As discussed previously, the most popular choice by far, for those living in the UK, is a pine bed frame, but this is not the only choice available. Focusing again on the UK market lets take a look at some of the other single bed frames on offer. Wooden Single Bed Frames If pine is not your idea of class then why not upgrade to a higher quality of wood? It will cost you more but a beech or oak bed frame screams class and will add a good deal of sophistication to your bedroom. The Hush Oak Guest Bed is a good example of a well priced quality oak single bed. With a Shaker design I particularly like the functionality of this bed. Not only does it have a second trundle bed beneath but this bed can be raised up to the same level as the top mattress to create a double bed. Very cool. Click image for more info. Single Metal Bed Frames Personally I am not a huge fan of metal bed frames but there are some good designs out there and they often cost less so are a good option, if you’re searching for cheap single bed frames, as they will be sturdy and durable. I prefer metal beds that have a metal, preferably burnished, finish to them, rather than a painted metal frame. This Braemar Modern Metal Single Bed is a good case in point, with a nice clean design it will suit most simple interior decoration and I like the brushed steel effect. Click image for more info. Leather and Faux Leather Single Bed Frames There has been a big increase in the popularity of leather or fake leather beds over the last few years driven probably in part by their introduction to many hotel suites. They are fashionable at the moment and there are some decent priced products around, obviously cheaper if you go for the leather effect look rather than real leather. To be honest I think many of the faux leather single beds look just as good as the real thing and much easier to clean! This Mistral Single Leather Bedstead has got great looks and is reasonably priced. Click image for more info. White Single Bed Frames Do you like the style of a wooden bed but don’t like the texture of wood because it doesn’t suit the rest of your decoration? No problem there are some great single wood beds out there already painted a clean gleaming white which should work well in any scheme. If you can’t make white match what on earth are you decorating the rest of the bedroom with? Here’s a bed I really like, the Barcelona Single White Pine Bed Frame is made of solid pine and has a great slatted headboard. Simple strong lines make it classic but not fussy perfect for your guest bedroom. Click image for more info. Modern Single Bed Frames In the never ending attemp to re invent the wheel designers have looked at many differnt ways to reinvigorate the design of the humble single bed, some with greater success than others. Unless you have a fortune to spend on cutting edge designer furniture I would stick with one of the more conventional beds showcased above. However I did find one wood and meatal combination that I thought was pretty good looking so here it is. The Tetras Beech Single Bed Frame has wooden bed posts but with a modern slat effect head and base board and I think this design works very well all things considered. It is also very well priced. Click image for more info.

While you’re probably spending most of your time and effort seeking out the right sized single bed to suit your bedroom please don’t over look what is, in fact, the most important decision that needs to be made, buying the right single bed mattress. If you’re on a tight budget then compromise on the amount you spend on the bed frame before you compromise on the quality of the mattress. The chances are that if you’re buying a single bed and mattress for your home it is probably for your kids or the guest bedroom. Either way the quality of sleep that the user gets from this bed will be effected almost entirely by the mattress rather than the frame. Yes some divan beds have box spring bases for extra support but this is only secondary to the main support given above by the mattress. Remember that we spend about a third of our lives in bed so it’s really important that we give our bodies the best support possible.

Foam Bed Mattresses

Most of you have probably heard about foam bed or memory foam mattresses. These revolutionary mattresses mold themselves to the contours of your body to give you a more comfortable nights sleep. To be honest they can take a bit of getting used to at first as your body feels like it is almost being sucked into the bed? However once you’ve spent a few nights on one you will probably never want to go back to the traditional spring mattress. The question is whether they are necessary for a child’s bed or guest bed. Given that a full single memory foam mattress is fairly expensive I would say that it is a bit of an extravagance. A guest bed probably isn’t used enough to justify the expense and children will probably benefit more from a firmer mattress while their bodies grow and develop. A decent compromise would be to buy a memory foam mattress pad. These are just a couple of inches thick and sit on top of your mattress giving some of the comfort without all of the cost.

Taking Care of your Single Bed Matress

If you make the effort to buy a really high quality mattress, and take good care of it, then it will last you possibly longer than the bed frame itself. There are just a few cleaning and maintenance tips to consider.

1. Keep you mattress fresh by turning it over once every six months. As well as turning it over you can flip the ends so that the base becomes the head and visa versa. Basically this ensures even wear and tear across the whole of the mattress.

2. Keep it clean by giving the surface a hoover every now and then. Dust, dust mites and other dirt does build up over time and can cause allergies and stains so periodic cleaning is recommended.

3. Consider buying a mattress cover to protect the surface. Most of these are machine washable and will help to cut down on the number of times you need to clean the surface of the mattress.

4. If you do end up with a stain on the mattress use an upholstery detergent being sure not to get the surface too wet and always let the mattress thoroughly dry to avoid any chance of mold.

Best Mattress Brands

For Foam Memory Mattresses the most recognized brand in the UK is Tempur although there are now other companies producing similar products. In the US the same brand goes by the name of Tempur-pedic but again there are other options available.

Single bed mattresses UK – In no particular order here are some of the most respected brand names in the UK,

Silentnight
Sweet Dreams
Sealy

Single bed Mattresses US – Again in no particular order, some of the biggest mattress manufacturers in the US,

Sealy
Simmons
Serta

It’s worth pointing out that some of these suppliers produce a single bed with mattress all together if you want to make life a little easier on your self and don’t want to buy both items separately.

Please avoid a non branded cheap single bed mattress.

Finally don’t forget to measure your bed frame or base before ordering a new mattress. Remember that there are different single bed mattress sizes and dimensions

The UK has always been in love with its pine furniture and who can blame them. This hard wearing wood is to be found in one form or another in most households, whether it be a table or wardrobe. So with this in mind we will focus, in this article on single pine beds available in the UK. I quick search on google will reveal a large range of single pine bed frame suppliers but for reliability of service, and good competitive prices, I have chosen a selection from amazon.co.uk.

Benefits of a single pine bed

Although actually a soft wood, pine is strong and durable while remaining fairly lightweight compared to, say oak. Choose the right quality bed and you will have a piece of furniture to last you a very long time. Furthermore pine single bed frames are now available in a large range of styles to suit all kinds of interior design needs. Shaker style, farmhouse style, sleigh beds or contemporary modern bed designs can all be found in pine, and you have a lot of choice in the finish from a plain untreated  pale pine to a fully varnished dark pine look. I believe the popularity for pine furniture is due to this versatility which allows the homeowner to integrate wooden beds into almost any interior design scheme.

Considerations

While most single pine bed frames will be similar in quality when it comes to the wood itself there are still a couple of price considerations. Firstly be sure you are buying a solid pine single bed rather than something with a pine effect. This issue is unlikely to arise but can crop up with very cheap painted beds. Secondly and more importantly you will want to check out the quality of the slats and the way the bed is secured at its joints. If a bed seems unusually cheap this maybe were the problem lies. The longevity of your bed will be badly effected if the slats are too thin or the joints are weak, don’t fall into the trap of picking the cheapest frame unless you are certain it is solid and well made.

Most single beds will be delivered flat pack and require assembly which should be fairly straight forward. This is another benefit as it will be easy to dismantle the unit, making future transportation a doddle when you come to move house.

Don’t be afraid of buying a raw pine bed and then staining or painting it later, if you have particular interior decoration needs. This can be a great way of giving your pine bed a unique look not available from the shops. There are many suitable varnishes and wood paints to choose from and easy to apply.