Dreamy furniture and accessories for the bedroom, chosen by Amelia Thorpe.
Bright and beautiful
The Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Co’s collection is handmade in Norfolk and includes the Grace bed in sunny yellow, £1,108 for a double.
01485 542516; www.wroughtironandbrassbed.co.uk
The Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Co.
Classic good looks
This daybed features hand-carved posts, mahogany-framed double rattan panels and two roomy storage drawers. It costs £2,465 for a small double with mattress, from £815, Brights of Nettlebed.
01491 641115; www.brightsofnettlebed.co.uk
Sustainable sleep
British bed-maker Hypnos has launched its Origins Organic collection of handmade mattresses, made with Global Organic Textiles Standard organic fibres, including wool from British farms. For added reassurance, the range is also certified by the Soil Association and endorsed by the Eden Project. The No. 1 king-size mattress with Alice headboard and pocket-sprung divan set here costs £6,959.
01844 348200; www.hypnosbeds.com
Beautifully bespoke
Luxury furniture specialist Modern British offers fitted wardrobe, bedroom and dressing-room designs, such as this chic unit in limed oak with brushed-brass inlay and handles, with soft grey-pink painted drawer fronts. A similar design would cost from £15,000.
0800 038 5245; www.modern-british.com
Modern elegance
Classic meets contemporary in the clean-lined design of the Wardley four poster bed in Oak, from £1,795 for a king size, with customisable upholstered headboard, from Neptune.
01793 934011; www.neptune.com
Focal point
Eye-catching fabric is sure to enhance the headboard’s role as a focal point. Creeping Trellis heavy linen in Wedgwood Red costs £170 per m from Parker & Jules.
www.parkerandjules.com
Buttoned splendour
Sofas & Stuff also offers a collection of British-made upholstered beds, including this winged and deep buttoned Rouen king design in Soho Vintage Rose linen, £3,188.
0808 178 3211; www.sofasandstuff.com
Making space
Complete with storage drawer, the Harris daybed, from £1,699, is a versatile choice for lounging and sleeping, from The Headboard Workshop.
01291 628216; www.theheadboardworkshop.co.uk
Spoilt for choice
Willow & Hall offers an impressive selection of divan beds, bedsteads, storage beds and headboards, including the elegant Widham bed, shown here upholstered in House Collection Broad Weave linen in Wolf Grey, £1,674 for a double, Willow & Hall.
020–8939 3800; www.willowandhall.co.uk
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