If it’s time for you to get a new bed, don’t hit the shops without our top tips for bed buying success.
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Get the best type of bed for you
Looking for a space saving bed with storage to put a smaller bedroom or a stylish four poster bed? Your bed is likely to be the most prominent piece of furniture in your bedroom. So choose a bed type that fits with style and size of the room.
Our guide to the different types of bed takes you through the main option and their pros and cons. "Buy Now"
Measure your space
How much space do you have? Decide how large or small a bed you’d like or can fit in your bedroom. Measure your bedroom if you are moving into a new home, allowing ample space at either side of where the bed will fit to accommodate bedside tables or other furniture.
Typical US or UK bed sizes
Name
|
Imperial
|
Metric
|
Small single
| 2’6” × 6’3” | 75 × 190cm |
Single
| 3’ × 6’3” | 90 × 190cm |
Small Double
| 4’ × 6’3” | 120 × 190cm |
Double
| 4’6 “× 6’3” | 135 × 190cm |
King-Size
| 5’ × 6’6” | 150 × 200cm |
Super-King-Size
| 6’ × 6’6” | 180 × 200cm |
Source: US or UK Sleep Council
Mattress sizes do vary. So compare the size of the bed and the mattress to make sure they fit.
Get the bed mattress right
Choosing the right mattress is crucial to ensure you get a long-lasting bed that gives you a comfortable night’s sleep while properly supporting your body. Contrary to popular opinion, a mattress doesn’t have to be firm to be good for you. As long as it has a good supporting structure, the amount of padding on top is down to personal preference.
In our mattress tests we measure the shape of a person’s body at 36 different points when standing and when lying on their back on the mattresses. We then measure the position of their spine when lying on the mattress-a good mattress keeps your spine in line and parallel to the mattress. We also simulate years of use by rolling heavy barrels over each mattress thousands of times. Our test results mean that when you get a best buy mattress, you can be sure you’re buying a mattress that will support your body and last for years to come.
The best shops for buying a bed
There are countless bed shops to choose from including specialist high street brands, such as Bensons and Dreams, small independents and general furniture shops including Ikea, Furniture Habitat and Village.
Online outlets and warehouse stores offering end of line and cheap beds can offer some low cost options. But it is advisable to try a bed before you buy.
Take a look at our guide to the best and worst shops to discover which bed shops were rated highly in our survey of thousands of which members.
Try out the bed in the buy
Four in five bed shoppers spend less than two minutes trying beds in the shop, according to the sleep council. You are going to spend lot of hours sleeping on it. So it is worth spending time getting properly hands on with different beds and mattresses.
When trying out a bed lie down on it in the same way as you’d lie on your bed at home, to see how it feels. Ideally the mattress should mound to the shape of your body while also supporting it.
Bring your bed partner
If you’re looking for a double bed for two, bring your partner along with you to try out potential purchases together. Individuals have different testes and not only when it comes to the feel of the bed and mattress. So there may have to be some compromise along the way.
In our mattress tests we get people with different body types to lie on each mattress this means we can tell you which mattresses are suitable for a wide range of people. We also measure whether you’ll feel the mattress moving when your partner turns on it.
What to ask in a bed shop
There are a few key questions to ask in the bed shop so you know exactly what you are getting for your money:
- Are there flexible storage design option
- How soon can it be delivered and how much will delivery cost?
- Does the bed come with a headboard?
- Is a mattress included?
- How the beds will come assembled or will there be assembly needed?
- What does the bed’s guarantee cover and for how long?
Getting the best price for a bed
It’s sensible to approach discounts on products such as beds with a healthy dose of cynicism. It’s worth checking if a ‘sale’ might be coming up-you might benefit from a hefty price cut by waiting a few weeks longer.
That said, there are some good bargains to be had. Particularly if you go into a store armed with a better deal you have found on the same spec model online some shops might be prepared to offer a price match. Don’t be afraid to haggle either particularly in an independent store where the shop assistants may have more power to reduce the price or throw in a freebie. "Buy Now"
Getting your bed delivered
Unless you have got access to a van, you will need to arrange for the store to deliver your bed. There’s likely to be a charge for this, so ensure you get a quote for delivery before parting with any money. Not all shops offer evening or weekend delivery slots, so check before you buy if this important to you.
Getting rid of your old bed
You will need to dispose of your old bed too. Ask the shop you are buying your new bed from if it will pick up your old bed when they deliver some may charge extra to do this. You can ask your council to collect bulky items such as mattresses. But again some charge a small fee for this service. Wooden bed frames can be recycled contact your council for details of your nearest neighborhood recycling center or to arrange a pick up or get in touch with the furniture re-use network to donate your bed.
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