#bed shopping

[goldengirlssaywhat]

📺 The Golden Girls (1988)

[kelkat9]

A new mattress -- pick your pairing. ;) Please and thanks!

TenII/Rose

Bed Shopping Adventure

“Are you sure we’re in the right place?” Rose glanced nervously around the alien store with eerie green glowing globes floating down the aisles of kitchen appliances.   A soft chiming music played which she supposed was the alien version of soothing meant to relax one to spend money. 

A clean wood scent permeated the air similar to the Ikea she’d lost the Doctor in a week ago during their first foray into the wild and wonderful world of furnishing one’s flat.

The Doctor floated by on a  hover trolly, long legs sprawled out until his red trainers hung over the end. 

“Having fun?”  She asked. He grinned, eyes crinkling in the corners as a naughty glint sparkled at her.  The trolly floated to stop and Rose eyed the bright red toaster peeking out behind him before he spread his blue suit covered arms out wide. 

“Poostoff the home super store of the Pooshian  Consortium!”  He climbed out and stood by Rose, eyeing an aisle of lava lamps with floating wax of purple and gold in spirals three feet high.  “Anything we need for feathering our nest is here.”

“Everything we need is on Earth too,” Rose reminded him before curling her arm through  his and guiding him away from one lamp shaped like a banana, the hover cart floating behind them as they walked.

“Anyone can have some generic bedroom suite from the boring home stores on Earth.  Here we have options.”  He aimed his sonic at the hover cart which disappeared in a blue light to what Rose hoped wasn’t the check out counter.  They really didn’t need any more toasters. 

But the Doctor was on a mission, tall frame guiding her forward and damned if she didn’t get distracted with how his trousers outlined his arse.  That was always her doom when they shopped and why they had to move from their one bedroom into a larger flat: She failed in controlling his collection obsession until now they had too much stuff stacked up from various shopping trips.

Rose sighed as he pulled her up to a transport pad that materialized them in the bedroom furniture section.  This was the  true objective:  Finding a bed that fit his tall frame with lots of room for...stretching out and other fun activities.  Besides, this would be their bed, not her bed where she spent so many lonely nights.

“All right and  how we gonna fit a new bed into the TARDIS and take it home?  She’s not fully grown yet and her doors are a bit--”

“Dimensionally transcendental storage, Rose!  And with my impeccable piloting skills, we just materialize around it and shazam!” He paused after fist pumping. “Wait no not that. Uh Ta dah?”  His face scrunched up and Rose waited patiently for the oncoming ramble. “No not enough pizazz oh I know Voila!”  He nodded his head.

“We will be as snug as two time travelers in a bed.”  He rocked back on his heels, grinning, appearing quite pleased with himself.

“Right.  Well I’ll believe it after we find a bed.”  She eyed a nearby bed that looked like a gelatinous pool of green jello and wrinkled her nose wondering what she was in for.  “So maybe we should find something with a mattress that’s a little less oozy.”

“Oozy could be fun,” he growled into her ear and waggled his eyebrows.  Rose snorted and bumped her shoulder against his.

“Come on.”

“What?  Think of the potential.  I’ll bet it comes with a vibration mode and maybe even aquatic mating resonance.”

Rose eyed  him, gaze focused in the distance, hair looking incredibly mussed and admitted she could see his point but in her practical mind, she foresaw the reality of one vigorous shag and green goo flooded their flat and embarrassing explanations on why their downstairs neighbor’s ceiling now leaked alien goo.  Torchwood would never let her live it down.  Thus, alien goo bed was off the list.

“Ohhhh look a this!”  His voice vibrated with enthusiasm as he hopped on bed shaped like a capsule, the bubble mattress wooshing as he stretched out and rolled over on his side in what she’d call a proper attempt at a seductive pose.

Rose walked over and pressed her hand down and the mattress did seem cushiony. 

“Come on!  Give it a try!”  He sat up on his knees and bounced up and down with a wide grin.  Rose sat down and bounced experimentally.  “It seems a bit firm.”

The Doctor crawled over and swung his legs off the side to sit beside her.  “It’s good for your back and the bubbles conform.  Give it a try.  Rose swung her legs around and lay back and then the bubbles moved...

“Doctor!”

