The Most Popular TV Bed Styles in UK Homes Right Now

The TV bed styles that UK households are choosing most often right now are upholstered fabric frames with tall or winged headboards, panelled and stitched leather designs, soft velvet beds in deeper colours, and low profile contemporary frames with slim footboards. Alongside those looks, gas lift storage bases, integrated speakers and USB charging have moved from optional extras to features many people now expect. The common thread is a bed that looks like a well designed bedroom piece first, with the television hidden until it is needed.

That shift says a lot about how TV beds are viewed today. Earlier designs were often bulky, with the mechanism very much on show. Current frames are slimmer, quieter and far more considered in their upholstery. Below we look at each of the leading styles in turn, what kind of room each suits, and the questions to ask before you choose. You can see the full range of current designs in our modern TV beds UK sale, which sits within our broader bedroom furniture UK sale collection.

Upholstered Fabric Frames

Fabric remains the starting point for most people buying a TV bed. It is soft to lean against when you sit up to watch, it absorbs a little sound, and it is available in the widest choice of colours. Grey in its many shades continues to lead, but oatmeal, stone and warm taupe have become just as common as households move towards softer, warmer bedrooms.

The texture of the fabric has changed too. Flat weaves are being joined by boucle, chenille and plush textures that add visual interest without colour. A boucle TV bed in an off white shade, for example, reads as relaxed and tactile, and it pairs naturally with oak furniture and linen bedding.

Who it suits

Fabric frames work in almost any bedroom, from compact doubles in terraced houses to large principal rooms. They are a sensible choice for households that want comfort first and a style that will adapt as the rest of the decor changes. Our modern fabric beds UK show the range of textures currently available.

Winged and Tall Headboards

Headboard shape is where much of the current design interest lies. Winged headboards, which curve forward at the sides, give a sense of enclosure that many people find restful. They also frame the bed visually, which helps a TV bed feel anchored in the room rather than floating.

Tall headboards, sometimes reaching well above the height of a standard frame, are another strong direction. They suit rooms with good ceiling height, such as Victorian and Edwardian bedrooms, and they create a focal point without needing artwork above the bed.

A word of caution: a very tall or deeply winged headboard needs space. In a low ceilinged new build bedroom or a room with a sloping ceiling, a more modest design is often the better fit.

Panelled and Stitched Designs

Vertical channel stitching, horizontal panels and deep buttoning all appear across current TV bed ranges. Vertical channels have a slightly retro, contemporary feel and make a room appear taller. Horizontal panels look calmer and more architectural. Chesterfield style buttoning brings a traditional, tailored character that suits period homes and more formal bedrooms.

The detail you choose should relate to the rest of the room. Channel stitching pairs well with fluted or ribbed furniture fronts, which are widely used in bedside cabinets and chests at the moment. Buttoned headboards sit happily with classic panelled doors and traditional mouldings.

Leather and Faux Leather

Leather TV beds have a long history and remain a steady choice. Their clean, smooth surfaces suit contemporary homes, and they are simple to wipe down, which appeals to households with pets or children. Black, white and grey remain the core colours, although softer shades such as stone and tan are increasingly seen.

The design of leather frames has moved on. Rather than heavy, chunky sides, many current designs feature slimmer profiles, subtle stitching and chrome or matt black feet. The result is a more refined bed that sits comfortably in a modern bedroom. If you prefer this finish, our modern leather beds UK show how the look has evolved.

Velvet in Deeper Colours

Velvet has become a familiar sight in UK bedrooms over recent years, and TV beds have followed. Crushed velvet in silver, champagne and grey offers a glamorous, light reflecting finish. Plush velvet in emerald, navy, plum and charcoal creates a richer, more enveloping look.

Velvet suits rooms where the bed is intended to be the statement piece. It looks particularly good with soft lamplight in the evening, when the pile catches the light. It does need a little more care than flat fabrics: a soft brush helps keep the pile even, and direct sunlight over long periods can fade some colours.

