The best double TV beds for master bedrooms combine a smooth, quiet lift with a headboard that has genuine presence, upholstery that feels good to the touch and a frame that sits comfortably in the room with space for bedside furniture either side. Look for a tall panelled, wingback or deep buttoned headboard, a mechanism matched to the screen size you want, and a fabric or faux leather that suits the way you use the room. A double offers a comfortable sleep for two while leaving room for the furniture a main bedroom deserves.
The master bedroom is where most of us spend the quiet ends of our days, so it should feel considered rather than improvised. A TV bed allows you to watch in comfort without a screen dominating the wall, and our collection of double TV beds UK sale includes designs that look every bit as refined as a conventional upholstered bed.
In a spare room or a bedsit, practicality usually comes first. In the main bedroom, appearance carries more weight. The bed is the centrepiece, and it sets the tone for every other piece in the room. A TV bed for this space should look like a good bed first and a TV bed second. When the screen is lowered, you want it to disappear completely into a well proportioned footboard.
The mechanism should also be quiet and smooth. A master bedroom is shared, and a lift that rattles or labours as it rises is not something either person will enjoy living with.
Vertical or horizontal panels give a tailored, hotel style look. Height adds drama and helps a room with high ceilings feel balanced. Panels also work beautifully in plain fabrics, where the stitching provides interest without pattern.
The side wings frame the bed and create a sense of enclosure that many people find restful. Wingbacks suit both traditional and contemporary rooms, depending on the fabric. They do need a little extra width, so check the external measurements against your bedside furniture.
Buttoning brings a classic, slightly glamorous feel, especially in velvet. It works well in period properties and in rooms where you want texture rather than pattern.
Not every master bedroom calls for height. In rooms with sloping ceilings or a window behind the bed, a lower, clean lined headboard keeps the space open while still offering comfortable support for sitting up to watch television.
Upholstery is where a master bedroom TV bed can feel special. Velvet catches the light softly and feels luxurious. Linen effect weaves offer a relaxed, natural texture. Chenille is soft and durable. Faux leather gives a sleek finish that is easy to keep clean.
Think about your wider scheme and your household. Pale fabrics look serene but need more care. Mid and deep tones such as mink, charcoal, navy and forest green offer richness and are more forgiving from day to day.
Every TV bed lists a maximum screen size and weight for the lift. In a master bedroom, where the viewing distance can be a little greater, you may want a slightly larger screen. Make sure the set you own or plan to buy sits within those limits, and check its depth so it fits the housing without forcing.
Consider how the lift is controlled. A handset is convenient, but decide where it will live: a bedside cabinet with a drawer is the tidiest option. Plan the power supply too. The foot end needs access to a socket, and the cable should run neatly without being trapped.
A double bed in a main bedroom should have room for bedside furniture on both sides. Our wider range of modern bedroom furniture UK lets you match finishes and heights across the room. Matching modern bedside cabinets UK create symmetry, which is calming, and give each person a place for a lamp, a glass of water and the TV handset.
When measuring, add the width of both cabinets to the external width of the bed, plus a small gap either side. Then check the remaining floor for walkways and wardrobe access.
Many master bedrooms have space for a dressing table, and it can change how the room works. Placed near a window for natural light, a dressing table gives you a calm space to get ready without disturbing the bed. Our dressing tables UK sale include designs that coordinate with upholstered beds and mirrored furniture alike.
Keep the dressing area visually separate from the bed so the room has a clear sense of zones: sleeping, viewing and getting ready.
A double suits most master bedrooms in UK homes, but it is worth comparing it with a king size before deciding. A king gives each sleeper more width and adds length, which taller people often appreciate. The trade off is floor space: the extra frame width reduces room for bedside cabinets and walkways, and the longer footboard housing pushes further into the room.
If your bedroom allows a king size with comfortable walkways on both sides and across the foot end, it is a generous choice. If the margins feel tight, a double with well chosen bedside furniture often makes for a calmer, more usable room. Marking both footprints on the floor with masking tape is the quickest way to compare them honestly.
Because the foot end of a TV bed holds the lift, storage within the frame is more limited than with a standard ottoman bed. Some designs include side drawers, which can be useful for spare bedding or clothes you reach for less often. Check whether the drawers need clear floor space to open, and allow for that when measuring.
Most master bedrooms will still need a wardrobe and a chest of drawers. Choosing these in finishes that complement the upholstery helps the bed sit naturally within the room rather than looking like a separate purchase. Placing tall storage on the wall opposite the window, rather than beside the headboard, keeps the bed as the clear focal point.
When the bed arrives, follow the instructions for fixing the screen to the lift carefully. Most mechanisms use a standard mounting pattern on the back of the television, so check that your set is compatible before you buy. Route the cables through any channels provided, leaving enough slack for the lift to travel its full height without pulling on the connections.
Test the lift a few times before dressing the bed, and make sure nothing on the floor or in the bedding can catch in the housing as the screen rises and lowers.
Good lighting makes watching television in bed far more comfortable. Bright overhead light reflects on the screen, so rely on bedside lamps or wall lights with warm bulbs. A dimmer on the ceiling light lets you keep a little ambient glow without glare.
Place lamps so their light falls on the bed rather than towards the foot end, which keeps reflections off the screen.
A master bedroom feels most settled when the colours and finishes relate to each other. Pick one or two materials to repeat, such as a warm wood and a brushed metal, and let the upholstery on the bed set the main colour. Layer textiles in related tones, then add a rug to soften the floor around the foot end.
If you are looking for ideas, our feature on bedroom furniture trends UK designers are loving shows how upholstered beds and coordinating furniture are being styled in contemporary homes.
You will find TV beds, bedside furniture and dressing tables to complete your main bedroom at Furniture in Fashion.
For many UK master bedrooms, yes. A double gives two people a comfortable night and leaves room for bedside furniture. If the room is generous, a king size may be worth considering.
It depends on the room. Tall panelled and wingback headboards suit rooms with good ceiling height, while lower designs work better under windows or sloping ceilings.
Well made lifts are designed to run smoothly. Staying within the stated screen size and weight helps the mechanism operate as intended.
Most modern flat screens are compatible, provided they sit within the stated size, weight and depth limits and use a mounting pattern the lift supports. Check both before you buy.
Use warm bedside lamps or wall lights rather than a bright ceiling light, and position them so light falls towards the headboard rather than the foot end.
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