“Isn’t it brilliant!”  He scooted next to her and they sank slowly until the bubbles cradled them.  Then the bubbles began to move in waves and Rose’s stomach rolled.

“Ugh no.”  She tried to sit up but the suction made it a struggle.  “Doctor, help me.”

“Well you have to relax and let the psycho reactive nature--”

“What?  Like it’s sentient?”

“Wellll.” He tugged at his ear.  “The bubbles pick up on your body’s biorhythms which clearly indicate you need rest.  You are looking a tad stressed.”  He pulled his glasses out of his pocket and examined her.

“I’m bloody stressed because this amoeba bed is trying to eat me!”

“Rose, it’s not an amoeba.  I mean I’m sure they have an amoeba bed but really that wouldn’t be restful.  A giant Amoeba floating in a solution of saline wouldn’t be conducive to human rest.”

Rose pried herself from the bed by rolling off the side onto the floor.  A couple of cactus like vinvocci shook their heads muttering about humans and walked away.  The Doctor hopped off and helped her up.

“No sentient beds.”  Rose poked him in the chest in emphasis. 

“Fine, boring, cushy bed coming right up.”  He led her over to more traditional beds, one with a plush and quilted mattress in TARDIS blue.  Even the frame reminded Rose of the TARDIS with an organic coral frame with turrets at each corner and a head board that glowed blue against the irridescenet surface.

“The Corillia Four standard, suitable for all smooth skinned bipedal species.”

“Smooth skinned?”  Rose ran her hand over the velvet like surface and understood why.  “Oh, an alien water bed.”

“Well maybe not water exactly,” the Doctor scratched the back of his neck nervously and stared at the mattress.

“It’s not some living slime or something is it?” Rose asked, stepping back with suspicion.

“Slime?  Really Rose and how prejudiced of you!  What did slime ever do to you?”

She cocked her hip out and crossed her arms facing him.  “M’nok during that monsoon festival ring a bell?”

“That slime was just defending its young.  It didn’t actually mean any harm and it was just sticky not--”  He wisely trailed off as Rose narrowed her eyes.

“I wasn’t the one who soniced the egg sack or made sure you ducked behind me while it vomited slime all over me cause you had to save your coat.”

“I just got my coat back!” he defended but wisely backed away and pointed at the bed.  “No slime here, just a lovely bed with a saline type water that warms and cools as you program it.  Even the colors on the headboard can be adjusted for mood.  We can make it firm or soft.”

Rose eyed it and decided to give it go.  She remained skeptical until she laid on a cloud like mattress that adjusted to support her back.  She snuggled into it as the Doctor tossed a couple pillows down that matched the mattress.  A slight hum filled the air, again similar to the TARDIS, and Rose realized that was what she missed most at home in their flat.

The Doctor lay next to her and cuddled into her side.  “Like it?”  His eyes softened and he pouted his lip in the adorable way he knew she couldn’t resist.

“It’s like the TARDIS.”

“Is it?” he drew out glancing at the headboard with a twitch of his lips.

“Oh my god you planned this.”  She rolled over against him and lay her head on his shoulder.

“Are you insinuating I went back in time and designed our perfect bed, marketed it to this store and casually brought you here for bed shopping to see what you thought?”

Rose’s face heated with pleasure and affection for how much trouble he went to for her and she had no doubt he had.  It was one of the endearing qualities of this him, how he allowed himself to enjoy their life together and do small things to show her how much he loved her. 

Sometimes it was a foot rub; other times making her bath oils like she couldn’t find on Earth; or popping out to the alien market to bring back her favorite Kalfrod Coffee from two galaxies away.  And sometimes it was walking her to and from work or going back in time and designing a bed he knew she’d love.

“I love you.  You know that right?”  She ran her fingers through his hair until he nuzzled closer to her giving her greater access.

“I love you too,” he mumbled.  “Can we keep the bed.”

“Silly Time Lord, you could have just brought it home.”  He lifted h is head up and arched a brow at her.

“And deny you a shopping trip and missing the whole bed trying experience?”

Rose couldn’t stop herself if she tried and leaned in to snog the breath out of the alien who owned her heart and a whole lot of other parts which would be happy for his attention in a bed like this.  As she giggled and  nipped at his lips, his hands slid down to cup her bum and Rose lost herself in not just the comfort of the bed but the warmth pooling low in her abdomen as their legs tangled and she moaned at that thing he did with his tongue.

