Miscellaneous

Working from home has become increasingly common in recent years, so much so that remote working or hybrid working is considered the norm for many office jobs today. Our blog outlines the advantages and disadvantages of working from home and assesses the relationship between sleep and remote working. What are the advantages of working from [] …

For anyone who wears makeup, I’m sure youve pondered at one point or another whether it’s worth the hassle of removing it before bedtime. This thought process usually coincides with returning from a party or social event late at night, exhausted and ready to turn in for the night. Whilst the need to remove makeup [] …

So often, we venture into our garden or patio space with the intention of using our outdoor dining set, only to discover that the set’s cushions are heavy and filled with water. This can pose quite a frustration and limit the outdoor seating options. Such is the temperamental nature of the UK’s weather; we can [] …

We have a close affiliation with our bed; such is the comfort and solace they provide. From lazy Sunday mornings to late-night movie marathons and everything in between, we spend a remarkable amount of time in bed. However, how much do we really know about mattresses and beds? For a lighthearted and enjoyable break in [] …

Who are Brandland? Brandland exists to celebrate Norfolk and Norwich’s brands and constant innovation. They aim to showcase to the world the “do-different spirit” and originality of Norwich’s brands. Brandland provides industry insight and networking opportunities through its annual conference and monthly seminars, from the latest start-ups to established brands. Celebrating Norwich brands: an exhibition [] …

Over the past 20 years, sleep science has advanced dramatically, giving researchers a better understanding of how sleep functions, why its important, and how it might be disturbed. Despite this, its still typical to come across false information regarding sleep thats spread online, via social media, or by word-of-mouth. Some of this false information is [] …

After sleeping in a hotel, why is it that we often wake up feeling so much more relaxed and refreshed than we ever do at home? What’s the magic touch behind a hotel getaway? Is it the bedding? What mattresses do hotels use? What secrets have they unlocked to lull us into perfect, travel-worthy sleep? [] …

Sleeping is a part of human nature. It’s something we’ve done since the dawn of time and, naturally, things have changed over the years. The history of sleep is vast and some parts of it are tricky to determine. However, there are aspects we can look at such as sleeping cycles among different time periods [] …

We all have different night-time rituals: some can’t sleep without a hot mug of tea, others religiously read a chapter of a book every night. However, some of us choose to distract ourselves with the power of music. Music is a powerful thing. It can stir up emotions, encourage us to dance and remind us [] …

Wondering how you can get the best sleep possible this year? Ensuring you have the correct mattress for the way you sleep is paramount to years of great snoozing, so it’s worth taking your time to find out what is right for you. With so many mattresses to choose from, it can be hard sometimes [] …

Are you looking for a new mattress and you have no idea where to start? If you dont know what youre looking for, searching for the right mattress can be a bit of a minefield. Thats where The Mattress Guide comes in, helping you find the sleeping solution that is right for you and the [] …

With precarious travel for the foreseeable future, it’s understandable that many of us want to invest more in our gardens. The exponential growth in demand experienced in the garden furniture industry combined with shortages caused by the COVID pandemic has ultimately resulted in delays across the whole industry. Continue reading below to find answers to [] …

No doubt that we’ve all wondered about silly things like what the worlds biggest bed is, right? We thought the same, so why not let you know the answer is alongside some other strange mattress records! You’ll be surprised what people have done… World’s largest mattress In 2013, the largest mattress in the world was [] …

Steve Gilmour, our team’s graphic designer, wrote today’s blog. Hes father to a whirlwind toddler who insists onnotcolouring in between the lines or finishing any of her jigsaw puzzles one of many things that keeps him awake at night. It was Shakespeare’s Hamlet who said: “To Sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there’s the rub.” [] …

Today is International Women’s Day, a global day to celebrate the achievements of women and promote gender equality. To commemorate this fine occasion and celebrate our commitment to offering you the very best of British – yes, we sell only 100% British-made mattresses – today we’re talking about some of the coolest female Brits ever [] …

