Information about Beds and Mattresses

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Adjustable Beds

Adjustable beds were regarded just for the elderly or for people that had health problems. Today many people choose to purchase Adjustable enhancing there lives with this top quality sleep system. 

Adjustable beds are becoming increasingly popular as the bedroom becomes a multi-functional space. As well as reading or having breakfast in bed, people now watch TV from their beds and even work on their laptops. Of course, adjustable beds still offer benefits for a range of medical complaints requiring a raised sleeping position or raised legs or aid getting in and out of bed.

Styling choices for adjustable beds range from a traditional divan look, right through to contemporary bedstead designs. Some adjustable beds even incorporate massage units as an optional extra.

Adjustable beds are available as single beds or as doubles with individually adjustable halves, these beds either feature flexible laminated slats or fully sprung upholstered sections. Some adjustable models have five or more individually adjusting sections – for neck, head, upper body, legs and feet; other adjustable models might only adjust the head and feet; or even just the upper body. Some adjustable models are designed to slide backwards as the head end comes up, thus keeping you in more convenient contact with your bedside table. Other types of adjustable beds are fitted with side tables which can be moved along side rails.

Visit our Adjustable Beds category for the largest selection online.

Latex Adjustable Beds

Adjustable beds are available with many different mattresses. Latex mattresses are a great addition to an adjustable bed. For more information about Latex Mattresses, see section 13.4 – Latex Mattresses.

For more information and to view Bedworld’s excellent selection of latex adjustable beds, visit the Latex Adjustable Beds category.

Memory Foam Adjustable Beds

Adjustable beds are available with many different types of mattress. A great mattress to compliment an adjustable bed is a memory foam mattress. These are especially good use in hospitals, as memory foam is excellent for relieving pressure and has anti-bacterial properties. For more information about memory foam mattresses, see section 13.8 – Memory Foam Mattresses.

Bedworld has a fantastic selection of Memory Foam Adjustable Beds, the finest quality at the lowest prices.

Bed Frames

Bed Frames are now available in every size and colour option imaginable. Over the past five years bed frames or also known as bedsteads have become extremely popular. From metal to wooden bed frames-Leather bed frames-pine bed frames in traditional-modern and contemporary designs. Bed frames

Bed frames (sometimes also known as Bedsteads) have made a comeback in popularity over the past few years; this combined with the new modern technologies has produced some fantastic and unique bed frames. Most bedsteads or bed frames are made from metal (usually steel and iron), wood or plastic, or sometimes a combination of these.

The standard system used to support a mattress is the use of wooden slats. In the lower end of the bedsteads market, these slats are usually rigid and fixed and have a bigger distance between each slat, while in the higher end of the bedsteads market; they usually have small springs attached to give the bed frames a softer feel. It is advisable for the gap between each slat to be no larger than 10cm; this will reduce the effects of wear and tear dramatically.

Another system in use on bedsteads is the use of wire mesh, instead of wooden slats.

Bed Frames are commonly made from several main parts:

The Headboard – these parts of bed frames are primarily used to hold the bed clothes in place and to help support the side rails.

The Side Rails – these are used to support the base, usually slats or a mesh base. They connect to the headboard and footboard.

The Footboard – this had almost the same use as the headboard

The Base – this is used to support the mattress.

Bedworld has a huge selection of Bed Frames and bedsteads with various finishes.

Wooden Beds

Wooden bed frames are a popular choice, usually because they can be finished in a variety of styles to suit the owner’s bedroom style.

View Bedworld’s collection of Wooden Beds.

Fabric Beds

Fabric beds are available in a huge variety or different fabrics and colours. Fabric bed frames are a type of bed frame box that is upholstered in fabric. The fabric can be many different materials; some excellent materials are chenille, linen and suede.

Bedworld stock a massive selection of Fabric beds. See our Fabric Bed Frames category for a full list.

Leather Beds

This type of Bed frame as become one of the most popular bed frames on the market. Leather beds come in all shapes and styles from modern faux leather beds to traditional sleigh leather beds. In recent times the price as fallen dramatically for a leather bed. Faux leather beds or imitation leather beds are the cheapest leather beds. Real leather beds or leather beds made from by cast leather are the most expensive. The best selling colour is chocolate brown leather followed by black and we predict that white leather beds will become popular. Most leather bed frames have a beech sprung slatted base that the mattress sits on. These bases are very strong and will take most peoples weight.

Bedding

Bedding usually refers to sheets of material that are placed over the bed and mattress for various different reasons. Some of these reasons could be to keep you warm, for decorative purposes, or just for comfort.

Common materials for bedding are can be made from the following materials: cotton, silk, wool, polyester, or a combination of these.

