Thinking about buying a bed!

Having mentioned about changing my content I am going to start by revisiting an old and frequently written about topic, namely beds.

Beds and mattresses are very important because we spend around one third of our lives sleeping and recovering from the exertions of the day. This means that a bed is the most frequently used item of furniture in everyone’s life and it also means that it gets a lot of wear and use.

For these reasons the purchase of a bed requires considerable thought and it should see a fair sum of money being spent on it.

A bed has two key components, the bed frame and the mattress and these can be purchased separately or, more commonly, as a single “all-in-one” unit.

When it comes to the frame, this needs to be strong and sturdy and, if independent of the bed, it may outlast the life span of two or more mattresses.

Divan beds tend to be sold with the frame and mattress as a single package where both are fabric covered and match one another. However, if the mattress is bought separately it can be selected independently of the frame and this “can” offer more options.

Best type of be and mattress

There is of course no best type. It is a matter of personal choice and individual preference, however getting the right bed “for you” requires a bit of research.

Today there are many different types of bed and mattress and this provides a lot of potions for the prospective buyer.

The first choice is probably whether or not to get a divan, with its extra drawer space, or select a standard frame – which can allow the bed to be lower.

The mattress is the big choice though, and this should take priority over every other consideration. The first thing that you need to do is choose the largest sized bed/mattress combination that will fit into your bedroom. If you can squeeze a king size rather than a regular double, you should do so. The result will be that two sleepers can sleep independently of their movements affecting the person in the bed and that is always a good thing.

The next big choice is one of mattress filling and there are many options. Spring based mattresses remain the best sellers, but you should consider some of the foam based materials like memory foam and latex and look at the composite mattresses where tow or more systems are combined.

Finally, if you want an orthopedic quality mattress you will have to pay more money. These beds have a higher build quality and use the best materials and workmanship, but this comes at a cost.

The other thing that you should try to do is to try out some mattresses in advance of making a decision. All stores should let you lay down on a mattress and this is a good way of determining if the bed works for you. Don’t do this for 30 seconds or a minute. Try to lay down in a stationary position for a least 20 to 30 minutes and see if you start to feel like going to sleep. If you do not, or if you feel a need to change your position, it suggests that the mattress may not be ideal for you.