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Online shopping: the same on screen, not always the same up close - The Oak Bed Store
Online shopping: the same on screen, not always the same up close
Contents: The headboard, and the holes you don't want to see The footboard The base; where the strength really lives Inside the storage So what does the price actually tell... Read more...
UK Bed Sizes & Dimensions Guide: Exact Frame & Mattress CM - The Oak Bed Store
UK Bed Sizes & Dimensions Guide: Exact Frame & Mattress CM
Contents: Standard UK Bed Sizes and Dimensions Chart The Critical Difference Between Mattress Size and Frame Size How to Choose the Right Bed Size for Your Space Quick Reference Bed... Read more...
Solid Wood vs. Upholstered Storage Beds: Which is Better? - The Oak Bed Store
Solid Wood vs. Upholstered Storage Beds: Which is Better?
Contents: The Bedroom Storage Showdown: Wood vs. Upholstery Durability and Wear: How They Age Over Time The Hygiene Factor: Dust, Allergies, and Maintenance Structural Strength: Weight Capacity in Storage Mechanisms... Read more...
How Much Can You Actually Fit Under a King Size Ottoman? - The Oak Bed Store
How Much Can You Actually Fit Under a King Size Ottoman?
Choosing a king size bed is usually about one thing: space. You want more room to stretch out at night without waking your partner. In many UK homes, however, that... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Solid Wood Ottoman Beds: Everything You Need to Know - The Oak Bed Store
The Ultimate Guide to Solid Wood Ottoman Beds: Everything You Need to Know
Choosing a new bed is always a significant decision, but when you start looking at ottoman beds, the stakes feel a little higher. You aren’t just choosing a place to... Read more...
How to Choose a Chest of Drawers for Small Bedrooms - The Oak Bed Store
How to Choose a Chest of Drawers for Small Bedrooms
Choosing furniture for a smaller room is often a balancing act. You need enough storage to keep the space calm and clutter-free, but you don't want the room to feel... Read more...
Bed frame care & cleaning guide: keeping your wood looking beautiful - The Oak Bed Store
Bed frame care & cleaning guide: keeping your wood looking beautiful
A well-made wooden bed frame is designed to be with you for many years. With a little care, it will only become more beautiful over time. Here’s our simple, no-fuss... Read more...
Bed frame size & layout guide: making the most of your bedroom - The Oak Bed Store
UK Bed Sizes & Dimensions Guide: CM, Feet & Inches
Choosing a new bed frame is one of those decisions that stays with you every single day. It’s the focal point of your bedroom and the foundation of your sleep,... Read more...
Bed frame buying guide: how to choose the right bed for your home - The Oak Bed Store
Bed frame buying guide: how to choose the right bed for your home
Choosing a new bed frame isn’t just another purchase, it’s something you’ll live with every single day. It’s where your mornings begin, where you switch off at night, and often... Read more...
Sprung vs. Flat Slats: Choosing the Right Support for Your Bed Frame - The Oak Bed Store
Sprung vs. Flat Slats: Choosing the Right Support for Your Bed Frame
When selecting the ideal support system for your bed frame, the choice between sprung slats and flat slats plays a crucial role in the comfort and durability of your sleep... Read more...
5 Top Tips for a Better Night's Sleep - The Oak Bed Store
5 Top Tips for a Better Night's Sleep
Sleep - the thing we love but can’t always do! What's worse is the more we think about it and pressure ourselves to fall asleep before a certain time, the... Read more...
Top 5 Tips To Reduce Stress - The Oak Bed Store
Top 5 Tips To Reduce Stress
Sometimes it can be difficult to get yourself out of a stressful situation or try to relieve the stressful feelings and emotions. In this post, there’s going to be our... Read more...
How to Keep Your Pets Cool During Summer - The Oak Bed Store
How to Keep Your Pets Cool During Summer
It is so important you keep your pets cool during the warmer summer months. Unlike humans, pets can’t sweat. Humans are able to sweat to keep themselves cool throughout summer,... Read more...
How To Brighten Up Your Home This Summer! - The Oak Bed Store
How To Brighten Up Your Home This Summer!
Summertime in the UK can definitely be a hit and miss with regards to the weather, but that doesn't mean you can’t create the perfect summer vibe throughout your home.... Read more...
20 American White Oak Facts - The Oak Bed Store
20 American White Oak Facts
Impress your friends with this list of 20 interesting facts about American White Oak wood. Read more...