Upholstered Bed Buying Guide

Last updated: 24.09.2025

Our Upholstered Bed Buying Guide

Headboards are back at the heart of bedroom design - and upholstered beds are leading the revival. Combining comfort, elegance, and versatility, upholstered beds bring softness and personality to any interior. Whether you’re drawn to plush velvet, natural linen or bold patterned fabrics, these beds create a timeless focal point. Here’s our edit of upholstered beds to suit every style of home.

Velvet Upholstered Beds

Velvet upholstered beds are rich in texture and instantly elevate your bedroom with a sense of indulgent luxury. The soft, tactile surface catches the light beautifully, creating depth and dimension while adding a sophisticated warmth to your space. A velvet upholstered bed not only makes a striking statement piece but also brings a cocooning comfort that transforms your bedroom into a haven of elegance.

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Love Story Olive Velvet Upholstered Bed

Upholstered in rich olive velvet and framed within a hand-carved oak structure, the Love Story Olive Velvet Finial Bed commands attention with its refined double-piped trim and elegant acorn finials. The deep olive velvet upholstery and luxurious oak detailing bring both warmth and sophistication, making the Olive Velvet Finial Bed a striking statement piece in any interior.

Love Story Taupe Buttoned Velvet Upholstered Bed

Draped in elegant taupe velvet and framed with deep buttoned detailing, the Love Story Taupe Velvet Buttoned Bed offers a refined, tactile statement grounded in soft neutrality. The muted taupe hue pairs beautifully across styles, while the buttoned headboard adds timeless texture and sophistication.

Debutante Pale Blue Velvet Upholstered Bed

Upholstered in the softest pale blue velvet and trimmed with contrasting ivory piping, the Debutante Pale Blue Velvet Bed exudes timeless elegance and gentle charm. Its deep headboard and low footboard help draw the eye upward and maintain balance in the room, while the fully upholstered side rails and hidden modesty panel ensure the frame remains seamless and refined.

Linen Upholstered Beds

Linen beds are versatile classics that bring a sense of calm and effortless elegance to the bedroom. With their natural texture and muted tones, they suit both rustic country homes and refined contemporary interiors, offering a timeless backdrop that adapts beautifully as your style evolves.

Love Story Naturelle Linen Upholstered Bed

The headboard, side rails and footboard are finished in the same linen and edged with a slim double piping detail, while the oak framework is adorned with fine hand-carved detailing. Built as a legacy piece, this bed is designed to go with you through different phases of life, adapting to changing décor tastes while retaining graceful neutrality.

Love Story Natural Linen Upholstered Bed

Upholstered in natural linen and paired with a hand-carved oak frame, the Love Story Natural Bed epitomises understated elegance. Its soft beige linen upholstery, edged with finely detailed piping, blends seamlessly into a variety of interior styles, whether your space leans toward Scandinavian minimalism or cosy country charm. The carved oak detailing adds a touch of artisan character, making this bed a versatile, timeless anchor for your bedroom scheme.

French Romance Oatmeal Linen Upholstered Bed

Upholstered in a pale fawn linen and framed in hardwood oak, the French Romance Oatmeal Linen Upholstered Bed evokes serene elegance. Its clean, buttoned headboard and subtle lines channel a quiet, French-inspired aesthetic that feels graceful without fuss.

Patterned Upholstered Beds

For those who want personality and flair, patterned upholstered beds bring character and storytelling into the bedroom. Whether adorned with delicate florals, whimsical toiles, or painterly prints, these designs transform a bed into more than just a place to sleep, they become the centrepiece of your interior. The blend of fabric artistry and French craftsmanship gives each bed a unique charm, offering a playful yet elegant way to reflect your personal style.

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French Toile Upholstered Bed

The French Toile Bed blends classic storytelling with modern intention. Upholstered in pure cotton panama and detailed with blue piping, this bed features a hand-illustrated toile scene that honours femininity, love, and freedom, with motifs of women dancing, convivial gatherings, and subtle nods to the French Bulldog and Chanel’s camellia.

Tumbling Roses Upholstered Bed

Soft, romantic and full of character, the Tumbling Roses Linen Upholstered Bed showcases a beautiful floral motif beautifully rendered in muted tones. Draped in linen upholstery, this piece blends a graceful botanical print with the understated elegance of natural fabric, creating a bed that feels both artistic and airy.

Windsor Garden Floral Upholstered Bed

The Windsor Garden Floral Upholstered Bed brings delicate romance into your bedroom, with its elegant floral linen and cotton blend fabric printed in soft pinks, blues and corals. The design features a gently undulating headboard and side rails, edged with wide-weave ivory piping, and set atop tapered teardrop legs in natural wood for a refined finish.

Wooden Frame Upholstered Beds

Pairing carved wood with soft fabric headboards creates a marriage of tradition and comfort that defines French design. Wooden frames add structure, weight, and artisanal craftsmanship, while upholstered panels bring warmth and texture to the look. These designs suit both classic interiors and modern homes that crave a touch of heritage.

The Gustavian Dark Low Footboard Upholstered Bed

The Gustavian Dark Low Footboard Upholstered Bed effortlessly combines architectural clarity with refined comfort. Inspired by the shared heritage of French and Swedish design, it features strong, clean lines characteristic of the neoclassical Gustavian style, softened by upholstery in a warm, mushroom-toned linen.

Gustavian Upholstered Bed

The Gustavian Upholstered Bed blends clean architectural lines with luxurious upholstery to strike the perfect balance between structure and softness. Crafted from solid ash wood with hand-carved detailing and finished in pale ivory linen, it bears the hallmarks of Gustavian style, muted elegance, symmetry, and refined restraint.

Boudoir Blanc White Cotton Bed

Upholstered in thickly woven white cotton, the Boudoir Blanc White Cotton Bed offers a soft, tranquil foundation with a fresh, angular silhouette. Designed as a pure white counterpart to our Love Story Naturelle bed, it features slim upholstered side rails and footboard, edged with subtle double-piping for clean, understated elegance.

Styling Tips for Upholstered Beds

Upholstered beds give you endless styling opportunities - they’re versatile canvases for your creativity. Play with textures and tones to shift your look seasonally, or pair upholstery with statement furniture for a bolder aesthetic.

• Layer cushions to add depth and comfort.

• Use throws or bedspreads to highlight textures and introduce colour accents.

• Match upholstery tones with wall colours for a cohesive scheme.

• Pair with bedside furniture in carved wood or painted finishes to complete the look.

Finding the perfect upholstered bed for you

From linen simplicity to statement patterned headboards, upholstered beds are the epitome of comfort and elegance. Whatever your style, there’s a French Bedroom design waiting to transform your space.

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