How to Choose a Bed Frame for a Victorian Terrace Bedroom With Character

Victorian terraces have a way of dictating their own design choices, and the bed frame is usually the largest piece of furniture in the room. Choosing one that respects the picture rails, fireplaces, sash windows and slightly uneven floors makes the difference between a bedroom that feels considered and one that feels at war with the architecture. This guide walks through how to read your room first, then choose between wooden, upholstered and metal frames, work around bay windows and chimney breasts, plan storage that suits alcoves, and pick colours that calm the space. We finish with practical answers on sizing, sloping floors and matching pieces in period UK homes....