Should I buy an adjustable bed? Adjustable beds are popular with people with bad backs or mobility problems as they allow you to find a comfortable lying position. There are two types: This guide focuses on ‘lifestyle’ beds rather than beds for people with more specific mobility problems. Prices and…

There are various types of day bed but the best (in my view) are those that use a standard sized single mattress. That means you’ll have a decent choice of good value mattresses. Most day beds are metal or wood, but there are also some fabric daybeds and guest beds. Some just…

Generally speaking, you get what you pay for with a bed. But that doesn’t mean that all cheap double beds are equally bad.  We’ve picked out five cheap double beds with mattresses that we think offer good value for money. Our selections all feature cheap bed deals where you get…

Cheap headboards come in various designs and styles and the quality varies greatly. Choosing a headboard is – thankfully – a bit easier than choosing a mattress. There are only really four types of headboard: Basically though, I would pick the type of headboard you like the look of. Cheap headboards…

I’m a big fan of upholstered sleigh bed frames.  Unlike divan bases, you get a headboard built in and unlike metal or wooden bedframes you won’t injure yourself if you walk into it during the night. The mattress also doesn’t move around very much as it’s wedged in at the foot of the bed.…

In my opinion, the best bunk beds are those that are strong enough for children of all ages. This guide will just focus on simple two layer bunk beds. You can also get futon bunks (e.g. the Noomi Eino) which have a fold out sofa on the bottom layer and cabin beds which…

The best wooden bed frames will last for many years without looking tatty or outdated.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…

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…

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…

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…