To choose a TV bed for a bungalow, start with the room’s ceiling and windows, then think about bed height, floor space and how easily you can get in and out. Bungalow bedrooms are often generous in floor area but can have lower ceilings, wide windows and, in chalet bungalows, sloping walls. A TV bed with a comfortable sitting height, a clear lift path for the screen and enough space around it to move freely will serve you well for years.
Living on one level shapes how a bedroom is used. Bedrooms in bungalows often open directly from a hallway beside the living room, so they double as quiet retreats during the day. Our TV beds UK sale range includes frames in a variety of heights and sizes, which makes it easier to match a bed to the particular shape of a bungalow room.
No two bungalows are identical, but they share some common traits. Many were built with wide frontages and rooms arranged along a central corridor. Bedrooms often have large windows facing the garden or the street, and floors are usually level throughout the property.
Ceiling heights vary. Some older bungalows have relatively low ceilings compared with Victorian houses, while others feel airy. Chalet bungalows, with rooms built into the roof space, add another layer: upstairs bedrooms may have sloping ceilings, dormer windows and limited headroom near the eaves.
These details matter when choosing a TV bed, because the screen rises vertically from the footboard. You need clear space above it, and the bed has to sit in a position where the screen is easy to view.
It also helps to think about the room as part of a whole. Looking at our modern bedroom furniture UK range alongside the bed itself can help you plan a room where every piece fits the available walls.
Before anything else, find out how much vertical clearance the TV lift needs. Product descriptions usually list the maximum screen size and the height of the bed when the television is fully raised. Compare this with your ceiling, and look for anything that could get in the way: a low pendant light, a shelf, a curtain pole or a sloping ceiling.
In ground floor bungalow bedrooms with standard ceilings, this rarely causes problems. In chalet bungalow bedrooms with sloping ceilings, position the bed so the footboard sits beneath the highest part of the room. That often means placing the headboard against the lower wall under the eaves and letting the foot of the bed point towards the centre of the room.
Large windows are one of the pleasures of bungalow living, but they can cause glare on a television screen. Try to position the bed so the screen does not face a window directly. If that is not possible, lined curtains or blackout blinds give you control during the day. Placing the bed beside rather than opposite the main window often solves the issue and still lets you enjoy the view from bed.
Bed height is easy to overlook, but it affects comfort every day. A bed that is too low can be awkward to get out of, while one that is too high can feel unstable to climb into. The total height depends on the frame and the mattress together.
A useful test is to sit on the edge of a bed with your feet flat on the floor. Your knees should be roughly level with your hips or slightly lower. If you are choosing for someone who may find low seating difficult, a slightly taller frame or a deeper mattress can help, provided the screen can still be viewed clearly over the footboard.
A sturdy headboard is also worth considering. Many people use the headboard as a support when sitting up to watch television or when getting out of bed. Upholstered headboards with a solid frame offer both comfort and stability.
Bungalow bedrooms often have generous floor areas, which can tempt you towards a king size or super king bed. That can work beautifully, but always leave comfortable walkways on both sides and at the foot of the bed. Clear space at the foot is especially important with a TV bed, because you want to see the screen without obstacles and walk past without catching the footboard.
If anyone in the household uses a walking aid, plan wider walkways and avoid placing rugs with raised edges where they could catch a foot. Level floors are one of the strengths of a bungalow, so keep that advantage by avoiding clutter on the floor around the bed.
Before committing to a larger size, mark out the full frame dimensions on the floor with masking tape. Seeing the footprint in the room, including the footboard, makes it far easier to judge whether the walkways will feel comfortable in daily use.
Bungalows often have less built in storage than houses, because there is no understairs cupboard or second floor landing. Some have loft space, but it can be awkward to reach. That makes bedroom storage especially valuable.
An ottoman TV bed, where the base lifts to reveal storage, gives you a large hidden space for bedding and seasonal clothing. A bed on legs leaves room for boxes underneath and makes cleaning easier. Think about which you will actually use. If bending to reach underbed boxes is difficult, an ottoman base that lifts on gas struts is usually easier.
Freestanding wardrobes make good use of long bungalow walls. Our modern wardrobes UK range includes a variety of widths, so you can fill a wall without overwhelming it. A chest of drawers opposite the bed, positioned so it does not block the screen, adds further storage. Browse our chest of drawers UK sale range for designs in a variety of finishes.
In smaller bungalow bedrooms, a compact chest can still fit well if it is chosen carefully. Our guide to chests of drawers in small UK rooms covers how to make that work.
A TV bed needs a nearby plug socket. In older bungalows, sockets may be few and placed low on the wall. Check where they sit before deciding on the bed position. Ideally the cable should reach without stretching, and it should not cross a walkway.
Keep the area around the footboard clear so the lift can move freely. Tidy cables behind the bed with clips or a cable tidy, and check them occasionally to make sure nothing has been pinched by the frame.
Bungalows range from mid twentieth century builds to modern single storey homes with open plan layouts. The style of the bed should suit the character of the house.
In older bungalows with traditional features, a TV bed with a panelled or gently winged headboard in a soft fabric feels at home. Modern bungalows with large glazing and minimal detailing suit clean lined frames in grey, charcoal or stone. Because bungalow bedrooms often look directly onto the garden, colours drawn from outside, such as soft greens and warm neutrals, can make the room feel connected to the view.
Lighting should be practical as well as attractive. Bedside lamps that can be switched on easily from bed, along with a clear route to the light switch by the door, make the room safer and more comfortable at night.
Choosing a TV bed for a bungalow is about working with the shape of the home. Check the ceiling and lift path, position the bed away from glare, choose a comfortable height and leave generous walkways. Add storage that suits how you live, and keep cables safe and tidy.
When you are ready to compare frames, you can explore our full bedroom range at Furniture in Fashion. We offer free delivery to most UK mainland postcodes, and Returns are available up to 30 days.
Yes, as long as the footboard sits beneath the highest part of the ceiling. Check the fully raised height of the bed and screen against the ceiling before ordering.
When you sit on the edge of the bed with your feet flat on the floor, your knees should be roughly level with your hips or slightly lower. The total height includes the frame and mattress.
It can be, because bungalows often have limited built in storage. A gas lift ottoman base gives easy access to stored items without bending to reach underbed boxes.
Avoid positioning the screen directly opposite a large window. Lined curtains or blackout blinds help during the day, and placing lamps beside the headboard rather than behind the screen reduces reflections in the evening.
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