A practical guide

Choosing a new bed is a big concern for many people. After all, you spend maybe a third of your life in bed - you want to be comfortable! As long - established bed manufacturers, we understand all about beds and we want you to benefit from our knowledge. So, here’s some practical advice and useful pointers to pave the way to a good decision.

* Go into the shop with a good idea of what you’re looking for. Comfort should always be a priority, but you might also want to consider size, storage, turning the mattress, getting in and out of bed, allergy relief and stylish looks.

* Consider your weight and build and make sure your bed provides proper support and comfort – don’t just focus on firmness.

* If the bed is for two, both partners’ builds need to be taken into consideration. If one of you is small and light, and the other is tall and heavy, minimising roll-together is going to be a priority. Try our Sleepzone^® or Pocket Spring collections.

* Once you’re in the shop, try out as many beds as you can that fit your specification. Don’t just lie there for a second or two; take off coats and shoes and lie in your normal sleeping position. Turn over a few times. No, the retailer will not mind – they want you to be happy with your choice! If the bed is for two, please – try out the bed together.

* A larger bed gives you more space to stretch out and to change position, so it’s a good idea. Many of our beds are available in Super King size. But do remember you still need to get the bed into the bedroom, and then get into the bedroom once the bed is in place!

* Don’t try to save by buying a new mattress to go on an old base. They’re designed to work together: your new mattress won’t last half as long used that way – it’ll soon feel exactly like the old one.

* If turning a mattress is a problem, you now have a choice of no-turn mattresses. But every good idea has its downside! While no-turn mattresses are specially designed to cope with all the wear on one side, they are unlikely to last quite as long as a traditional mattress that’s regularly turned. It could be worth it!

Good luck with choosing your bed. If you like the look of the beds on our website, go to Find your local stockist to discover the shops nearest to you where you can try them out. Have fun!