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What to consider when choosing a new mattress for your bed

What to consider when choosing a new mattress for your bed

Your bed should be one of the comfiest pieces of furniture in your entire home. This mostly comes down to what mattress you use, and there are plenty of options available. What you may struggle with, however, is choosing your next mattress.

There’s research available from some of the top retailers in the country to help figure out which sort of mattress people prefer. Hopefully, by the end of this post, you’ll understand what the best choice is for you.

Furniture Village has evaluated recent data on firm versus soft mattress searches and discovered that firm mattresses receive three times more searches in Britain than softer ones. Let’s break down the ins-and-outs of mattresses and find out what you may prefer.

The best mattress comfort level for different ailments

There are mattresses that will suit individuals with certain ailments. If you have any back concerns, then you should consider what type of mattress could be of interest to you. It’s worth your time speaking to sleep experts to find out your options.

Stiffness can be due to several reasons and conditions. Because of this, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, and trying different mattresses out before you buy may be really helpful when making a choice. However, stiffness can also be very temperature sensitive, so if keeping warm improves your symptoms, then a mattress containing memory foam may help retain heat whilst providing pressure-relieving comfort.

There’s plenty of research into back pain and the best type of mattress to use, but the results are often conflicting. Whilst it’s very much an individual choice, it seems that a medium-to-firm pressure mattress is a good place to start for those who suffer with lower back pain (the most common type of back pain). Furniture Village mattresses will be a good place to find a suitable mattress as they have plenty of options.

Hip pain may be worsened by poor spinal alignment and pressure on the hip joint itself. Something like a memory foam mattress may help relieve pressure and keep a more natural alignment. If memory foam mattresses feel too warm (the foam tends to insulate heat), then try a gel mattress which has similar properties but feels cooler.

What is the best mattress comfort level for different types of sleepers?

Side, front and back sleepers will have different needs. Essentially, it’s about spinal alignment and pressure relief.

Back sleepers may find that there’s a tendency for their lower backs to sink into the mattress. This can affect the natural curvature of the spine. So, choosing a firmer mattress may help keep a more natural spinal alignment.

Front sleepers may find that there’s increased curvature of the spine if they sink into the mattress too much. Like back sleepers, choosing a firmer mattress may help prevent this from happening.

Side sleepers should be wary of pressure points (particularly their shoulders and hips) which stick out from the body as they lie down and can become uncomfortable. Choosing a mattress that changes shape and contours to the body, whilst maintaining a neutral spinal alignment, will help relieve pressure.

Conclusion

Finding the mattress of your dreams is vital for a good night’s sleep, but it’s not always easy. Consider what you need for your own sleep health, and you can narrow down your search.

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Creating a nature inspired bedroom

Creating a nature inspired bedroom

You’d say you’re the outdoorsy type. Nothing calms you down more than the sound of the wind in the trees, the scent of the woods after downpour, or the way the sun catches the forest floor. So why not create a similar peaceful environment in your bedroom? Even if you’re not actually sleeping under the stars, you can simulate the experience by creating a nature inspired bedroom theme.

Within your own home, you could transform your inner-city situation into a pleasing woodland glade. The following recommendations for designing a restful place are a must-read if you’re interested in creating a tranquil environment utilising green as one of the key hues in your colour scheme. Here are some of the top, nature-inspired bedroom design ideas to get you motivated for your next renovation.

Establish an aesthetic

For a nature lover, it feels as though green and brown were meant to be together. These two colours offer a genuine aesthetic that welcomes the outside in since they have origins that are quite literally in nature. Additionally, home-owners have the option to design a rich, dynamic area in their houses that promotes calm and quiet by using green and brown tones in the décor plan. Green’s ability to evoke a sense of calm is one of  the benefits of using it in a colour scheme. Green is the ideal colour to get a natural aesthetic, according to nature enthusiasts and those seeking to add more authenticity to their design.

Embrace natural materials

Use organic materials such as wood, wool and linen to give your bedroom a rustic feel. This not only brings nature into your house, but it also gives the impression that the room is larger than it actually is. You could add these with items of bedroom furnishing like a headboard, wardrobe, bedside table or ottoman, or you could even cover the walls of your bedroom with slatted oak or walnut. For an array of fantastic, nature inspired wardrobes visit https://www.wardrobedirect.com/.

Choose a bed that suits your style

The bed is the focal point of the bedroom, therefore it must be perfect! Here are a few things to think about:

  • What size bed will you need – a single, a double, a king or perhaps a super-king? To ensure that it will fit, don’t forget to measure your space.
  • Which bed frame material do you favour – upholstered, hardwood, metal, imitation leather or velvet?
  • Will you need under-bed storage? If so, an ottoman bed could be something to consider.
  • Will the bed be situated in the master bedroom, the guest room or the kid’s room?

Add decorative plants

By assembling a variety of tall stems in a sizeable rustic vase, you can create a decorative feature that’s simultaneously architectural and nature-inspired. With short stalks and a small vase, you’ll create the same effect on a more diminutive scale.

