It is estimated that we spend almost a third of our lives sleeping! So given the amount of time we spend in our beds, choosing a bed that gives us the best night’s sleep should be high up on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Here we share with you 5 insider tips to consider when choosing your bed and why customizing it to suit your needs is not just about a good night’s sleep but making the bedroom your favourite room in at home!
1. Savvy space savers
Storage underneath
With the climbing value of real estate, more of us are living in smaller urban homes than ever before. So making the most of your space with clever storage solutions is a smart decision. BoConcept’s Lugano storage bed has been designed with exactly this in mind. Inside the bed frame, there hides a large storage area, with lift up mattress frame and slats. You can customize the look of your bedroom too and choose from a range of wood, fabric and leather finishes.
Two in One: sofa bed options
Similarly, if you’re looking to buy a bed for your spare room or a sofa that doubles up as a bed for your living area, there a few great customisable options to choose from, with the BoConcept Stockholm or Madison sofa beds. If you wanted an even more compact option, you could opt for the Xtra footstool, which easily folds out into a full length bed when you have an extra guest staying.
2. Bedheads
Choosing a bed head can really impact the comfort and style of your bedroom. For example you can choose a fabric or leather customized bed head to frame your bed in the room. A padded bedhead is perfect for some bedtime reading as you nestle your back comfortably into it. It will also stop any unwanted draughts coming up around your back. Choose a colour if you want to make a statement in the room, that ties in with the rest of your colour palette, always drawing your eye to that treasured place of rest.
3. Mattress Matters Most
It goes without saying that choosing the right mattress for your needs is incredibly important. A bad night’s sleep can often be caused by poor mattress comfort and over time can negatively affect the health of your spine. At BoConcept we make mattresses from highly resilient foam with breathable self-ventilating cells that respond to suit your body’s temperature and weight. The technology of the mattress has been designed to reshape and therefore fit your body shape perfectly giving the best chance of a good night’s sleep. Our mattresses come in a range of sizes, and include a washable cover to boot, meaning you won’t be exposed to worrisome dust allergies.
4. By your Bedside
With many of us working or spending downtime on our laptops, or reading from bed, it’s important to think about a bed side table or better yet, an add-on piece specially designed to attach to your existing bed. The Lugano bed has the option of adding on the Lugano night stand, a fully customizable bedside feature that seamlessly attaches to the bed frame, just like an arm. This is available in a range of colours and finishes.
5. Bedlinen for colour, warmth and texture
At the end of a long day, there is nothing better than climbing onto your comfortable bed, snuggling up with a cup of tea and a book or just curling up for a nap. All of this is made even more comfortable with the right combination of bedspreads, cushions and throws. For the ultimate ‘welcome home’ feel, we suggest mixing up as many different textures as possible to create a harmonious and inviting layered look. To cover the bed, opt for a neutral colour such as the Herringbone padded bedspread, layered with a Night n Day woolen throw and a range of Rough velvet, Goat skin and Felty cushions in any colour palette that works with your space!