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Scratching your head over a small bedroom? A small room can be somewhat of a puzzle when it comes to furnishing and decorating, but it needn’t be difficult to get it just right. With a few easy adjustments, small rooms can feel stylish, cosy and perfectly organised – the ideal elements for a great night’s sleep.Read on for our easy tips to create space in a small room. 1. Brighten things up with lights and mirrors. Mirrors are a secret weapon when it comes to a small room – not only do they bounce both natural and artificial light into... Read More

When you’re looking to buy a lovely new bed, which size to choose is one of the most important things to consider. Should you pick a standard double or small double? Is a single too small, or a super king too big? You don’t want to spend time fretting over size – there are fabrics, headboards and gorgeous duvet sets to choose! So we’ve taken the hard work out of this essential step by demystifying the process, step-by-step. Read on for some questions to ask yourself when choosing the size of your dream bed. 1. What are the standard bed... Read More

We all need a bit of extra support these days – but nothing supports us more than the humble mattress. After all, we put so much trust in our bed to keep us calm and comfortable, and it holds us up night after night. This is why it’s so essential to our sleep health that we get our mattress right. So if you’re finding yourself tossing and turning, wishing for a few nights of peaceful, uninterrupted sleep, it may be as simple as asking yourself, ‘Do I need a new mattress? Read on for our top 8 signs that it... Read More

Is there anything better than a blissfully undisturbed sleep? At British Beds Direct, we are a tiny bit biased… but no. We wholeheartedly believe in the power of sleep. Getting a regular amount of shut-eye is so important for our overall health – it improves our concentration, reduces stress levels and boosts our energy throughout the day. But still, over a third of UK adults struggle to get to sleep every night. Are you one of them?Read on to discover our top tips for getting a peaceful night’s sleep – because having a healthy sleep routine is key to drifting... Read More

You may have noticed that here at British Beds Direct, we are all about lovely products made on home soil. Since 2005 we have been hand-making beds from our family-run workshop in West Bromwich, and without continued local support, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Thanks to our customers believing in homegrown craftsmanship, we are still here; lovingly upholstering our high-quality beds that are both beautiful and built to last. There are plenty of good reasons to buy furniture made in Britain rather than overseas. Read on to discover the numerous perks of spending your money in the UK. ... Read More

When it comes to personal space, your bedroom is the main event and the encore; a private, cosy haven that invites you to relax and dream. Naturally, such an important place in your home deserves the star treatment, so when you’re picking out the attributes of your ideal bed, why not make a statement with it? You don’t necessarily need an interior designer to create a showstopper of a bedroom. Read on for some easy ways to elevate your bed space; you’ll feel like a king or queen each time you rest your head. Pick out a head-turning headboard Your... Read More