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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.
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 Bed 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.)
Bergen Oak BedCox & CoxA good example of bringing the unexpected in. This style of bed is usually made of metal and belongs to the retro hospital/boarding school look, but in wood it’s a different thing. Lighter than velvet, less fashionable (by which I mean more classic) than rattan, this is a rather beautiful, yet minimal bed. Bring the contrast by piling on heaps of patterned bedding - try Society of Wanderers.
Hoxton Four Poster BedAnd So To BedShall I namedrop? I shall. This fabulous bed was bought by Professor Green after he messaged me saying he wanted a four poster and asking where he should look. I sent several suggestions and he picked this one. Before you panic, think of the cost per sleep equation and about spending a third of our lives in bed and go from there. Plus, it might make you feel like a rock star and we could all do with a bit of that.
Boston Upholstered BedAnd So To BedThis bed looks like it’s floating which feels exciting and also tricks the eye into seeing more floor space, so the room looks larger. And on a practical note, you can reach the Hoover further underneath, too! The bedhead is very plain but means you can sit up and read without catching your hair in any buttons or curlicues. Starts at double, rises to Emperor.
