Think Big, especially when it comes to alarm clocks! Check out the uber-cool Giant White Alarm Clock from Rockett St George, which is available online for purchase. This funky looking clock has a retro vibe to it and measures  22cm in diameter. Created in white spray painted metal the alarm clock will make quite a style statement.

Giant White Alarm Clock

Alarm clocks may be our bane of existence, but they are indeed a necessary evil. Hence, it is essential to buy the perfect alarm clock.  which is tougher than it sounds, as  the market is rife with all sorts of alarm clocks. So if you want to separate the Good, from the Bad and the Ugly then head over to Zedomax and check out their cool mash up of “Top Five Real Cool Alarm Clocks”, here. Our personal favorite? The Power Socket Alarm Clock, pictured above.

List Of Real Cool Alarm Clocks

Maths rock! Okay maybe a slight exaggeration on my part but I am loving the Jumbo LED Binary Clock. Available on Think Geek for $49.99 after discount, the geeks will heart this clock. You can install it on  the wall or on your favorite flat surface, select BCD or pure binary mode, set the time, and you are good to go.
Features/Specs:
BCD or “True” binary display options, selectable by switch
12 hour and 24 hour display, selectable by switch
3 brightness levels
Wall mountable, or can be used tabletop with included brackets
Battery backup of time during power loss (uses 3 ‘AA’ batteries, not included)
Available in your choice of crystalline blue or bright red LEDs

Jumbo LED Binary Clock

The Jumping Alarm Clock

If you have an iOS device like the iPhone or the iPad, then the WakeMate may be a good buy for you. The device will monitor your sleeping patterns and wake you up accordingly. The WakeMate is a comfortable wristband  and measures dips and peaks in your sleep cycle. This data is then sent to your device to calculate the ideal wake time closest to your alarm setting. When you wake up, your night’s sleep data is automatically uploaded to Wakelytics™, our online analytics platform. For more information head over here.

The WakeMate Alarm Wristband For iOS Devices

In todays troubled times, bombs are very much part of our existence. This unfortunate truth cannot be changed  and has ALSO inspired Mike Krumpus of Nootropic Design. Krumpus has created the Defusable Clock which is shaped like  dynamite and even comes with a  detonation sequence with a scary countdown. So when it is time to wake up, just cut a random wire to diffuse it.

Bombastic Defusable Alarm Clock

I am not a morning person and the thought of interacting with a complete stranger puts me off completely. But different strokes for different folks. There is a new app in town and it ensures that you get wake-up calls from totally random strangers! The TalkO’Clock app will connect to a database of  available callers, call them up and then anonymously connect them to you! So each day you can get a new creative wake up call! For more information head over here.

The TalkO’Clock App Will Make Strangers Give You Wake Up Calls!

If you hate the rude cabbies that you encounter on a daily basis, then we have the perfect device for you that will help you vent out your feelings. The Shoot The Taxi alarm clock is one of the coolest alarm clocks out there and will make for a great novelty gift item as well. The idea is to turn off the alarm clock by shooting it via the provided toy gun!  Available from raptonline.co.nz for $97.90, the alarm clock will make mornings more eventful!

The Shoot The Taxi Alarm Clock

The good old alarm clock has undergone many changes in the past few decades and there are many avatars of it. If you like me hate using your mobile phone as an alarm, then do take a look at the Altaz AZICR. The 3.5″ Touch Screen Internet Clock Radio has a plethora of multi-media functions and lets you enjoy your music, check out weather updates, display your Picasa albums and keep you in the loop with its Internet app. The Altaz AZICR Alarm Clock can be ordered online from here for $99.99.

Altaz AZICR 3.5″ Touch Screen Internet Clock Radio

If you are always broke and also forget to save then the Dreams Ban Clock is a good way to start. The Banclock will not shut up unless you feed it a coin and you can feed it a quarter, you can save up 25 dollars until the piggy bank alarm clock becomes full. Available in five different colors, the stylishly designed Banclock  is fun and functional. This cool clock cab be purchased from AC Gears for $75.99.

The Dreams Ban Clock

Not all alarm clocks have to be gimmicky or garish. If you want something stylish and functional do take a look at the  Ballast Alarm Clock by Lexon. The chic clock features a solid metal casing and one can opt for Black or Aluminum face dial. Designed by Marc Bertier, the clock features Quartz analog timepiece movement. You can order the alarm clock from Pure Modern for $22.00.

The Stylish Ballast Alarm Clock by Lexon

If you are one those heavy-duty sleepers who can sleep through an earthquake also then I bet you are no stranger to late mornings. Reach school or work on time by purchasing the Thunderclap Alarm Clock. The on board 113-decibel ringer is loud as thunder and it also comes with a  vibrating pad which results in an  insistent, bed-shaking tremor. The alarm ring can be adjusted and can be set to flash its three bright red LEDs. You can order this powerful alarm clock for $34.95 from Hammacher.

