Comfortable Beds

Getting a good night's sleep is vital to people's health but it seems that the current economic climate is having a negative effect on people's snoozing, with recent research by talkaboutdebt.co.uk highlighting that two in three men and three-quarters of women are losing sleep due to money worries. This suggests that Brits need to find a way to get some better quality sleep and as everyone knows a comfortable bed is key to getting some high-quality shut-eye.

When choosing a comfortable bed, there are two important questions people must ask themselves to ensure they have selected the best mattress for them – is it the right size; and how firm is it? To test whether a bed is spacious enough or if you and your partner will be rolling into one another all night, lie next to each other on the prospective bed with your arms stretched by your sides and see if you can both get comfortable. For some couples a king-sized mattress may be the most comfortable bed option – giving you and your other half plenty of space. It is also important to consider height as no-one wants to sleep with their toes poking off the end of the bed.

Next it is important to consider the firmness of the bed, some people prefer a mattress they can sink into while for others a comfortable bed is one that supports them. This is a vital consideration for anyone who suffers from back problems and people should spend at least ten minutes laying on potential mattresses to see if they are the most comfortable bed for them.

A comfortable bed may not be able to solve people's money troubles for them, but it can give them a better chance of a good night's sleep than an old mattress with the springs popping out.

 Bed Bargains

Unfortunately with beds what you get is more often than not what you pay for. High thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, a bespoke mattress and a goose down quilt will all contribute to a comfortable bed but also come with hefty price tags. However, with the average bed lasting between eight and ten years, even splashing out £1,000 on a really comfortable bed works out at 27p per night, which seems a reasonable price to pay for a good night's sleep.

However, there are a number of bed bargains available for savvy shoppers which will help make beds more comfortable and improve people's sleep.

Firstly, mattress toppers are a great bed bargain. They can help recreate the feel of a luxurious memory foam or padded mattress at a fraction of the cost and will help increase a bed's lifespan.

Revamping or buying a new headboard can also help breathe life into a tired bed, making it seem more luxurious and appealing. Bargain bed headboards can be found for a relatively low cost and spruced up by covering them in brightly-coloured material or by giving them a lick of paint. For a true bargain wait until someone you know is getting a new bed then ask them for the bedstead and give it your own personal touch.

Free Beds

Unfortunately it is unlikely that you will be handed a free bed, unless you are lucky enough to win one in a competition on websites such as Active You, however there are various things people can alter in their bedroom to make it seem like they have a brand new bed without having to spend a single penny.

Firstly, a bit of spring cleaning in the bedroom can make the area seem much more comfortable – make sure bed linen is fresh and clean-smelling and get rid of any clutter on your bedside table. A number of sleep experts also recommend banning food from the bedroom – meaning you can say goodbye to a messy, crumby bed. This will help make the space more relaxing and sleep-friendly for little or no money – making you feel like you have got a free bed.

For people willing to splash a bit of cash – splurging on some new bedding can help make a comfortable bed positively luxurious and it does not have to cost very much. By revamping your sleeping space with some silky sheets, feather pillows and snuggly throws you can make it feel as if you've been given a whole new free bed.

Win a bed

However if it is a completely free bed that people are wanting they can always try their luck at winning one through websites such Active You.

Currently, the UK's only 40+ rewards site is offering people the opportunity to win a bed from Feather & Black. The free bed in question is made by Henley and features traditional castings made from the finest nickel-plated metal and a birch sprung base. It typically retails at £799 so to get it for free is a true bed bargain.

To be in with a chance of winning the undoubtedly very comfortable free bed, all people have to do is register with their personal details.

Anyone hoping to win a bed can also keep their eyes peeled for competitions in newspapers of magazines or on popular bed brands' websites.

A good night's sleep must be even more satisfying in a free bed!