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The Velquies Edit

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Velquies considers the full sleep environment. The Edit currently includes The Wake-Up Light Edit, The Pillow Edit, The Duvet Edit and The Bedding Edit.

The Wake-Up Light Edit

Five we’d choose for better mornings — from a simple sunrise alarm to a premium bedside system. Prices checked September 2026 and may change.

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Illustrative image: a softly glowing sunrise lamp on an oak bedside table

Best overall

Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150

The one we’d choose for most bedrooms.

Best for
Most buyers, and anyone buying their first serious wake-up light.
Why it's here
For someone buying their first serious wake-up light, this is where we’d start.
Price
£119 reference price · checked September 2026, may change
Full recommendation
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Premium choice

Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB

For when the bedside experience matters too.

Best for
A premium bedside setup where audio matters as much as light.
Why it's here
Expensive, certainly. But its extra cost buys meaningful additional functionality rather than decoration alone.
Price
£229 reference price · checked September 2026, may change
Full recommendation
Illustrative image: a simple rounded wake-up light on a pale wooden bedside table

Best value

Lumie Sunrise Alarm

The simpler way to try a brighter morning.

Best for
First-time buyers, and anyone who wants the essentials at a lower price.
Why it's here
A sensible place to begin if you're curious about sunrise alarms but aren't ready to spend three figures finding out whether you like them.
Price
£49.98 reference price · checked September 2026, may change
Full recommendation
Illustrative image: a round sunrise lamp glowing amber on a walnut bedside table

Best for customisation

Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300

More control without stepping all the way up to Luxe.

Best for
People wanting more control over how their sunrise behaves.
Why it's here
Probably the most interesting middle ground for someone who knows they'll actually use the additional settings.
Price
£149 reference price · checked September 2026, may change
Full recommendation
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Best alternative

Philips SmartSleep Wake-up Light HF3531/01

The established alternative to Lumie.

Best for
Anyone drawn to Philips' gradual colour-progression sunrise.
Why it's here
A credible alternative rather than an afterthought — particularly for someone attracted to Philips' gradual colour progression.
Price
£169.99 reference price · checked September 2026, may change
Full recommendation

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The Pillow Edit

Five we'd choose for better sleep — from an adjustable all-rounder to a natural wool fill. Prices and availability checked September 2026 and may change.

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  1. Best overallSimba Hybrid PillowThe one we'd start with if you're not sure what you need.
  2. Best for side sleepersKally Ultimate Side Sleeper PillowA purposeful shape for side sleepers, at a modest price.
  3. Best for breathabilityPanda Hybrid Bamboo PillowMemory foam support, built with airflow in mind.
  4. Premium choiceTEMPUR Original SmartCool PillowThe considered premium option, in a choice of sizes.
  5. Best natural fillWoolroom Deluxe Washable Wool PillowA natural, adjustable alternative to foam and synthetic fills.

The Duvet Edit

Five considered duvet choices, compared by filling, warmth, care and value. Prices and availability checked 26 September 2026 and may change.

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  1. Blended bamboo-microfibre fillPanda Cloud Bamboo DuvetA practical starting point for a blended filling at a less demanding price than wool or down.
  2. Goose-down fillScooms Hungarian Goose Down DuvetFor someone who specifically wants a light, lofty down-rich construction.
  3. Single-layer woolWoolroom Deluxe Washable Wool DuvetA single-layer wool option for someone who prefers a natural fill.
  4. Two-layer woolWoolroom Deluxe Washable 3-in-1 DuvetTwo wool layers for someone who would use more than one warmth configuration.
  5. Lower-cost two-layer polyesterSlumberland All Seasons DuvetA lower-cost way to vary warmth across seasons.

The Bedding Edit

A considered bedding shortlist across cotton percale, linen, cotton sateen and silk, with clear comparisons of price and care. Prices and availability checked 26 September 2026 and may change.

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  1. Corded cotton percaleThe White Company Savoy Egyptian Cotton Percale Duvet CoverFor a corded cotton-percale finish.
  2. LinenSecret Linen Store White Linen Duvet CoverA material-led choice for those who want linen.
  3. Cotton sateenSecret Linen Store Luxury Cotton Sateen Duvet CoverA white cotton-sateen option alongside two percale covers.
  4. Plain cotton percaleThe White Company Essentials Egyptian Cotton Percale Duvet CoverStraightforward cotton percale without a high thread-count premium.
  5. Mulberry silkMayfairSilk 22 Momme Mulberry Silk Duvet CoverFor a distinctly different material, rather than a pricier version of cotton.

In preparation

Further collections — mattresses, bedroom lighting, cooling and sleep technology — will appear here once there is something considered to say. We don't publish empty categories.

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