Some common items of bedding are the duvet cover, valance (or bed skirt), mattress cover, pillow cases – also, sometimes you can buy a set that contains matching curtains.

See our Bedding section for ideas.

Duvets

A Duvet is a form of blanket that is used to cover a person in bed. Duvets are generally found in places that are cold and cool most of the year. The duvet itself is a bag that can be filled with various different fillings – usually materials such as feathers, wool and down.

See our Duvets category for more information.

Bed Linen

The term Bed Linen can mean many things – at bedworld we supply several Bed Linen sets, this comprise of a two pillowcases, a duvet cover, and a pair of curtains.

For more information about bed linen, visit our Bed Linen page.

Bedroom Furniture

Bedroom furniture set can include pieces of furniture such as: a bed, chests of drawers, bedside cabinets (or nightstands), dressing tables, mirrors, wardrobes, and ottoman trunks.

Bedroom furniture can be made from many materials such as plastic, metal, and most commonly, wood.

More expensive furniture is made from solid wood, finished with an oiled, varnished, painted, or natural surface. Some of the cheaper furniture is made from MDF. MDF is made from compacted wood chippings and surfaced with a laminate, usually mimicking a natural wood such as oak.

Visit our Bedroom Furniture category to view a huge selection of bedroom furniture.

Modern Bedroom Furniture

Our modern bedroom furniture category contains a collection of fantastic contemporary furniture. A modern and contemporary beech effect combined with the use of soft edges and silver metal effects make this range of modern furniture perfect for many contemporary settings.

To view this range, visit our Modern Bedroom Furniture category.

Bedside Tables

This sub-category selects all of our bedside tables and places them in one, easy to see list. Bedside tables are a fantastic addition to any bedroom setting; they add a touch of class and also provide the perfect place to store everyday items.

Bedworld hold a massive selection; click the following link to view them: Bedside Tables.

Desks

Desks are a perfect place for a work or study area. Desks usually have a large top surface area for paper, lamps, or a computer monitor etc, some have drawers that may be lockable for safe storage and come have pull-out trays – perfect for a keyboard and mouse. Desks are available in many shapes and sizes and made from many different materials. Wood, metal and plastics are prime examples.

We offer several Desks along with some of the cheapest prices online.

Drawers

Drawers and chests are used mainly in the bedroom for storage purposes. Chests and drawers are available in many different configurations, finishes, sizes and prices. Most commonly they are found in the bedroom for storing underwear or other everyday items. Bedworld offer many different types of chests and drawers, from two drawer to nine drawers, we’re sure you’ll find something to your taste.

To view these, visit our Drawers Category.

Dressing Tables

A Dressing Table is a piece of furniture rather like a table. It is used more commonly in the bedroom and usually has a large mirror on the top surface to aid people putting on their make-up and other beauty products – some contain drawers for the storage of these items. Usually, in older times, only the rich could afford such luxuries. However, nowadays bedworld supply bedside tables at some of the lowest prices online.

To see them, click onto our Dressing Tables section.

Mirrors

Mirrors are used for many different purposes. However, in the household, such common uses can include thing such as decorative purposes, to aid lighting and to aid the user apply beauty products. Mirrors are usually mounted of walls or used on a stand. Some Dressing tables also come supplied with a large mirror.

To view Bedworld’s selection, see the Mirrors Category.

Seating

Seating can be found in a variety of different places and for different uses. In the home seating usually refers to a chair, sofa, or some other type of object with a flat surface. Seating also has lots of uses for things like waiting, relaxation or eating at a table. Cushions are often supplied with Sofas and sometimes armchairs.

View Bedworld’s Seating category for more information

Shelves

Shelves are a piece used to store items, typically books. They are used to keep items out of the way and areas clean and tidy. Shelves and book shelves can be made from many different materials and in many sizes and shapes – this also has an effect on the price. Bedworld offer various types of shelving, perfect for keeping places tidy!

See our Shelves for some ideas.

Wardrobes

A wardrobe is a perfect piece of furniture usually found in the bedroom. As with all other bedroom furniture, the wardrobe is available in many ranges. Modern wardrobes generally have minimalist features, small knobs / handles and large plain surfaces (white is a popular choice), while older and more traditional wardrobes are carved and usually made from a heavy wood such as oak. Wardrobes can contain drawers and small cupboards, shelves, and usually a large hanging section, to store your clothes on hangers. Sometimes the wardrobe doors have mirrors, this is very useful to help you view yourself while dressing and trying on clothes.

Bedworld offer some of the best discount prices online for Wardrobes.

Kid’s Furniture

Many types of Kid’s and children’s furniture are available from bedworld. For more information about kid’s furniture, see section 13.0 – Kid’s Furniture.

