The beginning of a bad night’s sleep usually begins with all the wrong pillows. No, seriously. Have you ever mindlessly picked out bed pillows thinking they’d be just fine, only to find out later that night they were not even a little bit comfy? Turns out, there’s a slight artform to buying the right pillow for a restful sleep. Let us fill you in on all the different kinds of bed pillows available at Macy’s.

The right density can lead to sweeter dreams. Bed pillows are available in multiple density types including soft, medium, firm and extra firm support. Are you a side sleeper? You’ll likely love a firm to extra firm pillow for the most comfortable support. How about back sleepers? You’ll need to choose a medium to firm pillow to support your sleepy head. For the stomach sleepers, a soft down or synthetic pillow will work best for you. If you tend to run hot, check out a cooling pillow designed for airflow and breathability.

Depending on your mattress size, there are plenty of bed pillows to match. Typically, a standard-size bed pillow works wonders, but if you love a little extra headroom, check out queen size and king size pillows, too. No matter what size bed pillows you end up choosing, help keep them around a lot longer with a good quality pillow protector.

Pillowcases can set the tone for the style of your space, but it’s what’s inside that matters most. Do you prefer maximum support? Try a memory foam pillow. This style of bed pillow is incredibly dense and molds to your shape to help soothe pressure points. Are you looking for something your whole body can sink into? Body pillows are designed for head-to-toe comfort that’s perfect for side sleepers, expecting mamas and anyone else who wants to catch some restful ZZ’s.

Pull your entire space together with dreamy accents like throw blankets and high thread count sheets. Decorative pillows can also do the trick by bringing in bold color, metallic details and stylish shapes. A look that’s trending right now is to pair printed duvets and comforters with a solid textured bedspread for an eye-catching layered look.

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