Double TV Beds with a Japandi Twist

A double TV bed can take on a Japandi look when you choose a low profile frame in a natural, textured upholstery, keep the palette to soft neutrals with one or two darker accents, and surround it with simple wooden pieces, handmade textures and very little clutter. Japandi blends Japanese restraint with Scandinavian warmth, and a TV bed suits it surprisingly well because the screen disappears into the footboard, leaving a calm, uncluttered room.

Many people assume a TV bed and a minimalist bedroom do not mix. In practice, hiding the television is exactly what a Japandi room needs. Our range of modern double TV beds UK includes frames in oatmeal, sand and soft grey that sit naturally within this style, and they pair easily with the quieter pieces in our wider modern bedroom furniture UK sale collection.

What Japandi means in a bedroom

Japandi draws on two traditions. From Japanese design, it takes a respect for empty space, natural materials and quiet craftsmanship. From Scandinavian design, it takes comfort, practicality and a love of soft textiles. Together they create rooms that feel calm and lived in, never cold or sparse.

In a bedroom, this translates into low furniture, a restrained colour palette, natural fibres and a small number of carefully chosen objects. Every item should have a purpose or a clear reason for being there. Empty space is treated as part of the design rather than something to fill.

Choosing a double TV bed for a Japandi room

A low, simple silhouette

Japandi bedrooms favour beds that sit close to the floor. Look for a frame with a modest headboard and clean lines rather than buttons, studs or heavy detailing. A gently rounded edge feels softer than a sharp corner and echoes the organic shapes found in Japanese ceramics.

Natural looking upholstery

Fabrics with a visible weave, such as linen look textiles or bouclé, suit the style well. Oatmeal, stone, warm grey and sand are natural starting points. A charcoal or deep brown frame can also work, provided it is balanced by lighter bedding and pale wood around it.

A tidy footboard

Because the TV is hidden in the footboard, the bed should look neat and plain when the screen is down. A seamless upholstered panel keeps the look clean, so the bed reads as an ordinary frame for most of the day.

Why a double

A double offers enough room for two without overwhelming an average UK bedroom. That matters in Japandi design, where breathing space around furniture is as important as the furniture itself. In a smaller main bedroom, a double often leaves more open floor than a king size, which keeps the room feeling restful.

Building the palette

Japandi palettes are calm but not flat. They move from light to dark within a narrow range of earthy tones. A simple approach for a bedroom:

• Base: warm white or soft putty walls.
• Main tone: oatmeal or sand for the bed and larger textiles.
• Wood: light oak or ash for bedside pieces and shelving.
• Accent: charcoal, black or deep olive in small doses, such as a lamp base, a picture frame or a ceramic vase.

Keep pattern to a minimum. If you want interest, find it in texture: a nubby throw, a crinkled linen duvet cover or a matt glazed pot.

Bedside pieces in natural wood

Wood is central to Japandi. It brings warmth and a sense of craft that balances the softness of upholstery. Choose bedside pieces with simple forms, visible grain and minimal hardware. Recessed handles or push to open drawers keep the surfaces clean.

Our wooden bedside cabinets UK include light oak and natural finishes that sit comfortably beside a pale fabric frame. If the cabinets are slightly lower than the mattress, the room will feel grounded and calm, which suits the low profile character of the style.

Textiles that add warmth

Bedding should feel relaxed rather than starched. Washed linen in oatmeal, clay or soft grey gives a lived in look. Add one throw in a chunky knit or waffle weave and keep cushions to two or three. A single long bolster can look neater than several small cushions.

Underfoot, a natural fibre rug adds texture and softens hard floors. Jute, wool and flatweave designs all work. Our modern rugs UK sale include neutral options that extend beyond the sides of a double bed, which helps anchor the frame and makes the first step out of bed more comfortable.

Lighting for a calm atmosphere

Japandi lighting is soft and indirect. Paper or fabric pendants diffuse light gently, while ceramic or wooden table lamps add warmth at the bedside. Avoid harsh spotlights where possible. In the evening, when the TV is raised, keep a single low lamp on so the room does not feel stark.

