Pardon My Ignorance

[JinnyJoan]

but in buying a bed what does divan mean - does it mean that it has drawers

 

 

[calmck]

Unlike conventional Bed Frames, which have slatted supports, Divan Beds feature a solid platform, often offering a firmer, more even surface, that can also prevent the mattress from sagging over time.6

[JinnyJoan]

ps - also meant to say what is the best bed one can buy - do yous all like the full memory foam or pocket sprung - I am in the need of a new bed

[barry1010]

Some divan bases have drawers, it's your choice.

Do you need a complete bed or just the mattress? 

I don't like foam, we have pocket sprung but they do need turning and rotating and they can be very heavy.

You do need to lie on a bed to see if it suits

[calmck]

You need to go to the shop and test the matresses. Choice of matress is very personal

[JinnyJoan]

well I tried the full memory foam mattress but honest to God it was soft but don't know whether it was too soft - like lying on putty 

 

[barry1010]

Do you need a whole new bed or just the mattress, JJ?

I'm not suggesting you buy from Argos or any of these beds but these are divan beds - with and without drawers.  Some divan bases are sprung (usually more expensive) whilst others have a solid base.

https://www.argos.co.uk/browse/home-and-furniture/bedroom-furniture/beds/divan-beds/c:29866/

This isn't a divan, it's a bed frame.  Bed frames can have springs or wooden slats

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1991675?clickSR=slp:term:bed%20frames:2:479:1

If your bed frame or divan base is in good condition, you only need a new mattress.

[gingejbee]

I've only ever slept on Dunlopillo latex mattresses on slatted bases. Nothing beats a real latex mattress...yes, pricey but last and last. Can't stand foam or springs whenever I've had to sleep on them.

[fourteen85]

We bought a Hypnos pocket sprung  mattress  last year to go on our slatted wooden frame, not cheap but the best thing ive ever slept on 

[DDIL]

I love my ikea mattress and bedframe - the bedframe is so sturdy - had it over 14 years am now on my 2nd mattress