Welcome to Vogue’s very first Sleep Week, where we celebrate the glory of a good night’s rest. Over the next seven days, we’ll highlight our favorite sleep saviors—from pillows and bedding to night creams and pajamas. Read (and shop!) for the sweetest of dreams.
While our cell phones have the power to do it all, sometimes it’s nice to disconnect and reconnect with an actual timepiece. And shopping for the best alarm clocks reveals quite the range. There seems to be an alarm clock catering to just about everybody—from an early-rising morning person to the chronic 5-more-minutes snoozer.
Imagine beginning your day with a peaceful, almost meditative bell. It’s possible. An alarm clock from Design Within Reach does that and is just as soothing to look at. Others like Casper’s Glow Light completely skip the noise all together, signaling it’s time to get up by filling the room with a light that mimics a sunrise. These are options for those who want to be woken gently—no startling ear-piercing horns or high-pitched whistles—but there are also some ingenious models for those who need a bit of encouragement to get out of bed. We like the alarm clock mat from Alexsix that only hushes once it feels your body weight on top of it. And then there’s the innovative clock made by Barisieur that will even brew your morning cup of coffee.
Ahead, you’ll find some of the best alarm clocks to integrate into—and upgrade–your morning routine. Best of all? Any one of these options will help to break the habit of grabbing your phone first thing in the morning.
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