Warm white bulbs are best. Cool white light flattens natural textures and can make oatmeal fabrics look grey.

Keeping technology out of sight

The TV bed already hides the screen, but other technology can creep in. Route the power cable neatly along the skirting and use a small lidded box or a drawer to store remote controls, chargers and earphones. If the frame has USB ports, make use of them so you can avoid adaptors on the bedside surface.

When the television is down, the room should look as though it has no screen at all. That is the moment a TV bed truly suits a Japandi bedroom.

Decorating with restraint

Choose a few objects and give them space. A single branch in a stoneware vase, a small stack of books and one framed print are often enough. Objects with handmade qualities, such as uneven glazes or visible brush marks, bring the Japanese appreciation for imperfection into the room.

Plants add life. A single large plant in a woven basket or a trailing plant on a shelf feels more considered than many small pots.

For colour inspiration beyond the bedroom, our article on Japandi colours, materials and shapes for UK homes explores the same palette and textures in a dining setting, and the principles translate easily. If you are deciding between warm neutrals and darker tones, our guide to bedroom furniture colour trends in UK homes looks at how beige, greige and black finishes each change the mood of a room.

Adapting Japandi to a typical UK bedroom

Many Japandi images show large, airy rooms with floor to ceiling windows and polished concrete floors. Most UK bedrooms look rather different: fitted carpet, a radiator under the window, a ceiling rose and perhaps a built in cupboard. The style still works, but it helps to adapt it rather than copy it.

If you have carpet, choose a neutral, low pile tone and layer a flatweave or jute rug on top for texture. Paint radiators the same colour as the walls so they recede. Swap an ornate ceiling fitting for a simple paper or linen shade. Built in cupboards can be refreshed with plain painted doors and small wooden knobs, which suit the calm, crafted feel of the room.

Windows and natural light

Light is an important part of Japandi design. Simple linen curtains or Roman blinds in oatmeal or stone filter daylight softly during the day. If you need full darkness for sleep, choose a blackout lining in a neutral tone so the window treatment still looks light from inside the room.

Keep windowsills mostly clear. A single plant or a small ceramic piece is enough. The less clutter around the window, the more the room benefits from changing natural light across the day.

Living with a Japandi bedroom

A calm room is easier to keep calm when everything has a place. Give each person a drawer or basket for the small items that tend to collect by the bed, and make a habit of clearing surfaces each morning. Fold the throw neatly across the foot of the bed when the TV is down, and keep spare bedding in a drawer or under bed storage where it will not spoil the quiet look.

Japandi rooms also age well. Because they rely on natural materials and simple forms, they rarely look dated. Linen softens with washing, wood develops character and a muted palette can be refreshed with a new throw or ceramic piece without redecorating.

A neutral double TV bed sits comfortably within that long view. It will not look out of place as your tastes evolve, and the hidden screen means the room can feel restful for years to come.

Bringing the look together

A Japandi bedroom with a double TV bed should feel quiet, warm and easy to live in. Start with a low, simply upholstered frame, build a palette of earthy neutrals, add wood, natural fibres and soft light, and keep objects few and meaningful. The hidden television then becomes a practical luxury rather than a visual distraction. You can explore our full range of bedroom and home furniture at Furniture in Fashion.

Frequently asked questions

Can a TV bed really work in a minimalist Japandi bedroom?

Yes. Because the screen is hidden in the footboard when not in use, a TV bed often suits minimalist rooms better than a wall mounted television.

Which upholstery colours suit a Japandi double TV bed?

Oatmeal, sand, warm grey and stone are natural choices. Charcoal or deep brown can work if balanced with lighter textiles and pale wood.

What wood finishes suit Japandi style?

Light oak and ash are common, often paired with small touches of darker wood or black for contrast.

How do I stop a Japandi bedroom from feeling cold?

Layer textures. Washed linen, wool throws, natural fibre rugs and warm white lighting all add comfort without clutter.