Bed & Mattress Buying Guide

Beds & Mattresses Buying Guide

Buying a Bed or Mattress

Purchasing a bed and mattress

We spend around 3,000 hours in bed annually. This guide will help you choose the ideal bed and mattress for quality sleep.

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Types of Beds

Bedframes

Bedframes

If you have a mattress but need an upgrade, it’s time to explore bed frames.

  • Bed frames come in various materials, styles, and sizes. Choose from UK-made and customisable options ranging from modern to traditional, ornate to minimalist.
  • Bedroom suites often include a bed frame, bedside table, and chest of drawers for a coordinated look.

Children’s Beds

Children’s beds

The right bed can make bedtime enjoyable, save space, and improve your child’s sleep quality.

  • For smaller rooms, consider loft beds with desks or storage beds with LED lights and charging points.
  • Bunk beds are both fun and practical.
  • Complete the look with matching bedside tables and drawers.

Types of Mattresses

Open Spring

Open Spring

Open spring mattresses are a UK favourite.

  • These mattresses feature interconnected coils for support and ventilation, offering long-lasting durability.

Pocket Spring

Pocket Spring

Pocket sprung mattresses contain individual springs in fabric pockets.

  • Great for couples, as each spring works independently to minimise motion transfer.

Memory Foam

Memory foam

Memory foam contours to your shape, offering personalised support.

  • Visco-elastic foam relieves pressure on joints and enhances comfort.

Bed & Mattress Features

Size

Size

Beds and mattresses come in standard UK sizes, from single to super king:

  • Standard sizes:
    Single — 90 x 190cm
    King Single — 105 x 200cm
    Double — 135 x 190cm
    Queen — 150 x 200cm
    King — 180 x 200cm
    Super King — 200 x 200cm
  • Mark dimensions with newspaper to gauge bed size in your room.
  • Beds should be 10-15cm longer than the tallest sleeper. Low footboards are ideal for taller people.

Style

Style

Your bedframe sets the tone for your bedroom’s design. Consider these tips:

  • Tall footboards suit large rooms with high ceilings; lower footboards work well in smaller spaces.
  • Bold headboards make a statement, especially in luxurious fabrics that match your colour scheme.
  • Custom UK-made options allow complete creative control over size, upholstery, and more.

Maintenance

Maintenance

Proper care ensures longevity. Follow these tips:

  • Use a mattress protector to keep your mattress clean and dry, and rotate it regularly.
  • Tighten the legs of ensembles and the bolts on bed frames every six months to prevent squeaking.

Bedding Essentials


Sheets

Mattress toppers

Our sheets are designed with families in mind, offering comfort and eco-friendly materials.

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Duvet Cover Sets

Bed linen

Transform your bedroom with our stylish duvet covers, available in a range of colours and patterns.

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Pillows

Pillows

Find the perfect pillow for restful sleep. Explore memory foam, feather, and down options.

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