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Bed Guide
Bed Guide
Help and Information on choosing your New Bed.
Choosing a new bed is a big concern, we spend maybe a third of our lives in bed - you want to be comfortable! So here's some practical advice and useful pointers to help you make a good decision.
Consider your weight and build make sure your bed provides proper support and comfort - don't just focus on firmness.If the bed is for two people, both partners builds need to be taken into consideration. If one partner is heavier than the other, minmizing Roll - Together is going to be your priority! Try our Luxury Collection.A larger bed gives you more space to stretch out and change position, so its a good idea. Many of our beds are available in Superking Size (6' ) Remember you still need to get the bed upstairs and into your bedroom.
We recommend you buy Base and Mattress together the two are designed to complement each other in terms of support. The mattress may show wear and tear but the base will have had the same pressure and strain. The life of the mattress can be severely shortened by use of an old or unsuitable base.
Getting the most out of your mattress, regularly turning to ensure even wear and tear. Mattresses today can be really heavy so be careful! There are now plenty of No - Turn which only need rotating, should be done regular to maintain optimum comfort and extend the mattress's life.
Mattress Options
Pocket Springs (Luxury Collection)
Pocket sprung mattresses contour your body shape using individual pocketed springs that distribute your weight evenly. In a pocket sprung bed, individual springs are carefully nested in its own separate fabric pocket to provide the optimum levels of comfort and “no rolling together” support you need for a restful night’s sleep.
Memory foam which is featured in the Bamboo 1200 mattress consisits of both memory foam and pocket springs, the memory foam responds to Body Heat, it then adjusts to the shape of the individual, contouring and supporting your body and helps prevent aches and pains.
LFK springs, which are featured in the Patented spring unit in the Cosmos, Begonia, Lily and Freesia mattress. This spring unit offers high support, even under the slightest of pressure, beacuse of the flexible connection, the springs can do their elasticity job and adapt to every body shape, thus providing more support for the back and promoting indivdual sleeping.
BonnellSpring (Standard Collection) 
Bonnell springs, for many people, true comfort comes with a firm mattress. All our ortho beds feature a framed 12.5 gauge high bonnell spring unit for strong support and comfort. Each individual model has an especially successful aspect, whether it's the optional Ottoman storage on the Aster or the deep, matramatic quilting on stunning Lotus.
Mattress Covers
Tufted The mattress has a nylon tape which is passed through the mattress at regular intervals and secured each side by felt washers. This pre-tensions the mattress to give a firmer feel. Which gives deep down support and an upper softer comfort.
Microquilting It stitches the fabric to the backing material to create innovative designs and effects. High loft versions give a greater distinctive raised pattern effect, it gives greater comfort to the mattress surface.
Quilting Quilted mattresses have a generally smoother flatter surface.
Base options
Sprung edge
A sprung edge base features a complete spring unit on top of a base which provides supreme comfort and also extends the life of the mattress.
Platform
Platform bases contain no springs. The mattress rests on a solid base which provides a firmer feel. The choice of mattress will determine the degree of support required.
Sprung slatted
Sprung slatted base are the most common type of mattress support system used. Sprung slats feature curved wooden slats and supported by a central rail.
Slatted Base
These slats offer additional support to the mattress, usually made of pine, which are fixed within the frame. They also have a support bar down the middle of the bed.
Bed Size Conversion
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Metric(cm)
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75x190
small single
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90x190
single
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120x190
small double
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135x190
double
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150x200
kingsize
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180x200
superking
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Imperial(inches)
Equivalent
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2'6x6'3
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3'0x6'3
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4'0x6'3
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4'6x6'3
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5'0x6'6
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6’0x6’6
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Storage option
No Storage available in all sizes.
2 Drawers available in all sizes.
Slidestore available in the Lewis & Blyton models only in sizes 2'6 - 4'6.
Large End Drawer only available on a Platform base in size 4'6 on certain models.
4 Drawers, 2+2 conti drawers available in sizes 4' - 6'.
Ottoman Storage available in sizes 3' - 5'.
Drawers in storage divans or ottomans have been designed to hold light weight items e.g. bed linen. Excessive weight can cause distortion or damge to the drawers. Over filling may also cause them to jam.
Please Note: Always follow the Manufacturers Product & Care Guide