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Simba Ludlow Bed Review | The Best In Beds

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This post is a review of a gifted product.

The older I get the more obsessed I get with my sleep. This is understandable as I have spent my 30s having babies and they don’t care about your sleep. Now they’re slowly getting a bit older I might actually get my nights back. So when Simba offered the Ludlow Bed for review I jumped at the chance.

Nothing beats a good bed and the Ludlow Bed are a literal dream to sleep on. The bed is stylish and minimalist and their mattresses are fantastic. I am a huge fan of Simba. Their technology is fantastic. As is their design. You can spread the cost and the bed comes with a ten year guarantee.

Back to the bed. It’s crafted in Yorkshire and comes with four storage options. It’s also super easy to assemble; coming in three parts which are easy to put together. It’s a gorgeous bed with sophisticated detail. I couldn’t be happier. It’s a dream, and isn’t that what Simba is all about?

The Ludlow has four base designs to choose from; just pick the one that best serves you, your needs and your sleep space. 

Two Drawer storage base*. Featuring two 51cm wide drawers; Double or King size bases have one drawer on either side, whereas Single or Super King bases have the drawers side by side (you can decide which side you’d prefer during assembly). 

Four Drawer storage base* Featuring four 51cm wide drawers, two on each side of the bed. 

*Not available in a Single size

Ottoman storage base. Featuring a capacious storage space (up to 768 litres) under the mattress; it’s easily accessed with a simple, gas-lift mechanism. 

No storage. Loving the Ludlow but don’t need more storage? It’s available with a standard base too.

From £799.

Organic luxury home brand, White & Green, add to their Luxury Bed Set Collection

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We have been sleeping on White & Green’s Luxury Bed Set Collection and now we are completely in love with White & Green. It’s soft, it’s gorgeous and it is so comfy. Few things are worth spending money on than good bed sheets, we spend so much time in bed, so why not? You can even wash it in the washing machine. Low-maintenance luxury: what more could you want?
white & Green

Organic luxury home brand, White and Green add to their Luxury Bed Set collection with their stunning Baby Blue trim. Their luxury bedding is 300 thread count cotton, the best mixture of softness, quality, breathability and durability.

Material
Handpicked, long-staple cotton- no pilling
Thread count
300 thread count
Certification
100% Organic GOTS certified- no toxic chemicals, dyes or pesticides.

Turn your bed into a heavenly cocoon with our silky soft organic cotton bundle that includes a duvet cover, a deep fitted sheet and 4 Oxford edge pillowcases (single has 2x pillowcases) that will completely transform the style of your bedroom and enhance your sleep quality.

Choice of Colours:

White with coloured trim (white, navy, sand, light blue, grey)
Cream (undyed natural cotton) with cream trim

The collection is available here.

Choosing The Perfect Bedding: A Practical Guide

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Finding the perfect bed and creating a comfortable set-up has always been essential to your wellbeing. 

However, in today’s challenging times, it’s more important than ever before. Our lives are changing rapidly, and that means that we need to focus on getting the rest we need. 

There are also other reasons why we need to make sure that our bedding is perfect. For example, you might be feeling more tired due to the pandemic, or you could find that your working life has changed, and you now spend more time working from your bed.

Whatever your reason, if you’re searching for the perfect bedding, then there’s a lot of factors that you need to consider.

It’s not just the duvet cover that you should think about; from the mattress to the pillows you choose, every aspect of your bedding influences your comfort and ability to sleep.

If you’re choosing fresh bedding products to improve your sleep in 2021, then read on, and we’ll share some top tips to help you find the ideal solutions. 

Invest In A Quality Mattress

One of the most important parts of your bed is your mattress. If your mattress is old, or it isn’t supporting you correctly, then you should consider replacing it with a new model. There are many different types of mattress out there, each with unique features so that you can always find the right product to suit your sleeping style and other nighttime needs. All of this choice can feel incredibly overwhelming, so consider finding a mattress brand that you like and then choosing from their selection of products. 

