Things go in cycles. Lately I’ve been designing a lot of bedrooms – master bedrooms, guest bedrooms, children’s bedrooms. The first thing I do when I start a project..any project..is ask lots of questions. In a bedroom, that can get personal. Do you sit up in bed? How tall are you? Do you need storage? Do you need other space (desk, child’s toy area, etc.)
So, why all the questions? A bookworm may like a comfy, upholstered headboard. A shorter person may like a lower platform bed. A taller person may not want a footboard. Small room? Limited storage? Perhaps a bed with storage drawers. Odd wall or want to make a statement? A canopy may be the answer. Here are some different styles to help you find the bed that is perfect for you!
Upholstered Headboard
This is a great option if you like to sit up in bed, or just for a feeling of cozy! Styles vary – tall, short, tufted, nailhead, the choices are unlimited! An upholstered bed can also be changed with a fabric swap when you are looking to freshen things up!
Just look at how dramatic the fuschia on this headboard is!!!
Bassett Furniture
Nailheads, tufting, and wood trim can change the look of any bed!
Churchill Fabric Sleigh Bed With Footboard, Restoration Hardware
Quatrefoil Nailhead Headboard, Wisteria
Upholstered Headboard, Wisteria
High ceilings? Go for a tall headboard like this beautiful one from Kravet!
Kravet
Wood, Metal, Natural Fibers
Painted or stained, a wood frame bed can be used in traditional or contemporary settings. Headboard only, or four poster? A metal frame can be used in a more contemporary setting, and natural fibers are a great choice for a coastal home.
Claudette Bed, Ballard Designs
Stria Bed, West Elm
Cambridge Bed, Serena & Lily
Harbour Cane Bed, Serena & Lily
Storage bed
When choosing a bed with storage drawers, make sure you have enough room to open the drawers fully and that they do not hit any other pieces of furniture such a nightstands. Helpful hint: Beds that sit directly on the floor without a platform have no toespace and can be challenging when making the bed!!
Brimnes Headboard, IKEA
Bowery Storage Bed, Crate & Barrel
Atwood Bed, Crate & Barrel
Avery Bed, Serena & Lily
Platform
Sometimes just a platform and no headboard or footboard is the perfect option. Great for a guest room or multi-purpose room. The bed could serve as a daybed during the day with pillows lining the head!
Fillmore Upholstered Platform Bed Frame, Pottery Barn
Concord Platform Bed, Atlantic Furniture (Available at Wayfair)
Bed with attached nightstands
Like a clean, contemporary look? Have a nice long wall? Try floating the nightstands!
Mandal Headboard, IKEA
Storage Bed + Two Nightstands, West Elm
Worth Platform Bed, AllModern
Canopy
Nothing is as dramatic as a bed with a canopy! No one does them better than Alexis Hampton. Love this one!
Bella Queen Canopy, Alexa Hampton (Available at Hickory Chair)
Eloquence Aria Queen Canopy Bed, The Bella Cottage
Farmhouse Canopy Bed, Pottery Barn
Upholstered headboard, wood, four poster, storage, platform, canopy – you have soo many choices! What is your pick? Send me pictures of your best bed solutions!