As this year’s National Bed Month approaches in March, the National Bed Federation (NBF) is once again raising awareness of the importance of sleep to wellbeing and is urging people to make sure they have a comfortable, good quality bed to help them achieve a...
Have you bought a new bed in the winter sales and been left disappointed in your purchase? If you can relate, it's vital that you understand what type of mattress and bed works best for you, your partner (if you share a bed) and your sleep environment. To do this and...
Here is a fun fact: an old, unwashed pillow could contain as much as 10% of its weight in skin scales, mould, dead and living dust mites and their allergen laden droppings, which can exacerbate asthma or allergies. With the milder, drier weather comes the perfect...
So, you have decided you need a new bed, you have even taken the Bed MOT to be sure, but do you buy in-store or online? Is one better than the other? During the height of the pandemic, when so many bricks and mortar retailers had to close, we made a beeline for the...
Experts from the bed and sleep sector have published their predictions for the future of beds The predictions have been made to coincide with National Bed Month, in March, which seeks to raise awareness of how the right bed can support a good night’s sleep The...
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 if, instead of your favourite goose down or latex foam pillow, you laid...
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...
Who doesn't love a good bargain? With the internet and high street rife with tempting discounts, bargains and the big red "SALE" sign, you might be considering buying a new bed, particularly if it's over 7 - 8 years old! So how do you go about it, and how do you make...
It's difficult to know where to start when shopping for a new bed – what do you buy, where do you buy it from, and what materials should you look for? There are so many retail outlets to choose from too – from national bed-specific retailers to small niche...
If you’ve spent every night with your mattress for years, maybe now’s the time to think about replacing it. While there is no official ‘use by’ date on a mattress, there is definitely a best before. And that means before your sleep starts suffering! Yet most people...
Ever bought a new item of clothing, thinking it looks great, only to get home and regret your decision? Regretting a purchase doesn’t end with clothing either. A study in 2018 discovered what the five most common household items that Brits wish they hadn’t bought....
National Bed Month (March) kicks off on Sunday making it the perfect time to think about why your bed should be your new best friend! With research* showing more than one in 10 people (13%) find an uncomfortable bed disturbs their sleep – and nearly as many (12%)...