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Why Day Beds Are The Perfect Spare Room Space Saver

Flexa Nordic Day Bed With StorageMaybe you’re looking into decorating your new spare room and are wondering how to get the most out of your space. If you find yourself without much space to work with, but want to maximise the opportunities for what it could be, look no further. Our selection of day beds with storage options and pull out underbeds offer a variety of benefits to help unlock your spare room’s potential. Read our guide below to find out more.

Five Reasons A Day Bed Might Be Perfect For You

The Size

The first thing that you take into account when decorating any room should be the space and how to use it. Does your spare room have a lot of space? Would anything more than a single bed frame take up too much space? Day beds are a really versatile bed that can in some models, offer up to two single beds for the size of just one. Its ability to transform into a stylish seating area also saves you from committing to using the spare room solely as a bedroom.

The Functionality

Developing more upon that, one of the day bed’s real strengths is in it’s functionality. If you want a practical, cosy and versatile spare room that can transition easily from a man cave or dressing room to a guest bedroom, look no further. With the ability to be used for seating during the day, our day beds will make you the ultimate host whether it’s for your next family gathering or your kid’s next sleepover.

The Style

With our wide range of day beds here at the UK Bed Store, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. We have day beds in a variety of colours, wood and metal. With collaborations from brands including Julian Bowen, Flintshire Furniture and GFW, we’re sure that we’ll have a style to fit your room. With both a headboard and a footboard, these are distinct from sofa beds, offering a contemporary and stylish fit for any lounge or spare room.

The Storage

Especially handy in the season of post-Christmas clutter, we have a selection of kids day beds with storage options available. Tired of throwing things under the bed to get dusty and hard to find? We’ve got the bed to keep you organised. Our Flexa Nordic Day Beds for kids not only provide you with a trundle mattress that can be pulled out for an extra sleeper, but they also provide you with two storage drawers for any leftover Lego, untidy toys or anything else that you may need to pack away tidily.

The Extra Bed

As mentioned when discussing our day beds with storage, we also have models that offer you two beds for the size of one. With a lot of our range, you can also get a pull out bed in the form of a pull-out trundle or an under bed frame. With detailing to disguise the underbeds in the form of anything from wooden drawers to fabric button detailing, you can stylishly double the sleeping capacity of your spare room to become the ultimate house guest.

Could A Day Bed Be For You? Get In Touch

If you feel like a day bed could be for you, why not treat yourself and browse our range? If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our expert team will be on hand to guide you through your purchase.

Are Divan Beds the Right Fit For You?

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Here at UK Bed Store, we have a wide range of divan beds from a number of top manufacturers. Maybe you’re considering changing to a divan bed, wondering about whether to return to one or just stuck at what to get altogether. Don’t worry, as we’ve got you covered with a five step guide on what to consider before you buy.

Do You Need More Space?

How much space do you have in your room? If you find yourself struggling for space, divan beds can be a great fit for your room. With storage built into the panels underneath, the divan can quickly de-clutter your room, giving you an extra set of drawers, without needing to compromise any free space in your bedroom. Not only that, but whereas with some frame beds, they can stick out further than the mattress, a divan frame is aligned perfectly with its mattress.

What Would You Store In It?

One of the divan’s key features is the built-in under bed storage so it would be silly not to consider what you would actually use it for. Most commonly used for bedding, excess clothes and towels, the divan could free up a cupboard, wardrobe or if you’re a little bit more swept off your feet, a ‘floordrobe.’

Are You Buying the Divan Bed Base On Its Own Or With a Mattress?

Here at UK Bed Store, we have a range of divan beds, both with and without a mattress. If you’re replacing your divan, but the mattress is still ok, you may want to browse our range of divan bed bases. However, if you’re completely replacing your bed, we advise that you purchase your divan bed from our options with a mattress included.

Which Mattress Should I Choose For My Divan Bed?

This is often the big question. Our range of divan beds can be bought with a variety of mattresses. They can include options such as Coil Spring or Pocket Spring, both with added options in Memory Foam and Latex or Gel. When picking your mattress, it’s important to consider your budget, your desired firmness and any physical needs that you may need to bring into consideration.

Decide On Your Divan With UK Bed Store

Once you’ve gone through this guide and feel confident that divan beds might be the right fit for you, start to browse our range. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. From our store in Leek, Staffordshire, you can rely on UK Bed Stores to provide the best divan beds to your door.

