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How to Make Your Bedroom Feel Like a Hotel
Having a staycation this year? No problem. Here's how to recreate the indulgence of a hotel room in the comfort of your own home and bonus – you can enjoy it year-round! Bedsheets: Sinking into crisp cotton sheets, resting your head on freshly plumped pillows –...
Why the Bed Can Make or Break Your Holiday
City minibreak or a watersports adventure? Self-catered apartment by the coast or a rustic villa nestled in the hills? When we plan our holidays, we usually try to do as much research and planning as possible before we click 'book now' and part with our cash. We check...
Top Tips On How to Cool Down a Room at Night
With temperatures (finally!) creeping up across the UK, you may find the warmth plays havoc with your sleep - leaving you feeling restless and exhausted. Ideally, bedrooms should be around 16-18°C (60-65°F) but if, at night, the outside temperature remains higher, or...
How to Sleep Better During Difficult Times
In tough times, we often seek refuge in the cosy comfort of our bed. But instead of seeing it as a retreat from the world, let's view it as a place to recharge and find peace through quality sleep. When we sleep well, we have more ability to deal with worries and...
Bedroom Hacks for Exam Season: 5 Tips to Optimise Your Child’s Sleep Environment
As exam season approaches for many children and teens in the UK, ensuring they get a good night's sleep becomes paramount. Quality sleep not only supports their physical growth but also enhances cognitive function, which is crucial for performing well in school. Plus,...
Is it Time for a New Mattress? Tell-Tale Signs That Your Mattress Needs Replacing
As the vibrant energy of spring finally fills the air, our inner homemaker awakens, urging us to refresh and revitalise our living spaces for the sunny days ahead. And what better place to start than our bed, the place we spend one-third of our lives? Our ‘May Be Time...
Is Your Mattress Impacting Your Allergies? Allergy Awareness Week
Did you know a staggering 44% of British adults now suffer from at least one allergy and the number of sufferers is on the rise?* And for many, their symptoms feel worse in the bedroom. One of the most common triggers for indoor allergies is the dreaded house dust...
Organise Your Bedroom with These Simple Steps
Spring is in the air and with that comes the inherent urge to spring-clean our home and get organised! A tidy bedroom isn't just about aesthetics; it significantly impacts our sleep quality and mental wellbeing. Research from New York's St. Lawrence University reveals...
How to Care for Your Bed this National Bed Month
We all deserve some TLC, including our beds! If you have recently bought a new bed, it is now really important to ensure you take good care of both the mattress and the bed base. Not only will a well-looked-after bed provide the support and comfort you need to get a...
Press release: Industry Experts Urge 9m People in England with Back Problems to Take a Bed ‘MOT’
With 16.9% (9m) adults in England suffering from debilitating chronic back pain, the National Bed Federation (NBF) is using this year’s National Bed Month in March to raise awareness of the importance that a good quality mattress can make to achieving a healthy and...
The Importance of the Right Bed for Quality Sleep – National Bed Month
Change your bed, change your life this National Bed Month. We've all come across those enticing online or TV ads that promise miraculous results from various products. However, when it comes to choosing the right bed, the benefits go beyond being just a piece of...
The Miracle Product That Can Transform Your Life – Official National Bed Month 2024 Video
March is National Bed Month, the perfect time to change your bed – and your life! Our annual awareness campaign has been running for over 30 years and aims to raise awareness of the crucial role of a good bed in an overall healthy lifestyle. We are excited to share...