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What are the best shops to buy a bed?
We are often asked where’s the best place to buy a new bed. There are a huge number of retail outlets to choose from – national bed-specific retailers, small niche independents and general furniture stores – and the whole process can often seem overwhelming when you...
Beds and Furniture Sector Quick to Back BFC Campaign
Furnishing stores along with bed retailers and manufacturers have been quick to back the BFC’s month long campaign to ‘Buy the Best, Buy British, Save Jobs’. According to the British Furniture Confederation (BFC) which in partnership with the National Bed Federation...
British Furniture Industry Launches Campaign to Save Jobs
An unprecedented campaign to support jobs in the British furniture industry launches this week, in a bid by the industry to stave off up to 10,000 jobs at risk due to COVID 19. A survey of National Bed Federation (NBF) and British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) members...
Back to School Bed Check
As parents start to gear up for back to school – whether that’s shopping for new essentials or implementing a transitional sleep routine - now’s the time to check if your child’s bed is up to scratch. New uniforms and school shoes are high on the agenda as the summer...
Six Relaxing Bedroom Ideas
We spend a lot of time, money and effort into designing and decorating our homes, in particular living areas, but often neglect the central hub of relaxation – the bedroom. Given we spend a third of our lives in bed, the bedroom should be a cleverly designed space...
Make The Move To Sleep Better
Want a bed that gives you a lift? An adjustable bed might just do the trick. And if you thought that electrically operated adjustable beds were just for the elderly or disabled - think again! We can all benefit from modern adjustable beds for our sleep. Do adjustable...
How To Wash Pillows At Home
etting a good night’s sleep plays a significant role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and there’s nothing quite like slipping into a bed with fresh, clean sheets. But think about your pillows—when was the last time you washed them? Don’t worry; you’re not alone if...
Now’s The Time To Assess Your Bed
The demand for DIY and garden equipment has surged since lockdown started but have you thought about whether now is the perfect time to assess your bed? Worries and anxieties about Covid-19, job security and finances can make it difficult to fall asleep and can cause...
Why Your Bedroom Isn’t Your New Office
If you didn’t already work from home, then the idea of remote working amidst the Covid-19 global pandemic may seem quite novel and liberating – no morning commute, no need to get dressed, favourite TV show on in the background and working from the comfort of your bed...
Beware Of Rogue Traders While Shops Are Closed
With retailers closed due to the global pandemic of Covid-19, we are advising people to be wary of rogue traders – in particularly those selling mattresses. Mattress scams White van man scams have been going on for a number of years but chances are you may find them...
Are More People Sleeping Or Living Alone?
According to the our latest consumer research*, the number of people who said they were buying a mattress ‘for myself’ rose from 24% to 32% over the past six months, while the number of purchases for couples fell below the 50% mark for the first time to 49%. The...
The art of a good mattress afterlife
With the level of fly tipped mattresses in England now said to equal the height of 19 Empire State buildings* just what can householders do to ensure they dispose of old mattresses responsibly? According to the National Bed Federation (NBF), which represents the UK...