Start With This Bed Buying Guide
This bed buying guide will help you choose the right bed without confusion. A bed is something you will use every night for years, so it is worth taking a little time to get it right. This guide covers size, type, mattress and budget, in plain language, so you can order with confidence from Kensley Home in Dewsbury, at https://kensleyhome.com. Every bed we sell comes with free delivery and pay on delivery.
How to Pick a Bed: Measure First
If you are wondering how to pick a bed, start with your room, not the shop. Measure the length and width of the space where the bed will go, and leave room to walk around it and open drawers or doors. A single bed is 3ft wide, a small double is 4ft, a double is 4ft 6in, a king size is 5ft and a super king is 6ft. Measure your doorways and stairs too, so the bed can reach the bedroom. Think about who sleeps in the bed: one person, two people, or a child who is still growing. A bed that is too small will feel cramped, and a bed that is too big will crowd the room. Write your measurements down before you shop, and check them twice.
Choose the Right Type of Bed
There are three main types of bed to choose from, and each suits a different home. A divan bed is a bed base with a mattress on top, and it is the most popular choice in the UK because it is simple, strong and neat. Divan beds often have drawers in the base, which is handy for bedding. Our divan beds start from £130, and you can see them here: https://kensleyhome.com/collections/divan-beds. An ottoman bed is a bed with storage under the whole mattress, and the mattress lifts up on gas-powered pistons, which means it lifts easily with one hand. Ottoman beds are the best choice if your bedroom is short on storage, and they are ideal for flats and small rooms. Our ottoman beds start from £180, with a headline figure of £250, and you can see them here: https://kensleyhome.com/collections/ottoman-beds. A sofa bed is a sofa that turns into a bed, and it is the best choice for a living room or a spare room where guests sleep. Our sofa beds start from £250, and you can see them here: https://kensleyhome.com/collections/sofa-beds. If you need storage, choose an ottoman bed. If you need a bed for guests in the living room, choose a sofa bed. If you want a simple, good-value bed, choose a divan bed.
Pick the Right Mattress
The mattress matters as much as the bed frame, because it is what you sleep on. A pocket sprung mattress has springs that each sit in their own fabric pocket, so each spring moves on its own and supports you evenly. A memory foam mattress is made of foam that softens with your body heat and moulds to your shape, which eases pressure on shoulders and hips. A hybrid mattress combines springs with foam, so you get support and softness together. Firmness is a matter of taste: side sleepers often like a softer mattress, back sleepers often like a medium mattress, and front sleepers often like a firmer one. If you share a bed, a pocket sprung mattress is a good choice because it stops you feeling your partner move. Our mattresses start from £170, and you can see the full range here: https://kensleyhome.com/collections/mattresses. A supportive mattress can help comfort, but no mattress can cure back pain, and anyone with ongoing back pain should see a doctor.
Set Your Budget and Check the Price
A good bed does not have to cost a fortune. Divan beds from £130, ottoman beds from £180, sofa beds from £250 and mattresses from £170 are our starting prices, and every price on our website is the price you pay. There are no hidden delivery charges, because delivery is free, and you pay on delivery, which means you pay when the bed arrives at your door. Be careful of beds that look cheap but charge extra for delivery, a headboard or assembly. Ask what is included before you buy. A bed is a long-term buy, so spending a little more on a strong frame and a good mattress is money well spent.
Delivery, Assembly and Your Final Check
Before you order, run through this short check. Have you measured the room, the doorways and the stairs? Have you chosen the right size and the right type of bed? Have you picked a mattress that suits how you sleep? Is the price clear, with free delivery and pay on delivery? If the answer is yes to all four, you are ready to order. Our beds arrive with free delivery, and most are simple to put together. If you would rather not build it yourself, ask us about assembly when you order. If you are still unsure how to pick a bed, our team can help you choose by size, storage and budget. Visit https://kensleyhome.com to see our divan beds, ottoman beds, sofa beds and mattresses, or come and see us in Dewsbury. Your new bed, with free delivery and pay on delivery, is waiting.
