Beds and mattress specialists in East Sussex

We stock an excellent collection of the best British-made beds, including Hypnos, which uses nature’s finest materials and is the most ethically conscious manufacturer. When it comes to affordable luxury, we recommend Healthbeds for customers looking for excellent value. If you are purchasing a mattress only, Sealy's Posturepedic mattresses give genuine support throughout their ranges.

Benefits of visiting a store when buying a bed

There are many advantages of visiting a store in person when purchasing a bed or mattress. Being able to lie down on the mattress and feel the difference between various bed ranges and collections is quite an eye-opener if you have always purchased a bed online. Everyone has different needs when it comes to sleep and mattresses come in firm, medium and soft options, so try a variety to know which is best for you. There is no industry-wide standard to compare firmness ratings from one manufacturer to the other.  

Testing in-store means you will also get a chance to experience different-sized beds. Test different sizes, as you are more likely to sleep better when you have more space – especially if you are sharing with a partner. If your current bed is a UK double, this only gives each person the same space as a child has in their cot! Something to think about!

Luxury beds and mattresses

V. R. Flowers & Son choose our suppliers for the quality, materials and craftsmanship they put into their products. When it comes to choosing a new bed, you cannot do any better than purchasing a bed from Hypnos, but we know they are out of the range of many of our regular customers. That is why we also offer Healthbeds – affordable luxury with an excellent range of competitively priced beds and mattresses. We have many other beds and mattresses in store, both for order and some for immediate delivery including memory foam mattresses.

What to look for when buying a new bed or mattress?

Are you thinking of buying a new bed? 

We all know that a good night’s sleep is essential, and the foundation of good sleep is a comfortable bed and mattress. Research shows that often, people do not make the connection between poor sleep and an uncomfortable bed. After all, beds don’t last forever, and the lifespan of a mattress is affected by how much you use it, your weight loss and gain, care, and changes in habits or lifestyle.

There are thousands of beds from which to choose, and any good retailer will help you make the right decision based on the best value, support and comfort you require. And you might be surprised to know that size does matter if you are a couple. You should both be able to lie side-by-side with your elbows out, not touching one another. 

There is lots more helpful advice on how to choose the right bed.