Presenter Alice Beer's simple trick for staying warm in bed that we're all forgetting

Bed with white duvet set in beige coloured bedroom.

Struggling to stay warm in bed? The answer could like in what layers are underneath your bottom sheet says presenter and consumer journalist, Alice Beer.

Switching out your duvet for one with a heavier tog or adding an extra blanket is part of the puzzle for staying warm at night. But what if we told you that the simple night-time trick you're forgetting is layering underneath? Whether you opt for the best mattress topper or use an extra cosy blanket you have lying around, the solution is simple.

In an Ideal Home exclusive interview with Alice Beer, in partnership with Silentnight, she shares the value of using a mattress topper to stay extra toasty in bed during the cold, winter months.

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The warmth value of mattress toppers

While the whole nation has frantically been trying to save energy at home amidst cost of living concerns, finding the balance of warmth for when you sleep is difficult. Nobody wants to go to bed shivering, but cranking up the thermostat isn't the most economical option. So, what do we do?

'The old theory was that you should be layered underneath,' says Alice Beer. 'Layers underneath your bed are as important as layers on top of your bed. So yes, you should have a good duvet and a nice heavy cover on top of that, but underneath that, if you've got a cosy mattress topper, that's gonna feel warm as well.'

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Sally Bonser, spokesperson for Silentnight agrees, supporting Alice's claim by stating that 'a mattress topper can make the world of a difference when it comes to sleep quality, and they can also really help you to keep warm and toasty for less in the colder months.'

Alice even goes on to say that you don't need a dedicated mattress topper, simply adding any layer between your mattress and sheets is a surefire way to stay warm this winter.

The Silentnight Deep Sleep Mattress Topper is available at Argos and Amazon, for around the £20 price point. 

Although if you have more budget to play with and want a topper that's going to add cushioning as well, we've tried and tested multiple mattress toppers and found the memory foam Panda Mattress Topper and the Woolroom Deluxe Wool Mattress Topper, which is made from all-natural materials, both do a great job of adding increased comfort and cosiness to the bed.

So remember, this winter you should be layering up below and on top for a cosy night's sleep.