Author: The Sleep Guy
What’s The Best Silk Pillowcase? 6 Top UK Designs 2026
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A silk pillowcase is a popular alternative to cotton or synthetic materials due to the way it looks after your skin whilst you’re asleep. The idea is that it doesn’t absorb moisture as much as cotton. As a result you definitely wake up looking like a supermodel (Ed: er, not sure…
What’s The Best Wool Mattress In The UK In 2026?
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A wool mattress is what you’d call a ‘traditional’ choice for a mattress. They’re made in a tried-and-tested way. My mother would probably want a wool mattress after watching a feature on Countryfile about sheep shearing. Wool is a naturally breathable material which can add a bit of comfort to…
5 Best Wooden Bed Frames: Cheap + Luxury UK Models 2026
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The best wooden bed frames will last for many years without looking tatty or outdated. I suspect that may not be the case with a diamante crushed velvet bed. You also tend to get a headboard included, which saves an extra purchase. The main downside with wooden beds for me is the…
5 Best Double Bunk Beds and Triple Sleepers 2026
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A ‘double bunk bed’ is usually one with a double bed on the bottom and a single bed on the top. You’ll also see them referred to as ‘triple sleepers’. You can also buy something called a ‘triple bunk bed’ which is three single beds piled on top of each…
What’s The Best Trundle Bed? Top 5 + 2026 UK Deals
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A trundle bed is a neat solution if you occasionally have guests but are a bit limited on space. You get a single bed on top and another single bed hidden underneath which can be pulled out and set up within a couple of minutes. Some designs of trundle bed…
5 Best Electric Blankets and Heated Blankets 2026
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There are basically two types of electric blanket on the market in the UK. I’m sure there are exceptions but let’s keep it simple, since this is not the most exciting purchase you will ever make. Option 1: Simple electric blankets Simpler and cheaper electric blankets/heated blankets usually have two or three…
What’s The Best Sofa Bed and Futon in the UK? Top 5 2026
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The best sofa bed or futon is one that is comfortable enough for a couple of nights, whilst looking half decent the rest of the time. Many online guides include detailed descriptions of the 94 different types of sofa bed. They offer confusing diagrams of mechanisms. I find these as…
5 Best Bedspreads In The UK 2026
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A bedspread is a neat way of making your bed look tidy during the day. Some people also use them as an extra layer of warmth at night. There are four main types of bedspread on sale in the UK: 1. Polyester bedspreads Polyester bedspreads are manmade and they’re usually the…
Is An Orthopedic Mattress The Best For A Bad Back?
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Sandi Toskvig and Alan Davies could fill a whole episode of QI discussing mattresses. Admittedly it would not be a ratings-winner but there are numerous myths and misconceptions about the mattress market. They have also gone past series M but let’s not worry about that. For example, how many springs…
What’s The Best Rest Assured Mattress In The UK?
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There’s plenty of choice if you want a Rest Assured mattress. They’re a big name in the UK mattress market and they’ve been going for more than a century. I’d describe a Rest Assured mattress as a mid-priced choice. They’re owned by the same company as Silentnight and they’re (very)…