Your bed should reflect your own personality and style; it’s where you wake every morning to begin the day and where you lay your head each evening to rest. It, therefore, goes without saying that loving your bed is vital to a restful sleep. Having the right style, size, and accompanying mattress are all crucial things to consider before purchasing your new king size bed and luxury king size beds is what we do best! They are our bestselling size in every bed frame that we sell and it’s easy to see why! Whether you’re sizing up from a double bed, sizing down from a super king size – or simply investing in a brand-new king-size bed, we have the answers to every question you have pondered in this guide to luxurious king size beds.
We will detail the benefits and styles of king size bed frames available, the materials used, as well as the price you can expect to pay for an elegantly handcrafted king size bed frame. We’ll even talk through accompanying mattresses, luxury bed sets in king size, and other accessories so that you can achieve the perfect look and feel for your new sleeping sanctuary/work of art!
Size
There are so many variants of the renowned “king size” bed: UK sizes, EU sizes, American sizes. It can make the task of matching a bed frame with a mattress and other accessories feel like a chore if you don’t know what you’re looking for. At French Bedroom, many of our king size luxury beds are made and delivered within the UK, so when it comes to luxury king size beds, UK size is the only one we offer. This means that you can purchase your new handcrafted bed frame and mattress stress-free, knowing each one was perfectly designed to fit the other!
The standard UK king size mattress has a width of 150cm and a length of 200cm (5’0 x 6’6”). Our bed frames will have an inlay, within which the mattress will fit, so the sizes on our product pages for our luxury beds will include the external frame which holds the mattress. Our measurements denote the widest and longest part of the bed so that you can measure your space and be 100% sure that your new bed will fit within its allotted space.
Benefits of a King Size Bed
There are countless benefits to investing in a king size bed; the first and foremost being the additional width and length space when compared to a double size. Compared to the king size measurements, a double size is just 135cm wide and 190cm long. The king size proves to be the winner between the two for those of us who sleep with partners, children, or pets! It also wins over those of us who are vertically advantageous! The extra 10cm length really does make a difference and is worth the compromise of floor space for a more comfortable and restful sleep.
We spend, on average, up to a third of our lives in bed, and the quality of our sleep impacts all areas of our lives: our mental health, our work capabilities, our interpersonal relationships, not to mention our physical health. Therefore, it goes without saying that prioritising and investing in a bed frame and mattress that you can truly relax in at the end of the day is fundamental in unlocking the best version of yourself.
Styles and Materials
When it comes to style, it’s important to consider what you think reflects your personality and what style makes you feel relaxed and comforted. That style may be a king size wooden sleigh bed, or it may be an upholstered bed with velvet upholstery in a calming colour. Whatever your preference, we have every style available: ornate detailing on a gold gilt bed, inspired by Louis XIV designs? We’ve got you covered! Cottage core chic double layered rattan king size bed? No problem! A French-Swiss design mix, championing both a Gustavian geometrical wooden frame and ivory linen upholstery? We love your style!
When it comes to designing beds, we think outside the box, and we love creating beds that people want to show off to their guests and that make people feel like royalty.
So, what’s your type?
King Size Wooden Bed Frame
There is something extremely grounding about a luxury king size wooden bed frame; the curvature of the solid wood, being able to see the ebbs and flows of the wood’s cellular structure and to have appreciation for how your wooden bed frame came into existence. All of our beds are handmade from the finest, solid woods. From oak wood to mahogany, and from classic to contemporary styles, we pride ourselves in offering quality, timeless pieces of furniture to suit your personal haven.
We are currently loving the light distemper on the Gustavian Upholstered Bed, meaning the bed slowly ages when the sunshine touches it, giving it an elegant and graceful touch. The handcrafted pinecone finials atop each corner gives it a refined look, alongside the French-Swiss design. Upholstered with a clean and easy-to-style ivory linen, this bed offers a sleek and contemporary design for your bedroom, whilst still remaining strikingly unique.
