The Ultimate Guide to Classic Beds
Classic beds have stayed in production for a simple reason: their proportions were worked out by joiners rather than stylists, and the shapes still suit the way people sleep. This guide covers the main forms, from sleigh beds and four posters to panelled headboards, Victorian style metal bedsteads and upholstered traditional frames, and explains which material suits which room. Ceiling height turns out to be the decisive factor, so we set out what works under a standard ceiling and what needs the height of a period property. There is also practical advice on keeping a traditional frame looking current rather than like a period recreation, what furniture to place alongside it, and the mattress and slat spacing issues that catch people out....
