INTERIOR INSPIRATION
BY KATE KINGSTON
Kate Kingston, Managing Director of Kingston Shaw, an interior
design company with offices on the Wirral, London and Dubai, shares
with us the latest trends for creating the perfect home.
BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS -
A GUIDE TO INVESTING IN A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP
We at Kingston Shaw are suffering from a little jet lag due to our recent
travels over the Pond. Whilst we were away we sampled the delights of
several hotels and their mattresses but nothing beats the feeling of coming
home and crawling into our own beds and hunkering down to some seriously
dysfunctional slumber. My bed is an important part of the collection of my
belongings and I will admit it took extensive research and deliberation to pick
out the perfect bed and mattress, and I will wager the same is true for you?
Did you know that having the right mattress will reduce swelling, aches and
pains and allergies too? And what makes a perfect bed, well that’s easy it is
the combination of aesthetic and comfort and for me crisp, cool Frette Linen!
There are a vast variety of manufactures that offer every type of mattress, some
even designed by NASA. You can spend up from £299 - £50,000 and choose
to sleep on memory foam, latex, or even mink filled mattresses. Here are our
tips for a perfect fit:
1. Choose your Budget
What is the maximum you can afford to spend? This is one area where the
more you spend the better the quality, don’t skimp.
2. Decide what kind of mattress you need
• Hybrid
• Latex
• Memory Foam
• Coil
• Pillow Top
• Adjustable
3. Speak to a reputable mattress expert to ensure that the mattress you
choose is right for your body, mind and pocket
4. What firmness do you require?
5. Hunt in Pairs
Make sure that you take the person you are sharing your bed with to test it
out with you! Ensure that your base is equipped to deal with your mattress
and is suitable.
Our Top Five Mattress Manufactures
• Savoir Beds www.savoirbeds.co.uk
• Vispring www.vispring.com
• Tempur www.tempur.com
• John Lewis Natural Collection www.johnlewis.com
• Top Dog mattress www.loaf.com
In summary, there will be no better way to invest in your wellbeing than
purchasing the perfect mattress. Here’s to no bumps in the night this
Halloween and good quality rest whether you are wicked or not!
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