Beds & Bases

Divans, ottomans, slats, headboards and adjustable beds explained in plain English.

Upholstered divan bed with matching headboard in a calm cream bedroom — A typical UK upholstered divan bed set in a real bedroom layout.

A–Z of bed types →

01
Adjustable Bed Bases Explained
Adjustable bed bases explained. Motors, weight limits, zero-gravity presets and mattress fit — simple guide.
02
How to Assemble a Bunk Bed Safely
Educational safety-first guide to assembling bunk beds and high sleepers — rails, ladder and mattress depth limits.
03
How to Assemble a Divan Bed
Step-by-step educational guide to joining a split UK divan base, fitting feet, drawers and a headboard.
04
How to Assemble a Slatted Bed Frame
Educational steps for assembling a wooden or metal slatted bed frame and setting safe slat spacing.
05
How to Assemble an Ottoman Bed
Educational steps for assembling a UK ottoman bed — base join, gas struts, lid safety and headboard clearance.
06
How to Attach a Headboard
Simple guide to fitting strutted, floor-standing and wall-mounted headboards to UK beds and divans.
07
Bed Upholstery Fabrics and Colours (UK)
Simple guide to UK bed upholstery fabric types and common colour names on divans, ottomans and headboards — not a shop catalogue.
08
Before You Buy a Bed Base (UK Checklist)
UK checklist before buying a divan, ottoman, slatted frame or adjustable base — warranty fit, storage, clearance and delivery access.
09
Box Springs vs Solid Foundations
Box springs vs solid foundations explained. Which mattress types each base supports.
10
Bunk Beds and High Sleepers
Bunk beds and high sleepers explained. Guardrails, mattress depth limits and room planning — no product rankings.
11
Chesterfield and Buttoned Beds Explained
Chesterfield and deep-buttoned beds explained. Decorative face style vs real mattress support.
12
Divan Platform Top vs Sprung Edge
Platform-top vs sprung-edge divan bases explained. How each type works with a mattress.
13
Divan Storage Drawer Layouts Explained
Simple guide to UK divan drawer setups — same-side, foot-end and four-drawer layouts — plus split bases for access.
14
Headboard Types and Installation
Simple guide to upholstered, wooden and metal headboards. Strutted, floor- standing and wall-mounted fixing explained.
15
How to Assemble a Bed (UK Guide)
Simple UK overview of assembling divans, ottomans, frames and headboards — join order, tools and safety checks.
16
How to Choose a Bed Base (UK)
Simple UK guide to choosing divan, ottoman, slatted, foundation or adjustable bed bases — step by step, no sales talk.
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How to Choose a Sofa Bed
Simple UK guide to choosing a sofa bed — mechanism, mattress thickness, room space and guest use.
18
How to Join Zip-and-Link Mattresses
Simple steps to join zip-and-link mattresses on a UK bed base, including bridge covers for the centre join.
19
Ottoman Bed Gas-Strut Mechanics
How ottoman gas struts lift the bed. Learn weight matching and side vs end opening.
20
Solid vs Sprung Bed Slats
Solid vs sprung slats explained. Why a 7 cm maximum gap appears in many mattress warranty rules.
21
Sleigh Bed Form and Footprint
Sleigh bed shape and footprint explained. How scrolled headboards and footboards affect room space.
22
Sofa Beds and Guest Bed Mechanisms
Sofa bed and guest bed types explained. Mattress limits and room clearance — no product rankings.
23
TV Beds and Media Beds Explained
Educational guide to TV beds and media beds — how the screen lift works and what to plan in the room.