Bunk Beds

Modern bunk beds are available in numerous styles and options. Metal bunks and pine wooden bunks been the most popular Bunk beds
Children’s Bunk beds are excellent when space is at a premium. At the moment White Bunk beds are in fashion with young kids.
Children’s Bunk beds to look out for are sofa bunks This type of bunk bed has a bed on the top and a pullout sofa bed underneath. Studio bunks
incorporate computer desks, cupboards and wardrobes also known has high sleeper bunk beds or loft bunks.

Bunk beds were essentially two beds stocked on top of one another, enabling two people to sleep within the same floor space. This was very effective in places where space was at a premium. Now there are many Bunk beds with alternatives to the standard configuration.

The bunk bed is a great choice when two children are required to sleep in the same room; some manufacturers even produce optional extras, such as slides, tents that cover the top bunk, curtains in the shape of a shop window, and all manner of imaginative things for children to play with.

There are several types of bunk bed, here we will list each one and describe each one in turn:

Standard Bunk Beds

The basic bunk bed, this is essentially two beds stacked on top of one another to accommodate two people. The top bunk is often reached by a ladder and has railings to prevent the user from falling out.

High Sleepers / Loft Bunks / Study Bunk

The loft Bunk (or sometimes known as the study bunk) is almost a standard bunk bed, except the bottom bunk has been replaced with a space for some furniture such as drawers – or a desk, perfect for workspace. Sometimes this furniture may be built into the bunk bed, or may have to be bought separately. The top bunk is often reached by a ladder and has railings to prevent the user from falling out.

See our High Sleeper category for a massive selection.

Three Sleepers

The three sleeper bunk bed is perfect for a small family when space is at a premium. This type of bunk has a single bed on top with a double, or small double bed underneath, these will accommodate three people comfortably. The top bunk is often reached by a ladder and has railings to prevent the user from falling out.

Bedworld supply a fantastic collection of Three Sleeper style bunk beds.

Sofa or Futon Bunk

A futon bunk is a standard bunk bed, but instead of a bunk at the bottom, it will have a futon or sofa bed, that may be turned into extra sleeping surface, for one or two people. The top bunk is often reached by a ladder and has railings to prevent the user from falling out.

See our Bunk Beds category for a massive selection of futon bunks.

Cheap Beds

Our Discount Cheap Beds are a collection of bedsteads and bed frames specially designed to help you get the most out of your money! Bedworld has over 20 years of experience in the industry and we know how to delivery quality at affordable prices.

Our selection contains cheap divans, cheap mattresses, and cheap bed frames, all available in a huge selection of styles and all with a hefty discount. All items in the Cheap Beds collection are in stock and ready for dispatch, meaning you will receive your order within 7-10 working days.

Visit Bedworld Discount Beds for a larger selection of our own branded beds.

Cheap Divans

Bedworld have great special offers and discounts for divans. For more information about Divan Beds, see section 9.0 – Divan Beds

Cheap Bed Frames

Bedworld have a huge selection of cheap Bed Frames. For more information about Bed Frames, see section 2.0 – Bed Frames.

Cheap Mattresses

At bedworld, we have a massive collection of Cheap Mattresses. For more information about Mattresses, see section 14.0 – Mattresses.

Children’s Beds

The choice for children’s beds is staggering. This area of the bed industry has seen massive growth to meet the demand of today’s modern bedroom Children's beds

Children’s beds have never been as exciting and smart. Over the past several years, the Kid’s bedroom has seen dramatic changes. Personal computers and games consoles now play a huge part in their rooms – The bed and mattress industry have been quick to pick up on this by developing many unique and exciting ideas, especially for children.

Children have always enjoyed the freedom of a bunk bed, no more so than now. For the very young children, some bunk beds and cabin beds have novelties such as tents, play houses, and slides integrated into them.

See our Children’s Beds section for more ideas.

Children’s Bunk Beds

Here at Bedworld, we sell a fantastic range of Bunk Beds for Children. For more information about bunk beds, see section 5.0 – Bunk Beds.

To view Bedworld’s excellent selection, click the following link: Bunk Beds.

Children’s Cabin Beds

We sell various Children’s cabin beds here at bedworld. For information about these, see section

Contract beds

Bedworld’s contract beds are a collection of beds designed to me mass produced and supplied in bulk to guest houses, nursing homes, hotels, and many more places that require the strictest fire and safety rules.

All our contract beds comply with the most strict safety standards: BS7177 (crib 5).

To see our huge selection of contract beds follow this link: Contract Beds

Divan Beds

For years the divan bed has been the most popular choice when it comes to choosing a bed. This type of bed is available with a multitude of different types of mattresses and also inbuilt storage drawers built into the base of the bed Divan beds

The divan base is still the UK’s most popular option. The divan bed is essentially an upholstered box, fitted with castors for mobility or on legs to create space beneath.

