Beds - a buyer's guide
We've listed the top tips to consider before buying a bed
When is it time for a new bed?
- Beds - a buyer's guide
- What design of bed to choose?
- When is it time for a new bed?
- Price and size of beds
- Design features of beds
- Specially-designed beds
* A mattress should last eight to 10 years on a slatted base and 10 to 15 on a sprung surface. It’s worth bearing in mind, though, that if you opt for a bedstead, it’s possible to replace just the mattress, but if you go for a spring base, you’ll need to replace the whole thing.
* As a general rule, The Sleep Council advises that if you wake up with aches and pains that disappear over the course of the day, or the mattress shows signs of wear and tear, it is probably time to change your bed.
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