Bedtime Rituals
Bedtime Rituals: Gemma McCloskey of Cúpla
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For the latest instalment of Bedtime Rituals, we spoke to Gemma McCloskey, founder of London-based interior architecture practice Cúpla Studio, about her evening wind-down. Her ideal night starts with something cold and sparkling at the local wine bar with her husband and dog, Menno, before a pre-bed tidy and hoover ("waking up to a clean, orderly space makes such a difference to how I start the day"). Her pick from the Sukun edit is the New York bedding bundle, drawn to its "minimal stripes... classic and timeless but still bold to give character.
What does an ideal evening look like for you?
My ideal evening is having a glass of something cold and sparkling at our local wine bar with my husband and our dog, Menno. Then back home, into my pyjamas and a takeaway.
Is there a ritual you rarely skip before bed?
I always tidy and hoover the house before going to bed. Waking up to a clean, orderly space makes such a difference to how I start the day.
What does the last twenty minutes before sleep actually look like for you - and is there anything about it you'd like to change?
I’m usually on my phone, deep down a rabbit hole - scouring eBay, Vinted, Auction
Which Sukun piece would you choose for yourself, and why?
The New York bedding bundle. I’m drawn to the minimal stripes as they feel classic and timeless but still bold to give character. It’s clean and understated without feeling too minimal.
What do you love most about really good bedding?
The way it feels against your skin: cool, crisp and fresh. It’s a simple, everyday luxury but one that makes a big difference.
What's a non-negotiable for your home - the one thing that has to be right, no matter what (Home-cooked food, fresh flowers, a perfectly made bed, silence after 9pm. Whatever it is for you!)
For me, the house has to feel clean and smell beautiful. I always use ‘Salt Water’ by the Greek fragrance company WAKS – it's fresh and nuanced without being overpowering. Scent is such an important part of a home for me; it’s a detail that shapes how a space is experienced and the emotions it evokes – that goes well beyond aesthetics.
