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Your quick reference guide to materials and finishes
| Open coil mattresses | They contain a fantastic all-round spring system that’s ideal for kids’ and adult beds alike. |
| Continuous spring mattresses | They are lump-free, giving you a smooth, responsive feel. |
| Trizone mattresses | These offer more support where you need it most – in the middle of the bed. |
| Pocket sprung mattresses | They contain individual springs held in place by fabric pockets, making them an extremely comfortable and supportive mattress. |
| Latex mattresses | They are made from natural rubber that quickly recovers its shape. It’s also naturally hypoallergenic, so it’s ideal if you suffer from allergies or asthma. |
| Memory foam mattresses | These are made from a clever material that moulds perfectly to your body, relieving pressure points and helping prevent restlessness. |
| Sprung mattresses | They are the most popular kind of mattress, with traditional metal springs inside offering comfortable, effective support. Various types of sprung mattress are available – in general the more springs they contain, the firmer the support. |
| Micro quilting mattresses | They feature a stitched patterned surface for extra comfort. |
| Deep quilting mattresses | The mattresses offer an even more comfortable night’s sleep thanks to deeper layers of quilting. |
| Cushion top mattresses | These have padded fibres woven into the top of the mattress for a sumptuously soft feel. |
| Pillow top mattresses | They have an additional layer of padded fibres on the top of the mattress for the ultimate in luxurious softness. |
| Tufted mattresses | They feel firmer, thanks to tufting from the top through to the bottom of the mattress that holds all the fibres in place. |
| Solid wood | These have a natural appearance. With knots, grains and slight variations in colour, no two pieces will look exactly the same – so you’ll get something really unique. |
| Real wood finish | That means the furniture has been finished with thin layers of real wood. It’ll still look like solid wood, but it’ll be lighter in weight and less expensive to buy. |
| Wood effect finish | It means the furniture has the look and feel of real wood, but with a more consistent colour and appearance, making it easier for you to create a totally coordinated look. |
| Leather effect | That means your furniture is finished with a man-made material that gives a leather look and feel at a great-value price. |
| Chenille | It is textured, and luxuriously soft. Great on big comfy sofas. |
| Suede effect furniture | This is a great value way to get the look and feel of suede. |
| Self-assembly | These items come flat packed for you to assemble at home. For some items, more than one person will be needed for assembly. |