattress reviewers at Tom's Guide, helping steer readers towards the very best mattresses on the market.
Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
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Last chance! Get Saatva’s best mattress at a super low price
By Nicola Appleton published
How to buy the Saatva Classic at a super low price — but you’ll have to be quick, our exclusive sale ends soon.
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Save up to $1,100 on the Beautyrest Black in today’s Presidents’ Day mattress sales
By Nicola Appleton published
The Beautyrest Black is up to $1,100 cheaper in today’s Presidents’ Day mattress sales, offering the latest in customizable support at a fraction of the price.
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How to create a luxury sleep setup for $1,000 in Presidents' Day mattress sales — bed, pillows, sheets and more
By Nicola Appleton published
For less than $1,000 in Presidents' Day mattress sales you can transform your sleep space with many of this year's top-rated sleep products — here's how...
![Image shows our sleep editor lying on her side on the Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress, with a blue Price Drop sales badge overlaid on the image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o89B2nrfLsQ8MMd8eMNVRN-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o89B2nrfLsQ8MMd8eMNVRN-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o89B2nrfLsQ8MMd8eMNVRN-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o89B2nrfLsQ8MMd8eMNVRN-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o89B2nrfLsQ8MMd8eMNVRN-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o89B2nrfLsQ8MMd8eMNVRN-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o89B2nrfLsQ8MMd8eMNVRN-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o89B2nrfLsQ8MMd8eMNVRN-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
I track mattress deals for a living — 3 luxury beds I’d buy in today’s Presidents’ Day sales
By Nicola Appleton published
With savings of up to $800, the Saatva Classic, Beautyrest Harmony Lux and the Helix Midnight Luxe are the three luxury hybrid mattresses I’d buy in today’s Presidents’ Day sales.
![A woman rolls out the Tempur-Pedic Tempur Adapt topper on her mattress, with a price drop bade overlaid in blue](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AMbYpH8okuYCRusbwwbZ9f-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AMbYpH8okuYCRusbwwbZ9f-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AMbYpH8okuYCRusbwwbZ9f-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AMbYpH8okuYCRusbwwbZ9f-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AMbYpH8okuYCRusbwwbZ9f-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AMbYpH8okuYCRusbwwbZ9f-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AMbYpH8okuYCRusbwwbZ9f-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AMbYpH8okuYCRusbwwbZ9f-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
The 5 best Presidents’ Day mattress topper deals to instantly refresh your bed
By Nicola Appleton published
Transform your old mattress for less with these epic Presidents' Day bed topper deals, including 40% off the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt.
![The WinkBed mattress placed on a black wooden bed frame with a blue price drop image overlaid](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/em4PmiUs4nN9S3dF72HWMo-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/em4PmiUs4nN9S3dF72HWMo-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/em4PmiUs4nN9S3dF72HWMo-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/em4PmiUs4nN9S3dF72HWMo-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/em4PmiUs4nN9S3dF72HWMo-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/em4PmiUs4nN9S3dF72HWMo-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/em4PmiUs4nN9S3dF72HWMo-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/em4PmiUs4nN9S3dF72HWMo-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
The 3 best Presidents' Day mattress sales for people with back pain
By Nicola Appleton published
The Saatva RX, the WinkBed and Purple Plus, three of the best mattresses of back pain, get heavily reduced in Presidents’ Day sales.
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The best mattress for back pain 2024: With expert advice from chiropractors
By Alison Barretta last updated
Our roundup of the best mattresses for back pain, featuring beds our expert testers have slept on themselves while experiencing back pain.
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The best luxury mattress 2024
By Sarah Finley last updated
Looking for the best luxury mattress? Bring luxury hotels levels of luxe into your own bedroom with our guide to the best mattresses on the market.
![Titan Plus mattress in a bedroom, with a woman smiling and stretching](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eXhcDiPWREhgzSdS6Md9EB-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eXhcDiPWREhgzSdS6Md9EB-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eXhcDiPWREhgzSdS6Md9EB-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eXhcDiPWREhgzSdS6Md9EB-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eXhcDiPWREhgzSdS6Md9EB-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eXhcDiPWREhgzSdS6Md9EB-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eXhcDiPWREhgzSdS6Md9EB-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eXhcDiPWREhgzSdS6Md9EB-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
I track mattress prices for a living and these are the best Presidents’ Day sales for plus size bodies
By Nicola Appleton published
Three of the best mattresses for heavy people have been reduced in new Presidents’ Day sales.