Mattress brands usually have a unique selling point, so you can narrow down your search by choosing a mattress maker that aligns with your values. For example, if you’re looking for an environmentally-friendly mattress brand that cares about the planet and quality, then you could explore Nectar’s range of products. As this Nectar mattress review shows, the brand takes the environment as seriously as it takes your comfort, and it is one of few brands that offers you 365 days to trial the mattress and a lifetime warranty. The products are made in the UK, so they travel fewer miles to reach customers. They’re also sent in climate-neutral packaging to cut down on the cost to the planet so that you can sleep easily on one of these comfortable and eco-friendly mattresses.

Test Out Your Bedding

Every sleeper is different, so you need to make sure that you find the perfect bedding that looks amazing and feels great. It can be tough to tell if your bedding will be comfortable and suit your sleeping needs without testing it out, particularly if you’re buying it online.

Therefore, you should consider buying your bedding products, particularly expensive and important ones like your mattress and your pillows, from a seller that gives you a great returns policy and a trial period. Check the terms and conditions of each site before you commit to buying their bedding so that you can return it if the products you choose don’t suit your requirements. With a little trial and error, you should be able to find snug bedding that will keep you comfy for many nights to come. 

Consider Buying Multiple Products For Different Climates

When you’re buying bedding, it can be easy to think that you only need one of each; one duvet, one set of pillows and pillowcases, etc. However, you might want to consider selecting several products to keep you snug all year round.

After all, in the winter, you’ll need a completely different set of bedding to what you used in the warmth of the summer. While you could just add blankets, these can fall off your bed if you toss and turn in your sleep. Instead, consider selecting multiple duvets of different togs, so that you can change your duvet depending on the temperature. This approach will ensure that you feel comfortable no matter what the weather outside is like. 

Combine Style With Comfort

While comfort is key to choosing the right bedding, you should also consider style. Try to select bedding that is both comfortable and fits in with the aesthetic style of your bedroom. 

Style is where duvet covers, pillowcases and blankets all shine. There are many different styles to choose from, and you can buy several different designs to suit every mood and trend that takes your fancy. You could choose a timeless style that will never go out of fashion, or you could go for some trendy bedding by a renowned designer. Whatever you choose, make sure that it is thick enough for your needs and that it is the right size, to ensure that you don’t have to return it. 

With so many options to choose from, it can be tough to find the perfect bedding solutions. Use this guide to find comfortable, stylish bedding that enables you to get a great night’s sleep. 

Collaborative post with our partner.

 

What To Look For In A Hotel

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default-header_0013dcf0acHotels can be a home away from home or simply just a place to stay the night. While people have different preferences there are a few things you should look for in a hotel. Here is our list.

Location

Arguably one of the most important things about the hotel you choose is the location. It is worth paying more for a hotel that is close to what you want to see or where you will be working.

Other things to look out for is a hotel which has good transport links. If you rent a car this may not matter, but if you don’t you will be stuck in the middle of nowhere.

If you go somewhere like New York you will want a good view of the city. If you can afford it, paying more for this would broaden the experience. The Hotel Tirler in Italy has beautiful views. Definitely worth a visit.

What’s included

You will have to check what is included in the price of the room. Some will have toiletries and some will even include breakfast in the price. Few things in life are more annoying than turning up to a hotel, exhausted only to find out that the hotel does not have any shower gel and you cannot even clean the day off.

Reputation

Reputation is a thing that precedes all else. If a hotel is slammed online I would stay clear. Of course it is hard to please everyone and even the best hotels have a few people who have complaints. So research and then make an informed judgement.

Reviews and the star system.

The internet is a wonderful thing. Before you could get a gauge about a hotel on how many stars it had. This is still quite reliable, but read reviews online too. I have stayed in four star hotels and wondered how the hell they managed to get their rating.

Bed

What is more important than the bed? Not much. You are in a hotel to sleep right? And if not…ahem, you probably still want a good bed.