“Excuse me!” a loud voice interrupted them and they turned to find a blue Balhoon frowning and floating on his hover device next to them.  “This is a non coupling facility.”

“Ah yes, well we’ll just make our purchase then?” the Doctor said, his lips deliciously reddened from their brief snog fest.

Rose laid back completely not caring she enjoyed a bit of public making out in an alien store.  She loved this bed.  She directed a tongue teasing smile at the Doctor.  “How long do you think it will take to check out?”  She drew her finger down the mattress and flashed a come hither look at  him.

“Two shakes of a sonic screw driver.”  He bounded up toward the Balhoonian.  “Where do I sign?”

And within the hour the TARDIS did indeed materialize around the bed with no problem and deposited back in their flat where it was vigourously christened several times.

[piumaangelica]

How to Compare Beds and Mattresses Online

Choosing a mattress shouldn’t be a guessing game. With so many types available, from memory foam to pocket sprung, the best way to shop is by using online directories that simplify the process.

simplybedsuperstore.co.uk is a great starting point, offering access to a wide range of suppliers so you can compare both beds and mattresses in one place.

Another directory worth exploring is themattresswarehouse.co.uk. It allows you to view different mattress retailers side by side, making it much easier to balance comfort, quality, and cost.

For shoppers looking for variety, mattressbuyer.co.uk is another go-to platform. With listings from trusted UK suppliers, it gives you the insight needed to make a confident purchase.

[bedssleepscience]

How To: Choosing The Right Bed For YOU

Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life, and a good night's rest starts with a good mattress. Experts recommend getting a new mattress every 7 to 10 years, but there can be other warning signs that it's time to replace your mattress. Waking up in pain? Mattress a little lumpy? Do you find you sleep better in other beds, like when you're on holiday?

To make the task of choosing the right bed from your local bed shop a little less daunting, we're sharing a few questions you can ask yourself when you're trying to decide.

WHAT IS YOUR SLEEP POSITION

ON YOUR STOMACH

If you sleep on your stomach, you put extra pressure on your neck and spine, so the right mattress is crucial. You'll need a supportive mattress with enough pushback to keep the spine from sinking too far into the mattress and getting pulled out of its natural alignment. A firm foam or dense innerspring mattress would be your best choice, and if the bed feels too hard for you, you could add a plush mattress topper to make it feel a little softer.

ON YOUR SIDE

Most adults sleep on their sides, and experts say it comes with a range of benefits – from improved digestion to better breathing – but the wrong mattress could still mean you don't get a proper night's rest. A surface that supports your body weight keeps your spine in a healthy alignment and provides pressure relief for joints is the perfect fit for you. A memory foam or hybrid mattress with a soft top layer will help to equally distribute your body weight and prevent soreness. Innersprings also provide more pressure relief than foam or latex mattresses, but a soft foam mattress or one with built-in pressure relief points could work well too.

ON YOUR BACK

The back sleeper's ideal mattress will provide support for the spine while helping to maintain the natural curve of the back. The wrong mattresses could leave you with neck and spine problems, so choosing the right mattress is still important. Any mattress could work for you, but we recommend trying out a few options in-store to see what feels best. Start with a surface that supports, but has enough softness to conform to the body and the arch of the lower back.

COMBINATION

If you go to sleep on your back but wake up on your side, you are a combination sleeper. You'll need a dynamic mattress that can provide comfort across the back, side, and stomach. A medium-firm mattress is a great choice for combo sleepers as they are soft enough to provide pressure relief to the shoulders while sleeping on the side and firm enough to support the hips while on your back. Also vital is that you are able to easily adjust your position so consider a latex or hybrid mattress.

 WHAT FIRMNESS DO YOU NEED?

Firmness describes how hard or soft a bed feels. To make it easier to choose the right mattress for you, they are scored on a firmness scale with a range from 1 to 10 – from soft to firm.

SOFT

A soft mattress falls between 1 and 2 on the mattress firmness scale. They provide the least amount of support and will conform to your body and hug it when you lie down. They're typically made with cushioning materials like quilted pillow tops or thick sections of memory foam in their top layers, known as “comfort” layers. Soft mattresses are best for side sleepers or people who have problems with shoulder or hip pain when sleeping on a firmer mattress.

