Choosing Buttoned Fabric Beds for a Bungalow

A buttoned upholstered bed brings comfort and a sense of craftsmanship that suits British bungalows well, but the right choice depends on your room. In this guide we explain what to consider before choosing one. We start by looking at the different types of bungalow bedroom, from interwar homes with bay windows to chalet designs with sloping ceilings, and the features worth noting before you buy. We compare shallow grid buttoning, deep buttoning, linear designs and winged headboards, and explain which suit lower ceilings and which need a larger main bedroom. You will find advice on headboard heights around windows, why a mattress top at roughly knee height makes getting in and out easier, and which fabrics are simplest to keep clean around buttons and folds. We also cover positioning the bed for privacy and garden views at ground level, choosing bedside cabinets and wardrobes that complement a buttoned frame, sizing the bed and simple styling ideas....