The Thunderclap Alarm Clock

An alarm clock that shuts only when you play a game of Tetris is made of stuff gaming geeks dream off! And fortunately such a scintillating device does exist. The Tetris Alarm Clock is a DIY project and you can follow the full instructions here.
Says the creator:
“This is an Arduino powered alarm clock that after hitting snooze twice the alarm will not cancel until the user has cleared 4 lines in the game Tetris. You physically turn the clock sideways, so the screen is vertical, to play Tetris.  It’s never fun to wake up in the morning but playing a little Tetris is at least somewhat enjoyable and quite effective.”

DIY Project: TETRIS Alarm Clock

Video: Mattress Dominoe Record

This is called the Private Cloud. It’s half a rocking chair, half a bed, so rocking chair + bed = rocking bed?? This would be a revolution for our sleeping habits. Sadly, it requires some spaces to move along as you rock. But I assume that couples that had just married will find this interesting.

Via Interesting Bed

Private Cloud

The Easy Bean Collection consists of a wide range of big floppy bean bags. Bean bags are not something new but the Easy Bean Collection comes with bean bags in a couple of shapes and different sizes. So you can make your sitting position or lying position comfortable.

Via Furniture Blog

Bean Bags

It’s not a single bed and it’s definitely not a double. Frankly, I have no idea what it is. I don’t have much information from the article but from the picture, I can assume that you can only sleep in one direction for this bed. Not so comfy huh?

Via Gadget Venue

Cool bed

Gloster’s products are always made to last for the years to come. This Nesting table by Gloster, offering a simple looks with a sturdy design. Using though woods, it’s quite appealing with its beautiful color of nature. You can leave it at the balcony, your bedroom or even the living room. It’s mend to be place in any corner of the house.

Via Gloster

Gloster teak patio nesting tables

Just love your afternoon siestas but pressed for a great place to have a short nap? Then check out the Nappak, which takes power napping to a whole new level!

Nappak

If you have enough hard cash and want to give your bedroom or livingroom a makeover then do take a look at what Nola Star is offering. It can moonlight as curtain, as wall paneling, as a room divider or as a transparent accent element in large and small rooms.

The basic module of Nola Star is a 0.5 mm strong plastic panel in a 20 x 20 cm format. The small plastic squares with rounded corners have wholes on all four sides through which they are easily connected with metal rings.

Nola Star

When you see a fish shaped bed, bare in mind that it’s not for fish. This fish shaped bed is made for your best fish lover’s friends – your furry little cat. Done in such a cute way, I’m sure your cat would love it.

* Size: 54 x 44 x 34cm
* Packing: 24 pieces in a carton
* Material: short man-made fur

Via Global Sources 

Purrr..fect bed for your cat

This cute little bed is just perfect for your little partner at home. Made and manufactured in Shanghai (China), this bed is analyst and tested by technical professionals (woo~) before pushing it out to the market. The material cover is polar fleece to make the surface more comfortable and with crush-resistant fiberfill, this bed provides safety and comfort. The fiberfill will also massage the body to maintain good blood circulation.

Via Global Sources

Luxury Dog Bed

Being a pirate has always been a favorite children fantasy and the Shiver Me Timbers Bed and Bedding hopes to achieve it. However on a sidenote the $4,000 price tag may just be a nightmare of the parents!

Each bed in the series is hand made and unique and features hand-painted artwork and also includes a raw silk sail. Coordinating bed linens are available as an option. Due to its unique packaging, this extraordinary piece is only available with Premier shipping

Shiver Me Timbers Bed

This cute little bed here is not for you. But if you have a K9 friend at home, this would be the best gift for it. Manufactured and tested by Seamus, this bed cab guarantee 100% satisfaction of comfort to your pet. With it’s dark green colors, it signify a good blend with nature. And yes, it’s eco friendly as Seamus stated that PoochPlanet dogbed is filled with Ecorest, a recycled fiber blend.

Via : AlternativeConsumer

Seamus’ eco friendly snuggle chair dog bed

Is it a bed? Is it a hammock? Is it a mosquito net? Wait its all three! The Nyamuk Sleeping Bag takes multi-tasking to a whole new level and ensures that you don’t break into hives the next time someone mentions “camping”.

The sleeping bag has been constructed from super light polyester, and this contraption is supported by one pole for easy assembly. Designed by Leonie Bergmaier, the whole idea is very well executed.

Via Yanko Design

The Nyamuk Sleeping Bag

Your litter bundle of joy (the four legged variety) can now express his individuality with the Personalized Photo Pet Bed. The bed features a removable inner pillow, allowing you to machine-wash the outer shell. The picture isn’t printed but hand-woven via TreasureKnit’s® unique process.