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The best firm mattress 2024, approved by sleep experts
By Alison Barretta last updated
The best firm mattresses for proper spinal support, rated by our top sleep testers and with advice from a chiropractor.
![A couple sit and talk on Stearns & Foster Lux Estate Mattress while leafing through a magazine, with a blue price drop badge overlaid on the image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HxC3u2r7LQHyjmUPALEd6h-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HxC3u2r7LQHyjmUPALEd6h-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HxC3u2r7LQHyjmUPALEd6h-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HxC3u2r7LQHyjmUPALEd6h-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HxC3u2r7LQHyjmUPALEd6h-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HxC3u2r7LQHyjmUPALEd6h-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HxC3u2r7LQHyjmUPALEd6h-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HxC3u2r7LQHyjmUPALEd6h-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
I’m a sleep writer and this is the luxury mattress I'd buy in Presidents’ Day sales
By Nicola Appleton published
The Stearns & Foster Lux Estate is the luxury bed I recommend to friends — and it's now $400 cheaper in the Presidents’ Day sales.
![The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress tops our best cooling mattress guide](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUcyfpfsYE6baCBKL89mTT-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUcyfpfsYE6baCBKL89mTT-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUcyfpfsYE6baCBKL89mTT-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUcyfpfsYE6baCBKL89mTT-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUcyfpfsYE6baCBKL89mTT-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUcyfpfsYE6baCBKL89mTT-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUcyfpfsYE6baCBKL89mTT-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUcyfpfsYE6baCBKL89mTT-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
The best cooling mattress 2024: cool beds for hot sleepers
By Claire Davies last updated
Our expert guide to the best cooling mattresses to stop overheating and ensure you get a refreshing night's sleep.
![Best organic mattress: Photo of the Birch Natural mattress on a beige bedframe placed in a grey bedroom](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
The best organic mattress 2024: Natural beds for non toxic sleep
By Jo Plumridge last updated
The best organic mattresses and all natural beds to buy online, as rated by certified sleep experts.
![Best mattress for heavy people: a man in a blue shirt sits on the Helix PLUS mattress](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4DvrVzhXcC9x7Vru76kMTj-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4DvrVzhXcC9x7Vru76kMTj-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4DvrVzhXcC9x7Vru76kMTj-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4DvrVzhXcC9x7Vru76kMTj-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4DvrVzhXcC9x7Vru76kMTj-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4DvrVzhXcC9x7Vru76kMTj-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4DvrVzhXcC9x7Vru76kMTj-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4DvrVzhXcC9x7Vru76kMTj-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Best mattress for heavy people 2024, ranked by experts
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
This year's best mattresses for heavy people that offer full body support and alleviate back pain.
![The DreamCloud Mattress photographed on a wooden bedframe placed in a dark blue bedroom and with a couple laughing and sitting on the mattress](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/heQ2dGhbgowisj7H6oaWhd-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/heQ2dGhbgowisj7H6oaWhd-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/heQ2dGhbgowisj7H6oaWhd-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/heQ2dGhbgowisj7H6oaWhd-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/heQ2dGhbgowisj7H6oaWhd-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/heQ2dGhbgowisj7H6oaWhd-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/heQ2dGhbgowisj7H6oaWhd-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/heQ2dGhbgowisj7H6oaWhd-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
How much does a mattress cost and how much should you spend?
By Nicola Appleton published
There’s a mattress to suit every budget and sleep style, so let’s break down what'll you get for your money whether you have a few hundred to spend thousands.
![Best cheap mattress, featuring someone sitting on the edge of a Siena Memory Foam Mattress](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EXs3h2oyGyZWicytrhu36d-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EXs3h2oyGyZWicytrhu36d-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EXs3h2oyGyZWicytrhu36d-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EXs3h2oyGyZWicytrhu36d-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EXs3h2oyGyZWicytrhu36d-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EXs3h2oyGyZWicytrhu36d-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EXs3h2oyGyZWicytrhu36d-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EXs3h2oyGyZWicytrhu36d-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Best cheap mattress 2024: quality budget beds under $500 for a queen
By Claire Davies last updated
We've found the best cheap mattress for every sleeper, with affordable queen size mattresses for under $500.
