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Start a New Year’s Resolution of Making Your Bed
The 1st of January might have been the typical time to set new goals for the new year ahead, but it’s not too late to pick up a new habit. In fact, you can start a new one any day, any time. You might even be more likely to stick at it once all the hype has passed. It...
The Secret to Managing Dry Bedroom Air This Winter
It’s important to keep your home well-heated during the winter months to avoid freezing pipes and other potential damage, as well as to look after your health. However, with low temperatures comes the frequent use of heating systems. Although central heating is a...
Who Invented the Bed? The History of Beds
The history of beds is a colourful one and dates back thousands of years. For many people, one of the benefits of living in today’s world is the simple delight of slipping in between crisp sheets on a supportive, comfortable mattress when it’s time to sleep. But what...
How Mattresses Affect Sleep
Many people make the link that lack of sleep affects how they feel the next day but many fail to recognise that their sleep could be improved by a new mattress. A bed with the correct support, comfort and space will ensure you wake less, move about less, are less...
The Rise and Fall of the Twin Bed
A new book shows that, for the best part of a century, twin beds were seen as hygienic, modern and something to aspire to. In A Cultural History of Twin Beds, Lancaster University professor Hilary Hinds details how doctors warned of the consequences of bed-sharing. In...
How to Clean a Mattress
Treating Mattress Stains If an accident involving a mattress occurs, treating it immediately helps enormously by preventing the liquid from seeping into the upholstery filling, where it can cause problems. If possible, after stripping off all bedding, stand the...
Latex or Memory Foam – which is better?
Watch our video explaining whether Latex or Memory Foam is better for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrRXdZZVS8U Which is better in a mattress, memory foam or latex foam? Here we look at some pros and cons. Both types of mattress conform well to your body shape...
Coil Springs in a Mattress Explained
You might have heard of the terms "coil springs" or "open coil" relating to mattresses, but what do they mean and do they refer to the same thing? What is an open coil mattress? Coil springs or open coil units are often used in mattresses, as they can be mass-produced...
Pocket Spring Mattresses Explained
If you're in the market for a new mattress and would like to know about pocket spring mattresses, then you've come to the right place! What is a pocket spring mattress? It is a mattress made up of individual springs housed in a fabric pocket. Higher-quality mattresses...
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...