Personalized Photo Pet Bed

Price: $349.00

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Fun Futon Basketball Bunk

Confused about this strange product? Well you weren’t the only one. This is not some garden furniture but actually a cat bed. The Spider Flower Cat Lounger Cat Furniture is ideal for older cats that may not like to climb as much as they use to, or for the smallest of kittens that are just starting to discover the world. On one side there are six 6”x 6” petals, and on the opposite side there are six 6” x 12” petals. So by reversing the Spider you give your cat varying sized play area under the unit.

Spider Flower Cat Lounger Cat Furniture

Tell the world that your beloved pet is the star of the house with this cute Hollywood Bark of Fame Pet Bed. The dog bed is made of black speckled Sherpa fleece and the words “Precious Pup” are piped in Gold on the star.

The Hollywood Bark of Fame Pet Bed bottom is made of simple black cotton and the cushion is filled with mounds of soft foam. Outer cover is made of soft washable black speckled Sherpa fleece, pink polar fleece and metallic gold accents and embroidery. The cover zippers off for easy care.

Hollywood Bark of Fame Pet Bed

The Kathryn Twin-size Bed is available on a discounted rate at the Overstock website. The children’s bed has a whimsical quality about it thanks to its solid wood panels, which have been carved out with butterflies and palms. The bed is complete with specially engineered steel bed frame for total support of the mattress, and measures 48 inches high x 40 inches wide x 82 inches long.

The Kathryn Twin-size Bed

Fabler is a bed-canopy from IKEA, which will add a magical element to your kids bedroom. The bed canopy also gives privacy and creates a room-in-room feeling. Made from sheer fabric, the Fabler bed canopy transmits light to create a more airy vibe.

IKEA Fabler Bed Canopy

We know Going Green is the new mantra however maybe the Green Daybed is taking things a little too far? Artificial grass has been used to make the daybed but apparently one can also use natural grass.

Via Matresszine 

Green Daybed

Price: $199.99

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AeroBed Classic Premier

Check out this incredible bed, which has left us speechless! A piece of furniture seldom has that effect on us however the Hi-Can deserves all the accolades. The “High Fidelity Canopy” Bed is the brainchild of Italian Designer Edoardo Carlinon and integrates ventilation, hi-fi system and a screen with DVD player.

Hi-Can Bed

The ducduc – alex Loft Bed is perfect for growing children. It can also be used with the company’s Alex trundle bed for bunk system. Trundle bed fits directly underneath or in perpendicular configuration. The bed accommodates standard twin x-long mattress up to 8h and the ladder features cutout rungs.

The ducduc – alex Loft Bed

Karim Rashid is the brain behind the Sphera Bed and is it wrong to lust after a bed? This pretty in pink number looks extremely comfy and plush and just what you need after a hard days works. The fact that there is place to put a bottle of Bubbly and a flat screen makes us give it a thumbs up.

The Sphera Bed

Get your kids their very own tree house in their bedroom. Check out the Tropical Tree house bunk theme bed which is made from real bamboo, thatching, and palm tree inspired leaves to create the ultimate island experience. The bunk bed can be customized and has been handcrafted. For more details go here.

Tropical Tree House Bunk Bed

The Wheel Platform Bed is being offered at a discount price at the website Simply Platform Beds. This bed is a modern way to decorate any contemporary living space, and is a perfect option for your loft or studio apartment. The 10-position head elevation allows you to adjust the upper section of this movable bed to find your ideal angle. Cool industrial wheels feature a heavy-duty locking option to keep the Wheel Platform Bed in place until you’ target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”re ready to move it.

Bed Dimensions:

* Full: 79L x 55W x 15H inches
* Queen: 79L x 63W x 15H inches

The Wheel Platform Bed

This is a cool computer desk-bed. It is the 2 in 1 combo of bed and desk.

For city dwellers tight on space and students in dorms, the Computer Bed combines a computer desk with a bed. A stylish wooden desk by that folds down to reveal a hidden twin sized bed.

Although the bed is useful and practical, it doesn’t look very sturdy. Even with the new “metal bed frame” and “wooden slate foundation”, a well-fed fellow would probably be too much for the joints and come collapsing down all his equipment.

The Computer Bed [Euro FlyingBeds via Sagags]

Computer Desk-Bed

Maurizio Queen Storage Bed combines classy fashion with natural finesse. Its platform design is composed of excellent quality, open pore oak veneers, and put up with a rich dark walnut hue. The large sized headboard leaves enough room for you to stack your pillows. The beds are knocked down to 4 cartons and necessitate only light assemble. The slats are built-in with the bed. Two convenient storage compartments below the mattress create best possible space to keep your stuff. The Maurizio Beds are available in 1 size only. Other products of this collection include Maurizio 2-drawer Nightstand, 6-drawer double Dresser and Mirror, and Maurizio 6-drawer High Chest.

