Sponsored: A psychologist friend of mine told me recently that one of the keys to success in life is self-care. Not just brushing your teeth in the morning - really looking after yourself. Taking breaks, putting aside time for the things you love and generally pampering the soul! Do you do enough of this? Having ended 2017 feeling a little run down, I decided to make this the year I am kinder to myself - and the first item on my list was getting a better night's sleep! Thanks to the Swedish luxury brand Carpe Diem Beds - and an instagram stories poll last month (so grateful for all your input!) I have finally decided on a new bed. Yay! And the winner is...
Härmanö. Härmanö is a continental bed named after an island in the Gothenburg archipelago with separate spring systems designed to follow the contours of your body (read more about the Contour Pocket System here), and classic double mattresses. We're talking Princess and The Pea style comfort here! The question is, will I ever be able to get out of bed in the morning?!
The next step was to build it (each bed is handcrafted which means you get to choose all the details including mattress firmness, fabric, headboard and legs). As someone into design, I couldn't be happier about this!
Getting Cosy!
According to The Sleep Help Institute, choosing the right firmness plays a huge role in getting a good night's sleep and reducing aches and pains.
When choosing the firmness, there are several factors to consider including your own personal perception of comfort, your weight (the heavier you are, generally the firmer the mattress and vice versa) and your sleep position (whether you sleep on your back, side or front can have an impact on the firmness you choose - who knew?!). Since mattresses can vary between brands it's best to discuss this at the point of sale / directly with the brand.
Deciding On Fabric
I've never owned a continental bed before and love the idea of being able to choose a fabric that feels good and matches my room! Being a Brit I couldn't resist the fabric designed in collaboration with Designers Guild! I opted for the non-allergic Zaragoza eggshell, a soft chenille that I think will go well with the chestnut and blushing peach tones in my bedroom and adjoining home office.
But what about the headboard? Well, I can't tell you how much I'd LOVE an upholstered headboard (do you have one?) - they always look so comfortable! Alas, with our low bedroom window it just wasn't possible, so I opted for two plump headboard cushions made from the same fabric as the bed (available in store soon!).
And finally the legs - being a nature-lover, this was the easiest choice of all (despite a variety of styles and finishes such as copper and black aluminium) I went for the 13 cm OAK legs.
And now, word from the lovely Jess who was up at the Carpe Diem Beds factory in Lysekil earlier on in the week, my bed is being crafted as I write! Here are a few snapshots straight from the factory:
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I'm going to be watching the post like a hawk over the next few weeks!
Keep a look out for the final reveal next month (if I can pull myself out of bed to write it, that is!).
So excited!
Have a cosy day!
Niki
The next step was to build it (each bed is handcrafted which means you get to choose all the details including mattress firmness, fabric, headboard and legs). As someone into design, I couldn't be happier about this!
Getting Cosy!
According to The Sleep Help Institute, choosing the right firmness plays a huge role in getting a good night's sleep and reducing aches and pains.
When choosing the firmness, there are several factors to consider including your own personal perception of comfort, your weight (the heavier you are, generally the firmer the mattress and vice versa) and your sleep position (whether you sleep on your back, side or front can have an impact on the firmness you choose - who knew?!). Since mattresses can vary between brands it's best to discuss this at the point of sale / directly with the brand.
Deciding On Fabric
I've never owned a continental bed before and love the idea of being able to choose a fabric that feels good and matches my room! Being a Brit I couldn't resist the fabric designed in collaboration with Designers Guild! I opted for the non-allergic Zaragoza eggshell, a soft chenille that I think will go well with the chestnut and blushing peach tones in my bedroom and adjoining home office.
But what about the headboard? Well, I can't tell you how much I'd LOVE an upholstered headboard (do you have one?) - they always look so comfortable! Alas, with our low bedroom window it just wasn't possible, so I opted for two plump headboard cushions made from the same fabric as the bed (available in store soon!).
And finally the legs - being a nature-lover, this was the easiest choice of all (despite a variety of styles and finishes such as copper and black aluminium) I went for the 13 cm OAK legs.
And now, word from the lovely Jess who was up at the Carpe Diem Beds factory in Lysekil earlier on in the week, my bed is being crafted as I write! Here are a few snapshots straight from the factory:
K
I'm going to be watching the post like a hawk over the next few weeks!
Keep a look out for the final reveal next month (if I can pull myself out of bed to write it, that is!).
So excited!
Have a cosy day!
Niki
This post is brought to you in collaboration with Carpe Diem Beds, however all words are my own and I only ever work with brands I love and think you will too. You can find out more information about Carpe Diem Beds and their dealers here.
Photography courtesy of Carpe Diem Beds.
Photography courtesy of Carpe Diem Beds.
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