Perfecting your bed setup is a little like staging a play. The mattress may take center stage, but it’s the supporting cast—the base, the bedding, the pillows—that really set the scene. And though your mattress may be giving the performance of a lifetime, it won’t give you the most restorative rest all on its own.
That’s where Avocado, a Good Housekeeping favorite, comes in. In addition to innovative mattresses designed with features that help minimize motion transfer and ease pressure points, accessories like frames, adjustable bases, pillows, and bedding fine tune your sleep experience, so you can simply sink in and drift off.
Below, we’re spotlighting five bedding all-stars from Avocado that each play an integral role in helping you get a blissful night’s rest.
Start With a Sturdy Bed Frame
Beyond the functionality of a bed frame, the form can set the tone for your space whether modern or classic. For example, the Avocado City Bed Frame, made from FSC-certified solid hardwood, adds contemporary appeal with its curved corners and low profile. The platform means you can skip the box spring; your mattress sits on slats edged in organic cotton that help reduce squeaks. For a more traditional look, the Avocado Marin Bed Frame is an heirloom in the making. Handcrafted in solid black walnut or oak, the design is made to age. Its framed edge adds an extra flourish while acting as a shelf for bedside essentials.
Add an Adjustable Base
The beauty of the Avocado Adjustable Base is that it gives most mattresses full range of motion so you can lift and lower your head and legs, find the ideal position and adjust for issues such as snoring, heartburn, lower back aches, and even swollen legs. Using the wireless remote or the accompanying app, you can switch into zero-gravity mode, elevating your head and legs at the same time for a near-weightless feel that takes pressure off your spine and joints. Hit the anti-snore preset to lift your head so your airways stay open, or opt for massage mode to ease a little tension. There are two programmable memory positions and a flat-bottom setting, which takes you back to start. Finished with organic cotton canvas, rubber wood legs with three heights, and a metal base, the design disappears into standard frames, concealing its steely mechanics.
Choose Your Duvet Insert
The look and feel of your bed topper can set the tone for your sleep space, but more importantly, the heft and heat of your duvet can impact your sleep quality and comfort. The Avocado Alpaca Duvet Insert is made from natural alpaca wool, which is as soft as cashmere but has temperature-regulating functionality, insuring you’ll be warm or cool when you need to be. The duvet is available in two iterations: all season and lightweight, each enclosed in a GOTS-certified organic cotton percale case that’s crisp and cool.
Perfect Your Pillow Setup
The right pillow will cradle your head and neck in any position, whether you’re a side, back or stomach sleeper, so you settle in with ease. Plushness, however, is personal. The Avocado Green Pillow is adjustable to your perfect fill, a feature that earns it top marks from the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab. While it comes with a medium-plush feel, you can adjust the firmness or add more with the accompanying refill pack. The stuffing is made from natural GOLS-certified organic latex rubber and GOTS-certified organic kapok, a vegan alternative to down. The zipper enclosure allows for easy tweaking.
Seek the Best Sheets
A sumptuous sleep scene may look like a five-star suite, but if the sheets feel scratchy or trap heat, all bets are off on a sound slumber. Natural materials like cotton can help encourage air flow. Made with GOTS-certified organic cotton, Avocado Organic Cotton Sheets are not only soft and breathable, their sateen finish has a lustrous sheen and satiny feel that gives bedtime a luxe upgrade.
