An Emperor mattress or an emperor bed is huge. However, there doesn’t seem to be complete agreement on quite how huge they should be:​ Perhaps the G8 will address this important issue soon, but in the meantime I would just make sure you get the tape measure out to avoid…

Dormeo is a memory foam mattress brand with a strong reputation and a big range. It scores an average of 4.1/5 on TrustPilot after tens of thousands of reviews. That puts it amongst the highest rated mattress brands you can buy in the UK. They’re made in Italy, which gives…

A queen size mattress or a queen size bed is 120cm wide and 190cm long in the UK. That’s 4 foot x 6 foot 3 inches. In the UK, it’s the same as a ‘small double’. That means it is bigger than a single mattress and smaller than a standard…

You may be wondering where you can find the best mattress for front sleepers. The most common advice is that most people who sleep on their front or stomach should choose a medium/firm or firm mattress. However, there isn’t one mattress that is perfect for everyone who sleeps on their…

Dunlopillo is the brand to go for if you a) want a latex mattress in the UK and b) have deep pockets. The company is based in Denmark but it has been popular in the UK for a long time. In this guide we’ll look at the pros and cons…

You’ve probably heard of Hypnos, but which is the best Hypnos mattress? And why do some Hypnos mattresses cost twice as much as others? A respected brand Hypnos is a posh mattress brand with a Royal Warrant, which is based in Buckinghamshire. Does that mean that the King sleeps in…

A standard small single mattress is 75cm wide and 190cm long. That’s 2 feet 6 inches wide and 6 feet 3 inches for anyone currently reaching for a tape measure. You’ll often find two small single mattresses crammed into a children’s bedroom in a caravan at a holiday park. Small…

If you sleep on your side, you are better to find one which is a little softer than you might normally choose. This is to avoid too much pressure on your hips and shoulders. So, a heavier person might choose a medium/firm mattress rather than a firm mattress, for example.

There aren’t all that many split tension mattresses on the UK market and they tend to be quite expensive, but we’ve picked out five split tension and dual tension mattresses which are worth considering.