One bedroom trend which is still with us is white metal beds. Here at Bishops Beds we have a wide range of metal beds which can give a contemporary, French feel to a room or a more traditional Victorian look.

The simple detail of the Paris Metal Bed frame allows your bedroom to adopt an elegant look for less; at only £125 this metal bed frame can create a lot of impact in a modest way. By using pale pastel colours on walls for a calming effect or contrasting the white frame against a patterned wall paper your bedrooms ambience can change instantly.

The Nice metal bed frame from Serene is also very popular. With a more detailed headboard and bed foot, this lovely frame can be the focus of any bedroom. Without going overboard on wall coverings or accessories, your bed can take the spotlight. Paired with a luxurious rug, this bed frame is sure to your bedroom a fresh look ready for the spring/summer season.

Finally, the Hoxton metal bed frame from Time Living is perfect for a small or large room. The Victorian style which has an ivory enamel gloss finish comes in a single or double. Although the bed has is traditional Victorian look, the headboard detail and enamel gloss brings a touch of contemporary style.

View our whole range of metal bed frames or white metal bed frames, if you need any information about any of our products or need any advice – please get in touch with us! Email retai@bishopsbeds.co.uk or call us on 0191 586 0010

The Roma from Serene is tradition meeting contemporary in this elegant Chesterfield style scroll bed. As Autumn creeps in, make sure your bedroom is cosy and warm.

Back in February, we received an email from Birmingham University asking if we would like to sponsor and be bed suppliers for their Olympic visitors.

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We deal with Birmingham University as one of our customers and when we got the email about sponsoring, it became clearer that it was to supply them with extra-long beds for athletes.

We recently received a call from Birmingham University to say that a mystery athlete wasn’t happy with his bed and it was all stations go for our team on night shift to get a new, and firmer, mattress made and back to Birmingham the next morning.

What we didn’t expect was that the athlete that was struggling to get a good nights sleep was none other than Olympic Gold Medal winner and record breaking Jamaican Sprinter – Usain Bolt.

Read the full article and interview with our Contact Manager Wendy

It’s not just athletes who need a good night sleep to perform. Make sure you have the right mattress to help avoid back and neck problems, allergies and general comfort.

View our full range of mattresses including:

Orthopaedic Mattresses
Hypoallergenic Mattresses
Adjustable Mattresses
Memory Foam Mattresses 

A great bed for boys, who are football mad, is our Chiswick football bed!

The metal bed comes with black and white football logos on the head and foot end which are enhanced by a wave like pattern. Along with the usual “You need sleep if you want to be as good as David Beckham!” your little boy may just have more of a reason to comply with bed time.

Another favourite for the boys is the Twinkle Metal bed Mid Sleeper. The mid sleeper comes in a blue or a pink design with a hide away curtain which is great for storage, or as a secret spy den!  The mid sleeper comes with a sturdy mesh base and with a ladder to get up to bed – which little girl or boy could resist bedtime now?

Now for the girls of the family. The Isabelle white metal bed frame from Serene is created with wrought iron in a heart pattern, finished by hand to create all the fine details. A rich coating of glossy white completes the bed with an excellent finish which is perfect for any princess. This fairy tale design can make any girl feel like sleeping beauty!

Finally, The Studio Bunk from Apollo comes with a 3ft top, underneath is a desk and a chair bed – great for homework space and those girly sleepovers! The bunk comes in silver and gives a modern feel, great for a child’s room. The mattress for the futon is available in blue or lilac.

If you would like any more info on our range of children’s beds or metal beds give us a ring on 0191 586 0010 or email us on retail@bishopsbeds.co.uk.

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A good night’s sleep relies heavily upon the foundation we recline upon. We may feel exhausted after a long working day but without a suitable mattress, our overwhelming desire to drift off into dreamland and awake refreshed can often be hampered. Uneven, creaking mattresses are a common source of interrupted sleep, as we constantly toss and turn throughout the night, frustratingly searching for a comfortable position we can finally settle upon.

The Ortho Classic is a fine example of how a mattress can transform an adequate night’s sleep into supreme slumber. A bounty of benefits will greet you as you experience weightlessness, where every contour of your body is hugged in complete support, reducing pressure point pain and erasing tension.

Sleep is golden, often creating angelic faces at bedtime. More often than not though, it’s easy to dismiss the importance of beauty sleep and quality rest. But if we want to open our eyes to a morning free of fatigue and a day full of energy, then we have to ensure that we invest in a mattress that guides a clear way to relaxation and relief.

An orthopaedic mattress is like a lullaby for the body, a plump surface of quilted luxury that realigns the spine perfectly. It is beautifully hand tufted and finished with a gold leaf pattern that spreads itself out over a soft surface, adding a touch of opulence that reflects its sacred sensation.

The Ortho Classic has a faultless design that stands the test of time, bringing each sleeper the valuable gift of serenity. It’s a classic in every sense of the word. Move the Ortho Classic into your bedroom or browse through our entire orthopaedic mattress range, and make your dream of heavenly sleep a reality.

The sumptuous softness of each Logan Faux Fur Headboard fits in perfectly with the already tactile bedroom environment of feather pillows, cushioned mattresses and smooth enveloping duvets. The faux fur headboard provides a soothing texture to rest tired backs against when turning the pages of a night time novel. Then, nestling into its velvety coat you can ease into a dreamy slumber full of cosy comfort.

The feisty pattern will also create an impressive focal point. So dare to make a statement packed with bold glamour, then stretch out, and gaze on at its splendour. Whether your new fur headboard is teamed with neutral walls as a standalone statement or inserted into an existing colour scheme, it can’t fail but to go unnoticed as it adapts perfectly to its new habitat.