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A Different Kind of Christmas

Christmas is going to be a little different this year. We might not be able to do all the things we usually would, see the people we would usually see, or even visit the places we enjoy. So let us make the most of what we can do!
Our Christmas day might not be what we were expecting, so how will you be spending yours?

Having a duvet day?

Whether you have been working all year, maybe even working from home, or you have been furloughed, you’re likely to be spending this Christmas at home. So why not have a duvet day? If you’re going all out for your Christmas dinner, why not prepare what you can in advance, and have a good old lie in and welcome in a relaxed Christmas day?
Treat yourself to a new mattress and we don’t think you’ll want to get up early anyway! Just remember to treat the kids to a new bed too, or you might find them jumping into yours Christmas morning!

Sofa siesta?

After lunch, we all know there’s at least one member of the family that needs a good nap! Maybe it’s you, maybe it’s the cat? Either way we know it’ll be sat on the sofa, watching the TV highlights of the day.
Is it the same sofa that you’ve been sat on all year? Have you decorated around it amidst the lockdown boredom? You might be sitting there right now, looking around thinking it no longer matches your room, or that you’d like to add a new piece to compliment your new decor. Why not take a look at our collection of sofas, each one adding its own touch of style to your room. Not to mention comfort too!

Table troubles?

If you are used to going elsewhere for your Christmas lunch, you might not have a dining table at home. Or you might be looking at your current one thinking it looks a little tired. Here at the UK Bed Store we not only think about your plush needs, we have also thought about your practical needs. So why not head over to our selection of dining tables and see what takes your fancy, from small 2 seaters, to larger family tables, you’ll be surprised what we have to suit your space.

Jazz up your space

Not having a usual Christmas might mean that you spend more time at home, looking around at the same rooms you’ve been looking at all year. You might not be looking at changing your furniture this side of Christmas, so why not just move some stuff around? You’ll be surprised at how moving a few things around can change the room. Moving things into different rooms can also add a spot of variety. Don’t forget your decorations will make all the difference too, so why not have a change up from last year?

Am I too late for Christmas delivery?

Many of our products are in stock and ready to go. So where possible we aim to get your new products out to you as soon as possible. Head over to our Deliveries page should you require further information. If you are still unsure, please contact a member of our knowledgeable team today and they will be able to provide you with the most up to date information at that time.

From our family here at UK Bed Store to yours, we wish you all the best this Christmas and hope that your year comes to a wonderful end. And to all your little ones, Santa has scrapped the naughty list this year, so if you want to sneak that extra biscuit we won’t tell him!
Best Wishes and Merry Christmas.

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How to beat winter fatigue

For many of us, the darker, colder mornings mean one thing, we have a much harder time getting out of bed!
It’s easy to feel more sluggish and fatigued as the cold weather sets in, but our tips will ensure you feel fresh as a daisy this winter!

Prioritise your sleep

Nothing helps ward off fatigue better than a good night’s sleep! However, it’s important not to let the winter blues make you sleep for longer, if you get too much sleep it’s possible you could actually feel worse. We don’t actually need any more sleep during the winter, so it’s important to still aim for 8-hours of sleep a night. Try to go to bed and wake up at a similar time everyday, maintaining a good routine is important for ensuring your sleep is undisturbed, and that you feel fresh in the morning.

Let the light in

The lack of natural sunlight during the winter months can disrupt the body’s sleep and waking cycle, and induce the overproduction of melatonin in the brain, a hormone that makes us feel tired. It’s important then to try and get as much daylight as possible, open your curtains as soon as you wake up, and try to get outdoors during the day where you possibly can.

Maintain your exercise routine

Regular exercise works wonders for reducing fatigue, while it might be difficult to find the motivation on dark winter evenings, maintaining your levels of physical activity will actually give you more energy- so try to get involved in some form of exercise each day! Even a quick walk around the block can get your blood pumping.

Wind down

The winter months can be a great time to focus on your self-care routine. Try adding mindfulness techniques to your daily routine, or why not try yoga or meditation as a method to wind down and relax in the evenings. Not only will this help you to feel generally better, but could also improve your sleep quality.

Eat right

During the winter it’s especially important to ensure that you’re eating a balanced diet. You’ll have more energy if you ensure you’re eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. Try to avoid high sugar foods, while they might appear to give you a quick burst of energy, this will quickly wear off and leave you feeling worse. Ensuring your evening meal and snacks are light and healthy can also help you get a restful night’s sleep.

Why not treat yourself to a new bed this winter and ensure that you’re getting the rest you need to beat winter fatigue! Please contact us today if you have any questions about our range of mattresses and bed frames.