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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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Pocket Springs Explained
Pocket Springs are individual springs housed in a fabric pocket. Higher quality mattresses use a natural calico or cotton fabric for better ventilation. They are also hand tied or stitched to each other making then highly responsive. They work independently of each...
Feng Shui Bedroom
You spend a third of your life in bed so it’s important that the bedroom is a space for rest and relaxation. To sleep well, the bedroom should be a positive environment. It shouldn’t make you feel stressed, worried or anxious. Feng Shui is a concept that involves...
Hygge Bedroom
Meet the mood for Danish warmth and atmosphere and embrace the Hygge style in the bedroom. Hygge, pronounced “Hue-gah”, roughly translates to ‘cosiness’ and ‘special atmospheres’ and is defined as more of a feeling or mood, than a word. In our busy lives, it’s never...
Plants for the Bedroom
House plants have had a revival and are currently one of the biggest interior trends, bringing life to a space. But did you know they work particularly well in bedroom? And that adorning your bedroom with beautiful things such as plants can help you feel more...
Does Sharing a Bed Affect Your Sleep?
If you share a bed with a snorer, a hogger or a wriggler then chances are you’re not sleeping as well as you could. Fifty per cent of sleep disturbance is caused by sharing a bed and with many of us struggling to get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep per...
Can a hypoallergenic mattress help asthma and allergy sufferers?
Did you know that allergies affect over 21 million adults in the UK and 59% of indoor allergy sufferers say their symptoms feel worse in the bedroom? Allergies can make sleeping an uncomfortable experience, so you need to make your bedroom as allergy-friendly as...
What is the Best Mattress for a Bad Back?
Every year up to 40% of the population will suffer a bout of back pain. According to the Office of National Statistics almost 31 million work days were lost in the UK in 2016 due to musculoskeletal problems including back pain. If you have a bad back, continue reading...
New Year New Bed? Bed Buying Tips for the January Sales
Who doesn't love a bargain? Whether you're browsing online or strolling down the high street, the big red "SALE" signs can be tempting, especially if your bed is showing its age (over 7–8 years). But before you jump into the sales frenzy, it's essential to ensure...
How to be a Savvy Shopper and Avoid Mattress Scams
During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a rise in fraudsters taking advantage of shoppers, and unfortunately, rogue traders continue to operate across the country. This International Fraud Awareness Week (15 -21 November), we're sharing our top tips to...
Things You Should Do with Your Extra Hour as the Clocks Go Back
National Sleep In Day on Sunday 31st October marks the clocks going back one hour as BST ends and GMT begins. Having a lie-in is the obvious answer to making the most of our extra precious hour; making your favourite drink, grabbing a book, or just cosying up and...
How to Fire-Proof Your Bedroom this Fire Prevention Week
When we picture fires occurring at home, we often imagine them starting in the kitchen whilst cooking hot food, but did you know the bedroom, particularly the bed, is also a common place for fires to start? This Fire Prevention Week, we're sharing how to ensure your...
How to Get to Sleep Quickly
In this day and age, everyone wants to do everything as quickly as possible, including sleep. While it’s important not to hang around when it comes to sleep, did you know that if you fall asleep too quickly (as soon as your head hits the pillow), the chances are...