Upholstered Beds

Our upholstered bed collection includes all kinds of beautiful, tactile fabrics, allowing you to choose the right frame according to the look and feel you want to create. Alongside classic linen and velvet beds, you'll find designs finished in materials such as bouclé, chenille, corduroy, faux wool and polyester, all of which have their own benefits.

Each creates a different effect. Linen styles have an understated textured appearance that works especially well in relaxed and neutral bedrooms, while velvet offers a smoother finish that can give a bed more visual impact. Bouclé, chenille and other highly textured options can add warmth and softness to minimalist spaces.

Remember that the colour of the fabric can appear slightly different depending on lighting and screen settings.

Yes. Many of our upholstered beds are also ottoman beds, which means they combine a fabric-covered frame with storage space that sits conveniently under the mattress, allowing you to make use of an area that might
otherwise go unused.

Our Marilyn Velvet Ottoman Storage Bed it combines velvet upholstery with an ottoman mechanism, creating a useful but totally concealed compartment underneath.

Ottoman storage can be useful for spare bedding, towels, seasonal clothes and other bulky items you don't need to hand every day. Our wider ottoman bed range includes both side- and end-lift mechanisms, so think about which direction will provide the easiest access within your bedroom’s layout.

You should definitely start with the mattress size you need – but you shouldn’t base your measurements on this alone. An upholstered bed frame will usually extend beyond the mattress, particularly if it has a substantial headboard, footboard or padded side rails.

Our upholstered collection includes single, small double, double and king-size options. A small double can provide useful additional sleeping space in a compact guest room, for example, while a king may be better suited to a larger main bedroom.

Before placing your order, check the complete external dimensions listed on the individual product page. Measure your room carefully and make sure you'll still have enough space for bedside tables, wardrobes and drawers to open, as well as getting around the bed itself.

The biggest difference from a visual standpoint is the actual material that surrounds the frame. Upholstered beds use fabric and padding to create a softer appearance, and a staple of these designs is a prominent padded headboard. Wooden beds make the timber or painted frame itself a more visible part of the design; some people love the bare wood aesthetic.

An upholstered headboard can also provide a softer surface to lean against when reading or sitting up in bed. Your choice may ultimately come down to the atmosphere you want to create in your bedroom retreat. Upholstery introduces fabric,
colour and texture en masse, while wooden beds can provide a simpler or more natural aesthetic.

Start by deciding whether you want the bed to blend into the room or become a head-turning focal point. For a calm, layered scheme, choose upholstery that has a similar tone to your walls and bedding. A beige, cream or warm grey bed can be combined with several shades of the same colour, and you can add even more depth by introducing contrasting textures in throws, cushions, rugs and curtains.

Alternatively, why not use the bed itself as your statement piece? Blue, green, pink and darker upholstered beds, like our
sumptuous Ramona, can provide a strong anchor for the room. Rather than trying to match the exact colour elsewhere, buy artwork, cushions or smaller accessories with this shade running through them. This will create a coordinated scheme without making the room feel overly themed.

Another point: don't hide an attractive headboard beneath too many pillows. Leaving some of the upholstery visible will mean that its shape, texture and detailing truly become part of the room’s design.

When it comes to upholstered beds, the great thing is, the surrounding furniture doesn't have to match it exactly. Instead, its fabric can be used as a link between different materials and finishes.

For example, natural oak bedside tables can introduce warmth alongside neutral linen, bouclé and faux-wool upholstery, while painted furniture can work well with more colourful fabric beds. Darker wood creates more of a contrast against pale upholstery (and the effect can be very striking indeed).

If you've chosen a bed with a large, detailed or deeply upholstered headboard, go for simpler bedside tables and chests so they won’t detract from the statement you’re trying to make with it. If you settle on a more understated bed frame, you have the freedom to introduce bolder-looking furniture, lighting and accessories.

Our top tip? Let the bed do most of the work! A large, upholstered frame already introduces a substantial amount of colour and texture, so you don't need to repeat the same shade across walls, curtains, rugs and bedding.

Build the room around complementary neutrals and introduce one or two smaller references to the bed colour if you want the shade to be more prominent. A green upholstered bed could sit alongside warm wood, cream bedding and natural textures, with the green picked up subtly in artwork or cushions.

You can also use contrast deliberately. Crisp, understated bedding makes richly coloured velvet feel more contemporary, while layered patterns and decorative cushions can help you achieve a more maximalist look with the same piece.

Yes, but you will need to pay attention to the bed's dimensions and proportions. A bigger upholstered headboard can make a strong statement, but in reality it might overwhelm the space.

Something else to consider is storage. An upholstered ottoman bed can help you make good use of the floor space you’re already handing over to the bed.

Whichever style you choose, measure the complete frame (rather than just the mattress) and, as always, make sure still enough space to move around the room.

Regular, gentle cleaning will prevent dust from gathering on upholstered surfaces and affecting their finish. A soft brush or upholstery attachment on a vacuum cleaner is your best friend, particularly around seams, buttons and other details that naturally collect dust.

If you spill something on the fabric, deal with it straightaway, but avoid aggressively rubbing the area, as this can spread the mark or affect the pile of certain fabrics. Different upholstery materials can require different cleaning methods, so always follow the care instructions supplied with your bed, especially before applying water or cleaning products.

It's also sensible to keep upholstered furniture away from prolonged direct sunlight. Repeated exposure will fade the material over time.

One of the advantages of an upholstered bed is that its padded headboard can provide a softer surface than an un-upholstered wooden or metal frame when you're sitting up in bed.

If you like to read, watch television or enjoy your morning coffee in bed, a headboard is a must – but the depth, padding and shape of these design features can differ between products, so don't assume every upholstered bed will feel identical. Add plenty of cushions for maximum comfort!

Ultimately, it’s up to you, but you need to think about how the colour will complement other design features in the room. Our collection provides plenty of versatile beige, cream and grey options alongside stronger shades like blue, green and pink, giving you scope to make the bed as understated or prominent as you like.

Neutral upholstery is an adaptable choice if you regularly change your bedding or want to redecorate. A stronger colour can make the bed an immediate focal point and provide the starting point for the rest of your scheme (but it can be more limiting).

You also need to consider the room's natural light. Colours and fabric textures can look different throughout the day; pile direction will affect how light is reflected off velvet materials, for example.

Always check the bed's total width, length and height rather than relying solely on its mattress size. Upholstered headboards and frames will usually project beyond the mattress.

Marking the dimensions on your bedroom floor with masking tape can help you visualise what the bed will look like in situ. Check that you can still comfortably open wardrobes, drawers, doors and any ottoman-style storage, and that you have left enough space for bedside tables.

Finally, measure your delivery route, which will likely include doors, halls, stairs and landings. Always compare these measurements with the product and delivery information before you place your order to prevent any hiccups on delivery day. See what delivery options are available from Roseland Furniture.