Beds - how to find yours today

Want to start looking for new beds today? Here's how to get started.

You might be reading this article because you've decided to make a real start on shopping for new beds. You might know exactly what you want, or you may be looking for a little bit of help and advice on what sort of bed is best for you.

If you're a dedicated shopper, you can find the bed you want in a fairly short time. Simply use the internet and sites like Bed Next Day to get an idea of what type of beds are available on the market, and also to find out what sort of prices you might be expected to pay. You will need to decide several things:

• How much you can afford
• What style of beds appeal to you
• The type of mattress that may be suitable
• What size of bed is best for you
• Whether you need storage options

You can work out answers to most of these questions with a little online research. Once you have narrowed down the beds that interest you, it's time to go to a showroom and take a look around.

Trying out

You shouldn't buy a bed that you haven't tried out. You spend over 30% of your life in bed and a good night's sleep is essential if you're going to function properly during the next day and benefit from the things you've done the day before. That's why experts recommend that you take the time to try the beds out - and not just sit on the side of the bed, either. Take your shoes off and lie on the bed for at least 5 minutes; preferably more, so that you can tell whether the mattress will give you the support you need. If you share your bed, you should go shopping with your partner because you both need to find the bed and mattress comfortable.

Buying

Once you've decided which beds you like the best and which mattresses are most comfortable, take a look at the discounts and offers you can get. By choosing a supplier like Bed Next Day, you could even have your bed delivered to your door within 24 hours.

Bed Next Day sells a range of traditional and contemporary single, double, king and superking beds, most of which are available with next day delivery. Brands include Silentnight, the Original Bedstead Company, Sprung Land and Sealy. Take a look at the beds available on our website, www.mattressnextday.co.uk and order online today, or call 0844 3911 222 if you have any questions.