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High Gloss and Glass Beds vs High Gloss and Fabric Beds: Which Suits Your Lifestyle?
October 28, 2026

High Gloss and Glass Beds vs High Gloss and Fabric Beds: Which Suits Your Lifestyle?

Both glass and fabric can transform a high gloss bed, but they create very different bedrooms. Glass keeps the look crisp, reflective and architectural, adding little visual weight and helping compact rooms feel open. Fabric, usually on the headboard, softens the polished frame with padded comfort and texture, making the bed somewhere to sit up, read and unwind. In this guide we compare the two honestly across comfort, appearance, everyday care and allergy considerations. We look at which design suits couples who relax in the bedroom, minimalists, families with young children and guest rooms, and share colour pairings that are easy to live with, from white gloss with clear glass to grey gloss with grey velvet. You will also find ideas for carrying your chosen material through the rest of the room with chairs, mirrors and bedside pieces, plus a simple three question test to help you decide which style truly fits your routine and your home....

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Fabric Beds for Couples: What to Look For
October 18, 2026

Fabric Beds for Couples: What to Look For

When two people share a fabric bed every night, a few practical decisions matter far more than colour or style. Width comes first: a standard double can feel snug, while a king or super king gives each person space to move, run warm or keep different hours without disturbing the other. In this guide we compare double, king and super king widths and lengths, then explain why frame stability, central support and the right mattress make such a difference to motion and noise. We look at how much floor to leave on both sides, why two bedside tables help daily routines and how to balance an asymmetric layout. You will also find advice on choosing a padded headboard that supports two people sitting up, agreeing on fabrics by starting with durability and ease of care, adding storage for two sets of belongings and handling different temperature preferences, so the bed suits you both for years....

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Why Beds with Adjustable Bases Are Worth Considering
October 11, 2026

Why Beds with Adjustable Bases Are Worth Considering

Beds with adjustable bases are worth considering if you read, watch television or work in bed, if lying completely flat feels uncomfortable, or if you want more control over your sleeping position. A motorised base raises the head, the feet or both, turning the bed into a supportive place to sit as well as sleep, and split designs let each partner choose their own position. Many now sit within upholstered frames, so the bedroom looks just as it would with a standard bed. In this guide we explain how adjustable bases work and the difference between standalone and insert designs. We look at why people choose them, who tends to benefit most, and which mattresses can flex without damage. We also cover practical checks such as power supply, wall clearance, motor noise, weight and the loss of under bed storage, along with bedside planning and the honest drawbacks to weigh before you decide....

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The Best Beds with Adjustable Bases
October 8, 2026

The Best Beds with Adjustable Bases

An adjustable base lets you raise the head and often the foot of the mattress, which makes reading, watching television and resting tired legs more comfortable. What is less obvious is how much the bed frame around it matters, both to how well the base moves and to how the bedroom looks. In this guide we explain the two main ways adjustable systems fit into a bed and which frame styles pair well, including upholstered surrounds, wooden frames with open centres, platform beds and headboard only setups. We also cover the styles that tend not to work, such as tall footboards, drawer beds and ottoman frames. You will find advice on sizing, twin bases for couples, central rails, wall clearance and power sockets, along with a clear guide to which mattresses can bend safely. We finish with notes on bedside cabinet height, styling an adjustable bed so it feels like a bedroom, a practical question list and a short FAQ....

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How Curved Headboards Make Beds More Practical
September 18, 2026

How Curved Headboards Make Beds More Practical

Curved headboards are usually discussed as a look, but the shape earns its place for practical reasons. This article explains four of them: better lumbar and shoulder support when sitting up in bed, rounded corners that stop snagging clothing and bedding in narrow rooms, softer acoustics in bedrooms with hard floors and minimal soft furnishing, and a silhouette that delivers the coverage of a tall headboard without the visual bulk. It compares gentle arches, full semicircles, wide concave curves and curved designs with side extensions, and sets out which suits which room. There is also honest guidance on the quirks, including positioning wall lights across a varying board height, hanging art above an arch, cleaning the seam and checking the fixing method before you buy....

