Category: Beds

Having a sofa that can double up as a bed for overnight guests is convenient. Most sofa beds are suitable for everyday lounging. However, it’s harder to find a comfortable sofa bed mattress; most are designed for occasional use.

Choosing the right size bed and mattress is essential, especially if you share a bed with someone.

A three quarter bed or small double bed measures 4′0″ x 6’3″ (120 cm x 190 cm) and is bigger than a single bed but smaller than a double bed.

There is a wide selection of bed bases, ranging from traditional divans or ottomans with storage to stylish and elegant bed frames. The bed base you choose can affect how your mattress feels and performs. It’s essential to ensure the two are compatible so that the mattress is properly supported.

An Emperor bed, typically measures 7 feet square (215 cm x 215 cm). As there is no industry standard for bed sizes, some manufacturers make a slightly smaller version of an Emperor bed measuring 6’6” square (200 cm x 200 cm).

An ottoman bed is a good option if you need extra bedroom space. The base lifts from the end or the side, providing access to one or more hidden compartments underneath for storage.

Whether you purchase a metal or wooden bed frame comes down to personal preference. Consider which type of bed is more suited to your lifestyle. It isn’t necessarily the case that one is better than the other. Both types of beds are stylish, durable and provide good support. However, it is important to ensure that the base is compatible with the mattress if you buy both separately.

There is no definitive answer regarding whether a divan or bed frame is better. Some mattresses perform better with divans, others with bed frames.

A trundle bed is a low bed that can be stored underneath another bed and easily pulled out when in use by visitors.

Upholstered beds can be fully or partially covered in a wide range of soft fabrics, or sometimes even in your own personal choice of material. Combining luxury and functionality, upholstered beds come in various designs that work well in traditional and modern homes.