From: http://www.eco-furniture.com/platform-beds/maurizio-queen-storage-bed_1974_16.php

Maurizio Queen Storage Bed

You might have noticed a big bar on top of our blog about SiteHoppin’. It’s a new search engine that lets you find new interesting sites simply by hoppin’. (clicking on the SiteHoppin’ button)

What does this do for Bedzine readers?

Well, you can find new sites related with “beds” simply by clicking the SiteHoppin’ button instead of searching on Google or elsewhere.

SiteHoppin’ also allows you to submit new sites so your sites can be hopped by other Site Hoppers.

Here’s how you can jump start your SiteHoppin’:

This URL takes you to random “Bed” related sites:

http://sitehoppin.com/Special:Random?tags=Beds&mode=1

This URL takes you to “Bed” related sites one by one, meaning every site on SiteHoppin’ will iterate from zero to the end:

http://sitehoppin.com/Special:Random?tags=Beds&mode=2

Confused?

Here’s a quick tutorial on how to use the site.

1) Just go to SiteHoppin.com.

2) Click on the selection bar and select a topic (tag) that interests you most like shown here:

3) The set the mode to “Random” or “Iterate” and press the “Set Tag” button

4) Now you will see interesting sites pop up on your browser based on your selections. Simply keep clicking on this button until you find an interesting site:

If you are a website or blog owner, you can submit your sites here after creating a user id.

Use SiteHoppin’ to find new “bed” related sites!

Romeo Platform Bed is the perfect bed that delivers a feeling of balance, harmony and enlightenment. These beds include fourteen slats, center support rail and four center support legs exceeding any mattress manufacturer’s requirements for maximum stability. Each of them are made of Malaysian rubber hardwoods and ensuring them a perfect choice for the customers. Its only color, cappuccino is meant to stimulate the mind, body and soul. It comes in Full size, Queen size, Eastern King size and California King size.

Romeo Platform Bed

The Sensay bed comes with two ergonomic headboards that are adjustable up and down for maximum comfort. The frame and its accoutrements are piece together from solid, mahogany hardwood to ensure splendor, longevity and durability for time to come. Available in espresso and natural brown finish. The bed is full slat supports and no box spring needed. The Sensay bed comes in to sizes which are King size and Queen size. The King size Sensay bed is designed to accommodate either a California King or an Eastern King mattress.

Queen – 65.5″W x 85.5″L x 36″H
King – 79″W x 88″L x 36″H

via The Sensay bed

The Sensay bed

Well, we might not make it to be an astronaut, but here’s a way you can fulfill your childhood fantasy – Get a space shuttle bed bunk for your kids, or even for yourself.

Who knows your son might be the next astronaut?

Space Shuttle Bunk Beds

What we usually do when we test out a new bed is to just jump in and test whether or not it’s comfortable to crash landing on it.

But, here’s a video that shows you why it is not always a good idea to that, especially on a waterbed. I can’t stop laughing at it now!

Hillarious Waterbeds Candid Videos

Whether you need a double, queen, or king, this bed fills the bill, and does so in grand style.By simply changing the dimensions of a few parts and the quantity of spindles, as specified in the materials list, you can build the bed in several sizes.

Woodworking Plan

Arts and Crafts Bed Woodworking Plan

The Starry Night bed is being exhibited at CES 2008 and the 20,000$ plus tag, is enough to make anyone see the stars. The bed is a tech marvel as it comes loaded with Wi-Fi, iPod docking station, a 1080p HD projector, subwoofers, and a 1.5TB of drive space and 4GB of RAM. Its ugly as sin but as your momma taught you, looks aren’t everything in life.

Via Engadget

Starry Night Bed

Now, she is on a mission to help assist us today through launching a bedding range in March. Now that is something to look out for. We have seen a lot of people going into business and with the obvious promise that bed buying has today, it is not surprising why Kylie Minogue would grab this opportunity and put up a bedding range as well.

Read more: Get into bed with Kylie

How Good is Kylie Minogue in Bed?

But before all this can happen, the matter of considering how to dispose or make the most out of current homes should be settled. Would you sell or have your old home rented out? If so, would it be furnished or bare?

Chances are, most people today who want the fast breaking manner of selling their homes to help finance their new one could very well be pointed in the direction of having them fully furnished so that buyers can just issue checks or make payments and then move in instantly.

Of course price will also vary. A furnished home can appreciate the overall value making the whole effort a talent and of course profitable overall.

Read more: 10 Tips to Sell Your Home in a Buyer’s Market

To Furnish or not To Furnish

How to furnish a small bedroom? Small bedrooms can be very cosy if decorated well. Learn how to turn your small room, into one of the comfiest rooms you’ll ever come across.

How are you going to furnish a small bedroom?