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Small Bedroom Ideas: The Best Ways to Maximize Your Tiny Space
by Dorie Chevlen and Caroline Biggs
We consulted five design experts and tested gear in a 250-square-foot apartment to find the best multifunctional decor to maximize space in a tiny bedroom.
The Best Modern Bed Frames to Dress Up Your Bedroom
by Gregory Han and Katie Okamoto
After testing and researching dozens of bed frames, we found 9 stylish and high-quality models that should suit various decor styles.
The Best White Noise Machine
by Joanne Chen and Annie Chou
A white noise machine can mask irritating noises that make it hard to sleep or difficult to focus. The LectroFan EVO is the most effective option for the price.
The Best Robes
by Jackie Reeve and Zoe Vanderweide
We found seven ultra-comfy women’s, men’s, and unisex robes in a wide variety of fabrics and styles.
Are Therabody’s $200 Eye Massager SmartGoggles Worth the Splurge?
by Daniela Gorny
Therabody’s $200 smart goggles offer relaxing kneading sensations and vibrations to help you wind down. But can they help you sleep?
Your Fitness Tracker Comes With Lots of Sleep Data. Here’s How to Make It Work for You.
by Rose Maura Lorre
You may already own a fitness tracker to monitor your exercise—but here’s how you can also use it to improve your sleep.
I’ve Slept Through Fire Alarms and Bumpy Car Rides. This Calming Sunrise Alarm Clock Always Wakes Me Up.
by Phillip Zminda
The Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light HF3520’s gradual rays of red-tinted light and tranquil sounds have woken me up for nearly three years.
Morning Light Kept Ruining My Sleep. Then I Discovered This Mask.
by Christina Colizza
This bra-shaped sleep mask is great for back-sleepers and people who don’t like fabric touching their eyes.
Pluto Pod Travel Pillow: A First-Class Sleep Experience in Economy
by Dorie Chevlen
This travel pillow is so great you won’t even care if you look silly wearing it.
The Best Sleep Mask
by Caira Blackwell
A comfortable, well-fitting sleep mask blocks disruptive light, which can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
Our Favorite Kids Pajamas
by Wirecutter Staff
Our favorite jammies for kids come in fun prints and soft fabrics, and they hold up well through lots of wash and wear.
The Hug Sleep Adult Swaddle Bundled Me Up Like a Burrito. It Didn’t Improve My Sleep.
by Annie Chou
Hug Sleep’s Sleep Pods are stretchy, adult-size swaddles that promise to calm restless sleepers with deep touch pressure. Is it worth the squeeze?
7 Cheap(ish) Things for a Good Night’s Sleep
by Gabriella DePinho
Whether you’re stuck to your phone at night or having trouble silencing the day’s to-dos, here’s a handful of picks to help you get some rest.
15 Tools and Tips That Have Helped Our Kids (Finally!) Get to Sleep
by Wirecutter Staff
A full night’s sleep sounds like a dream to parents with young kids. We’ve found that with the right tools, there’s hope that everyone gets a bit more shut-eye.
Secret Weapons for Restless Nights, According to Wirecutter’s Sleep Journalist
by Caira Blackwell
Sometimes you need a last-ditch trick to help you sleep. Here are the six simple practices our sleep writer uses when nothing else works.
The Best Sunrise Alarm Clock
by Joanne Chen and Annie Chou
We’ve tested over a dozen sunrise alarm clocks to find those with bright lights, soothing dawn and dusk simulations, and sleek designs.
Upgrades to Make a Sleeper Sofa Worth Sleeping On
by Harry Sawyers
Sleeping on a sofa bed doesn’t have to be a nightmare.
The Best Sleep Headphones (But We Hoped for Better)
by Lauren Dragan
All of the sleep headphones we tested fell short in some way, but we still have three recommendations for different uses and budgets.
Sound Machines Aren’t Just for Sleep. Here’s How to Use Brown Noise to Focus at Work.
by Elissa Sanci
The brown noise settings on your machine or your white noise app can help drown out the sounds of the world (and your own thoughts).
My Favorite Hair Care Tool is a Silk Pillowcase. I Hunted Down the Best One.
by Caira Blackwell
Your pillowcase could be doing more harm than good to your hair. We tried 7 silk options with the goal of making every day a good hair day.
The Best Alarm Clocks
by Gregory Han
We found the best alarm clocks for all kinds of spaces, from analog and digital ones to smart alarms that gradually wake you up.
The Best Slippers
by Zoe Vanderweide
We’ve been testing (and retesting) slippers since 2014, and we feel confident that our picks are the coziest, comfiest, most durable pairs available.
The Best Meditation Apps
by Caira Blackwell
After testing 19 meditation apps, we think Headspace best serves most people seeking a convenient way to practice mindfulness.
The Best Pajamas
by Jackie Reeve and Zoe Vanderweide
Our favorite women’s, men’s, and unisex pajamas—available in a range of styles and fabrics—are great for sleeping and comfy for lounging, and they make the perfect gift.
The Oura Ring Is a $300 Sleep Tracker That Provides Tons of Data. But Is It Worth It?
by Ayanna Redwood-Crawford
The Oura Ring is a wearable tracker that collects tons of data about your body and sleep. Here’s what you should know if you’re considering it.
This Bed-Cooling System Isn’t Cheap. But It Might Beat Washing Your Sweaty Sheets.
by Joshua Lyon
The ChiliPad promises to cool down even the sweatiest sleepers. We were skeptical, but our tester found it a surprising solution for a better night’s sleep.
The Best Platform Bed Frames Under $600
by Gregory Han and Dorie Chevlen
These three stylish and sturdy, yet inexpensive, platform bed frames offer great support for most foam and spring mattresses.
The Best Blackout Shades
by Jack Smith
We researched 23 blackout shades and tested 12, and found that the Select Blinds Classic Cordless Blackout Shade is one of the best at blocking light.
Our Favorite Bedside Lamps
by Gregory Han
We researched and tested dozens of bedroom lamps and found seven different styles we loved, in a range of prices, to suit any bedside table.
4 Smart(ish) Things to Help You Wake Up Easier
by Rachel Cericola
No one really enjoys waking up, but using smart-home devices can certainly help you rise, shine, and streamline your morning routine.
The Best Blackout Curtains
by Jackie Reeve
We spoke to five sleep experts and spent 35 hours on testing to find the best blackout curtains that look nice and block light for better sleep.
I Tried 6 Anti-Snoring Devices. The Smart Nora Worked Best.
by Rachel Cericola
Snoring can be a sign of a serious health problem. But when it’s simply a disturbance, there are plenty of over-the-counter solutions. We tried six of them.
The Best Sleep-Tracking App
by Joanne Chen and Justin Redman
After more than a hundred hours of research, and over a month sleeping with eight sleep trackers, we think SleepScore and Sleep Cycle are the most helpful.
The Offhours Homecoat Is Absurdly Expensive—But I Love It Anyway
by Justin Krajeski
A $300 coat that you’ll wear only around the house is an absurd luxury—but when you’re never leaving the house anyway, it begins to make sense.
Can a Fitness or Sleep Tracker Tell If You’re Sick?
by Justin Redman
Several studies have touted the ability of sleep and fitness trackers to detect COVID-19 and other illnesses. But there are caveats.
Guest Bed, Dog Haven, Therapy Couch: An Ode to My Coleman Camping Cot
by Erin Price
One of our staffers was searching for a small guest bed that could be easily stored and instead found a multi-functional cot that goes above and beyond.