Upholstered Beds

Your bed is the focal point in your bedroom and upholstered beds can make the biggest statement of all. An upholstered bed frame can add an extra texture to your room while providing a comfortable and stable place to sleep. Coming in a range of different fabrics, sizes and shapes, you may struggle to decide which is the perfect upholstered bed for you. So, what should you look for when choosing your bed frame?

Upholstered bed sizes

You may think that only upholstered double bed frames or bigger sizes exist in this style of bed. In fact, Dreams stock upholstered beds in all sizes. This means you can have your ideal bed in a small single, single, small double, double, king or even super king. So, whether your room can only fit a single or can stretch to a king size upholstered bed, you can still have the same level of craftsmanship to complete your bedroom perfectly.

Storage solutions

Space is a premium in all our homes and we’re always trying to find new ways of storing our items in a way that doesn’t clutter or overcrowd the room. Though you might consider some upholstered bed frames to be bulkier than, for example, plain wooden bed frames, they can offer more in the way of storage solutions.

Upholstered storage beds come in three different styles. The most common style is where the mattress lies on slats that can be lifted up from the foot of the bed, meaning the whole base of the bed becomes a space for you to store anything you like.

Alternatively, ottoman upholstered beds have a system in which the mattress lifts up from the side – perfect for rooms which have more space on one side of the room.

Finally, you can choose a bed with drawers in the base. You can store your spare bedding in here and free up valuable cupboard space elsewhere in your home.

There are also many styles of upholstered TV beds. This means you won’t have to have your TV hanging on the wall or taking up precious space on a bedside table or dressing table. Instead, the TV sits in the footer of the bed and can be raised or lowered with a remote control. The ultimate bedroom luxury!

The best upholstered bed style for you

Your choice of décor might influence which bed style you choose, or you might want to decorate your bedroom using the bed as inspiration. Whichever way you do it, you’ll need to consider some things to ensure your new upholstered bed doesn’t look or feel out of place.

Sleigh beds and TV beds often take up more room than your average bed frame. This is because they have a high headboard and footend which is also upholstered. However, this style of bed can be a gorgeous statement. Choose a fabric one with a buttoned headboard for a traditional look or a plain leather style for a contemporary feel.

If minimal is more your style but you still want the added texture an upholstered bed frame provides, there are plenty of simplistic and modern styles to choose from.

For a rustic look that combines nature and fabric, a bed with a wooden frame with upholstered sections will make you feel like you’re sleeping in a beautiful French chateau.

Fabric choices

Once you’ve chosen which size and type of bed you want, you can start considering which fabric will work best for you.

If you have children or pets, a leather bed may be the best choice as they can easily wipe clean and won’t cling on to pet hair. Woven fabrics are also great for these families as they are soft and comfortable but don’t mark easily.

For a plush and luxury upholstered bed, velvet should be your fabric of choice. This adds a romantic aesthetic to your room and brings in a beautiful surface to lay your head on.

Want to know more about our upholstered beds, sizes or fabrics? Give us a call on 0800 652 5090.