BUYERS GUIDE
Do you actually need a new bed?
Good question. There’s a number of reasons why now might be the time:
- Your current one is just worn out, and another bad night is one too many
- Medical reasons (ie bad back)
- A growing family
- It’s a first time purchase
- New house
If you’re regularly getting poor sleep through being uncomfortable, it just could be that your mattress itself that’s the cause. Beds don’t last forever – and neither will you if the quality of your sleep is in question! Here’s a few thoughts:
- Can’t remember when you last changed your mattress?
- Do you sleep better in a bed that’s not your own?
- Do you wake with aches or muscle stiffness?
- Is your mattress uneven, lumpy or sagging in places?
- Is your unsatisfying sleep getting slowly worse?
Are you short of bedroom storage? If so, perhaps you might benefit from a storage divan base, rather than a bedstead. Or indeed an ottoman base – we have one here in our Factory Shop - they’re fantastic.
HELP! WHERE DO I START?
WHAT'S INSIDE A MATTRESS?
Open Coil Springs
Rows of springs joined together. A more affordable, supportive option - typically with a lower price than pocket springs. At Airsprung Beds we use our durable Supercoil open coil unit.
Pocket Springs
Individual springs which move independently to each other. Avoids ‘roll-together’ if a shared sleeping space. Spring counts from 100’s to 1000’s depending on price.
Mini-Pocket Springs
A littler version of a full-sized pocket spring; these add just a little extra comfort and support. Typically, these complement the full size springs.
Memory Foam
High density that reacts to body shape, pressure-absorbing particularly in pressure-sensitive areas such as hips and shoulders.
Rolled Mattress
This has become an increasingly popular way to buy a mattress, particularly when bought online. Being far easier to transport, it’s extremely convenient. From a greener, more sustainable perspective it’s a winner transport-wise. Not all mattresses are available rolled – particularly the higher end or deeper models which are unsuitable for rolling.
Fillings
These are what make up the comfort layers within a sprung mattress – they vary dependent upon levels of price and luxury. They can comprise a whole host of options from trusted suppliers - whether man made, ie polyester (all Airsprung polyester used is at least 80% recycled), or natural materials such as wool, cotton or bamboo etc. Whichever - all are chosen for their comfort, insulation properties, flexibility and ability to contend with body moisture.
BASES
Divan bases consistently remain the UK’s most popular choice because they’re so versatile in offering storage options. In simple terms it’s a simply upholstered, framed platform on castors, glides or legs. Ours are on chrome glides. The divans come in two colour choices, and are available with matching headboards - we've 2 styles.
It’s important to check that a mattress and base fit together size-wise, particularly if not being bought together. By the way, our ottoman is a base which lifts from the front to reveal a storage space within. It’s a clever alternative to drawers.