MEDIUM-SOFT

Medium-soft mattresses fall between 3 and 4 on the firmness scale and will still contour to your body, but you won’t sink into it as deeply as you will a mattress with a softer firmness rating. Ideal for people needing a softer comfort layer for pressure-point relief but who need a little bit more core support. Made from slightly sturdier materials like firmer memory foam or latex, so slightly more durable than a soft mattress.

MEDIUM-FIRM

Medium-firm mattresses fall between 5 and 7 on the firmness scale and provide an excellent balance between contouring comfort and support, with an ample amount of pushback. Unlike softer mattresses, they will have a small amount of bounce. A great fit for a wide range of body types and sleeping positions, including combination sleepers who need a mattress that feels comfortable no matter which side they sleep on. Made from more dense and durable materials, so they tend to have a longer lifespan than softer mattresses.

FIRM

Firm mattresses feature comfort layers and a support core designed to keep you sleeping on top of the mattress. These mattresses fall between a 7 and a 10 on the firmness scale. Heavier sleepers and people who suffer from back pain enjoy the high level of spinal support firm mattresses provide, and it allows for maximum airflow which means you stay cooler while you snooze. These mattresses are made with solid, sturdy materials, so they last longer than mattresses of other firmness levels.

 WHAT TYPE OF MATTRESS DO YOU PREFER?

There are 4 main types of mattresses to choose from – foam, innerspring, hybrid or latex. Knowing the basics of these mattresses can help you in the process of choosing the right bed for you.

Foam:

Made with foam and no coils, the most well-known being memory foam

Offers above-average contouring, pressure relief, and motion isolation

Good for side sleepers and couples

Innerspring:

Coil-based support system

Offers some support, but not as much pressure relief, bouncier with limited motion isolation

Good for the budget-conscious shopper

Hybrids:

Innerspring support core and foam comfort system, comfort layers including foam or latex and a shorter layer of coils

Offers a blend of bounce and contouring with low heat retention

Good for any kind of sleeper depending on build

Latex:

Made with latex rubber

Offers fantastic bounce and durability with moderate contouring

Eco-friendly when made with natural and organic latex

WHAT IS YOUR BODY TYPE?

Body shape and weight can also influence your mattress choice in terms of the levels of spinal support and comfort you require.

 LIGHTER TO AVERAGE SLEEPERS

Thinner body types that weigh under 60kg won't sink as far into a mattress, so a softer mattress is a good choice to get sufficient contouring. Foam or hybrid beds are good options.

For people between 60 and 100kg, sleeping positions may play a bigger role in making a choice, but soft to medium-firm foam, hybrid and latex mattresses can be selected based on their specific features.

HEAVIER SLEEPERS

Sleepers who weigh over 100kg will place more pressure on their mattress, so should avoid soft mattresses. A firm mattress can contour to the body for pressure relief and ensures the heavier sleeper won't sink too deep into the bed and misalign their spine. Firmer mattresses are also made from sturdier materials, so is also more durable.

WHAT IS YOUR BUDGET?

Pricing is also an important factor when deciding on the right mattress for you. 

All the above is most certainly helpful if you’re planning to shop around to find the best bed for you. There’s a life hack for this too… Bed King offers, and is the only bed shop that currently offers, innovative technology to recommend the best bed for you based on all the above and more...it’s called the Comfort Solutions Lab. More on that another time...

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Article from https://bodaciousbedrooms.weebly.com/blog/how-to-choosing-the-right-bed-for-you

[heavenlysleep]

Tips On Finding The Right Bed For You

Do you know why not every bedroom bed in furniture stores is the right one for you? Or what influences bed prices and what can you save on without losing sleep quality? Here’s the article to help you learn all you need about the most important characteristics of your special room.

Today we will help you choose the perfect bed for your bedroom – let’s make it elegant, functional, stylish and, at the same time, pleasant to the wallet.

Take into consideration the proportions of the space

The bed usually occupies the largest part of the bedroom, and when the area is small, choosing the right model is even more complicated.

To avoid crowding in small rooms, opt for a simple frame, made of metal or wood, which is provided with storage drawers or top shelves. If the size of the bedroom gives you more opportunities, you can opt for massive beds, such as those with a solid structure and imposing boards.