Extras

Some hotels have gyms, restaurants, libraries, tea rooms, bars, spas, saunas. The list goes on. If you are a gym bunny you probably want one in the hotel you are staying in. You may also want to check whether any of this is inclusive. The Ampersand Hotel in London has a lot of extras, including a gym, a business centre and a beautiful, quaint tea room.

What do you look for in a hotel? What hotels do you recommend? Let us know and we will include them.

 

Catching some ZZZZ’s – Choosing The Right Mattress For You

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Recent studies have shown that having a new mattress improved sleep quality by 62.0%, sleep comfort by 70.8% and reduced back pain by 55.3% and back stiffness by 50.7% over a four-week period. That’s a huge change in someone’s quality of life and it’s all down to their mattress. We spend an awful lot of time asleep, yet take for granted all the effects that it has on us.  It’s not simply a case of getting enough sleep, but the quality of sleep that counts and that is impacted by your surroundings and, specifically, your mattress.

The average life of your mattress is around 9 years. In 9 years you will spend approximately 24,000 hours in bed, so it is reasonable to suggest that your mattress is an investment not to be taken lightly. Choosing the right mattress is essential to a happy relationship with your bed, so follow our guide to help you make the right decision.

Contrary to popular belief, a hard mattress is not necessarily the best for your back. Provided that the mattress has a good quality structure, the softness is down to personal preference. Choose a mattress retailer who specialises in mattresses to ensure that the structure of the mattress has not been compromised for comfortable padding that will only last a few years.

Don’t be afraid to slip off your shoes and lay on several mattresses at the store to try them out. If you’re in the right store the salespeople will encourage you to do so. All the mattresses will feel comfortable at first, especially if it has been a rather arduous shopping trip, so you will need to spend a good 15 minutes laying on the mattress, in which time if it is too firm or soft, your back will probably start to let you know or you may feel uncomfortable when you stand again.

Think about the needs of your partner too. If you are co-sleeping, you will need to ensure that what’s perfect for you in a mattress is suitable for your partner.

Do your research. It’s so easy to be bombarded with jargon and science and the wide array or types of mattress technology now available. Before you start shopping, find out about the different types of mattresses and the pros and cons to each so you are already armed with knowledge.

Once you’ve made your choice, ensure that your mattress comes with a warranty or 30 day in-home trial. A higher end mattress should come with this guarantee, which will give you peace of mind that if you’ve made a colossal mistake, you won’t have to live with discomfort.

Now you’ve got your new mattress, looking after it properly will ensure that it stays in good condition. Air your mattress every morning by just throwing the bedclothes off for 20 minutes to allow the body moisture collected overnight to evaporate. Vacuum your mattress every time you change your bedclothes, this will help to keep dust mites to a minimum and help to keep your mattress clean.

Sweet Dreams!

Time To Hibernate? Choosing a Bed

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When autumn and winter come it always feels like a good idea to hibernate. Unfortunately, having to pay the bills stop us from staying in bed with some trashy TV and some magazines.

Out of all of the furniture we buy the bed is the most important. Not only do you spend most of your life in your bed, one-third of your life to be exact, but a good night’s sleep is one of the most important things to start off your day. It is recommended that you change your bed every ten years so if you are going to pick out a new bed follow some of our top tips.

How to choose a good bed.

The only way to really choose a bed is to lie on it. Prodding it with your fingers or sitting on the edge won’t help. A bed is a matter of preference but some things will hold true. You do not want a mattress that is too hard or too soft. If you cannot slip your hand into the small of your back, then the mattress is too soft.

Mattress

When picking a mattress there are a number of options to go for. These include firm, soft or one with personalised support. You will have your own preference when it comes to beds, whether it be millbrook beds or some other make or type.

Headboard

Headboard come in many shapes and sizes. Choose one that really suits your personality but make sure you won’t get sick of it.

Another thing to remember when buying a bed is that you could buy one with storage. Under the bed storage is a great place to put all of that clutter you can’t find a place for, or your clothes.

In conclusion: make sure you have a good search before you buy your bed. It is an investment that will be in your life for about a decade. It is also worth spending as much money as you can afford on your new bed. A bad bed will give cause back problems and a lack of sleep. So spend well and spend wisely.

