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From how to create the ideal bedroom environment and shop for a new bed, to regular guest posts from The Sleep Charity, our blog is your go-to place for the latest advice and topical tips
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Lockdown Sleep Tips
The Sleep Council recently merged with The Sleep Charity, and as its main corporate donor, The National Bed Federation asked The Sleep Charity's Deputy CEO Lisa Artis to provide a guest blog series over 2021 for our Bed Advice site. This month, Lisa explores how to...
Is It Time to Replace Your Mattress?
If you’re waking up tired, achy, or not feeling refreshed, your mattress could be to blame. While most people link poor sleep to stress or lifestyle factors, few realise just how much their mattress impacts sleep quality. A supportive, comfortable mattress with enough...
Ten Reasons Why You Need A Bigger Bed
Are you constantly waking up tired or irritated because your partner hogs the bed? Does your partner steal the covers, or toss and turn all night? If yes, it might be time to upgrade your sleep space. One of the most common causes of poor sleep quality among couples...
Bed Buying Tips For the Winter Sales
As the biggest sales period descends, it's time for shoppers to bag a great bed at a great price. So how do you make sure that what you buy is a genuinely good bargain? Plan ahead. Before you get to the sales, think about what you want from your bed - is the price...
Winners In The Bed World
It can be difficult to know where to start when looking for a new bed – what to buy, where to buy it from, and what materials to look for. That’s why we thought we would share with you the winners for this year’s prestigious NBF Bed Industry Awards, announced last...
A New Website For All Your Bed Needs!
Hop onto our brand-new hub, brought to you by the National Bed Federation (NBF), for all you need to know in the way of impartial, expert advice about beds and mattresses. We are here to explain what’s out there, how to choose the right bed – and even who makes a...
Be Wary Of Mattress Scams
This week International Fraud Awareness Week (November 15 – 21) gets underway and we’re warning shoppers to be wary of mattress scams and ‘COVID cons’. This is when rogue traders sell beds online or from the back of a van. This strong message comes amid rising concern...
Can One Mattress Really Be Suit Everyone?
In recent years, the rise of mattress-in-a-box brands has transformed how we shop for beds. These trendy startups flooded social media feeds, magazine ads, and even retail floor space—disrupting the traditional mattress industry with the bold promise of a "one...
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...