Parameters of length, width, height

These figures seem to be obvious, but know that they are the ones to determine the volume of the material used by the manufacturers and, possibly, the price of the bed. Now, do we choose a double bed or a single one… or two single ones to set them up as one double? 

The width of a double bed varies from 160 cm to 200 cm, the single bed – from 120 cm to 140 cm. Moreover, the standard length is 190-200 cm. Important! In order to ensure your sleep is really comfortable, the length of the bed should be 15-20 cm longer than your height.

As for the general height of the bed frame, this largely depends on personal taste and preferences. Low-legged models are typically used in interior styles such as hi-tech, minimalism, Scandinavian or oriental ones. High beds are more comfortable for the elderly because they are easier to sleep on and get up from. The height is considered optimal when the mattress is at or slightly above the knee.

Take into account the style of the room

A simple method to harmonize the design of the bed with that of the room is to choose one with a headboard characteristic of a certain decorative style.

 A simple wooden headboard fits a modern decor, one with many ornaments is more suitable for classic decor, and a wrought iron headboard will look great in industrial decor. This alternative is easy to put into practice when renovating a bedroom because you don’t replace the whole bed, but only its headboard.

Which material should one choose for the bed model?

The most economical option for a bed frame is PAL or MDF panels without soft textile upholstery. They can be decorated like natural wood and look very presentable, even though the price is not too large. Still, as not all modern furniture manufacturers use high-quality materials, we recommend that you buy beds from furniture factories that have a good reputation and offer a guarantee for their products.

Among other things, in our catalogue, you can find models of cheap beds with soft upholstery of different colours and fabrics, all according to your preferences.

The base

Healthy sleep starts not with the mattress but with the base of the bed. Now, many stores offer bedding models with a solid plywood base. If you put on an expensive orthopaedic mattress, chances are there would be no difference compared to a budget mattress in terms of sleep quality.

For this reason, it is worth opting for a base with orthopaedic slats. They are useful not only for protecting the health of the spine during sleep but also for maximizing the properties of the mattress. As a result, you will have a good night’s sleep, and in the morning you will feel refreshed and rested. The slats provide the necessary ventilation for the mattress, avoiding the formation of mould. Birch blades have an optimal ratio of strength and elasticity.

The backrest at the head

These items are not mandatory and serve more for decoration and to provide increased comfort. For example, it is much more convenient to lean on a high soft back when reading a book before bed.

Storage space

Certainly, one of the attributes needed is the presence of a storage compartment. Imagine: seasonal clothes, blankets, carpets and pillows, bed linen, children’s toys – all these can be stored compactly in a special compartment, which can be accessed using a simple lifting mechanism.

This is a very convenient and practical solution, with the help of which you can save up space without having to buy an extra chest of drawers for your bedroom. This lifehack can also help you free up more shelves from your closet. 

Choose with your partner

When sleeping in a bed with another person, it is advisable to choose the bed for your bedroom together. This way, you will be able to see if it is large enough for both of you.

In addition, you could both analyze the bed from the point of view of your own desires and needs, so that, in the end, you make the right decision for both parties.

Don’t make decisions in a hurry

This piece of furniture is an investment for the future, so you need to take some time and pay attention to choosing the right model. Think about the design, look and proportions you want, then test different beds to convince yourself of the comfort it offers. And don’t worry, you’ll have a lot of options from which you can choose your favourite one.

Finding the perfect bed can take some time, but with a little patience and attention to detail, you will find the right model that meets your needs, both aesthetically and functionally. To make sure you make the best decision, we recommend that you consider our catalogue before making a purchase.

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Article from https://tribuneonlineng.com/

[medlar-pear]

I've been looking to get a canopy bed because I'm an aesthetic fuck, so I've been looking at four poster frames on FB marketplace. The requirements: must be the same size as my mattress and box spring, must be as cheap as possible, must be less than 48" tall disassembled (to make moving easier), and must have spots to secure rope/handcuffs.

I have my priorities in order, obviously.

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Bed shopping

[lauraellenscottles]

Sleeping as Lifestyle

When my husband and I married in 1987 we spent a year in our first apartment with a bed that was too small, so we slept head to foot, foot to head, mainly because Dean’s normal resting position back then was crucifixion style. Since then I think it is fair to say that our marriage has been a journey towards finding the ideal bed. My husband and I are a model couple who does everything perfectly…

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