Upholstered Beds: Make the Right Choice

Upholstered beds add a specific degree of luxury to your bedroom.

The soft and padded headboard adds an immediate sense of quality to the room, and certain choices of fabric support this, like velvet and suede.

The cushioned look of the bed adds a specific softness to a room, with round corners drawing you in and welcoming you into a sleepy space, compared to the sharper edges of wood or metal bed frames. This is also true for an upholstered headboard, which means sitting up in bed is comfortable with or without a pillow.

Upholstered beds are the best option when looking at including storage in your bed frame. You will rarely find in-built storage in beds that are not upholstered, with ottoman and divan beds being the most popular choice. For a full breakdown of the type of storage beds available, check out the Bae Beds Complete Guide to Storage Beds.

When the bed is the main feature of your bedroom, it’s important you chose one that looks as good as it feels.

Upholstered beds provide the unique opportunity to be (almost) completely customisable, with a range of fabrics at hand, from soft and luxurious suede or velvet, to more practical and timeless tweed or leather.

The range of options available give you the freedom to choose a colour that suits you, whether you opt for a bold statement or a soft neutral one. Your bed can then perfectly compliment your style. 

The classic style upholstered bed, with a square bed base and simple headboard is an excellent option for smaller rooms and those that prioritise a minimal look. These beds take up little space and look great with all fabrics. The simple style, however, does give more freedom to play with style and colour.

An ottoman-style storage system is a great practical option in an upholstered bed. An ottoman bed makes use of the space beneath the mattress to provide additional under-bed storage.

Lifting the base of the bed is easy thanks to the hydraulic mechanism. Whether you chose a side opening or end opening bed depends on your bedroom space and the nature of your requirements.

A TV bed was once considered a luxury but nowadays such luxury is much more affordable.

Becoming more and more common, a TV bed is a great way to enjoy your favourite programme without having a box filling one corner of your bedroom. Upholstered TV beds are designed to hide the inner workings of the TV, including wires and lifting mechanism, saving space and keeping your bedroom looking tidy.

A sleigh bed emulates a more traditional yet romantic style, creating luxury in your bedroom. The rolled head and footboard impart a soft feel to the room, whilst the high headboard offers an opportunity to experiment with colour.

The sleigh bed often sits larger than a traditional frame due to the shape of the bed, so ensure your bedroom has the space to accommodate this.