The A-Z of Beds

A is for Attics

I have an Attic bedroom with sloping eves. Can my headboard be lowered to fit?

No problem - we can adjust the height your chosen headboard rises to, just provide us with the your dimensions.

B is for bedtime routine

What are the best bedtime books and drinks?

A non-alcoholic drink like hot chocolate and a calming book will get you to the land of nod soonest.

C is for Colour

I need a colour that's not in the colour samples on this site

Easy! Just let us have a sample or call us up and describe what you are after and we'll send you out a sample.

D is for deposit

Do I have to pay for my bed before it's delivered?

No. You pay a small deposit, around 10% at the point of order. In 99% of cases the balance is not due until your bed is delivered

E is for Eco Friendly

I'd like a solid wooden bed but I want it to be from a sustainable source.

Every bed or piece of furniture in the Revival collection is made from timber from managed forests. We buy our timer from importers who are members of www.fsc.org.

F is for fitted wardrobes

I'd like my wardrobes to be fitted with drawers and shelves.

We can offer seven different standard fitted wardrobe options. If you want a design that we are not doing give us a call and we'll have a go at making it ior you.

G is for Guarantees

Is my furniture guaranteed?

All Revival beds are guranteed for twelve months after which time any manufacturing or material problems that come to light are resolved on an individual basis.

H is for headboard

Do Revival beds sell headboards?

All the Revival beds can be sold as a headboard only.

I is for insomia

Can a new bed cure insomnia?

Insomnia is a medical condition and needs to be treated by a doctor. However a good comfortable bed will certainly help towards good nights sleep.

K is for Kit-form

I have a narrow stair way and I don't think a Revival Bed will go up?

No worries, Revival beds and wardrobes can all be made in kitform and assembled in situ with no loss to the character or strength.

L is for length

I'm 6'0" and I can't find a bed that's long enough for me?

All Revival beds can be made to any length.

M is for mattress

Do I have to get my mattress from Revival Beds?

You can buy your bed with or without a mattress. We do have a great range of mattresses that cover most customers needs , but we do understand you may want to try your mattress first before you buy.

N is for bed 'n' breakfast

Can we put Revival beds in our hotel?

Many of our customers have our beds in anything from the bridal suite to a humble single bedroom. And don't forget the matching furniture.

O is for oversize bedding

Can I get 6'0", 7'0" and larger bedding, duvets and duvet covers?

We can supply Egyptian cotton bedding for beds up to 7'0" and furthermore we can put you in touch with bedding manufacturers if you want bedding for bigger beds or bespoke beds.

P is for Pyjamas

When should you wear them?

Most people put them on just before they go to bed but in different countries throughout Asia they're worn during the day.

Q is for Queensize

What size is a queensize bed?

A queensize bed is not really a UK size , it's a term that's come from the United States. When referring to the size of a bed it's much better to refer to the actual size i.e. 3'0", 4'6", 5'0"' 6'0", 7'0" etc.

R is for Retford

Where is Retford?

Retford is a small market town in Nottinghamshire. It's the town where Revival beds are produced. Other products of Retford include the former England batsman Derek Randell.

S is for size

We are often asked what size a king size or super king size bed is.

They are (5'0" by 6'6") and (6'0" by 6'6") respectively.

T is for timber

What sort of timber in used in Revival Beds?

We use two different types of timber. Scandinavian redwood and Quebec yellow. These are both type of pine and are ideal for the manufacture of beds and furniture. All the timber comes from sustainable souces.

U is for under bed storage

Do you make any beds with built in storage drawers?

We are currently working on this feature and hope to have absorbed it into the range quite soon. If you do need some information on this please call us and we may be able to email you a picture.

V is for visco-elastic polyurethane foam

a.k.a. memory foam

Originally developed during the space race as padding for the inside of lunar modules. The scientific term for memory foam is visco-elastic polyurethane foam and its unique properties are great for mattresses.

W is for world wide delivery

I live abroad but I would like a Revival Bed.

If you live outside the UK we can organise shipping to any destination.

X is for extra space

Can I store more than just clothes in my wardrobe?

There are different storage options that can be fitted in to any of the wardrobes. We have shoe storage, blanket storage, wardrobes fitted with drawers plus an option for a wardrobe fitted out with shelves not to metion the clothes hanging rails.

Y is for years

How long have Revival beds been in business for?

The company that now trades as Revival Beds started business in 1983 as antique furniture traders and restorers.

Z is for Z bed

Do Revival beds make Z beds?

We make wooden beds and four posters but we don't make any pull out beds or Zed beds.