Monday 16 October 2017

CHOOSING BETWEEN A KING OR A QUEEN SIZE BED



Even as you are a couple, you still need to have comfort when sleeping on your bed. With a bed that can hardly give you this, both of you will have a bad morning each day and it can even create havoc in your health. The bed is one furniture that must be well thought of prior to any purchase.


The King Size Bed
Space is one of the reasons why you need to get a king size bed. With a measurement of 76 x 80 inches, you and your spouse can be assured of having more area to stretch. The king-size bed also offers more space for the whole family to lie down together and relax. It is an eye-catcher because of its dimension. King size beds are more placating, satisfying and soothing to sleep on. However, it can be quite difficult to get bed linens, sheets and blankets that will fit. You also need to be sure that your bedroom is huge to accommodate its size specifically the door opening must be wide as well. Not to forget is that it commands a higher price than the queen size bed.

The Queen Size Bed
The queen size bed is also ideal for couples and cost less than the king size bed. There are varied selections to choose from unlike the king size bed. Dimension of this kind of bed is usually 60 x 80 inches; and the sizes differ in every country. It may not be as huge as the king size bed, but it offers ample space for couples to have a good sleep and more area to stretch. Queen sized-beds are not hard to dress up. Linens, sheets and blankets are available in a myriad of selections. As in the king size bed, your bedroom must be big and must also have a wide door opening.


It is very essential to purchase the ideal bed. To be able to get the appropriate size for your bedroom, you need to take the dimension of your room first. Be sure that you do not get impressed by its looks and size. You also need to ensure that it will provide you with a good mattress to take care of your back. There is nothing more upsetting than to wake up in the morning and feel your whole body hurting. Remember sleep recharges our body; and this cannot be achieved without an appropriate bed. Your bed should also complement the other furniture in your bedroom.

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Friday 1 September 2017

5 Golden Rules for The Best Sleep Ever

Design your bedroom with a good night’s sleep top of mind

There’s plenty of advice floating around about the various ways you can ensure a good night sleep. It can be a bit overwhelming to figure out which ones to follow and which to simply ignore. To simplify things, consider these 5 golden rules to help you create the bedroom of your dreams.

1. Start with a well-designed bedroom


Though you’re not going to be entertaining family and friends here, your bedroom is your sanctuary, a private oasis from the rest of the world. And you spend more time in your bedroom than in any other space. If you’re lucky, many of those hours will be devoted to sweet, restorative sleep. This gives your bed – and your bedroom – a starring role in your life.
Spending a little extra time to make your bedroom a welcoming, relaxing space will set the tone for a good night’s sleep. Remember color choice, bedding, rugs, curtains and furniture play a part in making your bedroom a relaxing oasis. Think about texture, soft, luxurious fabrics that create a cozy, intimate space. Keep your room uncluttered, clean and dust-free for ease of breathing.

2. Let there be darkness

While some people claim they can sleep anywhere and that light doesn’t bother them, darkness plays a key role in healthy sleep. Brandon Peters, M.D., who is trained in clinical sleep medicine and neurology at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, believes that our mind and body’s natural circadian rhythm lean towards following dark-light cycle of night and day. When your brain receives a signal that there’s light, it interprets that as a sign it’s time to wake up – whether you’ve had enough sleep or not.
Choose your curtains carefully. If you can see your hand in front of your face at night, then there’s too much light in your room. Beware of other sources of light including alarm clocks, cell phones, chargers, etc.

3. Snack wisely

Struggling to fall asleep at night? The reason might be that late-night rendezvous with Ben & Jerry. Or the greasy buffalo wings leftover from dinner. Face it, your sleep is going to be as messy as the food stains on your sheets.
How does your bedtime snacking stand up against sleep? The simple (but not-so-easy-to-do) answer is healthier food choices before hitting the hay. Try these simple recipes on for size:
  • Bedtime smoothies
  • Low-cal bedtime snacks
  • 5 sleep-inducing snack recipes

4. Unplug to the max

What’s the simplest trick to getting a good night’s sleep? Turn off the gadgets and power down. Whether it’s answering emails, playing games, surfing the web or watching TV, we’re surrounded by electronics and gadgets that serve as distractions from focusing on our slumber time. The price we pay for leading fully wired lives is high.
“As you stay up later on a consistent basis, you readjust your internal clock, and delayed sleep phase syndrome sets in,” says Mark Rosekind, PhD. “Now, your body physically can’t fall asleep until that new, set time, whether it’s midnight or 2 a.m.”
The lesson? The numero uno way to get better sleep is turning off your tech in the sanctity of your bedroom.

