Spend more time making the right choice of bed by trying them out properly in store; assessing from previous experience the level of firmness/softness you like. Our team have over 25 years experience in the bed industry, we take the time to understand your needs and help you find a mattress that is best suited for you.
It is important that you choose a bed which offers the right support for your spine (not always necessarily firm). Remember that the term orthopaedic and other derivations of the word only mean that the bed is a firmer specification from that manufacturer. There are no universal standards of firmness in common usage in the UK. BUT if you have a back or skeletal problem you should consult your GP or Specialist before buying.
Most mattresses need regular turning to ensure even wear and tear. However, there are now plenty of non-turn options, which only need swivelling around from time to time. Visit our Cardiff showroom to view our extensive mattress range and find your most ideal mattress.
Not necessarily as comfort is a matter of individual preference; a very firm expensive bed may be uncomfortable if you prefer a softer mattress but a better quality bed will be more expensive than a poor quality one because the thicker, more luxurious mattress fillings and covers are more costly.
We always recommend you buy base and mattress together because the two are designed and manufactured to complement one another in terms of support. Your mattress may show visible signs of wear and tear but the base will have had equal pressure and strain – it just doesn’t show quite so clearly. If you purchase from different manufacturers any warranty may be compromised if the manufacturer deems the base to be unsuitable to support the mattress or vice versa. Another point to watch is making sure the dimensions of any base and mattress separately sourced are compatible – two Kings might not be quite the same size.
People don’t buy large enough beds. 75% of all double beds are still the standard 4ft 6in/135cm wide double – yet this is plainly not room enough for two adults to sleep comfortably together without disturbing each other. Even upgrading to the next size, a 5ft/150cm king size, whilst it takes up very little extra bedroom space, makes a considerable difference.
There are no uniform or universal standards of sizes or names for bed sizes that have to be used in law: the terms that are used are descriptive and there is no guarantee that the term King, for example, will be applied to exactly the same size product by different manufacturers. Metric sizes are not exactly the same as imperial sizes, either. The following are the most common sizes available:
| Common Name | Usual Size (imperial) | Usual Size (metric) |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 3ft x 6ft 3in | 90 x 190cm |
| Double | 4ft 6in x 6ft 3in | 135 x 190cm |
| King | 5ft x 6ft 6in | 150 x 200cm |
| Super King | 6ft x 6ft 6in | 180 x 200cm |
It varies according to the type of bed and the amount of usage but, as a general rule, if you wake up with aches and pains which disappear over the course of the day, you are not sleeping as well as you did a year ago or the mattress shows signs of wear, it is probably time to change your bed.
Disposal of old bed's must be specified at time of order, upon collection your old bed must be dismantled and inside the front of your home ready for collection, please note beds that have been left outside will not be taken due to Health and Safety working conditions and personal well-being of our Company driver. The driver at his discretion has the right to refuse disposal of any heavily soiled/severely damaged mattresses.
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