Buying a bed is a no mean feat. There are many different types and models on the market yet many still rush into a purchase without taking the time to choose one properly. Below are the most common problems people have when buying beds. They choose a bed that’s...
Are you constantly being disturbed by your other half in bed? Do they steal the bedclothes or hog the space? Partner disturbance is one of the most common complaints for poor sleep. With a larger bed you are less likely to disturb one another. You should be able to...
2020 is certainly a year to remember - retailers closed then they opened, closed again and re-opened. Shopping for a new bed was more difficult but now 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This month our friends over at The Sleep Council and The Sleep Charity are launching their annual awareness campaign, Sleeptember. Running throughout September, it is a month dedicated to highlight the healthy benefits of a good night’s sleep and how to achieve it....
A good night’s sleep is part of a healthy lifestyle and everyone loves hopping into a clean-sheeted bed. But when was the last time you washed your pillows? Don’t answer. It may never have occurred to you to wash your actual pillow but did you know that an old...
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...
Our annual campaign - National Bed Month - that raises the awareness of the importance a good bed plays as part of a healthy lifestyle starts this Sunday. If you are one of the third of the population who hasn’t bought a bed for seven years or more, it’s time you...
It’s a question we often get asked: ‘How much should a good bed cost?’ – and the answer is, what price can you put on a good night’s sleep? Some people swear by the most expensive mattress on the market, some think it doesn’t matter what you sleep on. And how do you...