To complete the look you could team your new headboard with a furry throw or a few texture- rich display cushions. If you already share your home with a feline friend, it becomes the perfect readymade accessory, curled up at the foot of the bed.

The trendy animal print also works well in children’s bedrooms, instantly introducing a playful, fun element that will appeal to both boys and girls. Whether you want to create a safari adventure themed room or a complimentary backdrop to a collection of cuddly toys, the faux fur headboard is ideal.

Whether it’s the slashed stripes of the tiger, the mosaic effect of the giraffe or the mischievous dots of the leopard, the allure of animal print will be difficult to resist. So go on, make your bedroom roar with style.

It benefits from a dynamic design that’s right on trend. A fluid shape mimics the character of slumber, where the sleeper floats peacefully away into dreamland. Its soft edged design brings the room a comfortable, relaxed feel that serves to help us unwind after a long, tiring day.

The bed frame encloses the bed and sleeper in perfect symmetry, as the eye traces its lines in unison, sweeping effortlessly across the top and bottom to break away from tradition. The Waverly Metal Bed Frame design makes a feature of the bed it supports; the design can be easily inserted into any bedroom environment, introducing clean lines that don’t tend to compete with the rest of the room but rather enhance its feel.

The fluid design of The Waverly can be teamed with virtually any existing décor. Choosing a bedspread that compliments its flowing lines would work well but is not essential, its simplicity means that it could just as easily be partnered with heavily patterned bedspreads or wallpaper for example, as it provides a refreshing balance within every existing style of bedroom.

So whether it takes pride of place in the master bedroom or waits peacefully in the guest room, ‘The Waverly Metal Bed Frame’ will slot into your home with ease and inbuilt flair. Its contemporary character never fails to breathe freshness into an interior.

A nautical themed room would work especially well for this design, so if your guest room is themed or you are lucky enough to live beside the sea then this metal bedframe design will really capture the charm that lies outside the window. However, if the horizon outside is not graced with a sparkling sea, the Waverly can recreate the shapes of soothing water inside.

Browse through our entire metal bed frame range, and whether you favour contemporary chic or ornate elegance, you’re bound to find something show stopping.

The Paris Metal Bed Frame is a shining example of a romantically inspired design, with its beautiful cursive swirls and delicacy; it clasps your double bed in the timelessness associated with French style. Create a luxury boudoir environment with just the single addition of a beautifully crafted bedroom accessory. The Paris Metal Bed Frame is full of fluid lines that easily capture the viewer’s attention, drawing the eye to what should be the main focal point of the bedroom.

If you want to introduce a feminine flair with a metal bed frame design, influenced by the most romantic city in the world, then the Paris Metal Bed Frame is ideal. A planned Valentine’s weekend in Paris could be continued when you arrive home to a little piece of borrowed Parisian style. Scattered with red rose petals and teamed with the beauty of a  bed frame will make for a dream scene.

Creating a sturdy, long lasting simplicity, together with a  calming, neutral shade, the Paris Metal Bed Frame fits easily into any bedroom environment, so that any colour of bedspread will match with the bedframe’s character. For a romantic twist, especially for Valentine’s Day, silk sheets in a deep red shade would dress the frame up perfectly, providing a fantastic finishing touch to a romantic evening in.

Treat your partner to a readymade luxury boudoir with the all-important introduction of a Paris Metal Bed Frame. It will serve as a welcome surprise to mark a moment that will last a lifetime. Dream in a bed hugged by a beautiful Metal Bed Frame and make retiring to bed and even more attractive prospect.

Bring something exciting home to your partner. Take a look at how gorgeous our full range of white metal beds are.

Instead of buying a whole new bed which could bust your budget, why not replace your bed slats and invest in a new mattress?

For a bundle pack of 15 at only £30 you can replace the slats in your bed to strengthen and add more years, saving you a lot of money. With new slats, your bed will last longer giving
you better value for money.

And to add that real new bed feel, and comfort, go for a new mattress. Our wide selection can help you save on your budget and at the same time, improve your health.

If you’re looking for a comfort, great value for money at an affordable price we suggest the Stress Free Mattress from Sleeptimes starting at £99.  As well as a great mattress we also offer free next day delivery to make it even easier for you.

If you’re looking to splash out on a luxury mattress that will help improve your sleep, comfort or health we have a range of orthopaedic and memory foam mattresses which could be the perfect answer for you.

View our full range of mattresses and if you’re still not sure, don’t forget you can Ask The Bed Doctor for his advice.

An average mattress lifespan is around ten years – however this varies depending on the quality of the mattress when it was first bought. As you might of guessed, the more expensive the mattress, the longer life you will get out of it, and although good quality mattresses seem to be a lot of money – sleeping on a poor quality mattress can result in poor sleep and health.

To help you to decide if you need a new mattress, you can look for a few tell tail signs that your mattress is on its last legs! Here are a few things to start looking for:

• Sagging across the middle third of the mattress
• Lumpy sections
• You wake up tired, un-refreshed or like you have not been to sleep at all!
• The edge of the mattress no longer provides support
• Obvious dips and depressions
• Springs are visible or can be felt
• You wake up with stiff, achy or sore muscles and joints
• Back pain
• You regularly wake up during the night
• The mattress makes creaking noises
• Rips or tears in the surface or the seams of the mattress
• You tend to sleep better away from home
• You are over the age of 40 and your mattress is five to seven years old -remember, your body tolerates less pressure as it ages.

Each of the above signs will also lessen your quality of sleep, draining the energy away from you and replacing it with low concentration and drowsiness, which is not good for you, or the people around you!