Interior Design and Lifestyle

The sum of a great mattress varies from person to person. For many, a soft mattress that yields to the body is their idea of heaven - like sinking into a luxurious cloud. For others, all they want is a mattress that stops them being woken up every time their partner moves! But which type is right for you? A pocket sprung mattress is a good choice if you share a double or king size bed with your partner, as the mattress’s springs each have their own little ‘pocket’. Therefore, as you move a...

You may be mildly surprised to hear that Hollywood couple Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton sleep in separate houses, but we Brits aren’t too far behind them in our sleeping arrangements: a new study has found that ten per cent of British couples don’t share a double bed but have separate rooms!   Of those who took part in a survey by esure, 22 per cent of couples have regular 'time out' from each other and 13 per cent of couples sleep in separate beds on one or more occasions each we...

The effect of colour on our mood has been explored in several ways, and for hundreds of years. It has the ability to make us feel warm or cold, uplifted or calm, and has even been discussed as a treatment for illness by several published works including the snappily-titled The Influence Of The Blue Ray Of The Sunlight And Of The Blue Color Of The Sky 1876 by General A. J. Pleasonton. But how can we use this connection between ourselves and colour to improve the time we spend in our wooden, metal...

Blackout curtains will let Olympic athletes get a lie-in when they stay in the specially built Games Village in London this year. Costing £1.1 billion to construct, the village contains 2,800 apartments and will be home to up to 16,000 athletes and officials between July 27th and August 12th. The Games Villag...

Spending just a few hours too little in your double bed can completely throw your body clock out of kilter, but it takes days or even weeks to get it back on track, according to Canadian Business (CB). That’s why you need to take your sleep seriously. CB recommends that you don’t consume caffeine after three pm and ...

Kim Kardashian’s mum tweeted a picture of the star curled up in bed on April 20th, but the second eldest daughter of the famous family wasn’t in her own bed: “I love that @kimkardashian still crawls in bed with me,” mum Kris Jenner gushed: “...she's still my little girl! #favoritething.” The photo shows 31 year old Kim wrapped up in the crisp white sheets of the double bed

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You may have loved the snug den you created in winter, but now it's time to let spring into your bedroom! From single to king size beds, all can become airy and inviting with a little seasonal magic! Reconsider your bed linen to see a dramatic yet not-too-costly change. How about swapping that dark duvet for a fresh a...

Faded florals, vintage styles and smoky colours bring tranquillity into the bedroom, a famous designer told the Southern Reporter. Rachel Ashwell's shabby chic style is sought-after by many who wish to recreate the country-bedroom look she champions, and if you start with a beautiful white bed and follow her...

A leading designer has said that the bedroom needs to be a place of sanctuary where comfort is paramount, according to the a new report. Chrissie Rucker, founder of The White Company, told the Southern Reporter that you'd need little more than this set-up, especially when you can complement it with a French antique...

When it comes to fitting a comfortable bed in limited room space then we at Time4Sleep have the answer... why not add a sofa bed? At Time4Sleep we are constantly seeking out new bed frames to suit all budgets, rooms and styles.  Sometimes we come across problems where a customer may call us for advice as the...