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You can’t put a price on a decent night’s sleep. And choosing the right bed for you is the most important place to start. Design Store’s selection of stylish slumber solutions covers all needs and budgets.
VaraSoho HomeThis bed is low but it shrieks 1970s decadence at you – especially if you opt for the ruched velvet, and if you are going for a bed in this style then I think you are definitely looking at velvet not linen. Use linen for the sheets only, otherwise it’s like you ran towards the party and stopped at the door. The velvet has a 40,000 rub count, which is high (general domestic use is reckoned to be 25,000) so should last the course.
Madara RetroLa RedouteGiven that rattan is the material du jour, it’s available at lots of price points. This bed will get you the look. The legs are solid oak (tick) the base is slatted pine (standard) with oak veneered MDF (you are getting what you pay for), while the headboard is oak and rattan – that’s the most visible part. It’s a classic design that’s not too fussy and will still look good long after the white heat of the fashion moment has passed.
Luna Canopy King-SizeCox & CoxNow I’ll be the first to admit that most of us haven’t got room for a four- poster. However, if you live in a period property with a high ceiling – even if the footprint of the room is small – this can be a great way to add drama to the space without making it look cluttered. The metal frame takes the eye up but as there are no curtains or drapes it keeps it feeling spacious and airy and allows the eye to travel through and beyond. This is grand enough for a maximalist wallpapered and curtained space, but also looks good in a more pared-back modern interior.
KaplanSoho HomeFashion is by definition cyclical, and every now and then a long-standing classic comes in for its close-up. We saw it with brass; now it’s the turn of rattan. There’s a lot of cheap stuff about. This bed isn't cheap but it IS classic. It’s low ,so take that into account if you are used to something higher or like to store stuff underneath.
Zulda Solid OakLa RedouteIf you want a completely plain bed that will stand the test of time, this is your answer. Made from solid oak, you could stain it if you wanted a darker, more vintage feel – and you can make your own headboard. There are countless tutorials, but the easiest is to simply paint a shape on the wall behind. You can also fix a vintage headboard (or two singles) to the wall, or buy a pretty upholstered daybed mattress, sew on some ribbons, and hang it on the wall.
Dorm Metal FrameJohn Lewis AnydayMetal bed frames come in and out of fashion so they can look pleasingly retro, or industrial, depending on your POV (as they say). This one is classic black. If your budget is tight (and whose isn’t?) then buy a budget frame like this from John Lewis's Anyday range, and splurge on the mattress. Beds like this look great styled up with lots of floral bedding, frills and cushions, otherwise they can tend towards the hospital or boarding school. If you’re DIY-minded and have the patience, they look great painted or sprayed in the colour of your choice, especially if you have chosen a really OTT wallpaper.
Iris HeadboardLove Your HomeBuying a custom-made headboard is a great way to make a statement in a room, and the brands have really come on board with this. Love Your Home has teamed up with designer Alice Grace Interiors to create Iris, which you can customise with up to three different fabrics. It’s not the cheapest option but, as I mentioned elsewhere, you can always buy a cheaper bed frame and spend the money on the visible bits.
Christobelle Piped BedLove Your HomeIf you spend any time reading or working in bed then upholstered headboards are your friend. The curve gives this a contemporary feel and an added softness speaks of relaxation. Rooms and their furniture are often made up of lots of straight lines and hard edges, so adding the odd curve will always bring a more considered feel to a space. This headboard is quite low so it won’t dominate in a smaller room. (Choosing one of the patterned fabric options will be more forgiving of smudges from hair product, etc.)
Sadie Four-PosterPerch & ParrowIf your ceiling can take it and you want to make a statement in the bedroom, then this four-poster which is ruthlessly plain while still being, you know, a four-poster bed, is the way to do it. Pick the dark wood frame as it looks more natural and will age well. This is one of those pieces that you could pass down through the family. Layer it up with eiderdowns, cushions and comforters, or play to its minimalistic frame.
AgnesCornish Bed CompanyA classic iron bedstead from the last traditional Victorian hand-cast metal bed-making foundry in the UK. If metal beds are your jam, this is the place to come. You can choose from iron, brass or nickel, but personally I like the warm chocolate look of bronze. It goes with brass, chrome or black – depending on the other metallics in your room and is less bling than brass, cosier than chrome. For those who feel metal beds aren’t sufficiently cosy, you can now add a headboard to soften it off.