Whether you believe in them or not, you’ll probably be familiar with a superstition or two. Superstitions are sayings that rarely hold much scientific water but instead have been passed down through the ages. You’ve probably heard that it’s bad luck to place new shoes on a table, walk under a ladder or cross paths [] …

Do you remember your parents reading to you before bed? What about spending time in the evening immersing yourself in a good book? If you were born before the noughties, your answer is probably ‘yes’. But if you were born any later than that, the chances are you won’t remember being read a bedtime story [] …

This week is National Storytelling Week, a whole seven days dedicated to telling stories and picking up books. This year is extra special as National Storytelling Week has reached its 18th year and is celebrated by people of all ages, so whether you’re reading stories at home, school or with family, anyone can get involved [] …

With so much to do ahead of Christmas, the last few weeks of 2017 passed us by at lightning speed, and now the pressure is on to make up for lost time and dive head first into our New Year’s resolutions. Two of the most popular resolutions that people make at this time of year [] …

Everyone wants a good nights sleep, thats why were here to help at Mattressman! But when were mattresses first invented? And what did people do before mattresses came along? Did they have somewhere soft and cosy to crawl into every night? And if they didnt have a modern mattress, what did they sleep on? Most [] …

Somnambulism, or sleepwalking as it’s more commonly known, is something that affects around 2-4% of the population, and while common in children, most will grow out of it by the time they hit their teens. Originally, sleepwalking was thought to be the sleeper acting out their dreams, but it was then discovered that sleepwalking actually [] …

Back in December 2015, Mattressman made a pledge to EACH (East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices) to raise a whopping £25,000 for their Nook Appeal. The appeal was launched in order to raise money for a brand new children’s hospice in the heart of Norfolk to provide children with life-threatening conditions and their families with a secure, [] …

How long will it take for you to yawn whilst reading this blog? Fingers crossed you’ll make it to the end, but yawning is one of those strange things that, for some reason, when we see or hear someone do it, we can’t help but yawn ourselves. Theres something thats so contagious about yawning, but [] …

We’ve had this question ringing in our ears for a while: can we sneeze in our sleep? We don’t think anyone has ever done it, but does that mean it’s impossible? You’d think that with eating, talking and walking in our sleep being very much possible, that sneezing whilst asleep would be too! Well, if [] …

How much money would you be willing to spend on a full nights sleep? We spoke to the team at WantMattressto try and get a better picture of what your sleep is worth. It has shown that out of 11,000 people surveyed, only 1% could honestly say they wake up feeling refreshed and ready to [] …

This week is Zero Waste Week. Launched back in 2008, Zero Waste Week was developed with the intention of raising awareness of the zero waste philosophy and the impact that creating waste has on the environment, animals and us as human beings. This may be the first time you’ve heard of the term “zero-waste” or [] …

We’d like to say a big congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE results today! One thing is for certain: the hard work is finally over. Now is the time to enjoy the moment, no matter what your results are. Remember that you have plenty of options available to you, along with lots of support should [] …

If you’re stuck with an old, saggy thing that feels more like a park bench than a bed, is it really a good idea just to grin and bear it? Or is there a simpler way? Well, first of all, it’s never a good idea to sleep on an uncomfortable mattress. That discomfort is your [] …

We are delighted to announce that this year we have pledged to raise £25,000 for the Nook Appeal! East Anglia Children’s Hospices (EACH) hope to build a purpose-built hospice, the Nook, for life-threatened children in East Anglia. The Nook, which will be based just outside Norwich, will have some fantastic new features for the children [] …

This is a guest post by Drew of Big Yellow Self Storage. Mattresses can cost many hundreds of pounds so they’re quite an investment. If ever you need to store a mattress, knowing how to maximise the chances of it surviving intact and coming out in a useable condition will help safeguard your investment and [] …