The Langham Journal — bed & bedroom guides
Practical guides to choosing, measuring and living with a handmade bed — written by the people who build them. Browse the bed frames and mattresses behind the advice.
02 Aug 2026
UK Bed Sizes: A Complete Guide to Mattress and Frame Sizes
Every UK bed size compared in cm and inches, from small single to emperor, with practical advice on choosing the right one for your room.
28 Jul 2026
Velvet vs Bouclé: The Best Fabric for a Bed Frame
An honest comparison of the five fabrics we upholster in — how each one looks, feels, wears and cleans, and which suits pets, children and busy rooms.
23 Jul 2026
Ottoman Bed vs Divan Bed: Which Storage Bed Suits You
An honest comparison of gas-lift ottoman beds and divan beds: real storage capacity, lifting effort, floor clearance and which suits which room.
18 Jul 2026
How to Choose a Mattress in the UK: An Honest Guide
A plain guide to choosing a mattress in the UK: pocket sprung, memory foam or gel hybrid, what firmness ratings really mean, and why depth matters.
13 Jul 2026
Small Bedroom Storage Ideas: Beds That Earn Their Space
How to measure a small bedroom properly, choose between a small double and a double, and use the space under, beside and at the foot of the bed.
08 Jul 2026
Made to Order Furniture: What It Means and Why You Wait
Nothing is held in stock — every bed is built to the size, fabric and colour you choose. Here is what the 4–6 week lead time actually covers.
03 Jul 2026
Buying Beds in Glasgow: Delivery, Stairs and Lead Times
A practical guide for Glasgow bed buyers: which areas fall inside our free 50-mile radius, why many headboards split for tenement stairs, and when to order.