The best TV beds with swivel mounts let the screen turn smoothly once it has risen from the footboard, typically through a wide arc, so you can watch from the bed, an armchair or a desk in the same room. Look for a lift that rises fully before it rotates, a mount rated comfortably above your TV’s weight, a VESA bracket that matches your screen and a remote that controls both movements. A solid footboard and quiet motor matter just as much as the swivel itself.
A swivel function turns a TV bed from a single purpose piece into something more flexible. It suits bedrooms that are used for more than sleeping, such as a master bedroom with a seating area or a guest room that doubles as a study. Our range of modern TV beds UK sale styles includes models with rotating mounts, and pairing one with pieces from our bedroom furniture UK collection lets you shape the whole room around how you actually use it.
A standard TV bed raises the screen vertically from the footboard so it faces the headboard. A swivel mount adds rotation. Once the TV has risen, it can turn left or right, angling the screen toward another part of the room.
Some designs rotate automatically when you press a button on the remote. Others allow you to turn the screen by hand once it is raised. Both work well. Motorised rotation is more convenient, while manual rotation has fewer moving parts.
A swivel is worth considering if any of the following apply to your room:
The TV should rise completely clear of the footboard before it begins to turn. If rotation starts too early, the screen edge can catch on the housing. Good mechanisms sequence the two movements automatically.
Most swivel mounts turn through a generous arc either side of centre. Think about where you will sit and check that the range covers that position. More rotation is not always better if it means the mount feels less stable.
A rotating mount carries the TV’s weight off centre as it turns, so it works harder than a simple lift. Choose a model rated comfortably above your screen’s weight rather than right at the limit.
The bracket on the mount must match the VESA hole pattern on the back of your TV. Check this before ordering, especially if you plan to use an existing television.
Bedrooms are quiet spaces, so a noisy motor is noticeable. A good mechanism rises and rotates steadily without jerking.
Look for an obstruction sensor or a stop function that halts movement if something is in the way. This is particularly important in homes with children or pets.
A swivel mount only adds value if the room is arranged to make use of it. Before choosing a model, sketch your layout and mark where you want to watch from.
A comfortable chair placed at an angle to the foot of the bed works well. Our bedroom chairs UK sale range includes compact designs that fit beside a window or in a corner without crowding the bed.
If you work from the bedroom, place the desk where the screen can turn toward it, ideally side on to a window to reduce reflections.
From the pillows, the screen is fairly close. From a chair across the room, it may be further away. Choose a screen size that works comfortably for both distances, typically between 32 and 43 inches for most TV beds.
Some people weigh a swivel TV bed against a wall mounted TV on an articulated arm. Each has a place.
A wall bracket suits rooms with a clear wall opposite the bed and gives a wide range of movement. Our wall TV brackets UK selection covers fixed, tilting and articulated designs. However, it means drilling into walls, leaves the screen visible at all times and can be awkward in rented homes or rooms with plaster that is hard to fix into.
A swivel TV bed hides the screen completely when not in use, needs no wall fixings and keeps the TV at a consistent height relative to the bed. For many bedrooms, that combination is more practical.
Swivel mounts are found across double, king and super king TV beds. A wider footboard usually allows a slightly larger screen and gives the mount a broader, more stable base.
For upholstery, consider how the bed will be used. If you sit at the foot of the bed often, a hardwearing fabric or faux leather copes better. Velvet looks rich but shows marks where it is brushed. Mid tone greys and charcoals are a practical, versatile choice.
The bed faces the door, with a deep armchair or window seat to one side. The screen rises toward the pillows in the evening and turns toward the chair for a quiet hour of viewing during the day.
A narrow desk sits against the side wall near the foot of the bed. The swivel angles the screen toward the desk for presentations or as a larger display, then returns to face the bed once work is done.
Where one partner prefers to sit up and the other lies further down the bed, a slight rotation can improve viewing for both. Even a small angle reduces neck strain for whoever is furthest from centre.
Visitors may use the room differently from you. A swivel gives them flexibility, whether they want to watch from bed or from a chair while getting ready.
TV beds with swivel mounts usually arrive flat packed, with the lift and mount already fitted inside the footboard. A few points help with setup:
A swivel mechanism needs very little maintenance. Keep the footboard opening clear of clutter, avoid hanging anything over the screen as it rises and wipe dust from the top of the footboard regularly. If the movement ever sounds unusual, stop using it and check the manufacturer guidance.
Once set up, a swivel TV bed can change how a bedroom works. Mornings might start with the news angled toward the dressing table. Evenings can end with a film watched from the armchair while the bed stays made. On weekends, the screen can turn toward a yoga mat on the floor.
For more ideas on how screens and bedroom furniture work together, our guide to styling TV units with bedroom furniture in UK homes offers useful layout inspiration.
A TV bed with a swivel mount gives you the freedom to watch from more than one place without adding furniture or fixing anything to the wall. Choose a well engineered mechanism and plan the room around it, and the feature will earn its place every day. Explore TV beds and coordinating bedroom pieces at Furniture in Fashion, with free delivery to most UK mainland postcodes.
It varies by model, but most turn through a generous arc either side of centre. Check the listed rotation range against where you plan to sit.
Your TV must be within the size and weight limits and match the VESA pattern of the bracket. Always check these before ordering.
Motorised rotation is more convenient and controlled by remote. Manual rotation is simpler with fewer moving parts. Both work well when well made.
Not if the mount is well engineered and your TV is within its rating. Choosing a mount rated above your screen’s weight adds a margin of stability.
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