![Best mattress for side sleepers: image shows the Helix Midnight mattress on a wooden bedframe, with our Sleep Editor asleep on her side](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wjJjZvq5MCE6jZGhGaPrTM-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wjJjZvq5MCE6jZGhGaPrTM-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wjJjZvq5MCE6jZGhGaPrTM-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wjJjZvq5MCE6jZGhGaPrTM-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wjJjZvq5MCE6jZGhGaPrTM-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wjJjZvq5MCE6jZGhGaPrTM-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wjJjZvq5MCE6jZGhGaPrTM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wjJjZvq5MCE6jZGhGaPrTM-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
The best mattress for side sleepers 2024: with full reviews
By Claire Davies last updated
We review 2024's best mattresses for side sleepers at a range of prices, from affordable to luxury.
![A man with dark hair and a woman with red hair go mattress shopping together](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AcQLt68eAD2PTdttCkycr-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AcQLt68eAD2PTdttCkycr-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AcQLt68eAD2PTdttCkycr-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AcQLt68eAD2PTdttCkycr-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AcQLt68eAD2PTdttCkycr-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AcQLt68eAD2PTdttCkycr-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AcQLt68eAD2PTdttCkycr-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AcQLt68eAD2PTdttCkycr-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
3 reasons to buy a new mattress this weekend — don’t wait for the Presidents’ Day sales
By Nicola Appleton published
The deals are red hot but the mattresses are selling out fast — don’t wait for the Presidents’ Day sales to buy the bed you’ve got your eye on.
![A woman scrolls on her phone in bed during the middle of the night](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ct8M2htpq8JpxeziDEhhsf-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ct8M2htpq8JpxeziDEhhsf-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ct8M2htpq8JpxeziDEhhsf-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ct8M2htpq8JpxeziDEhhsf-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ct8M2htpq8JpxeziDEhhsf-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ct8M2htpq8JpxeziDEhhsf-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ct8M2htpq8JpxeziDEhhsf-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ct8M2htpq8JpxeziDEhhsf-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Neuroscientist explains why we binge eat and doom scroll more after a bad night’s sleep
By Nicola Appleton published
A neuroscientist explains how to break the cycle of bad decision making and get better sleep tonight.
![Beautyrest Black mattress](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wt2Dmx7pvir4ayz8SR3JAX-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wt2Dmx7pvir4ayz8SR3JAX-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wt2Dmx7pvir4ayz8SR3JAX-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wt2Dmx7pvir4ayz8SR3JAX-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wt2Dmx7pvir4ayz8SR3JAX-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wt2Dmx7pvir4ayz8SR3JAX-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wt2Dmx7pvir4ayz8SR3JAX-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wt2Dmx7pvir4ayz8SR3JAX-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
What is the Beautyrest Black and should you buy it in the Presidents’ Day mattress sales?
By Nicola Appleton published
You can save up to $1,100 on the Beautyrest Black in an early Presidents' Day mattress sale. But should you buy it? Let's find out...
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Why you should sleep with the windows open — even in winter
By Nicola Appleton published
‘‘Lüften’ is a simple but effective sleep hack that can immediately improve your sleep quality. Here’s how…
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The best queen mattress 2024, according to our expert sleep reviewers
By Claire Davies last updated
Sleep better on 2024’s highest-rated queen-size mattresses, with the best options for home and RV use.
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DreamCloud vs DreamCloud Premier Rest mattress: both are 50% off today, but which is best for you?
By Nicola Appleton published
There’s 50% off both the DreamCloud Hybrid and the DreamCloud Premier Rest in an early Presidents’ Day sale — but which mattress should you buy?
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If you see or smell this on your mattress, it has gone moldy — here’s what to do next
By Nicola Appleton published
A moldy mattress impacts your health and sleep quality, but it isn’t always easy to detect. We’ll walk you through how to spot mold on your mattress, plus what to do if you find it.