YOUR SLEEP DEN
1. BEST SLEEP MACHINE Hatch Restore ($130, hatch.co)
We love a multifunctional item, and the Hatch Restore is the epitome of that in the sleep world. It plays a variety of white noise sounds or bedtime stories to lull you to sleep, has a soft-glow reading light to help you wind down, and features a sunrise alarm that simulates natural daylight for a gentle wake-up.
2. BEST PILLOW LUXOME LAYR ($120, luxome.com)
Behold a pillow even Goldilocks could love. Its three layers of inserts include down-alternative, solid memory foam, and shredded memory foam. You can add or remove material until you find your just-right height and firmness.
3. BEST BLACKOUT CURTAINS Amazon Basics Room Darkening Blackout Curtains ($29, Amazon)
A pitch-dark bedroom is what sleep experts recommend for rejuvenating slumber, and sometimes regular drapes or shades just don't cut it. Blackout curtains are made with extra lining to prevent even a sliver of light from sneaking through, and this affordable set comes in a variety of colors, patterns, and sizes.
4. BEST SHEETS Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheets (from $159, brooklinen.com)
Soft and durable, these sheets are made from long-staple cotton, meaning with very fine, strong yarns that make the fabric feel silky against your skin. Cotton helps support natural body temp regulation, so you'll get a blissful snooze. And no more bed-making struggles-the long and short sides are labeled to help you get the sheets perfectly oriented on your first try!
5. BEST EARPLUGS Loop Earplugs Quiet ($20, us.loopearplugs.com)
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