SLEEPING PARTNERS
Price and choice are the key words: customers need to be able to pay as little as £300 or find luxury at £3,000- plus. The Big Bed Company's range has been developed over six solid months of research, design and cajoling of suppliers and now includes 16 different bed sizes, in traditional and contemporary designs, produced in leather, suede, pine, oak and wrought iron. Bed linen is kept in stock and beds are made to order within four to six weeks. Although there is demand for the bottom-of-the-range basics, one of the most popular so far has been the Caesar bed, which measures 8ft by 7ft 3in.
HOUSE AND GARDEN MAGAZINE
The Big Bed Company produce a wide range of not just large, but larger beds. From extra long single beds, perfect for fast growing teenagers to super size 8' x 7'3" beds large enough to hold the whole family. In addition to the beds, The Big Bed Company stocks mattresses, pillows, duvets and linen to fit all sizes.
SUNDAY TIMES
Sales of large beds account for about a third of the market. As a nation we are getting bigger, taller and fatter, and squeezing into small beds can cause a bad back and a bad night's sleep. Following research, The Sleep Council recommends that a bed should be 6-8in longer than the sleeper. At The Big Bed Company (0845 226 1660,
www.thebigbedcompany.co.uk) you can try the beds for size. They start from 3ft x 6ft 6in for singles and go up to a whopping 8ft x 7ft 3in for the Caesar bed. As well as conventional divans, the company has a good selection of designs, iron and wooden bedsteads and upholstered contemporary frames, available in various fabrics. It also stocks oversize bed linen and accessories.
TIME OUT
Fit three in the bed and still have room to roll over with a gloriously indulgent bed from The Big Bed Company. Standard size is 7' x 7", but it has been known to extend that to 9' both ways. And with evidence suggesting bedsharing is a common cause of restless nights, you and your partner can justify it as a relationship-enhancing investment. It also does accompanying linen.
GUARDIAN WEEKEND
"I have an emperor-sized duvet and am finding it impossible to get a cover for it that isn't boring white. Ideally I'd like rich, opulent tones. I also need sheets to fit my 2m x 2m bed." The Big Bed Company specialises in bed linen for large beds. Its Ravello 300 thread count range comes in 40 colours including Terracotta and Gold.
GUARDIAN.CO.UK
Q: We have a kingsize bed and use a super-kingsize duvet. However, one of us (usually me) always ends up hogging the duvet. Does anything bigger exist?
A: If only all couples were as pragmatic as you. The Big Bed Company (0845 2261660,
www.thebigbedcompany.co.uk) has a range of oceanic sized bedding. After kingsize comes Eastern King, then Emperor and, finally, the whopping 'Caesar'.
IDEAL HOME MAGAZINE
If a small bed is giving you restless nights, visit
www.thebigbedcompany.co.uk. You'll find everything from 7ft long single beds to super-size 8ft x 7ft 3in beds. There's also larger-sized linens.
LEEDS UNIVERSITY REVIEW
The UK's first store that sells larger beds and bed linen for today's growing population. "People are getting bigger, but beds have stayed the same size - beds are supposed to be eight inches longer than the sleeper, so the average UK bed length of six foot three inches leaves many with backache."
www.thebigbedcompany.co.uk
THE ART OF CITY LIVING
The Big Bed Company think that size does matter - whether you're looking for more legroom for yourself or a fast growing teenager, The Big Bed Company has the answer. Their range of extra long and extra wide single and double beds goes up to 7'3" long and 8' wide in their standard sizes, though beds have been customised as long and as wide as 9'. They also stock linen, pillows and duvets to fit beds of all sizes - so say good bye to cold toes!
THE FAMILY BED
If bed sharing works for your family, you will be interested to hear about a company which produces super-size beds (8' X 7' 3"). In addition, they stock mattresses, pillows, duvets and linen to fit all sizes. For stockists, please call 0845226 1660 or check
www.thebigbedcompany.co.uk
THE HILL
The Big Bed Company’s range of large beds goes up to 8’ wide and 7’3’’ long as a standard, though they have customised ones up to 9’ square. They also stock bed linen to fit beds of all sizes - so say good bye to cold toes!