The best beds and bed frames to help you sleep at night

June 25, 2024

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Beds are where we spend almost all of our time, so you want to invest in a sturdy, yet comfortable bed.

Whether you are upgrading from a single bed to a double or super king size bed, or you need a bed with extra storage solutions underneath, an ottoman or divan design are always a good idea.

There are also beds that can pull out to be a double, perfect for when friends or family come to stay. For those looking to revamp their bedroom, a bed is often the way to go, as it takes up the most space and is quite the feature.

However, investing in a new bed entirely can be costly, which is why a new bed frame is an affordable alternative worth looking into. We have searched high and low to find the best beds and bed frames to shop online now.

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What types of beds are there?

There are numerous designs of beds out there. First and foremost, the size. Beds vary from a small single bed to a super king size, although it varies on the size of your bedroom as to what size you select.

Beds also come in different styles, some with added storage, such as the divan creation, which sees some built with one drawer or two drawer underneath the bed, an ottoman style that requires you to lift up the bed to house things underneath, or completely free underneath.

Some beds come with headboards, and footer, which are also known as sleighbeds, or day beds, which can resemble a sofa and lounge space, but double as a single bed - or double, depending on the design.

For those looking to channel the Japandi interiors trend a platform bed is having a moment, alternatively, a canopy bed, which is a minimalist version of a four-poster bed, is ideal for those looking for a bed to be a centrepoint in the room.

In our opinion a day bed, which pulls out into a double, is always a great investment for spare rooms, while a double bed with divan storage underneath is a no-brainer for a main bedroom, and those tight for storage in the home.

Best priced beds?

As a rule of thumb, the best priced beds are often the smaller sizes. However, go-to brands you are guaranteed a bargain include M&S, Amazon, John Lewis, Divan Beds, Dusk and Dunelm.

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Best bed brands?

There are plenty of brands to shop for the best beds, and bed frames, online, and in store. The most popular include Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Dreams, Time4Sleep, Emma, Silentnight, Simba, and Next.

Dunelm, Wayfair, Argos, and Amazon also have affordable beds and bed frames, which stand the test of time, and look stylish in your bedroom.

For those looking for more decorative feature beds may want to head to Swoon, Loaf, Soho Home and Habitat.

What are the most comfortable beds?

It all depends on the sleeper. But, inevitably, a large super king size bed is the most comfortable, in our opinion, as you’ll have all the more space to starfish at night. We recommend a bed with divan storage underneath to keep you belongings neat and tidy away from prying eyes.

After trialling a range of beds over the years, we prefer a non-slatted bed to provide comfort when you sleep, support, but also to combat the fear of any slats breaking, or squeaking, when you move.

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