One area of performance where the Emma Original fell short was on edge support. I felt definite sloping when sitting on the edge of the bed, which increased for the heavier testers on my review panel. I also placed a 20kg near the edge of the Emma Mattress and this created noticeable sloping too. We think this bed frame would look great in smaller spaces, as the less bulky frame will encourage the space to look larger and less cluttered. One note? I've now tried two Emma frames. The wooden option is a better aesthetic match for my room than the Signature Bed, but the Signature's slats are far more supportive to sleep on. They're stronger and springier, each attached individually to the frame, rather than stretched over the base with strings. Emma Sleep now has a choice of six beds and a sofa bed, including the Signature Bed we reviewed for House Beautiful here . It's cool, smart and supportive, making it a good all-round option for those who'll appreciate the upholstered finish. There's a near-identical Ottoman version, too, for seamless built-in storage in the same chic design.

I dropped a 6kg weight from roughly 5 inches above the mattress and roughly 25 inches away from the wine glass, and then again getting nearer in increments each time until it was approximately 5 inches away. I was impressed at how little the wine glass moved in all drop tests. This is because excess heat that builds up inside the mattress can easily disperse between the slats. With 50 years of designing experience means we rely on the right technology to improve your night’s sleep.

I review the Emma Mattress to help you decide if it's the best choice for your sleep

The Emma bed is easy to assemble and you will probably need 30-40min to complete it. Make sure you have some help so definitely ask a friend to come and help you. The bed will be delivered in 3 separate boxes and it comes with a step-by-step instruction booklet included. In my experience, this bed was easier to assemble than an IKEA frame and that is quite impressive. Overall, this is a high-quality bed and Emma did a great job here. Design

The general sense among our testing panel is that the Emma Mattress is well-made and should last several years at least. The foam is high-quality, and the cover also fits well and is tightly stitched. Emma is clearly confident about the durability of the Original, as it comes with a 10-year warranty and you get to test it out for 200 nights to ensure it’s the right choice for your sleep. I tend to sleep solo, near the edge of the mattress, and I still felt supported and stable. When I asked a heavier person to try it out, although they experienced no significant problems with rolling when sleeping alone, they did notice some sloping if they lay too close to the mattress edge. Charley has an MA in Journalism & Media Studies and undertook an internship at a travel magazine in Iceland. She still writes occasional travel and lifestyle stories when the inspiration strikes now, with work published in Cosmopolitan, Stylist, ELLE and Women’s Health, among others. The slatted base encourages optimal airflow as heat can disperse easily between the gaps of the slats. This means the bed is designed to be more supportive where the body is heaviest, so weight is distributed evenly across the bed.Furthermore, according to Emma, the slatted frame promotes spinal alignment and evenly distributes your weight for an undisturbed night of rest.