Low Profile Contemporary Frames

For people who want the television to be as discreet as possible, low profile designs with slim footboards are a growing area. These frames keep the overall height down, use minimal detailing and often sit on recessed bases so that they appear to hover slightly above the floor.

They suit apartments, smaller rooms and minimalist interiors, where a bulky footboard would dominate. The trade off is that slimmer footboards may limit the size of television the frame can accept, so check the maximum screen size before buying.

Features People Now Expect

Style is only part of the picture. Several features that were once found on a handful of models are now widely expected.

• Gas lift storage: the mattress platform lifts on gas struts to reveal storage underneath, making use of the space a TV bed base occupies.
• Integrated speakers: small speakers built into the headboard or frame improve sound compared with a television’s own speakers, without adding a separate soundbar.
• USB charging points: ports in the frame let you charge a phone without trailing a cable to the wall.
• Quiet lift mechanisms: modern motors are smoother and quieter, which matters if one person wants to watch while the other sleeps.
• Swivel screen brackets: some frames allow the television to rotate, so it can face the bed or another part of the room.

Colour Trends in TV Beds

Grey has been the default for a long time and is still widely chosen, but the palette has broadened. Warm neutrals such as oatmeal, mushroom and sand have grown steadily. Deeper shades including forest green, navy and charcoal suit people who want a more dramatic bedroom. For a broader picture of where bedroom design is heading, see our article on bedroom furniture trends UK interior designers are loving.

White and cream TV beds are less common than they once were, partly because pale fabrics show marks more readily and partly because warmer tones have taken their place. They still have a place in bright, coastal or Scandinavian inspired rooms.

Sizes Households Are Choosing

Style trends are closely tied to size. King size TV beds have become a common choice for principal bedrooms, partly because the footboard housing gives the frame a substantial presence that suits a wider bed. Doubles remain the practical option for second bedrooms and the many UK homes where the main bedroom is modest. Small doubles are increasingly considered for single occupants and guest rooms, where a little extra width over a single makes a real difference to comfort.

Super king TV beds are less common, simply because they need a large room to sit comfortably once the footboard depth is added. Where space allows, they suit tall headboards and velvet upholstery particularly well. Whatever size you consider, measure the overall frame rather than the mattress, as the difference can be greater than expected.

Choosing the Right Style for Your Room

With so many styles available, it helps to start with the room rather than the bed.

Consider ceiling height

Tall and winged headboards look their best in rooms with generous ceilings. In lower rooms, choose a moderate headboard and a slimmer footboard.

Think about who uses the room

Leather and faux leather are practical where cleaning matters. Velvet suits adult bedrooms where the bed is a centrepiece. Fabric offers the most flexibility for almost everyone.

Look at the rest of the furniture

Match the detailing of the bed to existing pieces. Channel stitching works with fluted fronts, buttoning with traditional panels, and smooth leather with high gloss or handleless designs.

Check the practical details

Confirm the maximum screen size, the overall frame dimensions and the location of the power supply. A beautiful bed that blocks a door or sits too far from a socket will quickly become frustrating.

If you want to see how these styles fit into a wider set of bedroom ideas, our round up of bedroom furniture trends to try in UK homes offers further inspiration. To compare frames side by side, browse the full range at Furniture in Fashion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which TV bed style is most widely chosen in the UK right now?

Upholstered fabric frames in grey and warm neutral shades remain the most common choice, with winged and tall headboards a particularly strong direction.

Are leather TV beds still in style?

Yes. Leather and faux leather frames remain a steady choice, with slimmer profiles and softer colours keeping them current.

Do most TV beds include storage?

Many current designs include a gas lift storage base. It is worth checking each model, as some frames use the base purely for the lift mechanism.

What colour TV bed will date least?

Grey and warm neutrals such as oatmeal and stone tend to adapt well as decor changes, making them a safe long term choice.