Contemporary Pairings: Beds and Chests of Drawers

The bed and the chest of drawers are the backbone of most bedrooms. They sit at similar heights, take up much of the room and are compared constantly by the eye, so how they relate to each other shapes the whole space. In this guide we explore contemporary pairings that suit British homes. We explain the difference between matching pieces from one collection and coordinating different pieces through a shared detail, and when each approach works best. You will find pairings by bed type, including upholstered beds with wooden chests, wooden beds with matching wood, metal frames with warm timber, high gloss sets and velvet beds with mirrored chests. We also cover the details that connect furniture, such as leg shape, hardware finish, wood undertone and edge profile, along with the best places to position a chest, how much clearance to allow, how to keep proportions in step and how to style the top of the chest....