I begin each working day by checking emails from bed; coffee in hand, radio on 6Music. I have an assortment of pillows and bolsters, but can never find a comfortable position… that sweet spot. I think I need a headboard.
We have a king size bed in a predominantly grey bedroom; so I’ve been checking out grey, king size, upholstered headboards. Some are covered in linen, some velvet, others polyester. They range hugely in price; I couldn’t find anything under the £100 mark. They’re the kind of product that I think requires a trip to the shop to check out in person the workmanship and quality of materials used.
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Don’t we all just love coming home to jump right into bed? Well, we know that there might be a few tasks in between this that have to be completed, but for the most part, coming home to jump into bed is the best part of coming home. Arguably, the bedroom is also the best part of the home for those of us who like to do absolutely nothing on evenings and weekends.
But, we have to admit, often bedrooms aren’t being used to their full potentials. A bedroom is built for comfort, the last thing you want is items all over the place, a bed that just isn’t comfy enough for you, and a room that just generally doesn’t suit your needs. So, our aim here is to introduce to you bedroom comfort like no other. We want to show you what it means to come home and truly relaxed in your bedroom. Have a read on, and see what we mean!
The comfiest bed
It’s all about having the comfiest bed. If you don’t have a bed that literally makes you say ‘ahh’ as soon as you get into it, then you’re doing it wrong. If you’re really not happy with the comfort level at the minute, then have a play around with different styles. There’s memory foam and spring mattresses to name but a few. If you’re looking for something a little different, have a look at this roll packed pocket mattress to add a little bit of extra comfort. It’s all about getting the balance of firmness and softness just right to ensure you get a perfect night’s sleep. There’s nothing worse than waking up in the morning all achy because the mattress that you’ve chosen just isn’t right for you. It can do a world of damage to your posture, and leave you with broken sleep. The best way to test out what type of mattress is going to be the best for you, is to go to your local home store and try out a range of different styles.
The cosiest feel
It’s not all about the bed, it’s about making sure that you’ve got the cosiest feel going on in your room. The best way to do that is to add in as many comfy things as possible. Get your carpet redone so that it’s extra fluffy. Get a big fluffy bean bag and a fluffy pillow to sit on it. If you haven’t seen these before, you’ll be amazed. It’s like sinking into a world of comfort, and you could easily sleep in them! Then, fill your room with things that make you feel comfy. From scented candles to pillows that you could bury yourself in, it all needs to scream comfort to you!
The most convenient space
It’s said that we spend a ⅓ of our lives in bed. I think it’s a figure nearer to half for me, especially in the winter! Some days, I can have breakfast in bed, work from bed, and at night, watch television in bed. What better place to do all that from than a brilliant Ottoman TV Bed. from TV Beds? Their top-of-the-range beds boast a Bluetooth surround sound TV that rises out of the foot-board. They also have a slot in the base to house AV equipment or your laptop/tablet.
The relaxing décor
We think that the key to relaxing bedroom décor is to keep things dark and interesting. Not dark as in black everywhere, but stick to colours like a range of greys, blacks, browns or whites to mix in. It’s much more relaxing to come home to than a bright room blinding your eyes!
One of the most sure-fire ways to give a bedroom a bit of pizazz is investing in a four-poster bed. This four-poster bedroom is living proof. It’s the property of fellow lifestyle blogger, Rohini Wahi whose website is The Beat That My Heart Skipped.
It’s a very stylish space, combining contemporary furnishings with vintage touches very successfully. The bed is the star of the show – complimented perfectly by the mid century style sideboard and bedside table in similar wood tones.
As you can see, I’m still having a bit of a love affair with yellow in interiors; this particular shade on the wall is India Yellow by Farrow & Ball.
The kind people at Happy Beds sent us their Frankie day bed with single mattress to try out this week – and we’re loving it!
It arrived in five well-packaged boxes, each containing the essential components ready for construction. The fact that it comes in pieces will certainly suit those people who live in flats – or have some tight corners or doorways to manoeuvre objects through and around.
Putting the day bed together was really straightforward. We followed the enclosed instructions and it was up and ready to go in approximately 1½ hours. Adelle actually loves doing that kind of flat pack construction type thing! Don’t worry if you don’t have a tool box, it comes with its own double-headed (Phillips on one end and standard on the other) screwdriver for assembling.
It’s very solidly constructed and has arched, flexible wooden slats for extra comfort. The detailing and finish is very good too. We really like the fashionable, soft grey, Hessian-like textile. It sits very nicely against our slightly darker grey walls – and also works well as a backdrop for pops of brighter colour.
We’ve been experimenting with various accessories and soft furnishings to dress it. So far, bright yellow has been our favourite. The grey/yellow combo is a bit of a classic, and was the obvious starting point if you look at the huge painting which hangs on the wall above it.
The Frankie day bed has another nice design feature too. The under-bed, pull-out drawer is the exact dimensions as the mattress above. This means that, if you decide to house a mattress in it, you can have two single beds at slightly different heights – a great option if you have people staying over and need to maximise sleeping berths. Alternatively, it makes for great storage. You can get absolutely loads of bedding, clothes or shoes tucked away neatly and out of sight.
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