How to Choose a New Bed & Mattress

Do I need a new bed? We recommend that an adult should have a new bed every 7 or 8 years. If you are sleeping less well than you used to, regularly noticing back or neck pain on waking, or find yourself rolling into the centre of the mattress, your mattress is almost certainly approaching its use-by date. Look at your frame as well. If you see warped or broken slats or an uneven base, the frame most likely will need replacing too. Do be especially mindful of purchasing a new mattress for a very old base, as this can damage the mattress. If you decide that it is time to invest in a new bed, we offer a complimentary collection service in partnership with the British Heart Foundation, to help rehome your preloved items. Find out more here. What size bed do I need? The primary factor in choosing a new bed will be the size. Generally, bigger is better where beds are concerned, so get out your measuring tape and find out the size of the bed your bedroom will allow. Once you have these dimensions, you will be able to decide on bed and mattress size. We recommend you leave at least 75cm around the edge of the bed frame for access. If you already have a reliable frame in place, check with the manufacturer regarding the mattress size. The mattress should fit snugly inside the frame. If you are purchasing a new bed from The Conran Shop, please check in the Details section of the website to give you information regarding the correct mattress size. In some cases, you will need to have a mattress made specifically for your frame. If in doubt, please call our Customer Services team who will be able to advise you on what to do next. Did you know? A British winter would be unimaginable without a warm duvet. And yet, this fantastic innovation in bedding was absent from in the UK until the early 1960s, when none other than Terence Conran began selling Britain's first duvets in his London King's Road shop. The Conran Shop's exclusive sleep collection comprises single, double, king and super king duvets in two distinct and seasonally appropriate densities, standard and firm pillows, and pure linen and stonewashed cotton bedding to add the ultimate finishing touch to any of our mattresses and beds. Our deluxe 13.5-tog winter duvet is perfect for the chilliest climes, while the 9-tog lightweight summer edition is invaluable for sleeping through restless spring-summer nights. Each luxurious duvet boasts neat octagonal chambers sewn into 100% super cambric cotton casing and is packed full of eco-friendly and ethically sourced goose down from quality-assured farms tucked away in the Austrian mountains. Meanwhile, each hand-selected piece of bedding is woven in Europe from high-quality 100% linen or flax-fibre yarn, for a naturally breathable finish that stays cool and crisp in summer and warming in winter. Each pillowcase, duvet cover and sheet is washed in soft water once complete to award it a supremely tactile finish that grows softer with every wash, allowing for unparalleled comfort all year round. No bed is complete without a top-quality mattress. Our collection is painstakingly hand-finished in England using time-honoured techniques by Harrison Spinks' talented craftspeople. The only bed manufacturer in the world with its own farm, its scientific innovation ensures that each model is completely state-of-the-art. Each mattress is constructed, woven and blended from locally sourced Yorkshire wool. Available in medium and firm tensions, our mattresses are filled with pesticide-free natural hemp, silk-like mohair and Egyptian cotton padding. Expertly engineered to promote an outstanding night's sleep, each mattress is enriched with innovative layers of four, eleven or sixteen thousand ultra-fine wire micro-springs which sit above the typical core spring unit - ensuring more comfort than any other mattresses of their kind. Mattress tension provides support for your body weight, alignment for your spine and comfort when sleeping, and as such it must not be overlooked. The first job of a good bed is to support the body's natural posture during sleep, taking over as muscles relax. Without proper support, you may wake up with aches and pains. With the right tension, your spine is straight and your whole body is evenly supported as you sleep. Too soft, and your spine will buckle, putting pressure on your hips. Too firm, and the pressure will be felt around the shoulders and knees. There is no single best mattress tension that suits everyone. It will depend on your body type, and on how you sleep. In order to ensure your mattress tension is right for you, the best thing to do is come to one of our stores and give it a try.

1. Does drinking too much water cause weight gain?

nope it doesnt it actually makes you lose more weight especially if you drink like 3 glasses befor bed!

2. Help with mild acne?

Oxy pads are very effective. Use one at night before bed then in the morning rinse your face with Biore pore refining cleanser

3. Going out tonight.. what are some good alcoholic drinks that arent too strong?

All alcoholic drinks are pretty much strong. Stay away from anything that is brown. and drink water in between every other 3rd drink. If you keep drinking all night you will wake up with a really bad hang over. There is nothing like waking up to the toilet. Drink at least 4 glasses of water before you go to bed and eat crackers or toast. soak up the alcohol