Buying a guest bed, spare bed, divan bed: what's the difference?

Knowing the correct bed terminology is a bit of a minefield. For instance, a guest bed which has a mattress underneath to turn a single into a superking guest bed, can also be called a truckle or trundle bed. Or even a “folding guest bed". It can also be referred to as a divan bed. Not exactly obvious, is it?!

And then there's the issue of pronunciation. For most people "divan" rhymes with "caravan". But we've noticed quite a few customers referring to their divan bed as if it rhymes with "Steven". "Deevan" bed, anyone?

We don't think there's a right or wrong way for these things (thing-y-me-bob usually does the trick). Sometimes it's easier just to point at a nice photo of what you're after. That's why we've got a few nice ones to look at right here.

And if these photos aren't enough to convince you, do remember that you can buy any of our guest beds in the full knowledge that if you don't love it, we'll refund you in full – including any delivery charges.