Beds with style

Are you looking for beds with real style? There's plenty of choice!

From a white-painted iron frame to a warm wooden sleigh bed or a sleek leather base, you can find a bed that truly reflects your style. There's certainly no shortage of options, with anything from antique four-posters to streamlined contemporary beds on offer.

First, you have to decide what style you want to adopt in your bedroom, guest room, child's room or other area. This will determine the types of bed you look for. If you are keen on a Japanese design, for example, you will need to find a low, simple, minimalist wooden bed, whereas if you're going for the full-blown romantic look, a tall, elaborate four-poster bed may be more your style.

Remember the practicalities

No matter how much you may want to create the room of your dreams, you may be constrained by space. A superking bed may sound ideal, but if you have a small room, you'll have trouble fitting anything else in, and the bed will totally dominate the room. Similarly, a canopied bed may be too tall for your room - something you need to know before you buy. No matter what sort of style you're after, always remember to:

• Measure the height of your room
• Measure the square footage of your room
• Draw a plan that includes other pieces of furniture
• Ensure that your bed can get from the front door to your bedroom
• Ensure that there will be enough space to walk around your bed

Once you know exactly what style you want in your room and how much space you've got, you can start the fun part of the process - trying out new beds! Take a good look online and in showrooms to see what styles of beds are available and then make a shortlist of beds that will fit into your room and are within your budget. Try them out and then compare prices to find the best value. Once ordered, your stylish bed could be with you in just a few days.

Bed Next Day sells a range of traditional single, double, king and superking beds, most of which are available with next day delivery. Brands include Silentnight, the Original Bedstead Company, Sprung Land and Sealy. Take a look at the beds available on our website, www.mattressnextday.co.uk and order online today, or call 0844 3911 222 if you have any questions.