There are three main types of divan bases; here we will describe each of the base types in turn.

Please note that headboards are not supplied with a divan bed unless it specifically says in the product description, or in the options before purchase.

Sprung Edge – Sprung edge divans feature a complete open coil or pocket spring unit mounted on a frame. Considered the most luxurious option, they provide even more support across the whole mattress and act like a giant shock absorber, increasing the mattress’s durability.

Solid or Platform Top - These divans have a rigid, non sprung top panel, often made from hardboard. Beds with these bases are generally firmer, as well as cheaper than beds with sprung bases.

Firm Edge - Firm edge divans generally feature a smaller number of larger, heavy duty springs within a rigid, wooden sided frame.

Deep divans are often fitted with useful storage drawers; these can be arranged in many configurations according to your personal tastes and needs. Below we will list several of the most common configurations that are found on Bedworld.net.

Visit our Divan Beds section to view the largest selection online.

Furniture

Household furniture has been an integral part of people’s homes for thousands of years. Bedworld try to provide a range of furniture to satisfy every taste.

Furniture is constantly evolving, changing styles and shapes with the fashion of the current time. Pieces of furniture can include dinner tables and chairs, coffee tables, book cases, sofas, TV cabinets, and much more.  Furniture can be made from lots of different materials; some of the most common furniture is made from leather, wood, metal and plastics. As well as utility, some furniture serves as decorations or artwork such as lampshades and pictures.

Here are some uses of furniture:

Sofas can make your house feel more comfortable. Wardrobes and cupboards provide a safe and convenient place to store items. Tables and chairs make your house look more fashionable and provide a great place for a family meal. There are many uses for many different pieces of furniture.

It is critical you choose the right furniture to your tastes, this could be the style of the furniture, the fabric or finish of the furniture, or maybe just how much comfort it provides for you.

See our Furniture category for the greatest discounts on furniture.

Chairs

Furniture can consist of many things; however, one of the most common pieces of furniture is the Chair. A Chair is a piece of furniture used for sitting on. There are many different types of chairs used for many different things, such as:

Dining Chair – this is used for sitting upright at a table, usually while eating a meal. This type of chair is not generally designed for comfort; however, it does offer the best posture for eating and other formal activities.

Rocking Chair – A Rocking Chair has legs with curved feet. When a user sits in the chair it can rock forwards and backwards, offering good levels of relaxation.

Office or Executive Chair – Office chairs are used for working, as such, they are designed to offer maximum comfort but still retain an air of formality. Office chairs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, leather being a popular finish. Remember, to avoid RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury), get up every now and again to walk about and stretch your muscles.

Armchair – This type of chair is designed with comfort in mind. Armchairs are available a huge array of fabric and colour options, usually people pick an armchair because of its feel – Remember, when you’re shopping for armchairs, give it at least five minutes to test it out, as they can be quite expensive and last a long time.

Reclining Chairs

A Reclining chair is usually takes the form as an armchair that has a lever or button that, when presses, makes several changes happen to your position and posture. Firstly, the backrest will start to tip backwards, as this happens, the footrest will extend upwards and outwards from the chair. This will leave the user in a comfortable and relaxed, almost laying position.

Sofa Beds

The Sofa or Couch has been around thousands of years.Today, they are usually upholstered in a variety of different fabrics and colours, leather sofas and couches are very popular in the UK. As the living room is one of the most popular places in the house, used for family gatherings, having fun, watching TV etc, it is important to choose a sofa that meets your needs and comfort levels. Sometimes, sofas are sold as a set – these ‘sets’ usually contain a three seater sofa, a two seater sofa, an armchair, and a footstool – or a combination of these. Many of these sofas are available as sofa beds. Having a sofa bed in the modern home makes as  great guest beds  and extra sleeping space in the  home.

Guest Beds

Guest beds are designed to provide somewhere to sleep for occasional guests and visitors. There are several different types of guest bed

Air Bed / Mattress – For information about these, see section 14.2 - Air Mattresses.

Folding Beds – These are usually in the format of a small bed frame with a hinge in the centre (either horizontally or vertically down the centre). This can then fold away like a sandwich and be stored in a cupboard. These offer more comfort than the air mattress because of the real mattress. However, they take a lot of space to store.

Hideaway Beds – for more information on these, see section 19.0 – Wall Beds.

Trundle Guest Beds – The trundle bed is essentially a small frame with a mattress, castors and extendable legs, somewhat resembling a hospital stretcher. This is then hidden under the bed until guests arrive. When the trundle is pulled out, you can extend the legs to the same height of the bed frame and instantly transform the Single bed into a Super King-size.