A new Simba Fife Divan Bed has transformed one writer's bedroom, making going to sleep the highlight of her day. The bed, described as 'a quiet classic' by the retailer, features a timeless, chic design that adds a polished feel without looking overly styled.
Design and Comfort
The writer opted for a rich chocolate brown colour, a refreshing change from the usual grey, black and beige beds. The colour feels opulent without being overpowering and has a cosy, warm quality that makes the room feel more inviting.
The design is understated chic, with no unnecessary details or fussy features competing for attention. It has a timeless quality that feels effortlessly stylish, so the writer doesn't think she'll regret the choice in a few years.
Build and Storage
The bed feels solid, sturdy and beautifully made. The writer notes that after being caught out by too many 'bargain' beds in the past, spending a little more is worth it, and with Simba, the extra investment feels justified.
The model comes with four drawers that glide smoothly on both sides and a sturdy base. Available in single, double, king size and super king sizes, the bed base and headboard combination starts from £669. The double option selected cost slightly more at £899, with four drawers included. Further options include two-drawer, no drawers, ottoman storage or base only, with prices adjusted accordingly.
Mattress and Alternatives
The writer paired the bed with the Simba Hybrid Essential, a medium-firm mattress that combines foam with up to 1,000 Aerocoil microsprings. The graphite-infused foam is designed to help regulate temperature, while the springs help reduce motion transfer.
The Hybrid Essentials range is available in a selection of sizes, with prices beginning at £549 for the single size. Alternatives include the Emma Original Pro Mattress, featuring Thermosync for temperature control, with prices starting from £469 for a single size. At RemFit, the 5000 Lux Elite Hybrid Mattress is another option that promises 'superior contouring and motion isolation,' priced at £799 for a double.
Customer Reviews
Fellow Simba enthusiasts have expressed their opinions online. One purchaser posted a five-star review saying: "Lovely bed. I paid extra for the bed to be assembled but it was absolutely worth every penny. They came on time and swiftly assembled my bed which is exactly as it was on the photos and is extremely comfortable. I cannot recommend Simba Sleep enough."
Another added: "This is the most comfortable bed I have slept in in my 50 years." The mattress has also garnered strong recommendations, with one five-star review stating: "Brought the Simba hybrid mattress great service arrived next day. Really pleased comfortable and good night sleep." Another purchaser remarked: "I had been experiencing back ache in the mornings and realising our previous mattress was 10 years old I hoped a new one would solve it. So far so good...good nights sleep and no back pain in the morning."
With more than 65,000 reviews on Trustpilot alone, some feedback proved less enthusiastic. One customer commented: "The mattress is just ok. I'm still getting back pain but it's not as bad as my last mattress I suppose."
