12 August 2019 http://www.yourhomemagazine.co.uk
We test... airbeds
We tried out inflatable beds, this is what we found...Things We considered
l Was it easy to pump up?
l Did it stay inflated all night?
l Was it comfortable?halfords doUBle
flocked airBed, £
This was a fairly basic double
airbed which needed to be
inflated with a pump but it did
the job perfectly and inflated and
deflated quite quickly. It was great
for camping: thanks to its size it
fitted neatly inside a tent, but was
equally handy for accomodating
overnight guests at home, even
in a compact space. The flocked
surface meant it wasn’t slippery or
sweaty to sleep on and it stayed
inflated all night. A great
all-rounder at an affordable price.Vango doUBle
flocked airBed, £
We tested this double bed on a
kids’ sleepover on a busy weekday
night – and had our fingers
crossed it would inflate quickly
and stay up all night. It more
than lived up to expectations,
inflating in a few minutes with an
elecrtric pump, and felt supportive
and sturdy. The next morning it
hadn’t deflated, despite having
been bounced on by excited
children. This is great value for
the price and ideal for putting up
impromptu guests comfortably.BesTWay dreamair premiUm
airBed, £79.99, roBerTdyas
This queen-size version was
perfect for hosting guests in a
small apartment for a few nights.
The built-in pump had it ready to
use in a matter of minutes and it
deflated quickly in the morning
so the room could be returned
to normal during the day. The
flocked surface was comfortable
and didn’t squeak or slip. The
raised height was easy to get
on and off and it stayed firm
all night, resulting in happy,
well-rested guests.symple sTUff acTiVe era
airBed, £83.99, Wayfair
This king-size bed was very
supportive, so great if you are
using it for a few nights. It was a
good height, making it easy to get
in and out of, and the soft flock
and intergrated pillow made it
comfortable throughout the night.
The integrated pump inflated the
bed in just three minutes, and
it deflated quickly too. It came
with a handy travel bag for easy
storage after use.What to
look out for
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is there a better
way to serve a
margarita than in a
cactus glass?
cactus plastic glasses,
£8 for two; pineapple
drinks dispenser;
pineapple fruit bowl,
£18 each; pineapple
plastic cup, £5; plastic
faceted glasses, £20 for
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£10 for four;palm Tree
plastic tumblers, £
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plastic wine glasses,
£16 for four, all Next
The
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set for serving
a tropical
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summer
pineapple jug,
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have for any summer soirée
miami flamingo palm tumbler,
£2.50; miami flamingo hi ball,
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