5. Create a mattress masterpiece

It’s time to say goodbye to a mattress that’s lumpy, bumpy and out of shape. Having the right mattress is literally the foundation for a great night of sleep and, let’s be honest, it should take you longer to buy a mattress than it takes you to order pizza.
Carve some time out to visit mattress stores near you and start test driving different mattresses. Add beautiful linens, a quality duvet and luxurious pillows to complete the look and boost your comfort.
Buying a new mattress might feel like a daunting task, but check out our easy Restonic beds and mattress buying guide to make it a simple, no-sweat/no regret process. You’ll sleep better for it! Or, if you prefer, find a reputable bed retailer near you, such as the Bed King and speak to a sleep expert.
Article source: http://restonic.com/blog/golden-rules-best-sleep-8376

Wednesday 2 August 2017

What does your sleeping position say about you?

The way you sleep can give startling insights into your personality, even giving away how stubborn, bossy or stressed you are, a body language expert has claimed.


Robert Phipps, a body language expert, has studied the four most common sleeping positions to determine how it reflects a person's personality and outlook on life.
The results, he claims, can identify how stressful your day was, how much you worry and how much control you have over your life.
It is said to reveal traits such as stubbornness, bossiness and fanciful dreaming, as well as how self-critical a person is or whether they feel in control of life.
According to his research, more than half of British adults sleep in the “foetal” position, curled up on their side with knees tucked in.
This stance, favoured by worriers, is said to show the sleeper is seeking to return to their comfort zone after a stressful day.

Foetal sleepers are conscientious, ordered and like things in their place, according to the study, but are also in danger of over-thinking problems and worrying unnecessarily.
The research, for budget hotel chain Premier Inn, revealed the “log” as the second most popular position, adopted by nearly three in every ten people.
The log position, with a straight body and limbs at the sides, shows a person is inflexible and rigid in thinking, set in their ways and stubborn.
They may appear bossy to others, and so should aim to “stretch themselves” and embrace the challenges and excitement of a new day, it is claimed.

A quarter of people taking part in the study classed themselves as “yearners”, sleeping with their arms stretched out in front as though they are chasing their dreams or being chased.
According to Phipps, this means they want more from life and are willing to “go out there and get it with both hands”, eager to face the next day.
They can be their own worst critics, expecting great results in everything they do and giving up quickly when things don’t go their way.
“Yearners” should take care to go after what they really want and avoid wasting time pursuing whims that do not really leave them fulfilled, it is advised.
A further 17 per cent of respondents classed themselves as “freefallers”, sleeping face down with their arms outstretched.

Often clutching their pillow, they can appearing to be “holding on for dear life” in what is thought to be the most uncomfortable sleeping position for adults.
Those who adopt it can feel as if life “happens around them” and they are just “hanging on for the ride”, believing they lack control over what will happen the next day.
So-called freefallers can wake up feelings anxious, or believing they still have issues and tasks left over from the previous day.

According to the research, they should aim to deal with things one step at a time, taking control of each day so they feel motivated to “be the boss of their own destiny”.
The study, of 1,000 British adults, allowed participants to select more than one option, with some selecting several sleeping positions in their responses.
Premier Inn spokesperson, Claire Haigh, said: "Many people read their horoscopes, but we wanted to give our guests a more unique way to look at how their day might turn out by looking at how they sleep.
“We have worked with Robert to develop 'sleep-o-scopes' and were shocked that the research revealed just how stressed we are as a nation.
"It is important we try and wind down after a long day and get a good night's rest so we wake up refreshed and ready to tackle the day ahead."

SLEEP POSITIONS

1. FOETAL
People who sleep like this are returning to their comfort zone to de-stress themselves from the day's activities. The higher the knees and lower the head the more internal comfort you give yourself. Foetal sleepers are conscientious, ordered and like things in their place but they can over think things and worry unnecessarily.
People who sleep like this for the majority of the night can expect a refreshed awakening having dealt with the previous day's issues compartmentalising and organising while they sleep, allowing them to feel refreshed when they wake and ready to move onward and upward.
Foetal sleepers should be careful not to become too stuck in their comfort zone and be prepared to take on new challenges each day.

2. LOG
The sleeper in this position fully extends their head, neck, arms, legs and body all stretched out in a straight line. The longer you sleep like this, the more rigid your thinking and you can become inflexible which means you make things harder for yourself.
Loggers are set in their ways and can be stubborn, liking things done their way, which can make them come across as bossy or even aloof.
"Sleep like a log" is the old adage and people who sleep in this straight line can wake up stiffer than when they went to sleep. Try to relax more and let your muscles unwind from the day's hassles and you'll wake up feeling more flexible in your thinking.
Loggers need to stretch themselves each day to reach new goals and then your day is likely to be more exciting, challenging and fun. You'll see and feel the benefits in your body and mind as you embrace being a more relaxed you.

