How to Choose Leather Beds for a Victorian Terrace

Victorian terraces are some of the most loved homes in Britain, with tall ceilings, sash windows, fireplaces and generous cornicing. They also have quirks that affect how you choose a bed. Narrow hallways and steep, turning staircases can make delivery tricky, front bedrooms are often wide and bright while rear bedrooms are long and narrow, and chimney breasts break up the walls where a headboard might go. A leather bed can look superb in this setting, whether you lean towards a classic chesterfield or a clean modern frame that contrasts with the period details. In this guide we explain how to measure the route into the house, which bed sizes suit each typical room, how tall a headboard should be under high ceilings, which leather colours flatter Victorian proportions and how to place the bed around fireplaces, bay windows and original floorboards. The aim is a bedroom that respects the character of the house and still feels comfortable today....