I have in mind one of the higher end beds to replace my old, cheap springless, dipping bed. At the same time, do you need to replace the wooden base (part of ensemble) or can I simply save money and buy the mattress and retain this old base. How I see it is that the base is still really sturdy and all it is is a wooden frame of which covered in fabric.

Any thoughts guys? Also if you guys have any good tips or good brands for beds, it'd be much appreciated. I have had too long a years with a sore back.

Get the best damn bed you can possibly afford! I fought tooth and nail with my wife about spending and obscene amount of money on a bed. 2 years later - I would do it again in a heartbeat. Things have changed money wise now, then our bed cost me a couple of months wages - my car cost less!

Replace the whole thing I reckon - mine was one of the best purchases I've made.

theDoctor said..



agreed
you spend a third of your day in bed

the better your bed
the better your sleep
and the longer it'll last

I half of every 24hr period on average is night, then, I spend maybe 5hr a night and perhaps 2hrs a day in bed.
I recently was contemplating buying new bed, but, as most beds these days are so low I built a new base and four poster "king" size from patio tubing and 20mm ply. A new, firm, good quality matress, bought on special(half price) saved even more cash. Instead of bending down so far to get into or climing so much to get out of, I merely stand next to it and lie down or roll over and stand up.
I incorporated a small 5.1 surround sound, alarm, FM radio, CD, memory card, USB input sound system with the subwoofer screwed to the plywood matress support under my chest area. Also a DVD flatsceen at the foot along with a small oscillating fan, all this covered with a mosquito net. Bliss. Heaven.
Other extras include twin reading lamps, can/mug holder, small plate/bowl tray(for nibbles)
These "improvements" mean i sometimes spend a few hrs longer in bed on weekends/holidays

I recently spent $4k on a bed + mattress, they were -50% at Domayne.
Bed's good... even though it cost $1800.
Mattress is already less firm in the centre... I also needed to get 50cm wall fitted sheets bcos it's so much taller.
The bed's leather, with gas lift storage under... pretty handy for keeping suitcases, and winter duvets, clothes.

If you bed has slats with gaps more the 5cm, then you won't be able to use it with a "good" mattress.

Yes, pics of that badboy would be good to see.

I like the foam mattresses like temper pedic, I got mine at Costco it was their brand. A problem with them is they can make you hot where you are in contact with it. Now they have "gel" foam that does not have the heat problem. I added a gel foam pad on top of the foam bed and it's perfect.

NotWal said..
Whatever happened to water beds?

The 90's