If you prefer a painted wood appearance, look no further than the breathtaking Boudoir Blanc White Cotton Bed. Made from birch wood, this bed has angular linework, a clean and fresh white colour palette, and boasts a modern look and feel. Easy to style and happy to slot in where needed, this bed is accurately and lovingly nicknamed the “life companion”.
Whether you’re after a satin finish which highlights the glorious medullary rays of the iconic and romantic Love Story collection, or whether you desire a rustic, weathered aesthetic to complement your cottage’s exposed beams, we have a variety of wooden bed frames to suit your every whim.
King Size Upholstered Bed Frame
Our king size upholstered bed frames are handmade in the UK; we have delicate, detailed designs, or bold, block print colours, all ready and available for delivery. We use velvet, silk, linen, and cotton to create our masterpieces, and each bed frame is thoughtfully designed by Georgia herself and inspired by the world around us. Just as the design of the Love Story collection was created to celebrate the natural beauty in our world, each bed has been designed with love and care for our customers by our founder, Georgia. Georgia finds inspiration everywhere; from rose gardens to the latest fashion debuts on the runway; a true artist of her craft.
The Granville Stripe Upholstered Bed was inspired by a vintage Christian Dior dress and, a few months later, we had our first Granville bed, complete with gorgeous fringe detailing and bold, monochrome stripes. If you’re looking for bold and beautiful, the Granville king size bed is the epitome of luxury, elegance, and sophisticated refinement.
King Size Rattan Bed Frame
For a truly luxurious headboard for a king size bed, we recommend our rattan bed frames. We believe there is something special about a rattan bed frame; it may be the fact that we are utilising nature to create a comfortable and stunning item to sleep in, or perhaps it’s the extensive and rigorous process rattan goes through to be harvested, treated, and weaved into the material we know it as. The Chateauneuf Rustic Rattan French Bed presents as a cute, cottage-core chic bed frame, which can be styled into a cosy chateau aesthetic. Paired with a king size feather duvet (or a goose and down duvet in king size if you want even more luxury in your king size duvet), add a clean white bed linen set and layer with your chosen bedspreads and scatter cushions for a look you can be proud of.
It's made with a double layer of rattan on the headboard, so that you can sit up and read your book before bedtime with comfort and ease. If you prefer a painted wooden frame, cast your eyes over the Normandy Rattan Painted Luxury French Bed, also available in a low footboard version. With the Normandy beds, we are visualising a French chateau, floral king size bedspreads, a plump and fluffy feather and down duvet in king size, and a home surrounded by lavender fields in the south of France. Sunshine trickling in through the window and a white jute rug on the floor beside the bed.
King Size Beds and Mattresses
Almost all of our bed frames have a wooden slatted base which helps the mattress to breathe and circulate the air, meaning your mattress stays fresher for longer. All of our mattresses are sold separately to give you choice in selecting your perfect sleeping partner and elegant king size bed frame, however, we do offer 10% off your mattress price when you purchase with a bed frame (including Vispring mattresses!).
The benefit of purchasing a new mattress with your new bed frame is knowing that both will fit each other perfectly as both are made to the standard UK sizing. As you have purchased from the same company, you know they will be delivered together, our fantastic 2-man delivery team can assemble them for you upon delivery when you select the white glove service, meaning you can put your feet up and enjoy a well-earned cup of tea!
Visit our ultimate guide to luxury mattresses for more advice on how to choose the perfect mattress for you.
How Much is a King Size Bed?
For a well-made, hand-crafted king size bed drenched in luxury, you can expect to pay between £1,200 – £2,300, depending on the materials used, the extent of the artisan’s intricate hand-finishing process, and the opulence of the bed itself.
