Mattress Posts

Beating the January blues

Friday, January 27th, 2012

The end of January is renowned for being the most miserable time of the year with the grey clouds and the endless wait for spring.  But you don’t have to jet off to sunnier climes to find happiness.  Look around and you find lots to make you smile. 

Take a look in the flowerbeds to see some pretty little snowdrops nodding their heads.

Learn something new; take a course in pottery or learning a language boosting your brainpower will raise your spirits. 

Act happy by faking it until you really feel it.  Smiling is contagious and if you walk around with a big grin it won’t be long before the beams are coming back at you. (more…)

New Year Resolutions

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

So now we are in 2012 and AKKA furniture would like to wish a very happy new year to all!

At this time of year, most of us are desperately trying to keep their new year resolutions, be it cutting out unhealthy elements in our life or doing more good things, like increasing our exercise regime. One very healthy resolution that often gets overlooked is ensuring that you get a good night’s sleep which has a massively beneficial impact on well being. (more…)

Moonlight and Bedrooms

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

While the sun might be dimming, over the last couple of nights the sky has been lit by the beautiful Harvest moon. This is the full moon, which falls nearest to the autumn equinox and this year that occurs on September 23rd.  While it is a stunning sight to see, there are many myths surrounding a full moon.  It is said that to stare at it will send you insane, hence the word lunatic.  Plenty of people claim a full moon interrupts with their sleep.  That may be the case, but lets face it, it’s mostly that they don’t have a very comfortable bed. (more…)

Bring a piece of Europe to your bedroom

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Whether you have been abroad or at home for your holidays, if you have stayed in hotel bedroom, B & B, or even slept in a tent, you will know that your sleeping arrangements can make or break a holiday.   A creaky bed, a mattress that is too soft or too hard, a fusty or draughty room can ruin a good nights sleep. Some holiday bedrooms though can be inspirational.  In France, a Louis XV bed, made from ornate carved walnut brings a regal air to a bedroom. In Scandinavia the clean simple lines create a calming, cool atmosphere.  In Italy, style matches substance and delivers La Dolce Vita. (more…)

Summer Nights

Sunday, June 12th, 2011

With the beautiful weather we have been enjoying, our body clocks tend to respond to the bright morning light and have us leaping out of bed earlier. However, the longer days, our daily chores and the many modern day distractions, from social networking to late night movies, mean we may be going to bed later.  We then need our bedrooms to be as comfortable as possible to ensure that the sleep we do get is deep, dreamy and unbroken. (more…)

Do we need to change our bed? Part II

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

So you have decided that you and your partner now need a new mattress.  How do you go about buying it?  The first thing you need to be prepared for is to lie on each mattress you are considering for five to ten minutes!  I know you’ll be saying ‘Ican’t do that!’ however you really should as this will give your spine time to mould to each mattress. (more…)

Do we need to change our bed?

Monday, April 25th, 2011

At AKKA Bedroom Furniture we continualy hear customers say ‘ we have had this bed and mattress since we were first married’ or ‘we just got this bed cheap and have made do ever since’. 

There are normally tell tale signs when your bed and mattress need changing. Do you wake up in the night with an aching back or keep rolling into your partner? Have you ‘turned’ the mattress and now fall into a hollow part of the mattress formed by your body posture?  When you lay towards the edge of your bed, does the mattress not support your weight and is showing signs or wear? (more…)

History of Four Poster bedstead

Friday, January 21st, 2011

For centuries the bed has been a sign of wealth.  The richer the nobleman the bigger and better the bed, which is why probably a lot of people still aspire to owning a four poster bed.    In many countries the bed was seen as the most important piece of furniture in the house and is a type of status symbol.  (more…)

Furniture -Beds

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Beds have been around since before the Egyptians, who also used the bed as a place where you could eat as well as sleep.

The Romans often decorated their beds in precious metals such as gold and silver.  Mattresses in those days featured materials such as wool, feathers, hay and reeds.

The 18th Century saw a big jump in terms of  sleeping because cotton was used for the mattresses.  This meant that the vermin would not cohabitate your bed!  Iron bedframes became quite popular at this time. (more…)

Advice on bedroom furniture and mattresses

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

AKKA Furniture’s beds and mattresses are often said to be among the finest available. Combining craftsmanship with the best of contemporary design has been our aim since we started the company. AKKA Furniture began as a bed making firm in 2007 and we’ve been designing and making quality bedroom  furniture, including beds,chests, wardrobes, wardrobes and mirrors ever since. A third of your life is spent in bed, so it’s very important that you choose the right bed for you and your partner.


Size?

You need to consider the size of your bedroom when deciding on bed size. You need enough room to walk around the bed, and don’t forget the rest of your bedroom furniture needs to fit in too. Leave plenty of space for bedroom and wardrobe doors to open if space is tight.

Take into account that most sleep experts (including the Sleep Council) agree the bigger the bed, the better the sleep.

The width of the bed is particularly important if you sleep with a partner. A standard double bed (135cm) gives each person just 69cm of space which is much narrower than a single bed. Also, the average person tosses and turns up to 70 times a night, therefore a wider bed ensures you are both more likely to get a good night’s sleep.

The length of the bed is also important. We recommend that your bed should be 10 – 15cm longer than the tallest partner. As a guide if you are over 6ft tall we recommend a kingsize bed to ensure that you don’t end up sleeping diagonally across the bed which is uncomfortable for you and your partner, as well as bad for you back.


Which Mattress?

Choosing the correct mattress is extremely important to ensure comfort. In 1988, sleep expert Dr Chris Idzikowski conducted a study which found that swapping an uncomfortable old bed for a comfortable new one could account for an average of 42 minutes extra sleep per night – four times that achieved by over the counter sleep aids.

We can supply Dreamworks matresses at AKKA Furniture, delivery time is normally two weeks.