Buying
A Bed
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Beds
A bed consists of two separate parts - frame and mattress.
You need to think about what you want from both of these before
you buy.
Divan sets
All upholstered bed base with either a padded top laver or
a spring mattress mounted inside. The latter is the more comfortable,
and more expensive option.
Storage divan
This is the same as a divan bed, but with pull-out drawers
set into the base.
Futon
This simple cotton filled mattress can fold into a sofa. Futons
come in varying thicknesses, but all give a harder sleeping
surface than a traditional mattress.
Sofa bed
A sofa with a lift or fold-out bed mechanism that conceals
a foam or spring mattress. Budget sofa beds may be sold for
`occasional use' which indicates the mattress is not sufficiently
supportive enough to be slept on every night.
Bedstead, or slatted bed
A bed with a flat base that stands on four legs. With 1lats,
usually pine or metal, that are fixed to the bed frame. Traditional
four posters are bedsteads.
Adjustable beds
The top and bottom sections of this bed can be raised electronically
by a switch. Often sold as two single beds on one base for
greater flexibility.
Bunk beds
Two single bedsteads, stacked vertically to save space. This
is ideal in children's rooms.
Water bed
Designed for comfort, the water is contained in a protective
plastic pocket. Water's moulding ability makes it suitable
for some people with back problems. However, because the water
`moves' as you do, it is noisy and can take some getting used
to.
Air beds
Like water beds, these are designed for comfort. The air pockets
in the mattress are controlled electronically to give very
specific comfort levels. These are good ' for couples with
greatly differing weights, and particularly good for those
with back problems.
Bunk beds
Two single bedsteads, stacked vertically to save space. This
is ideal in children's rooms.
Water bed
Designed for comfort, the water is contained in a protective
plastic pocket. Water's moulding ability makes it suitable
for some people with back problems. However, because the water
`moves' as you do, it is noisy and can take some getting used
to.
Choosing the right size bed:
For comfort, a bed should be 10 to 15cm (4 to 6 in) longer
than the tallest person sleeping in it.
You'll need at least 06cm (18in) of free space on each side
of the bed.
- Twin: 95 x 188cm (38 x 75 in)
- Twin long: 95 x 200cm (38 x 80 in)
- Double: 135 x 188cm (54 x 75 in)
- Queen: 150 x 200cm (GO x 80 in)
- King: 190 x 200cm (7G x 80 in)
- California king: 180 x 210cm (72 x 84 in)
Mattresses Tips
- To give a comfortable night's sleep, the mattress must
be firm enough to support your spine; it might feel great
to sink into a soft mattress, but you will probably wake
up with backache.
- Always test a bed before buying it. Lie down alongside
your partner for at least ten minutes; if the bed is sufficiently
supportive, you shouldn't roll toward each other, nor should
you roll if one of you moves off the bed. '
- Inexpensive mattresses often contain only foam, which
is not supportive enough for every night, but acceptable
for occasional use as guest beds.
- Spring mattresses can be:
Pocket Sprung:These are the most expensive, and contain
individual springs in separate fabric pockets, so that each
is free to respond to the weight above.
Continuous sprung:
The spring unit in this model is made from a single length
of wire.
Open coil sprung: Hourglass-shaped springs linked
top and bottom by wire and clipped to a retaining rod.
View UK Bed Suppliers
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B&Q
B&Q is a nationwide DIY chain offering supplies and goods for the home
and garden. B&Q now offers a home delivery service on more than 10,000
products - all at competitive prices. |
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RMC
Sale - up to 50% off RRP's. Exclusive RMC Offers is a niche direct mail
order company that sells top quality branded bedlinen, duvets, mattress
toppers, towels and associated household textiles direct to the public as
well a range of quality branded daywear, loungers, kaftans, nightwear and
underwear for ladies at discount prices. |
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Sleeping Solutions
Sleeping Solutions is the online brand for Sussex Beds, a successful chain
of bed superstores based in England, with over 25 years retailing experience.
Everything purchased is delivered FREE to mainland UK addresses. Exclusive
sellers of sell Silentnight Beds. Visitors can browse and purchase the full
catalogue of Silentnight products from beds, mattresses and bedsteads to
duvets, pillows and mattress covers. |
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MFI
The place to buy is MFI - Get the designer look for less with MFI's huge
range of bedroom furniture and accessories |
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Bedworld
Bedworld.net is the UKs biggest online retailer of beds and mattresses,
with 1000s of brand named products. |
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Bedstar
Leading online bed shop offering a wide selection ov divan, bunk, pine and
folding beds. Also offering 100s of mattresses to choose from in many
different mattress styles ranging from open coil spring systems, pocket
sprung, latex and memory foam. |
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The White Company
The Children’s Furniture Company make fabulous bedroom furniture for children including, single beds, bunk beds , cabin beds, wardrobes drawers, nurser cots and much more. Designed to see them through childhood and beyond. Great savings can be made by ordering online. |
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Between The Sheets
Between the Sheets offer a unique range of high quality bedding in exotic,
tactile fabrics. A sensational collection of Luxury Bed Linens in Pure Silk,
Satin, Velvet, Micro Fleece , Leather, PVC and Latex. |
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The White Company
Buy luxury bed linen, bedding and quality home accessories from The White
Company's Online Store. |
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Mattress Man
Mattress Man has over 2,000 mattresses in stock and ready for Free Next Day Delivery. Mattress Man stocks Single, Double, King Size and Super King Size Mattresses from leading mattress manufactures including Silentnight, Sealy and Rest Assured. A large range of Mattresses Including Memory Foam, Miracoil and Pocket Sprung Mattresses. |
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Debenhams
Debenhams have dreamed of everything for the bedroom. For sweet bliss choose
from the selection of bedroom chests, divans, headboards, mattresses, mirrors
and bedside storage, sofa beds and futons and wardrobes. Also a good selection
of belinen, duvets and protectors. |
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