So, what's the solution? Well, it's a chair bed. A smaller cousin to the ubiquitous boxy sofa bed, these armchairs give you a place to sit and curl up to read your book while providing room for one (or two, at a pinch) guests to kip on when folded out. Many chair beds we've found will fit smartly in the corner of your living or spare room without that bulky, boxy look that gives many sofa beds away, which is also good news if you're living in a small flat and want to keep it in your main living space. That’s particularly important because we don’t always sleep in the same bed or mattress when visiting family, depending on who we stay with. Not all mattresses are the same when it comes to mattress comfort. Each mattress has its own advantages and choosing the one is based on the sleeping position and comfort and support you need. If you’d like to cover the entire surface of your mattress while retaining the ability to control the temperature of each side individually, you can get the WE version of Cube System. At IKEA, mattress selection has never been easier. You'll find the most popular mattress types and mattress toppers can not only improve the life span of the mattress but can make the mattress more comfortable. Do you prefer a broad and firm mattress that feels great to stretch out on, or a soft mattress that you can sink into like a dream? One mattress feels like sleeping on a field beneath the stars, another feels like resting on a cloud. The point being – everyone prefers a different kind of mattress.

However, for the purpose of testing the Cube, I turned off the cooling feature of my Pod Pro cover (on my side of the bed) and placed the Chilipad on top of it. While that was certainly not the most elegant solution, it worked really well. You won’t have any trouble finding a mattress in a size that perfectly fits your sleeping quarter, whether it’s an enormous master bedroom or a small and cosy space. See below the most common mattress size dimensions; Indeed, when it comes to aesthetics, there are plenty of stylish options from our favourite furniture brands. These aren't your basic boxy sofa beds of the Noughties – Made.com, Loaf and Snug all offer chair beds in a variety of lush fabrics, modern shapes and beautiful shades. Expect rich velvets, trending boucle and even corduroy options with plush, properly comfy cushions that you'll genuinely enjoy curling up in. Just add a floor lamp, side table and a plant or two to style to perfection. Setting up the Cube sleep system is relatively straightforward. All you have to do is fill the control unit with distilled water, position it next to your bed, and plug in the power cord.For example, I’ve used my half king Chilipad on both a king size bed in my master bedroom and a queen size mattress in my guest bedroom.

How the Cube Sleep System Works The Cube circulates cool or warm water through microtubes that are woven into the mattress pad. Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by room That’s when we decided to bring Cubes on our next trip. They’re relatively easy to transport in a suitcase, and you can move them from mattress to mattress without any issues.For most people, that shouldn’t be a problem. However, if you’re a side sleeper, suffer from serious night sweats, or sleep in a fairly warm environment with no AC, you might have to run the Cube on its lowest temperature setting to get enough temperature relief. If you’re a hot sleeper and struggle with body heat getting trapped under the sheets, and you just want to feel cooler for better sleep, I’m convinced you’ll love the Cube system. The control unit measures 9.5 x 10.5 x 7.5 inches, and should be placed next to (not under) your bed to ensure sufficient ventilation. The tubing connecting the control unit to the mattress topper is eight feet long, which gives you a decent amount of flexibility in terms of where you position it in your bedroom. Additionally, being too warm during sleep likely results in disturbances (like waking up) that negatively impact your sleep quality and further hamper your recovery.

Completing these steps on a consistent basis prevents the growth and buildup of mold and mildew inside the silicone tubes of the mattress topper. With five years’ experience as a homes writer, Charley now writes for Good Housekeeping, Country Living and House Beautiful but has also previously worked in print for an architecture magazine. I really appreciate that flexibility, because it means you can easily take your Cube Sleep System with you. I’ll expand on that idea further down, so keep reading. Price and Value It might seem counterintuitive, but I’ve heard from multiple people that using a bed cooling system has lowered their energy bills by reducing the need to crank up the AC at night. With all of that said: I still strongly believe that using the Cube to reduce the temperature underneath the sheets is a major upgrade for many people who struggle with getting enough quality sleep — even without the ability to dictate individual temperature settings for the various stages of sleep.

What are the different types of mattresses?

The Cube Sleep System is the company’s original mattress cooling solution, and OOLER is the more advanced and upgraded solution. So increasing the temperature settings on your AC unit by even a few degrees at night (causing it to run less frequently) will result in significantly lower energy consumption and a lower electricity bill.