Linda Clayton
Linda is a freelance journalist who has specialised in homes and interiors for the past 19 years, beginning on a trade rag for the Daily Mail Group and now writing full-time for the likes of Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, Country Homes & Interiors, and of course Real Homes. Linda is our resident mattress reviewer. She spends at least a week on every mattress she tests for us, as does her ever-patient husband. In reviewing mattresses for us for more than a year, she has become something of a very opinionated expert. She lives in Devon with her cabinetmaker husband, two daughters and many pets, and is locked in an on-going battle to drag their red brick Victorian home out of 1970s swirly-carpet hell...
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Georgian and Victorian kitchen inspiration: how to design and style yours
Whether humble and informal or elaborate with an air of grandeur, the best kitchens in Georgian and Victorian homes share key design elements that exude period charm
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Best changing table: 6 baby changing stations for nurseries
The best changing table will make wrestling that nappy into position a little safer for baby... and a little easier on your back
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Casper mattress review – we take a look at this plush memory foam mattress
This bed-in-a-box is one of the best but if you need further convincing that the Casper mattress is for you, read on for review (and the best prices!)
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DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid Mattress review
Our DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid Mattress review is a must read if you're after a luxury mattress, and a deep sleep. Here's what we really thought of it...
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iRobot Roomba S9+ review
It's without a doubt the best robot vacuum you can buy
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Silentnight Impress Memory Foam Mattress Topper review
How truly impressive is the Impress mattress topper? If you're after some memory foam comfort, maybe you don't need to entirely replace your mattress...
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Aiming for a sustainable lifestyle? Hemp bedding is what you should be sleeping in
If you want bedding that's eco-friendly and sustainable, think: hemp
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Silentnight Arundel Pocket 2000 mattress review
Want to know what the new Arundel Pocket 2000 mattress is like to sleep on? Read our expert review
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Best mattress 2020: choosing the best for every type of sleeper
Looking for the best mattress but totally confused by the choice of materials and types? You need this guide: our advice will help you make the right choice so you can sleep like a baby every night...
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Mirapocket Eco Comfort Breathe 2000 (firm) from Silentnight mattress review
The latest eco-friendly mattress in Silentnight’s award-winning Eco Comfort range – how did it stand up to our rigorous testing?
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Panda Mattress Topper review
We love the squishiness of memory foam but does bamboo boost its performance? Our tame mattress tester put the Panda through its paces
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Button & Sprung Perendale mattress review
Our Button & Sprung Perendale mattress review is a must read if you're in the market for a luxury mattress, thanks to its eight layers of quality fillings. Discover what we really thought of it
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Noah toddler mattress review
Our Noah toddler mattress review is a must read if you're looking for a mattress for a toddler. Does it stand up to the test and will it give your little one peaceful nights' sleep?
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iRobot Roomba i7+ review
Be convinced by this Roomba i7+ review and you can forget about vacuuming, literally. The Roomba i7+ doesn’t even need you to empty its bin!
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Nectar mattress review
Our Nectar mattress review takes a good long look at – and lie down on – this memory foam mattress. It's got a great reputation but does it live up to it?
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Leesa mattress review
Our Leesa mattress review should help you decide whether this award-winning mattress is the best premium foam mattress you can buy – just as it promises
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Casper Hybrid mattress review
Our Casper Hybrid mattress review has been thorough. But has this hybrid – an inviting combination of memory foam over micro spring pockets – merited the hype that's accompanied its launch, and how does it rate against the original? Find out here
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Otty Hybrid mattress review
Does this spring and foam hybrid mattress make for a comfortable and supportive night's sleep? Here's how our reviewer got on
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Sealy Activ Geltex 2200 mattress review
Our Sealy Activ Geltex 2200 mattress review is a must-read for those who love a soft, cushiony feel
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Rest Assured Richborough mattress review
A new addition to the market, the Rest Assured mattress is put through our thorough testing regime – and here are the results
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10 of the best moses baskets and cribs
How many hours your baby sleeps will soon become your No.1 obsession and finding the perfect crib for safe, sound sleeping will put you ahead of the game. Here are our top recommendations
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Getting your guest bedroom ready now is the answer to a stress-free Christmas
Giving yourself one less thing to think about when friends and family descend for turkey-time by sorting out your guest space is the key to Christmas happiness
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Is a bed that allows you to achieve zero gravity the secret to sleep success?
Find out why adjustable beds are making waves in UK homes
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