The Scandinavian sleep method is gaining popularity as couples seek new ways to transform their habits between the sheets. And it could prove to be the key to getting a decent night’s sleep consistently
A sleep guru revealed a unique strategy that some individuals are employing to improve their shut eye every night, suggesting it could be the secret to more rest.
Achieving a good night’s sleep can be challenging, particularly if you and your partner have different habits between the sheets.
Some people monopolise the duvet, others like to wrap themselves up in the covers, while others kick off the blankets entirely. The Scandinavian sleep method is becoming increasingly popular as couples look for innovative ways to enhance their routines.
This approach involves each person having their own separate single duvet on a shared double bed. Andrew Seed, managing director at The Odd Company and a leading mattress expert, has offered his perspective on this trend and its advantages.
He stated: “The Scandinavian sleep method prevents issues like one partner hogging the covers or another overheating, while still allowing the intimacy of sharing a bed.
“This sleep method can be great for both relationships and individual health. By having your own duvets, you can create your perfect sleep set-up, which in turn can allow you to sleep more, and deeper.
“Sleep is crucial for supporting healthy brain function. In fact, sleep deficiency is linked with the likes of heart disease, kidney disease, and high blood pressure. So, if sleeping methods can help improve our sleep, we’re all for adopting them.”
The expert also commends the method for its positive impact on relationships as it stops one partner from hogging or stealing the duvet, thus “eliminating one of the most common sources of night-time tension, allowing sleep to feel more intimate and conflict-free”.
Everybody has their own preferences when it comes to the right duvet, so what works for one person may not do the trick for their partner. Andrew suggests learning more about your personal preferences, as well as your body temperature.
He added: “Selecting the right material and tog rating can make all the difference. For those who tend to get warm at night, a lighter duvet filled with materials like feathers or down can help regulate your temperature and prevent overheating.
“On the other hand, if you often feel the cold, a heavier duvet with insulating fillings and a higher tog rating can provide the extra warmth you need for a restful night. With the Scandinavian sleep method, both hot and cold sleepers can tailor their bedding to suit their needs, ensuring a comfortable sleep without the one sweating or another shivering.”
This method, which appears to be relatively new and uncommon in the UK, seems to be the norm in other European countries. In a recent thread on Reddit, many people shared it’s the way they’ve always done things and advised others to follow suit.
One Reddit user shared: “I’m Swedish and it honestly didn’t occur to me that people would not do this. Having a duvet each is great. Especially because I tend to steal duvets and blankets in my sleep if we don’t have one each.”
Another chipped in with: “I’m South African and I was the only one I’ve known doing this. Been married for over ten years and could never ever share a blanket.”
A third said: “Scandinavian sleep method sounds weird, when I haven’t known anything different than using two different duvets/blankets. As far as I know, each person having their own duvet/blanket is the norm where I live (Germany).”
And another advocate added: “My partner and I have always slept with our own duvets like this and it’s amazing. 10/10 would recommend.”