On the lower end of the scale, we have a gorgeously fresh white bed made from solid, birch wood with a glorious white cotton upholstery on the headboard and footboard. An ideal bed for your children’s first “big girl” bed – this will follow them through school, college, and beyond, whilst remaining practical and beautiful. It’s versatile, and willing to fit in with any styling trend that you indulge in! Add some pinks and pastels to replicate the “modern feminine” pair with a marble-topped console table, fluffy rugs, and a boucle stool to emulate the “minimaluxe” trend; the styling opportunities are endless!
On the other end of the scale, we have more elaborate designs, made from mahogany wood, and featuring either gold gilt detailing with gorgeous ivory linen upholstery or an astounding bed with an intricate 7-stage hand-finishing process to create our “antiques of the future”.
Both the Palais Royal collection and the Amour collection have proven very popular – bringing a sense of grandiosity with the many cabriole legs, the typically French acanthus leaves and floral detailing. Some of our beds, such as these two collections, are only available in a king size and above. They are made for those of us with our own homes, who deserve to feel like queens in our castle! And so, for this reason, they do cost a little more; the hand-mixed paint and complex finishing process that our artisans skilfully use to create our works of art are the reason for the difference in price but is absolutely worth the investment.
Is My Room Big Enough For a King Size Bed?
Measure, measure, then measure again! There is nothing worse than ordering a bed, waiting for the delivery and building excitement, only for it to not be able to fit through the access points to your room or to dominate the bedroom and leave little to no space to walk around it!
We recommend using the measurements on the product page and using other items to map out the area that the bed would sit within. This way, you get a real idea for how much space the new bed would take up; this is especially helpful if you’re changing bed size! You can then see how much space you’re left with and decide whether the size works for you. So that our delivery team can bring the bed, disassembled, through your house to your room of choice, it’s also worth measuring up door frames, hallways, and stairways for access too!
King Size Bed Accessories
Once the hard part is over and you have selected your perfect king size bed which will fit in your bedroom, suit your style and price range, and features the details you wish to have on your new bed, you then get to choose your gorgeous new luxury king size bedding sets, luxury king size duvet, and king size bedspreads and comforters galore!
You may be interested in king size down duvet that will envelop you in comfort, or perhaps you might prefer a goose feather duvet in king size. All of our feather duvets and pillows include a method of ethically sourcing the feathers and down that are used so that you can sleep soundly. We especially recommend selecting from Vispring’s collection to gift yourself the best of the best!
Once you’ve selected the perfect pillows and decadent duvet set, it’s time to select your bed linen sets. This is the fun part; we recommend experimenting with your favourite colours and patterns to suit your desired aesthetic. We are partial to a neutral king size bedding to give the room an easy springboard for styling opportunities; select ruffles, undulating scallops, soft boucle, sumptuous silks, or accent embroidery to add flair to your white bed linen set.
If you’d prefer a pop of colour or a pattern on your bed to reflect your own bold and brilliant style, we have this for you too; we have bed linen sets made from cosy muslin cloth in a forest green colour, or gorgeously patterned bed linen sets to suit your every whim. Whether you’re after stripes, flowers, French toile, or even strawberries – we have you covered!
Once you’ve selected your luxury king size bed sheets, it’s time to choose your bed throws in king size. We specify the size of our bedspreads so that you can ensure it’s the perfect size before it arrives via next working day delivery, and we have an array of comforters to choose from. Whether you’d like a patterned comforter, or a white king size bedspread, we’ve thought of it so that you don’t have to. From peach skin soft, faux fur or lightweight muslin cloth, we thoughtfully select only the highest quality bedspreads so that you can sleep soundly in extravagance. All you need to do is enjoy mix and matching pieces, selecting your favourites and refining your personal aesthetic.
We hope this guide has given some advice, suggestions, and handy tips and tricks to help you navigate purchasing a king size French bed. You should now be able to confidently make your purchase for your new luxury king size bed frame, whether wooden, upholstered, or rattan, and select the perfect mattress for you. However, if you’re still hesitant, or if you have any questions we’ve not answered above, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our award-winning Customer Experience Team who will be happy to help answer any queries you have.
