Double Bed Recommendations

breathe3asy · 14 Dec 2015 at 12:55

A friend once told me two things need to be done right in life.
Need a good pair of shoes, and a decent bed.
And you know what? I agree.

So if I was looking to get a good reputable (if that exists) double bed that didn't cost a small fortune, where would I be looking?
My first thought is Ikea but feel like that may be the lazy mans road.

eatcustard · 14 Dec 2015 at 12:58

Go to a Bed shop, lay on a few and buy one that suits YOU

simple really

postbox · 14 Dec 2015 at 13:02

John Ryan do some at the "cheaper" end of market but they're still probably better quality than any other in that price range. Unless you're going to sleep on one in the shop, lying down on one for 10 mins isn't really going to tell you much.

Glanza · 14 Dec 2015 at 13:06

It's not the bed frame that matters too much, it is the mattress.

alx · 14 Dec 2015 at 13:09

postbox said:
John Ryan do some at the "cheaper" end of market but they're still probably better quality than any other in that price range. Unless you're going to sleep on one in the shop, lying down on one for 10 mins isn't really going to tell you much.

Another vote for John Ryan, my mattress from them is great

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Bickaxe · 14 Dec 2015 at 13:09

Try different mattresses and take your time. A decent mattress will be worth it, a great mattress will be better so you need to be prepared to spend a bit.

The frame isn't that important as long as it supports you and whatever you get up to.

Mr Jack · 14 Dec 2015 at 13:14

ceaton88 said:
My first thought is Ikea but feel like that may be the lazy mans road.

Don't go to Ikea. They do beds in a odd size so bedding from other UK retailers won't fit.

I'd buy the matress and bed separately. Get a good, solid wooden bedframe from a local retailer and order a nice memory foam matress from Snug.

Also, do yourself a favour and upgrade to King Size.

Cyanide · 14 Dec 2015 at 13:23

Mr Jack said:
Don't go to Ikea. They do beds in a odd size so bedding from other UK retailers won't fit.

They do standard sizing now too.

OP - as others have said go try a few out, find one you like and then browse online to see if it's cheaper. It's worth spending good money on a mattress - you spend a big chunk of your day laying on it. We got a Silent Night on a stupid offer from Argos - should have been around £1200 and I think we paid ~£400 after offers and cashback

Burnsy2023 · 14 Dec 2015 at 13:33

Cyanide said:
They do standard sizing now too.

In fact most of their stuff is standard sized now, so it's not an issue.

Mr Jack · 14 Dec 2015 at 13:39

Burnsy2023 said:
In fact most of their stuff is standard sized now, so it's not an issue.

Ah, fair enough. I guess it just used to be a problem

NVP · 14 Dec 2015 at 14:38

I know it's not cheap... but I can't recommend my tempur enough! For the cost and the guarantee and the fact it'll probably be the last mattress you buy for a long, long time, I feel it's worth at least trying

(they do a 60day trial money back thingy too)

Glaucus · 14 Dec 2015 at 14:56

Glanza said:
It's not the bed frame that matters too much, it is the mattress.

This with the caveat it needs to be a solid bed frame, none of these £60 bed frames of ebay with 2mm thick slats.

Since someone posted it on here, always thought these were very nice looking beds for reasonable amounts. Mo idea what they are actually like or what the company is like.
http://www.beds.eu/

Dr House · 14 Dec 2015 at 15:00

Ergoflex. Cheap as hell, quick delivery and probably more comfortable than my vi spring that was over 10 times the price.

Housey · 14 Dec 2015 at 16:29

For me a bed is one of those things that needs to be right, together with pillows. You spend 1/4 to 1/3 of your life in bed (3/4 if you are a lazy student....or enjoying the female students, student....either way I HATE YOU) and it needs to be right. It is also a subjective thing and more important as you age, as young bones deal with bad support better than old bones, hence why so many young people think the Ikea stuff is good (it's not, it's cheap, that's different).

Go lay on a few, some good manufacturers will also let you trial beds too which is kind of cool and you can also have something bespoke, which I have done as my wife likes a softer bed than I do so we have a double tension bed, which costs more but is ideal.

Housey · 14 Dec 2015 at 16:33

http://www.hastens.com

http://www.hypnosbeds.com

http://www.savoirbeds.co.uk

http://vispring.com

All good, not cheap but you spend a few grand on tech, spend more on a bed is my advice.

anything I don't mind · 14 Dec 2015 at 17:29

Silent night make good mattresses. For £300 can get a 1000 pocket spring that will stay ok for 5 years.

Kennysevenfold · 14 Dec 2015 at 18:36

Im a big fan of sealey divan bases. But as already said, try them out, everyone is different, but it crertainly is a good investment to get a decent mattress.

bayo000 · 14 Dec 2015 at 18:40

Get king

I'd also get Ottoman frame. It's great for storage and you don't need to hoover under it

I have this frame and its been great so far http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...5,115_&refRID=18XFA0N0689HDVM5YNA1&th=1&psc=1

Then get a mattress that you like

breathe3asy · 15 Dec 2015 at 19:41

Some great recommendations so far, thank you OCUKers

boxman2000 · 16 Dec 2015 at 10:21

Glanza said:
It's not the bed frame that matters too much, it is the mattress.

To a point but if, for example, you like a firmer bed and you buy one of those thin slatted ones then the mattress will sag.

I have always had a divan and due to needing winter clothes storage I opted for an Ottoman style which had the thin slats - I had to put sheets of ply under the mattress in order for our firm mattress to return to being firm! I bought a cheap Ottoman but the middle of the road ones would be fine and more solid construction (~£300-400).

Also I would personally go for nothing smaller than a Queen size but probably King if it fits in the room, plus get bedding for the next size up so you won't be wrestling with the covers.

Agree with advice above, try things out in the shop, only way to know. Also don't always disregard a good pocket-sprung mattress and opt for memory foam ones because the salesman tells you, there can be downsides to these newer kinds to do your research.

I bought a frame-style bed for my daughter recently and opted for a nice solid pine one with matching under storage bins and there is acres of storage. Definitely some clever ideas out there.