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Can’t Sleep? What’s Keeping You Up?

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Can’t sleep? What’s keeping us Brits awake at night?

Recent research has revealed the NHS is spending £50million a year on drugs to help combat insomnia. We take a look at what could be the cause of the nation’s unrest and what we you can do to help nod off naturally.

· The Reason: Restless legs

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) can vary in severity and causes an irresistible inclination to move your legs. RLS can cause discomfort in the feet, calves and thighs and in many cases, the condition can be distressing and disruptive and effect daily activities including sleep.

Acupuncturist Rachel Peckham notes: “Over 50% of people in the UK suffer with sleep disorders of some kind, generally attributed to a stressful lifestyle, RLS is a common problem. Traditional Acupuncture is known to be enormously beneficial for helping correct sleep problems. Most people find treatment wonderfully relaxing, as acupuncture is known to calm the nervous system and also affect hormonal outputs by increasing endorphin production.”

Try it: To find a practitioner in your area call the British Acupuncture Council on 020 8735 0400 or visit www.acupuncture.org.uk

· The Reason: Stress

“Stress is a collection of physiological, cognitive, affective and behavioural symptoms that are caused by difficult situations in our daily life. It can affect each individual in different ways ranging from less severe symptoms such as headaches all the way up to depression and anxiety.” Comments Dr David Edwards’, “exercise and a healthy diet are crucial to maintaining a relaxed mind and body. I would also recommend some of my patients take Rhodiola rosea as a short term option when suffering stressful periods. Taking 200mg, twice a day could help to control the release of stress hormones whilst helping to improve energy and concentration levels, which can help reduce symptoms of stress.” Rhodiola rosea is an ‘adaptogen’ – a substance of natural plant origin that is able to increase the body’s resistance to stress and normalise imbalances with minimal side effects.

Try it: Vitano® contains Rhodiola rosea root extract 200mg and is available from Boots, leading pharmacies and health-food stores priced at £13.27 for 30 tablets. Always read the label. For further information visit www.vitano.co.uk.

· The Reason: Caffeine

Drinking tea and coffee throughout the day can have a negative impact when it comes to bed time. Cutting down on caffeine by reducing the amount of tea/coffee/fizzy drinks really can make it easier to nod off, if you find it hard to get through the day without your caffeine hit try reducing the number of caffeine laden drinks and cut back on all caffeine after 3pm. Expert Nutritionist Kirsten Brooks notes “Camomile is a wonderful herb with sedative properties, helping us to relax and encourage sleep. As a warm drink, it’s a great way to unwind in the evening.”

Try it: Heath and Heather’s Camomile infusion has been finely crafted using the highest quality Camomile, perfect for relaxation and unwinding, this gentle and soothing infusion could also help to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.

. Naturally caffeine-free

. 100% Natural

. Available in packs of 20 & 50

. RRP from £1.49 & £2.89

· The Reason: Hot Flushes

It is estimated that 8 out of 10 women in the UK experience symptoms leading up to the menopause and of these, 45% find their symptoms difficult to deal with. Symptoms can be wide ranging from insomnia and anxiety to hot flushes and night sweats impacting lifestyle and relationships.

Kathy Abernethy, Chair of the UK Menopause Nurse Group and a member of the Medical Advisory Council of the British Menopause Society comments: “After years working in a busy NHS menopause clinic, advising women in consultation as well as running education programmes for nurses, I understand how the menopause affects women not only physically but also psychologically. I often give women lifestyle and diet advice and try to encourage women to look positively at this time of change and to take steps to ensure good health.”

Details of a new study in the Journal of Gynaecological Endocrinology note how red clover supplementation can provide a natural alternative to help reduce hot flushes.

Try it: Promensil Double Strength (80mg) dietary supplements have been specifically developed to help women manage symptoms of the menopause naturally and effectively without resorting to HRT. Promensil Double Strength has been proved to reduce hot flushes and night sweats by 75%. Available from Boots, Ocado, good independent chemists and health food shops. Visit www.promensil.co.uk for further information or call 01903 280 860.

