Guides
Last updated: March 2025
Did you know you spend roughly one third of your whole life asleep? Because sleep is such an essential part of your life, here at Dreams we want to help you get the best night's sleep possible. For a good night's sleep you'll need a mattress that's perfectly suited to you, your sleeping position and your pressure points. This bed and mattress buying guide will help you find the perfect mattress and consequently, have the best Dreams.
Mattress guides
Mattress size guide
To ensure you get the right bed, we've put together a handy guide to show how big each bed size is, and which is best for you.
How to care for your mattress
Mattress maintenance plays an important role in extending the life of your mattress, as well as ensuring you get optimum comfort while sleeping.
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Our top mattresses
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How to stop back pain when sleeping
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How to clean a mattress
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What is a zip & link mattress?
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About memory foam mattresses
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What goes into our mattresses?
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How to dispose of a mattress
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Which mattress type is best for my sleeping position?
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Compare mattress types
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Our top mattresses
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How to stop back pain when sleeping
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How to clean a mattress
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What is a zip & link mattress?
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About memory foam mattresses
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What goes into our mattresses?
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How to dispose of a mattress
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Which mattress type is best for my sleeping position?
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Compare mattress types
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Our top mattresses
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How to stop back pain when sleeping
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How to clean a mattress
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What is a zip & link mattress?
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About memory foam mattresses
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What goes into our mattresses?
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How to dispose of a mattress
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Which mattress type is best for my sleeping position?
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Compare mattress types
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Our top mattresses
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How to stop back pain when sleeping
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How to clean a mattress
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What is a zip & link mattress?
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About memory foam mattresses
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What goes into our mattresses?
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How to dispose of a mattress
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Which mattress type is best for my sleeping position?
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Compare mattress types
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Our top mattresses
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How to stop back pain when sleeping
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How to clean a mattress
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What is a zip & link mattress?
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About memory foam mattresses
Replace every eight years
Did you know we recommend you replace your mattress every eight years to get the best and most hygienic night's sleep?
Find out more Bed guides
How to choose a new bed
From divan bed bases to adjustable, leather to metal, let's explore the many different kinds of bed frames available.
Assembly guides
Browse our full library of assembly guides categorised by product type and brand, plus handy videos to help you along the way.
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Divan buying guide
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Ottoman bed buying guide
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A guide to bed height
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Types of space-saving beds
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How to choose a sofa bed
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How to choose a guest bed
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Your guide to day beds
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How to care for a sofa bed
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How to choose a new bed
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What's the best storage bed for you?
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Divan buying guide
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Ottoman bed buying guide
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A guide to bed height
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Types of space-saving beds
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How to choose a sofa bed
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How to choose a guest bed
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Your guide to day beds
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How to care for a sofa bed
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How to choose a new bed
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What's the best storage bed for you?
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Divan buying guide
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Ottoman bed buying guide
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A guide to bed height
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Types of space-saving beds
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How to choose a sofa bed
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How to choose a guest bed
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Your guide to day beds
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How to care for a sofa bed
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How to choose a new bed
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What's the best storage bed for you?
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Divan buying guide
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Ottoman bed buying guide
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A guide to bed height
-
Types of space-saving beds
-
How to choose a sofa bed
-
How to choose a guest bed
-
Your guide to day beds
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How to care for a sofa bed
-
How to choose a new bed
-
What's the best storage bed for you?
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Divan buying guide
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Ottoman bed buying guide
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A guide to bed height
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Types of space-saving beds
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How to choose a sofa bed
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How to choose a guest bed
Kids' Bed guides
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Moving your toddler to a big bed
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Toddler bed guide
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High sleeper and mid sleeper guide
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Bunk bed safety guide
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Kids' mattress buying guide
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Space saving beds for kids
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Moving your toddler to a big bed
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Toddler bed guide
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High sleeper and mid sleeper guide
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Bunk bed safety guide
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Kids' mattress buying guide
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Space saving beds for kids
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Moving your toddler to a big bed
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Toddler bed guide
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High sleeper and mid sleeper guide
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Bunk bed safety guide
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Kids' mattress buying guide
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Space saving beds for kids
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Moving your toddler to a big bed
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Toddler bed guide
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High sleeper and mid sleeper guide
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Bunk bed safety guide
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Kids' mattress buying guide
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Space saving beds for kids
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Moving your toddler to a big bed
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Toddler bed guide
Bedding guides
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Pillow buying guide
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How to protect your mattress and pillows
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Duvet buying guide
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About mattress toppers and protectors
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Pillow buying guide
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How to protect your mattress and pillows
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Duvet buying guide
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About mattress toppers and protectors
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Pillow buying guide
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How to protect your mattress and pillows
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Duvet buying guide
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About mattress toppers and protectors
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Pillow buying guide
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How to protect your mattress and pillows
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Duvet buying guide
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About mattress toppers and protectors
Sleep guides
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Mattresses for back sleepers
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How to sleep when pregnant
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Mattresses for side sleepers
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Mattresses for front sleepers
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Mattresses for back sleepers
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How to sleep when pregnant
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Mattresses for side sleepers
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Mattresses for front sleepers
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Mattresses for back sleepers
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How to sleep when pregnant
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Mattresses for side sleepers
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Mattresses for front sleepers
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Mattresses for back sleepers
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How to sleep when pregnant
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Mattresses for side sleepers
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Mattresses for front sleepers