Why Wooden Beds with Tall Footboards Are Worth Considering

Footboards were once found on almost every bed. Today a tall footboard is a deliberate choice, and it can give a bedroom a completely different character. In this article we explain what a tall footboard brings to a wooden bed, from a sense of enclosure and a tidier view from the doorway to bedding that stays in place overnight. We look at practical everyday benefits such as somewhere to drape a throw, warmer feet in draughty rooms and a rigid four sided frame. You will find an overview of styles that work well, including sleigh beds, panelled frames, slatted designs and contemporary solid panels. We are honest about who should think twice, including tall sleepers, people who stretch fully and anyone with a compact room or a television opposite the bed. We also cover room size and clearance, what to place at the foot of the bed, choosing timber and styling that keeps the footboard's shape on show....