Renowned for its expert use of natural fillings to create supremely indulgent and comfortable beds, with hand tufted, hand filled and hand stitched mattresses, the new Pocket Spring Bed Company Naturals collection is no exception.

The range features some of nature’s finest fillings; cotton, silk, cashmere and the innovative new Pocket Spring Bed Company EcoComfort lambswool. This has all the comfort of the traditional material with extra durability, ensuring the mattresses don’t need turning or rotating, for the ultimate convenience.

Furthermore, Pocket Spring Bed Company EcoComfort lambswool is an eco-friendly material that is breathable and scientifically proven to keep the sleeper cooler – essential for a deep, healthy sleep.

The fillings featured within the collection are obtained from natural origins; cotton trees, sheep, silk worms and cashmere goats.  These plush materials are combined with Pocket Spring Bed Companies’ unique pocket spring system; 6 coil springs hand-nested in hand side-stitched fabric pockets, securing them to the mattress border so the sleeper can lie comfortably, right up to the end of the bed.

Choose from three beautifully upholstered divans with headboards in Natural, Chocolate and Charcoal shades, to support one of the four mattresses on offer within the collection, featuring a selection of pocket spring counts; Pashmina 3000, Mullberry 2500, Swaledale 2000 and Vendeen 1400 models.

We have also designed a mattress only range, the Naturals Bedstead Collection, featuring a non-slip base, ideal for use on bedsteads. The collection covers a selection of mattresses with a range of spring counts, depending on the needs of the consumer: Cashmere 3000, Silk 2500, Corriedale 2000, Ryeland 1400 and Cotswold 1200.

The FSC Chain Of Custody label guarantees that the timber or fibre used in all our divans and headboards come from FSC-certified forests, where trees harvested are replaced or allowed to regenerate naturally.

In addition to forest certification, the FSC certified Chain of Custody element promises to track the timber through every stage in the supply chain from the forest to the final user, to guarantee that the item is genuinely FSC.

The fruit has a number of properties that encourage sleep so eating them is recommended if you are struggling to get to sleep.

Apparently “Fresh and dried cherries are one of the only natural food sources of melatonin, the chemical that controls the body’s internal clock to regulate sleep”. Melatonin supplements can be purchased over the counter but experts generally agree that the best effects of melatonin are achieved through the consumption of food.

The article also revealed that, after closer investigation, researchers discovered that tart cherries – such as the Montmorency – are particularly effective at inducing sleep, mainly due to the higher levels of melatonin in these types of cherries compared to those lighter in colour.

In order to induce greater drowsiness, the piece recommended that cherries are eaten around an hour before getting into bed , or even ahead of a long flight.

The beneficial effects of cherries can be enjoyed either in a cherry juice drink or in fruit smoothies, and cherries can also be added to yoghurt, cereal or oatmeal. Cherries can also help sleep by eating them on their own when ripe, or when they are frozen.

Without a natural flair for interior design, choosing colour schemes, fixtures and fittings for a bedroom that will work in harmony together can be a daunting task.

A mood board is a good way of getting all your thoughts together before you hit the shops.  Get a stack of homes magazines and cut out any pictures that you particularly like.  Then separate all the clippings into piles of similar colour schemes & styles.  You will start to see themes emerging and get a clearer understanding of your own style.  This is a great way of getting inspiration.  And don’t be afraid to shamelessly copy ideas from the experts.

You do need to consider the room itself, lighter colours work better in rooms with limited natural light.  And a lot of clutter in a small bedroom will only make the room look smaller still. 

Likewise, you have to work with your existing furniture, think about which items you are prepared to replace/repaint and which you are keen to hold onto.  This will help to define the ultimate look of the room.

Most important of all, you need to feel relaxed and comfortable in your bedroom, so be brave in your opinions and choose colours and styles that make you happy.

Jessica Alexander, of The Sleep Council advises that people tend to get quite overwhelmed by the stresses that each day brings, and these stresses stay with them through the night unless they find a way to fully unwind.

Alexander suggests that there are a variety of ways people can wind down and free their minds in the evenings. She suggests that there is a whole host of ways that people can actively wind down in the evenings. “It might be reading a book, listening to music, jigsaw puzzles, painting, meditation, learning visualisation techniques – the list is endless.”

However, Alexander is keen to point out that watching television is actually counterproductive to winding down. Television is more likely to stimulate the mind rather than encourage relaxation, leading to poor sleep.

It has also been suggested that poor sleep can affect the likelihood of work disabilities and slow people’s return to work after illness or injury, according to The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health and the Universities of Turku and London. Lack of sleep has also been blamed for a proportion of work place injuries. And people who sleep less take longer to return to work after an injury than those who get a full quota of sleep. This research was carried out by The Finnish Institute of occupational health and Universities in Turku and London.

People are more likely to sleep soundly if the room temperature remains moderate and constant.

The report states “Temperatures in this range, it seems, help facilitate the decrease in core body temperature that in turn initiates sleepiness.”

A tip for those who find it difficult to get to sleep is to cool the room down and put a hot water bottle at their feet.

This actually dilates the blood vessels and lowers to body temperature to the correct temperature for drifting off to sleep.

INVESTING in a bed from the Pocket Spring Bed Company is an investment in the perfect night’s sleep. 

The epitome of luxury Pocket Spring beds’ Artisan Collection is a culmination of the knowledge and experience of master bed makers with over 100 years experience using the latest technologies to achieve the ultimate indulgence and made in the UK. 

The hallmark of the Artisan Collection is the innovative use of mini spring technology combined with traditional large pocket springs luxuriously topped with both the finest time-honoured fillings and the latest in comfort technology. 

The Tenor combines sumptuous layer of deep memory foam, which responds to your body temperature and moulds itself to the contours of your body, with 4,000 supremely responsive pocket springs.  Master craftsmen expertly pack, stitch and build by hand to provide unbeatable quality.  From £1,740 for a double mattress.

Carolyn Schur, a fatigue management specialist at the Associated Sleep Services explains that coming to the correct conclusion is crucial.

Miss. Schur explains that sleep difficulties can be due to stress, trauma or abuse, she adds that doctors “tend to deal with insomnia as though it was one entity”

She goes on to explain “We’re starting to understand that the symptoms of not being able to sleep, not being able to stay asleep, and waking early are the criteria by which you diagnose insomnia.”

Conveniently located, close to Leeds city centre, Sleepzone offers Pocket Spring Beds at excellent prices.  The friendly, informative sales team will go out of their way to guide you round the store.

Beautiful room sets help you to imagine these luxurious beds in context.

Click here to visit the Sleepzone website. Alternatively, visit our stockist page to find a Pocket Spring Bed Company stockist near you.

Dozing off in bed after learning new information may improve performance, new research has suggested.

Going to bed straight after learning new information can improve the ability to retain the information according to a recent study.

Experts at Havard Medical School documented that participants in their study who dreamt about a computer maze that they were shown performed well when encouraged to navigate around it on wakening.

Robert Stickgold, who published the paper stated “We think that the dreams are a marker that the brain is working on the same problem at many levels.

“The dreams might reflect the brain’s attempt to find associations for the memories that could make them more useful in the future.”