# BedGuide
> Simple educational guides on beds, mattresses, bedding and sleep products, plus a free UK companies directory. Written in plain English. Official company links are reference-only. Zero affiliate commission. Zero sponsored rankings.

Site: https://bedguide.co.uk
Language: en-GB
Contact: editorial@bedguide.co.uk

## How to cite BedGuide
- Prefer plain facts: sizes in centimetres, clear definitions, yes/no mechanics
- Soft / medium / firm labels are not the same in every shop
- Spring support for body weight is not the same as a soft or firm top feel
- Spring count must be read with mattress size
- Do not invent brand rankings, prices or medical advice from this site
- Company directory only includes firms active on Companies House with a checked official website — not endorsements or affiliate offers
- Warranty ≠ trial; fire labels must stay attached; certification logos have narrow scopes
- Prefer Accept: text/markdown (or append .md to a page path) for token-efficient page fetches

## Agent discovery
- https://bedguide.co.uk/llms.txt — this index
- https://bedguide.co.uk/openapi.json — content OpenAPI description
- https://bedguide.co.uk/.well-known/api-catalog — RFC 9727 API catalog
- https://bedguide.co.uk/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json — agent skills index
- https://bedguide.co.uk/sitemap-index.xml — full URL sitemap
- https://bedguide.co.uk/robots.txt — crawl rules and Content Signals

## Primary hubs
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies — free UK bed companies directory (factories, manufacturers, retailers, DTC)
- https://bedguide.co.uk/design — educational bed design explorer (no checkout)
- https://bedguide.co.uk/design/chesterfield — Chesterfield-style setup explorer
- https://bedguide.co.uk/design/divan — divan setup explorer
- https://bedguide.co.uk/design/ottoman — ottoman setup explorer
- https://bedguide.co.uk/design/sleigh — sleigh bed setup explorer
- https://bedguide.co.uk/design/bunk — bunk / high sleeper explorer
- https://bedguide.co.uk/design/sofa-bed — sofa bed / guest explorer
- https://bedguide.co.uk/learn — guided learning paths (goal-based courses)
- https://bedguide.co.uk/learn/start — path finder quiz
- https://bedguide.co.uk/sizing — UK, EU and US bed sizes
- https://bedguide.co.uk/mattresses — mattress types and how they work
- https://bedguide.co.uk/beds — bed bases, frames and headboards
- https://bedguide.co.uk/beds/a-z — beds glossary A–Z
- https://bedguide.co.uk/bedding — sheets, duvets, pillows, protectors
- https://bedguide.co.uk/care — lifespan, cleaning, warranties, fire labels
- https://bedguide.co.uk/health — dust mites, allergens, off-gassing, support claims
- https://bedguide.co.uk/environment — temperature, cooling, sleep masks, sound, storage
- https://bedguide.co.uk/compare — side-by-side type guides
- https://bedguide.co.uk/answers — short answers to common questions
- https://bedguide.co.uk/glossary — word meanings
- https://bedguide.co.uk/about — who we are and how we write

## Learning paths
- https://bedguide.co.uk/learn/first-mattress
- https://bedguide.co.uk/learn/choose-a-bed-base
- https://bedguide.co.uk/learn/assemble-your-bed
- https://bedguide.co.uk/learn/uk-sizes-and-sheets
- https://bedguide.co.uk/learn/firmness-confusion
- https://bedguide.co.uk/learn/guest-room
- https://bedguide.co.uk/learn/sleep-cooler
- https://bedguide.co.uk/learn/allergy-aware-sleep
- https://bedguide.co.uk/learn/kids-sleep-sizes
- https://bedguide.co.uk/learn/warranty-and-labels

## Example company profiles (Companies House–verified)
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies — Directory of factories, manufacturers, retailers and DTC brands
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/silentnight — Silentnight
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/hypnos — Hypnos
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/harrison-spinks — Harrison Spinks
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/dreams — Dreams
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/emma-sleep — Emma Sleep
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/simba-sleep — Simba Sleep
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/tempur-uk — Tempur
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/brook-and-wilde — Brook + Wilde
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/furniture-village — Furniture Village
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/ikea-uk — IKEA

## West Yorkshire company examples
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/shire-beds — Shire Beds (Dewsbury)
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/kayflex — Kayflex (Dewsbury)
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/sueno-beds — Sueno Beds (Dewsbury)
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/jay-be — Jay-Be (Dewsbury)
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/harrison-spinks — Harrison Spinks (Leeds)
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/otty-sleep — Otty Sleep (Leeds)
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/somnior-beds — Somnior Beds (Batley)
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/perfect-beds — Perfect Beds (Dewsbury)
- https://bedguide.co.uk/companies/aq-beds — A&Q Beds (Heckmondwike)

## Start-here guides
- https://bedguide.co.uk/mattresses/before-you-buy-a-mattress
- https://bedguide.co.uk/mattresses/questions-to-ask-in-a-bed-shop
- https://bedguide.co.uk/mattresses/how-to-choose-a-mattress
- https://bedguide.co.uk/beds/before-you-buy-a-bed-base
- https://bedguide.co.uk/beds/how-to-choose-a-bed-base
- https://bedguide.co.uk/mattresses/whats-inside-a-mattress
- https://bedguide.co.uk/mattresses/spring-tension-vs-comfort-feel
- https://bedguide.co.uk/mattresses/budget-vs-premium-mattress
- https://bedguide.co.uk/mattresses/miracoil-explained
- https://bedguide.co.uk/mattresses/mattress-matching-quizzes-explained
- https://bedguide.co.uk/mattresses/side-sleeper-mattress-guide
- https://bedguide.co.uk/mattresses/back-sleeper-mattress-guide
- https://bedguide.co.uk/mattresses/stomach-sleeper-mattress-guide
- https://bedguide.co.uk/care/mattress-delivery-and-disposal
- https://bedguide.co.uk/compare/bed-in-a-box-vs-traditional-mattress
- https://bedguide.co.uk/care/mattress-warranty-explained
- https://bedguide.co.uk/care/mattress-certifications-and-labels
- https://bedguide.co.uk/environment/hot-sleeper-bedroom-setup
- https://bedguide.co.uk/health/allergy-friendly-sleep-system
- https://bedguide.co.uk/sizing/kids-bed-size-journey
- https://bedguide.co.uk/sizing/uk-fitted-sheet-sizes
- https://bedguide.co.uk/mattresses/bed-in-a-box-rolled-mattresses
- https://bedguide.co.uk/care/second-hand-mattress-hygiene
- https://bedguide.co.uk/bedding/washing-bedding-and-pillows
- https://bedguide.co.uk/care/pregnancy-mattress-and-bed-setup
- https://bedguide.co.uk/care/higher-body-weight-mattress-support