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How to Choose Your Bedroom Lighting

Bedshed — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:18:19 +0100

Some ideas on how to choose lighting for your bedroom!

We often don’t think about the lighting in our bedrooms, but the right lighting can make such a difference. Your bedroom is your haven. At the end of a busy day you need a bedroom where you can fall into a comfy bed and snuggle under your quilt for relaxation and restoration.

As our lives get busier, our rooms functions are changing also. Many bedrooms are used for study, work, reading, all which can make getting the r...

The importance of sleep for kids – the best mattress for your child

Bedshed — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:21:13 +0100

We all know how important a good night’s sleep is, and this is especially important for children during their development stages. There is a growing body of research suggesting that sleep issues can be impacting on many areas of our children’s health and development, including academic performance and growth.

Sleep researcher and psychologist Dr Sarah Blunden, from the Centre for Sleep Research at the University of South Australia, told a recent psychology conference in Mel...

What size mattress is right for me?

Bedshed — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:00:00 +0100

How do I know what size mattress is right for me?

We get the question all the time, what size mattress should I select? Should I purchase my child a single, king single or double size mattress? It is ultimately up to your personal choice, room size and budget, but below are some useful tips ...

Linen Trends

Bedshed — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:00:00 +0100

Embrace the spirit of a warm Spring day! Bring bursts of colour to your bedroom, from bright sea blues to bold combinations of artichoke green and vivid purple.

Look to exotic places and bring a world of ideas to your bedroom; New York chic, the cool of the Caribbean or the touch of Parisian style.

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Paint Colours that Make Rooms Look Bigger

Bedshed — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0100

Small houses and smaller rooms are becoming very common, but you can still decorate them to make it appear large and luxurious, simply by using paint colours that make rooms look bigger. Here's an idea on the kind of colours you can use and methods of enhancing the effect of these colours.

Not everyone has the luxury of space, but you c...

How to Make a Small Master Bedroom Look Bigger

Bedshed — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0100

The first lesson you need to learn while planning a master bedroom is that you can't afford to have clutter lying around in your room. Even the slightest of clutter will make your room look smaller in an instance. Remove clutter from not only the bed but from the top of every furniture piece too. This way, your room will look clean and big at the same...

Sleeping Tips for Pregnant Women

Bedshed — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0100

When it comes to sleep, you just can't impose your will on your body. These tips will help make you a little more comfortable.

Supporting your body is very important. Use a special pregnancy pillow or a regular pillow to support your body. If you have difficulty breathing (from the weight gain), try multiple pillows, which will pull the baby away fro...

Having trouble sleeping? Tips for getting to sleep!

Bedshed — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:06:31 +0100

Here are some tips on getting to sleep or just dealing with restlessness.

Go to bed drowsy.

Sometimes the issue is that you are going to bed wound up and not able to sleep because you are not physically or mentally ready to sleep. By entering your bed, only when truly ready to sleep, you increase the lik...

How to keep your kids in bed all night!

Bedshed — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0100

How many times have you put your kids to sleep only to find them up a few hours later? And don’t we just love the excuses! Mum I need a drink, I’m hungry, I’m scared, I’m sick, I need you! We have all heard the excuses! You can get a good night’s sleep when your children sleep through the night, so here are some tips to help keep your child in bed al...

All about Tempur

Bedshed — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:34:41 +0100

So you asked us what Tempur is all about, so here is a bit more detail about this great product.

TEMPUR is a visco-elastic, temperature sensitive material that moulds to the exact contours of your body. With TEMPUR billions of open cells gently move around the curves of your body giving you total support where you need it, with no counter pressure, to give yo...