4 tips to achieve 'hotel-like' sleep experience

MANILA, Philippines — With things back to normal and a lot of catching up to do after the pandemic, people have been working really hard and, in the process, losing sleep so much so that it has become a commodity that everyone wants more of.

The ultimate rejuvenator, sleep is a natural reset button for the mind and the body. Sleep is so important that sleep health advocates have designated March 15 as World Sleep Day to raise awareness on sleep health.

In observance of the recent World Sleep Day 2024, Shangri-La Plaza points to paying better attention to sleep health and shares some doable tweaks that can work wonders in transforming the bedroom into a cozy space for catching a good night's sleep. 

If sleeping is a type of performance, then the stage would be composed of this sacred trio: the bed frame, the mattress, and the pillows and sheets.

Upholstered bedframes are becoming a popular choice among sleep seekers, as these offer added head and back support with their soft and padded headboards. The "one" that’s meant for you may be the Italian contemporary furniture brand Natuzzi Italia. Their Cuzco bed is a modern take on magnificent Incan masonry with customizable leather and fabric to suit your personal aesthetic.

Mattresses and pillows, on the other hand, all boil down to individual comfort. It is advised to consider your sleeping position, preferred firmness level and any specific needs, such as back support or motion isolation when making your selection. Dunlopillo has the Talasilver Wave Fortuna mattress with its fast-drying and cooling-down technology.

Luxeroom and Sealy have a great range of spinal and shoulder-supporting options, Rustan’s has the Nano Gel Pillow made from hypoallergenic materials, and Slumberland Furniture carries memory foam and hybrid choices that conform to the unique contours of your body. Tempur’s mattress and pillow are recognized by NASA and certified by the Space Foundation. That’s some serious sleep technology!

It also pays to know that, according to the Better Sleep Council, mattresses should be changed after around seven years, while most experts recommend that pillows be replaced every one to two years.

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