Where Creativity Sleeps: The Connection Between Rest and Inspiration

Have you ever had a brilliant idea come to you in a dream?

We often think of creativity as something that comes from moments of intense focus or bursts of inspiration. But what if one of its greatest sources is sleep itself? Science tells us that during rest, our brain processes ideas, makes unexpected connections, and even finds solutions to problems we couldn't solve during the day.

Many of history’s greatest minds—artists, writers, inventors—have drawn inspiration from their dreams or moments of near-sleep. Salvador Dalí, for example, used to nap with a key in his hand, waking up as it fell, capturing the surreal images from his mind. Thomas Edison did something similar, understanding that sleep is not time lost, but time gained in creativity.

At Midsummer Milano, we believe that a great mattress doesn’t just give you better sleep—it creates the ideal conditions for deep, undisturbed rest. Crafted with natural materials like cashmere, horsehair, and Orange Fiber, our mattresses respect the rhythm of the seasons—warming in winter and refreshing in summer, in harmony with nature. And when you sleep well, you dream better—allowing your mind to wander, imagine, and create.

The right rest doesn’t just refresh your body—it awakens your imagination.