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How Tall Headboards Make Beds More Practical
September 17, 2026

How Tall Headboards Make Beds More Practical

A tall headboard earns its place through daily usefulness rather than appearance alone. It supports the back and neck properly when you sit up in bed, covers the contact zone on the wall that otherwise marks within a year, softens the chill coming off a cold external wall and absorbs some of the reflected sound in rooms with hard floors and bare plaster. This guide sets out the height ranges that suit different ceiling heights, the clearance to leave between the board and the ceiling, and how to handle radiators, sockets and low window sills behind the bed. It compares what upholstered, leather and timber boards each deliver in comfort, warmth and maintenance, then looks at fixing methods and the small adjustments that stop a tall board knocking against the wall at night. It closes with guidance on styling the wall around a tall headboard, including lighting and bedside heights, so the arrangement feels considered rather than crowded....

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Is an Upholstered Bed Right for Your Home? Here’s How to Decide
September 17, 2026

Is an Upholstered Bed Right for Your Home? Here’s How to Decide

An upholstered bed suits some homes and frustrates others, so this guide sets out the decision plainly rather than selling the look. We start with the clear benefits: comfort when sitting up, warmth against a cold wall, sound absorption in rooms with hard floors and the softening effect fabric has on a hard edged interior. We then cover the drawbacks honestly, including dust, marking, pets and the practicalities of moving a tall padded headboard through a period staircase. The guide compares fabric, velvet, bouclé and faux leather, weighs upholstered frames against timber and metal, explains which room conditions rule upholstery out, and finishes with straightforward care advice and a short question and answer section on cleaning, children's rooms and small bedrooms. Along the way we set out which room conditions suit upholstery, from cold external walls and echoey hard floors to south facing windows that fade fabric, and we describe a middle option that many households overlook entirely....

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The Bedroom Comfort Index 2026
August 27, 2026

The Bedroom Comfort Index 2026

Bedroom comfort in British homes is determined by the walkway around the bed rather than by the mattress, according to a new editorial index from Furniture in Fashion. The report finds that a well specified bed with insufficient circulation produces a less comfortable room than a smaller bed with clear access on both sides, and identifies the second bedroom as the place where comfort is most often lost. With the Nationally Described Space Standard setting minimum floor areas for single and double bedrooms in new homes in England, many second bedrooms are genuinely marginal for a full double. The analysis sets out the room dimensions each standard UK mattress size actually requires, explains why wardrobe door swing decides what is possible in a narrow room, and examines how headboard height, bed height and underbed storage each affect daily comfort. A sizing table covers five bed sizes....

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How Much Are Adjustable Beds?
August 16, 2026

How Much Are Adjustable Beds?

Adjustable bed prices in the UK span a wide range, from basic singles with head only movement to super kings with dual motors and independent sides. Rather than quoting figures that shift with the market, this guide explains what actually drives the cost: size, the number of adjustment points, single versus dual operation, motor quality and, most significantly, the mattress. It sets out why a standard pocket sprung mattress will not work on an articulating base, which constructions flex properly, and why depth affects the range of movement you get. There is honest assessment of which features earn their cost and which are rarely used, plus practical notes on bedding, wall clearance, battery backup and who benefits most from an adjustable bed. It also covers what living with one is like day to day, from the gap the bed needs behind it to bedside furniture that stays in reach as the head rises....

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How Do You Make a Bed Cradle?
August 16, 2026

How Do You Make a Bed Cradle?

A bed cradle is a simple frame that arches over the lower part of a mattress to hold the duvet clear of the legs and feet, relieving weight and pressure while keeping the warmth in. This guide explains how to make one from planed softwood battens or plastic coated tubing, starting with the four measurements you need: mattress width, mattress depth, clearance height and how far up the bed the frame should reach. We walk through assembly with smoothed edges and hidden fixings, then cover the three reliable ways to anchor a cradle so it cannot shift during the night. Also included: how to make the bed differently once a cradle is fitted, when a purpose made cradle or occupational therapy advice is the better route, and routine safety checks....

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