3. YEARNER
The Yearner has two possible meanings with arms outstretched as though you are chasing your dreams, conversely it can mean you are being chased. You feel you want more from life and are willing to go out there and get it with both hands, ready to capture every new and exciting challenge that comes your way.
Yearners are their own worst critics always expecting great results in everything they do, which can mean giving up to quickly with things that don't go their way right from the off.
Yearners wake up eager to face the challenges of the day, seeking out new opportunities. However, take care to make sure what you yearn for is what you really want or you'll spend a lot of wasted time and energy chasing things that don't really fulfil you.
Yearners should face each new day as a fresh start, reviewing where they are going and what they want from the day, then go for it and see it through with full commitment.

4. FREEFALLER
With the whole body outstretched flat on their stomach, arms at right angles, hands gripping the pillow as though holding on for dear life, physically the least comfortable position to sleep for most adults.
Freefallers tend to feel like life happens around them and they are just hanging on for the ride, which can make them feel like they're not in control of what happens.
Freefallers can wake up feeling like they still have things leftover from the previous day, which can make them feel over anxious about getting things done today.
Freefallers need to take control of each new day and deal with things one step at a time until you are happy to move to the next step. You will then be more motivated and inspired, creating opportunities for you to be the boss of your own destiny.

Premier Inn spokesperson, Claire Haigh, said: "Many people read their horoscopes, but we wanted to give our guests a more unique way to look at how their day might turn out by looking at how they sleep. We have worked with Robert to develop 'sleep-o-scopes' and were shocked that the research revealed just how stressed we are as a nation.


Note from the blogger: Thank to Telegraph from publishing this very insightful article! To add our two-cents worth :- to be able to analyse one’s sleeping position you have to actually be able to get to sleep and a bad mattress can put a spanner in the wheels of that! Make sure your mattress support your sleeping position. Get good advice from a store such as The Bed King, that has stores countrywide, mattress for everyone’s needs and beds for Africa!

Wednesday 4 January 2017

Stylish Kids' Bunk Beds

Bulky bunk beds don't have to be an eyesore in a bedroom. Check out our favorite stunning bunk bed designs to incorporate into your kid's space.


Gender-Neutral Design
A navy-and-white color scheme in this open kids' room works for any gender. Interior designer Lauren Leonard placed two sets of bunk beds side by side for a built-in look. Simple labeled baskets underneath the beds add extra storage, and galvanized buckets hanging from thick rope bring a rustic element to the space.


Lap of Luxury
Luxurious elements fill this little girl's room, from the purple velvet chair to the plush pink-and-zebra-print carpet tiles. The steps to the bed are drawers that hold toys and other items, and the space underneath the bed is an ideal spot for homework or play. Ambient lighting and pink velvet draperies add softness to the space. Design by JKC Designs


A Boy's Palace
This entire kids' room is fit for a king. The castle bunk bed is made with lightweight concrete and is the ultimate kids' retreat, complete with a slide, drapes around the bed for privacy and plenty of lighting. Design by Troy Beasley


Girly Yet Sassy
Nothing says sassy like bright hues of pink and green. The bottom part of this pink bunk bed works as a reading space and a place for overnight guests to sleep. Designer Jennifer Ellen Frank added a bold pink ottoman for extra seating. Shelving above the bed blends with the bunk bed design for a unified look.


Vintage Inspiration
Interior designer Vanessa De Vargas of Turquoise Interior Design modernized this bunk bed while still keeping its true vintage look. Wall decals and colorful patterned bedding bring a contemporary look to the space.


Hidden Bunk Bed
Placing a hidden bed above the closet allows for maximum space to play. A wooden ladder leading to the bed brings a treehouse feel to the room. A bold striped wall treatment and wall drawings add whimsy to the space. Photo courtesy of IKEA


Loft-Style Bunk
This black-frame bunk bed is an ideal fit for the urban kid. The large desk and comfortable red leather chair provide a homework area under the loft-style, full-size bunk bed, allowing more space for other activities.


Safe and Interactive
This low bunk by CedarWorks is safe for younger children, and the different shapes incorporated in the bed give kids an interactive way to learn. The slide transforms the bed into a play area.


Purple Hues
The loft-style bed provides extra space to play. The butterfly art above the bed ties in the multiple shades of purple throughout the space, bringing a girly, contemporary look to the space. Design by Erica Islas


Sleeping Up High
Taking advantage of every nook is important in small rooms. Install your children's beds in the space of a vaulted ceiling for maximum space. This castle bed by IKEA is every boy's dream sleeping quarters. They can climb into bed using the ladder and come down on the slide.

For great prices on a wide range of bunk beds visit a reputable bed retailer such as The Bed King.

Article and image source: http://enchantedbybeautifulbedrooms.weebly.com/blog/stylish-kids-bunk-beds

Cutest Restonic Ad Ever!

Well, we love beds and bedrooms and mattress and yes, TV Commercials about beds and mattresses! We found this Restonic mattresses ad from a few years ago.