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.

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.

Here at UK Bed Store we offer a fantastic selection of bed frames and mattresses, but did you know that we also stock a wide range of bedroom furniture too?

If you’re thinking of using your spare time during lockdown to switch up your old bedroom furnishings then look no further, we can help you pick out the perfect furniture that will help you to make the most of your space!

Make your bedroom work for you

The first thing to consider when choosing new bedroom furniture is how you use the room. Do you need a spot for the television, or is your bedroom a screen free zone? Do you need plenty of storage space for clothes and accessories, or do you have a separate space for this?
Once you’ve considered this, you should have a better idea of the sort of furniture that should be the focus of your room.

Wardrobes and drawers

When considering storage solutions for clothing there are two key things to consider, first how much space you need, and secondly the type of clothing that you’ll be storing. If you’ll be storing a mixture of clothing it’s probably best to consider both space for hanging long items such as dresses and coats, and shelving or drawer space for items like trousers and jumpers, along with accessories such as bags and shoes.
We stock a wide range of wardrobes and drawers that are stylish, practical and affordable. From traditional pine to sleek, elegant contemporary designs such as gloss or oak, we’ve got you covered!

Bedside storage

A bedside cabinet or table can provide an extra storage space that can come in handy for storing books and devices, or even as just a spot to put your glasses and alarm clock. If you have space to add bedside tables to your bedroom design it’s well worth considering, not only for their practicality but also the way that they can complete the room. At UK Bed Store, we offer a wide selection of bedside storage, so we’re sure to stock the right design for you!

Dressing tables

Adding a dressing table to your room can add an essence of elegance and that feminine touch. Not only can a dressing table create a practical space, both for the storage and use of hair and beauty products, but it can be the finishing touch that the room needs. Not to mention it can be a vital part of a woman’s morning routine.

We stock a range of dressing tables that will compliment any bedroom, and we also have stools and mirrors available, for that finishing touch.

Why not consider those little extras that can add a final touch to the look of your room, and come in handy for storing clutter such as blankets and throw pillows. We stock a selection of blanket boxes, and other storage solutions that could help to complete your space!

When it comes to caring for your back, one of the most important factors is how you sleep, and what you sleep on. That’s why, here at the UK Bed Store, we are supporting National Back Care Week 2020. This year the awareness week falls from 5th October to 9th October.

What is National Back Care Week?

National Back Care Week was created to raise awareness of those who suffer with back conditions, or who do a manual role that may impact the health of their back.
Many of us take a healthy back for granted and do not appreciate the struggle that individuals may be going through on a daily basis.
The theme for this year is back pain in nursing. Many nurses struggle with back pain, especially later in their career. Due to the constant lifting and shifting of patients and equipment they are more susceptible to back injury or long lasting pain. This week can help to highlight the daily struggles and how important it is to care for your own back.

Back Pain In Nursing

Due to the nature of the job, caring for others means that they will have to undertake manoeuvres that will eventually take their toll on our nurses. While in recent years there has been a push on manual handling guidance and an encouragement to follow these lifting and shifting guidelines, it may not always be possible due to the “item” being moved being a human being, usually an unwell one at that. Unfortunately, there is little that can be done to avoid this.
So, where possible, we promote our nurses ensuring that outside (and inside where possible) work doing the best they can for their backs. This includes regular massage or chiropractor appointments, fitness to improve the muscles in the back and the use of a good quality mattress.

How Your Bed Can Help Your Back

It’s long since been known that what you sleep on can have a huge impact on your back. Sleeping on a hard floor, in comparison to sleeping on a supportive mattress makes a big difference.
Typical advice recommended that an orthopaedic mattress is the best for individuals struggling with back pain. However, this advice might not be accurate for you. When looking for a mattress you should look for one that is supportive to you. This includes moulding to your shape and how you sleep. For example a smaller individual who sleeps on their side, would find it extremely uncomfortable to sleep on an extra firm mattress as it would not contort to their body shape. Whereas a softer or a memory foam mattress would mould to the right shape, offering fuller support.
Where two individuals share a bed, both need to be taken into consideration, and ideally either a mutual ground or a mattress that reduces the movement felt by the other person such as a pocket sprung or memory foam mattress where the movement is contained.

If you are looking for a new mattress and struggle with back pain, contact one of our experts here at UK Bed Store who will be more than happy to discuss your individual requirements, finding you the best support.

So many of us struggle to keep cool in summer, which can greatly impact the quality of your sleep. But what about keeping warm as the weather starts to get cooler? And what really is the best temperature for you to get a great night’s sleep?
There are so many things that impact the quality of our sleep on a daily basis, from stress, to aches and pain, a screaming child to a partner taking up the whole bed. Don’t let the temperature be another factor.

What Is The “Optimum” Sleeping Temperature?

This can be subject to interpretation. So some of us may believe that sleeping in a cooler room gives you a better night’s sleep and prepares you for the day ahead, meanwhile others consider a warmer sleep to offer them a deeper and fuller sleep.
So what does “The Sleep Council” say on the matter?
“Your body is at its lowest temperature when you’re asleep, so a cool 16-18°C (60-65°F) is thought to be an ideal temperature in a bedroom. Temperatures over 24°C (71°F) are likely to cause restlessness, while a cold room of about 12°C (53°F) will make it difficult to drop off.”

How Can I Keep Warm In A Cool Room?

While your room is ideally slightly cooler (yes even into the winter) It doesn’t mean that you cannot use other aids to warm yourself up to fall asleep. If you are one of the many that wants to be warm when you fall asleep, even if your room is at the optimal temperature, there are a number of ways to warm up that can be removed throughout the night.
A great method of warming you up to fall asleep is the trusted hot water bottle. They have always been a firm favourite in many households, and we fully support this. They are at their warmest while you fall asleep, cooling down as the night goes on, allowing you to cool to a good resting temperature.
You may wish to wrap up in warm PJ’s and some nice thick socks. Again this is a great method, if you get to warm you can always peel back the covers to regulate your temperature.
The most common warming method is to add a couple of extra throws or blankets onto your bed. These are great as if you wake up too warm you can peel these away, and the inside of your bed will stay warm enough for you to fall back into a cosy sleep.

Do I Need To Change My Bedding To Suit The Season?

For those of you who already do this, it might seem like an odd question. But there are many of us that keep the same duvets all year round and change our external conditions.
While no one is going to directly tell you that you need to change your duvet to suit the temperature outside, there are a number of benefits to investing in a winter/summer option. And if space is an issue, vacuum bags are great at squashing even the thickest of winter duvets right down.
When it comes to regulating your sleeping temperature, the duvet plays the biggest part. If you are trying to sleep under a giant feather winter duvet in the middle of summer, you’ll quickly find it uncomfortable. And likewise for the thinnest duvet in the heart of winter. Finding a duvet that suits the season will help to reduce the need of other aids such as additional blankets and woolly socks.

Here at the UK Bed Store we understand the importance of a good night’s sleep. That’s why you won’t find us walking around like zombies first thing in the morning! If it’s time to upgrade your bed or your mattress to help improve your sleep get in touch today! Our expert team is on hand to support you throughout the process.