House plants are perhaps the simplest way to bring a little slice of nature into any space in your home. It can be easy to decorate with plants. Just be sure to choose the appropriate plants for the amount of light temperature variances your space receives and follow any watering recommendations specific to your chosen plants. You could enhance the look of your shelves with a display of cacti or put a peace lily in your bedroom to help filter the air while you sleep.

The best indoor plants for those of us without green thumbs are listed below:

  • snake plant
  • spider plant
  • palms
  • aloe
  • ferns
  • ivy

Introduce tactile fabrics

Rustic design incorporates handmade and craft items into the space being decorated. Simple additions such a wicker chair or chunky knit baskets help to construct that rustic feel. They can also have a lot more elegance than many typical bedroom storage solutions. For balance, combine these with other materials with a similar tonal range; bamboo, rattan or leather and complete the look by using white, beige and grey-hued bedding, textiles and accessories made from cotton, linen and wool.

Maximise natural lighting

It doesn’t mean you have to forego on having bright, well-lit rooms just because you don’t have the luxury of big windows, skylights or a south-facing garden. When mirrors are hung in deliberate and thoughtful positions, even the smallest or most dimly lit windows can reflect light from the outside, giving the impression of brightness. A similar result may be achieved by decorating your area with glass accents. If you want a natural aesthetic, wooden shutters, linen shades or sheer cotton curtains are the ideal dressing to any window.

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The benefits of a TV bed

The benefits of a TV bed

If you’re like most people, you love a good lie-in on the weekends. There’s nothing better than being able to roll out of bed and not have to worry about getting ready for the day. Wouldn’t it be great if you could enjoy those lazy mornings all week long? With a TV bed, you can. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of investing in a TV bed and show you how you can transform your bedroom into a cinema experience.

First of all, let us remember what a TV Bed fundamentally is. In essence, it’s a bed frame with a TV in the footboard; but actually, TV beds nowadays are so much more.

They come with a range of features that include integrated sound systems, remote-controlled lifts and even under-bed storage. So if you’re looking for an easy way to update your bedroom without spending a fortune, a TV bed is the perfect solution.

Now let’s take a look at some of the benefits of owning one:

TV bed detail

Hiding those unsightly wires. If space in your bedroom is at a premium the TV will often need to be attached to the wall – not any longer. A TV bed will discreetly hide your TV in the footboard.

Under-bed storage. Many TV Beds now come with full under bed storage operated through a whisper-quiet mechanism.

State-of-the-art sound. Up until a few years ago, the TV in a TV bed was the feature. Now many TV Beds come with sub-woofers, surround sound and even BlueTooth® compatibility.

Cosy lie-ins watching your favourite films or TV shows. Who doesn’t love a good lie-in on the weekends? With a TV bed, you can watch every day of the week!

So what are you waiting for? Transform your bedroom into the perfect cinema experience today and invest in a TV bed. For more information and to view a great range of TV beds check out the UK’s biggest and best luxury TV Bed retailer – TV Bedstore.

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Top five reasons to invest in bunk beds

Top five reasons to invest in bunk bedscredit

If you’ve decided to give your child’s room a makeover, you may be considering upgrading their bed and buying them bunk beds. These make a great feature for a kid’s bedroom and they’ll get a lot of enjoyment out of them. Here are the top five reasons to invest in bunk beds.

Baby bunk bed illustration

They’re fun

Your kids will love sleeping up high – from climbing the ladder at bedtime to being able to see their room from a different angle. All kids love the idea of bunk beds and they’ll be the envy of all their friends if they have them.

Yellow bunk beds

They’re great for sleepovers

If your kids have reached the age where they want to invite their friends over for sleepovers, bunk beds make a great sleepover solution. You don’t have to produce camp beds that are difficult to store or have only floor space to offer. Double or even triple bunk beds are a great place to tell ghost stories and participate in midnight feasts. These are some of the things that make childhoods special.

Bunk bed illustration

They create more play space

A bottom bunk makes a great play space. It can be used to store dolls and teddies when not being used as a bed. They can even arrange the duvets easily to make a camp or a great place to curl up with a book. If your child has a small room, they may not have a lot of floor space on which to play. After all, a single bed takes up a lot of room. However, one of the benefits of bunk beds is that it will give them back the space they’ll lose with a single bed in a fun and exciting way. BedKingdom.co.uk offers a range of bunk beds to make your kids’ room look fantastic and keep them comfortable all night long. If you’re looking for a high sleeper, you’ll find those at BedKingdom too.

Cartoon bunk beds

They provide private space in a shared room

If your kids share a room, it can be difficult for them to find a space that’s theirs alone. Bunk beds create this as the bed area gives them a space that’s just for them. They can put their favourite toys on the bed and have their favourite pictures next to them on the wall. This will be a great place for them to relax and unwind and it saves having to put two separate beds in the room, which may be difficult.

Bunk bed illustration

They’re easy to separate

Bunk beds can be separated easily into single beds or even pushed together to form a double bed. This can be useful if you have adult guests to stay and your child’s bedroom needs to be utilised as a guest room. Once your kids are older, they may not want to sleep in a single bed any more. However, by separating the beds, your older child can have a single or double bed of their own without you having to go to the expense of buying a new bed for their room.

These are five great reasons to consider investing in bunk beds if you’ve decided to upgrade your children’s sleeping arrangements.

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