Bed Buying Guide

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Whether you are looking for a king size bed, a double bed or a single or twin bed, there are a few basic rules that you can follow to help you purchase a bed that offers you many years of comfortable sleep.

How often will the bed be used?

It sounds like an obvious point, but if you are looking for a bed for a spare room that will only be used a handful of times throughout a year, it is worth considering some of the budget items available on the market. The drawback with cheaper bed frames is that they loosen more quickly than higher quality bed frames, however, infrequent use will make this less of an issue.

What is the available bedroom space for the bed?

To maximise comfort and therefore a good nights sleep, always buy the biggest possible bed that your available space in the bedroom and budget will allow. This is particularly important for taller people or where you are sharing your bed with a partner. Ideally, the bed frame will be at least 10 cms longer than the tallest person sleeping in it. If this is not the case, there is a danger that the person will sleep diagonally across the bed, resulting in poor posture and strain on the spine over time.

What size of bed?

This question is in part answered by the question above. They key here is that there are no standard bed frame sizes in the UK. This has two implications: firstly, what one manufacturer describes as a double bed, may be larger or smaller than one described as a double bed by another. Whilst we have set out a guide below, always be sure to look at actual measurements and avoid relying solely on descriptions; secondly, it hightlights the importance of matching the mattress to the bed. Again, working against actual measurements rather than a pure description is the key. Good double bed sellers will always recommend the mattress size (in cms) to match the bed frame. If in doubt, ask them!

Bed Size Guide

This is approximate, see the paragraph on bed sizes above for an explanation

How long will a bed frame last?

This is a very difficult question to answer as there are many variables, for example, frequency of use and the weight of the people using the double bed. As an average guide, a good quality bed should give between 7 and 10 years of use. The closer you get towards the end of the beds “life”, the more uncomfortable your sleep will become.

How to choose between beds?

There are many different styles of beds on the market. Divan beds have been a traditional favourite in the UK. With a divan bed, the base of the bed will frequently be delivered in two separate sections that are then fixed together. Storage is frequently incorporated either in the form of drawers in the side of the divan bed or, by within the base of the frame itself.

Bedsteads have come back into fashion, with a range of contemporary styles and finishes on the market. From leather to more affordable faux leather finishes bedsteads are aimed at a range of budgets. The majority of beds will have a wooden slat base. The more expensive and higher quality beds will have slats set close together. Cheaper budget versions have the slats wider apart. If the slats are more than 9cm apart, then the bed is too cheap and you will be unlikely to get a comfortable night's sleep.

Buying a bed online

Some people are nervous about buying a bed online because you don't have a chance to lie on it first. Much is made by certain bed sellers about the importance of trying the bed out first. In reality, this is nonsense. Lying on a bed in your day clothes for a couple of minutes in the middle of shop is not a reliable way of deciding which bed to buy. Our advice is simple. Buy the biggest bed frame your space will allow and the most expensive one your budget will stretch to. If money is an issue, look at the specification and get the one that offers you the best value for your money. A good nights sleep is essential to all aspects of life. The lowest price bed is not always the best use of your money!

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