· The Reason: Nocturnal Cramps

Nocturnal muscle cramp could well be the new snoring, causing distress and sleep disruption to more than 13 million people in the UK. 82 per cent of women have suffered with the complaint, with 12 per cent experiencing nocturnal cramps every night. It is an extremely painful and distressing condition with many people suffering in silence. Insomnia specialist and founder of the Sleep School, Dr Guy Meadows said: “Quality sleep is essential to ensure you feel regenerated and ready for the day ahead. Interruptions caused by emotional or health problems can be very detrimental to everyday life, making it harder to concentrate at work and affecting relationships. Frustration and anxiety about disturbed sleep can cause it to become even worse.

“People often aren’t aware that they could be suffering from a sleep condition that is easy to treat. Instead of worrying about the problem, it is important to trust your body’s ability to sleep, making lifestyle changes or taking appropriate treatments where appropriate.”

Try it: Crampex is the only product available without prescription for the prevention and treatment of night cramps and it doesn’t have any of the side effects associated with taking Quinine (which is regularly prescribed). Crampex costs from £4.29 for a pack of 24 tablets and is available over the counter from pharmacies. More tips and advice can be found on www.goodsleepadvice.com and the Good Night Guide consumer leaflet is also available on request.

· The Reason: Bloating

Much like the rest of your body, your digestive system needs time to rest. Going to bed and getting up at set(ish) hours each day can help our digestive system work more effectively and improve the regularity of our bowel movements. Waste material in the colon impairs our ability to absorb vitamins and minerals which can affect prevent the immune system from working at its optimum level.

Try it: Sun Chlorella® ‘A’ is a natural green algae whole food supplement from Japan – an excellent choice for bloating as it contains a staggering range of nutrients including around 10% fibre, to help move food through the system more effectively. Nutritionist and Natural Health expert Nadia Brydon explains “Sun Chlorella ‘A’ acts as an ‘intestinal broom’, cleansing the bowel by clinging on to toxins like mercury, lead or pesticides in your intestines and then eliminating them as waste.

Sun Chlorella is priced £21.95 for 300 tablets (a 20-30 day supply) and is available from www.SunChlorella.co.uk, free phone 0800 008 6166, www.victoriahealth.com, www.NutriCentre.com, www.bodykind.com, Revital stores, www.revital.co.uk and good health stores.

· The Reason: Not tired enough

If you haven’t burned enough energy throughout the day, it’s likely that you’ll find bedtime a struggle when it comes to nodding off, Justin Way, Personal Trainer from Pure Gym explains “There are a million ways you can give yourself a workout at home without spending a penny on expensive equipment. When hoovering standing on your left leg whilst pushing and pulling the hoover around with your right arm. Hop to move around the room and alternate legs every 2 mins. This will work the core massively whilst bringing great tone to the legs and bum.”

Try it: Pure Gym’s 24-hour, no contract membership starts from £17.99 a month. For more information, visit www.puregym.com

The Ultimate Valentines Gift…

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The Ultimate Valentines Gift…
And a good investment in your relationship!

 
Why not treat your loved one to the ULTIMATE Valentines gift this year – a new luxurious bed and mattress. It’s the obvious place to get ‘lovey dovey’ but a new bed will ensure couples get a good night’s sleep – a vital ingredient in any happy relationship!
A favourite with customers, the Siesta has a super large sloped headboard perfect for lazy Sunday mornings, and its extra height clearance facilitates extra deep fitted drawers neatly hiding items away underneath. A double is only £395 throughout February.
The Cuba, with its hot spice fabric, adds a glorious splash of electric colour to any bedroom and is part of the Warren Evans Space Saving range where the mattress sits on top of the frame, taking up no more of your valuable room space than necessary. Price is only £395 for a double.
Warren Evans, the award winning bed specialist, handcraft all of their beds and bedroom furniture with love from sustainable solid wood in their environmentally friendly workshop in London, and also supply top quality mattresses.