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 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…

Ottoman beds and storage beds provide a neat bit of extra space for stuffing away your winter duvet, Christmas decorations or those clothes which you are clinging onto just in case they come back into fashion. Most are ‘full ottoman’ beds which give you the whole space under the mattress…

A simple white wooden bedframe is usually made from pine. Bedframes made from a hard wood like oak are more expensive.

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…

The best wooden bed frames will last for many years without looking tatty or outdated.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

Choosing the best bed base for you requires you to consider a few questions. Do you actually need a new bed base? Or can you get away with re-using the divan base or bedstead you’ve already got? Should you get a divan base or a bedframe? Which base is best…

If you want a divan bed, you can either buy a base and mattress separately or buy them as a divan bed bundle.

There’s a lot to be said for a faux leather bed frame or bedstead. They’re easier to clean than velvet beds and they’re less painful than a wooden or metal bed if you walk into them in the middle of the night. Very few ‘leather beds’ are actually made from genuine leather as synthetic…

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…