We only learned after our visit to the NBF (National Bed Federation) Bed Show in Telford last month that Kaymed, one of our favourite brands, had been awarded ‘Highly Commended’ status in the ‘Bed Manufacturer of the Year’ category. Well done guys!
We had an enjoyable evening last week at the Kaymed Trade Show in Belfast where the brands 2016 Collection was unveiled. Beyond the new products and refinements in others, their ‘Point Of Sale’ has noticeably improved in quality and appeal, especially the new ‘Light Boxes’ – See in-store!
Kaymed have certainly been busy, existing models have been refreshed with new fabrics and adjustments, they’ve launched an entirely new range in Kaymed Response Gel, had a refreshing re-think on the humble Pillow and at long last launched an Ottoman Bed!
The New Year signifies a time of change and transformation, offering us the chance to discard those things that hold us back.
For many the New Year encourages us to kick bad habits and establish new routines, from getting fit, eating healthier, to getting more and better sleep.
Most adults need between six and nine hours of sleep every night and yet almost two-thirds of us suffer from sleep problems.
“Buy the right bed and you could be buying into night after night of quality sleep,” says Lisa Artis of The Sleep Council. “Anyone who has ever slept in a really comfortable or really dreadful old bed will know how it can affect the quality of sleep.”
If you know you need a new bed, but are unsure what you want or what suits you best, check out The Sleep Council’s guide to the questions you should be asking yourself… Continue reading
Yes, it’s that time of the year again when we’re full of festive cheer and running around snapping up those bargain buys and great deals for Christmas.
It’s the time for giving and receiving, and unless you’re a bah humbug type, you’re probably relishing the idea of watching your loved ones open up their pressies on Christmas day.
Can there be any better feeling that seeing a child’s eyes light up, or a loved one’s heart melt as they unwrap that perfect gift? Of course, finding that elusive perfect gift can be the tricky part.
So we at Dalzell’s have taken the leg, and head work, out of the equation and chosen our top five gifts for Christmas to suit every type of budget. Continue reading
In part 1 of our guide ‘How to choose a new bed‘, we looked at the important decisions to be made when buying a new bed. In this post we will consider what to look for when buying a new mattress.
A good quality mattress with the right base can make the difference between having a good night’s sleep or a fitful one. Considering a premium quality mattress can last up to 7 years, buying a new mattress is a long term investment and you should buy the best you can afford.
Rugby Union super star Cian Healey has joined Kaymed Woolfson, the folks behind leading Irish Bed brands Kaymed and King Koil as a brand ambassador for their latest offering which has been targeted at those amongst us of more robust proportions that require greater support for a comfortable nights sleep and who as such would ordinarily go through beds a little quicker.
The Ireland, Leinster and Lions International who plays at Loose Head Prop fully understands the importance of sleep as a professional athlete with it forming an important constituent of his training regime. “Sleep is a critical component of my training regime that is always being emphasised by the coaching staff. I have to report my sleep times every morning as a poor night’s sleep slows me down, affects my focus and prevents me giving my all in training”. Cian Continued “When I do enjoy seven hours sleep, it’s a world f difference as I am more alert and have more input into everything. It’s just polar opposites really”.
With the World Cup looming ,and Father’s Day fast approaching, you may find yourself stuck for gift ideas, but don’t panic, we’ve got you covered!
Hard to escape, football fever is taking over especially if you live in a house with footie fans. Short of planning an extended break away, why not go all out and indulge their football passion with a few choice buys. Who knows, you might even get control of the remote once or twice in the coming weeks!
We all know a good quality mattress can make the difference between having a good night’s sleep or a fitful one. Choosing the right mattress for our needs aids deeper, more refreshing sleep by giving better support. Considering a premium quality mattress can last up to 7 years it’s worth investing in the best you can afford.
There’s been a lot of press coverage this week about the recently launched ‘Power Pillow’. The brainchild of a Canadian-based company, the pillow houses a 12000mAh lithium-polymer battery pack, with two USB ports to charge your phones, tablets or any USB device. It promises to ‘… recharge your body, mind, phone and tablet all at the same time’. Genius idea or just bonkers, we’ll leave that up to you to decide, but it did get us thinking about the power of the pillow!
Did you wake up this morning with aches and pains? Well, you’re not alone. Recent research by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) found that nearly one in three people experience back and neck pain after a night’s sleep. The survey also found that one third (33 per cent) of people only change their mattress once every ten years, despite recommendations by The Sleep Council to do so every seven.
