Low Divan Beds: The Complete Guide to Low Profile & Shallow Divan Beds
How to choose a lower-profile divan bed, including base height, mattress depth, storage and mobility considerations.
2 September 2026Advice from the bed specialists
The Helibeds blog
Straightforward guides to choosing beds, mattresses, headboards and hard-to-find sizes—from a family business with more than 35 years of experience.
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Mattress Toppers UK – Premium Foam Mattress Toppers
A practical guide to using a foam mattress topper to adjust comfort and refresh an existing sleep surface.
24 July 2026
Brass, Nickel and Chrome Metal Headboards
How to choose and style a polished metal headboard, from warm brass tones to cooler nickel and chrome finishes.
2 July 2026
Extra Wide Beds and Extra Long Mattresses UK – Free Delivery
A guide to non-standard bed and mattress sizes for taller sleepers, wider single beds and made-to-measure requirements.
24 June 2026
Sofa Bed Mattresses
How to choose a replacement sofa-bed mattress by measuring the frame, fold pattern, depth and sleeping surface.
24 June 2026
White Wood Headboard
Ideas and practical checks for choosing a white wooden headboard for a divan bed.
24 June 2026
Vivaldi Real, Solid Oak Headboard
How to distinguish solid oak from oak-effect finishes and what to check when choosing a real wood headboard.
14 May 2026
Industrial, Vintage Style Bed Frames
How industrial metal bed frames bring pipework, aged finishes and loft-inspired styling into the bedroom.
11 March 2020
And Now for Something Completely Different… Blue Velvet!
Blue velvet bed frames offer a rich alternative to grey upholstery, from navy statement beds to softer blue accents.
9 March 2020
Replacement Sofa Bed Mattress
Replace a thin or worn sofa-bed mattress by checking the mechanism, exact dimensions, fold pattern and permitted depth.
2 October 2019
Big Long Beds for Taller People
A practical introduction to extra-long and extra-wide beds and mattresses for taller sleepers.
4 July 2018
Spring Has Sprung—In the Weather, Not the Mattress
A seasonal reminder to refresh the bedroom and check whether an ageing mattress is still providing the support you need.
26 April 2018
Divan Bed Base Storage
What to consider when choosing drawers or lift-up storage for a divan bed base.
6 April 2018
Easter Holidays and the Spring Bedroom Refresh
Simple ways to use the Easter break to refresh a bedroom and prepare for overnight guests.
19 March 2018
Choosing a Mattress for Better Sleep
A straightforward introduction to mattress support, comfort and choosing a feel that suits the sleeper.
31 January 2018
Heli-Beds: What's in a Name?
The story behind the distinctive Heli-Beds name—and the many ways customers have searched for it over the years.
19 December 2017
Bed Delivery Before Christmas
Planning ahead for bed and mattress delivery during the busy Christmas period.
16 December 2017
London Deliveries
How Heli-Beds arranges fast bed and mattress deliveries across London, Kent and the South East.
30 October 2017
How Heli-Beds Combines Quality and Value
How direct sourcing, industry experience and practical advice help Heli-Beds provide good-value beds and mattresses.
11 October 2017
Welcome to the Heli-Beds Same Day Beds Blog
The original introduction to the Heli-Beds blog and the family company's focus on knowledgeable service and fast delivery.
9 October 2017