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Buttoned Fabric Beds vs Fabric TV Beds: Which Is Right for Your Home?
October 17, 2026

Buttoned Fabric Beds vs Fabric TV Beds: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Buttoned fabric beds and fabric TV beds answer two different questions. A buttoned bed is about the look and feel of the bedroom: deep tufted upholstery, a strong headboard and a sense of tailored comfort. A TV bed is about function: a television that rises from the footboard when you want it and disappears when you do not, freeing the walls and surfaces that a standard set would occupy. Both are upholstered, both can look elegant, and both have loyal fans. The right choice depends on how you use your bedroom, how much space you have and how you feel about screens near where you sleep. In this comparison we look at the design character of each, the practical demands of a TV mechanism, the space each needs, cleaning and upkeep, and which households tend to suit one over the other. We also look at combining the two, since some designs offer both a buttoned headboard and a hidden lift....

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Fabric Divan Beds vs Fabric TV Beds: Which Is Right for Your Home?
October 16, 2026

Fabric Divan Beds vs Fabric TV Beds: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Fabric divan beds and fabric TV beds are both upholstered, comfortable and smart, yet they are built for quite different ways of living. A divan offers a compact footprint, a supportive base and plenty of storage options, which makes it a dependable choice for box rooms, guest rooms and narrow period bedrooms. A TV bed hides a flat screen television inside the footboard, raising it at the press of a button and lowering it out of sight when you are finished, so the room stays calm during the day. In this comparison we explain how each style is constructed, how much floor space and ceiling height they need, how they support a mattress and what maintenance looks like over the years. We also cover screen size limits, power and cable planning, and the upholstery styles available, before summarising which type of bedroom and which type of sleeper each bed tends to suit best....

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The Best Beds with Built-In TVs
October 4, 2026

The Best Beds with Built-In TVs

A bed with a television hidden in the footboard lets you enjoy a screen in the bedroom without it dominating the room during the day. The best designs share a few qualities: a quiet and steady lift, clear guidance on maximum screen size and weight, tidy cable management and a well supported base for the mattress. In this guide we explain how TV beds work, which features matter most and how the deeper footboard affects the space you need in a typical UK bedroom. We cover upholstery choices, from plush velvet to wipe clean faux leather, and how colour changes the feel of a large frame. You will also find practical checks on power, signal, access and assembly, along with advice on choosing a mattress and bedside cabinets that suit the bed. Finally, we look at which homes and habits suit a TV bed best, and when a standard frame may be the simpler choice....

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USB Charging: The Bed Detail That Makes All the Difference
September 18, 2026

USB Charging: The Bed Detail That Makes All the Difference

A charging port built into a bed frame is a small feature that solves two persistent bedroom problems: cables trailing across the floor and a wall socket stranded behind the bed. This piece explains how integrated charging actually works, why the frame still needs one mains socket, and the difference between USB A and USB C ports in everyday use. It covers where the port should sit for comfortable reach, which frame types most commonly offer the feature, and the five specifications worth confirming before ordering, including output, internal cable length and whether the unit can be replaced if it fails. There is also guidance on arranging the bedside around the port, honest advice on when the feature is genuinely worth paying for, and simple maintenance that prevents most reported faults. For anyone happy with their current frame, the closing section sets out alternatives that solve the same cable problem without replacing the bed....

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TV Bed Screen Size Compatibility Chart: 32 to 43 Inch Data for UK Models
September 15, 2026

TV Bed Screen Size Compatibility Chart: 32 to 43 Inch Data for UK Models

Furniture in Fashion has published a TV bed compatibility analysis for screens between 32 and 43 inches, showing that fit is governed by the internal width of the footboard housing rather than by the external size of the bed. Because a 16:9 panel measures roughly 0.87 times its quoted diagonal, a 32 inch screen is around 71 cm wide, a 40 inch around 89 cm and a 43 inch around 96 cm, and those widths must sit inside a cavity narrower than the mattress. The report sets out panel dimensions against the bed sizes each typically suits, alongside the checks buyers should complete: housing depth for panels with bulky rear sections or projecting connectors, the lift mechanism's rated maximum television weight, and VESA bracket hole spacing. It also warns that TV beds occupy more floor length than conventional frames and that raised screen height must be measured against sloping ceilings and window sills....

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TVs in UK Bedrooms: Survey of 2,000 Adults on Viewing & Sleep
September 13, 2026

TVs in UK Bedrooms: Survey of 2,000 Adults on Viewing & Sleep

The bedroom television debate is usually framed as having one or not having one, which misses what actually matters, according to this 2026 report from Furniture in Fashion. Our analysis focuses on the physical and spatial side of the question: viewing from a reclining position drops the eye line close to mattress height, so a bedroom screen must be mounted lower and tilted downwards rather than set at living room height. We examine why brightness matters far more in a dark room than a lit one, how NHS guidance on screens before bed sits alongside practical layout decisions, and why limited wall space in typical UK bedrooms pushes screens onto the wall or into the footboard of the bed. The report compares five common screen positions with their mounting heights and trade offs, and gives guidance on testing sightlines, managing light and containing cables and devices....

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TV Bed Buying Guide for UK Homes
May 27, 2026

TV Bed Buying Guide for UK Homes

TV beds combine comfort and technology, offering a streamlined way to enjoy entertainment from the bedroom. This buying guide covers the key features to consider, from lift mechanisms and screen sizes to upholstery and storage options. Whether you are furnishing a master suite or a guest room, a TV bed can bring both style and practicality to your UK home....

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How Do You Choose a Modern Bed That Saves Space UK
April 27, 2026

How Do You Choose a Modern Bed That Saves Space UK

British bedrooms often serve more than one purpose, and a modern bed that saves space can quietly transform how the whole room functions. Ottoman frames lift to reveal deep storage cavities, TV beds remove the need for a separate stand, and divan style drawer beds offer everyday access to frequently used items. This guide examines how to choose a space conscious frame for a UK home, including how to weigh up storage type, frame finish, headboard features and visual calm. The aim is a bedroom where the bed earns its footprint and the surrounding furniture can be lighter, slimmer or fewer in number. Browse the modern beds and TV beds at Furniture in Fashion for designs that combine considered styling with practical built in storage, supported by free UK delivery to homes across the country....

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What Modern Beds Help Improve Comfort in UK Bedrooms
April 27, 2026

What Modern Beds Help Improve Comfort in UK Bedrooms

Comfort in a bedroom is the sum of small decisions, not a single hero purchase. This guide walks through the relationship between the mattress and the frame underneath, including the difference a sprung slatted base makes to the felt response of a pocket sprung mattress. We look at headboards that work as proper reading backs in cushioned upholstered forms, fabric choices that feel right against the body across British seasons, and bed heights that suit average adult use. There is advice on mattress depth and how it pairs with frame style, the case for TV beds in bedrooms used for evening relaxation, and the bedside surfaces that make early mornings easier. The piece closes with a note on temperature and air movement in cooler British bedrooms and the frame designs that handle them.

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What Modern Beds Work Best in UK Homes with Limited Storage
April 27, 2026

What Modern Beds Work Best in UK Homes with Limited Storage

Storage falls short in plenty of British homes, and the bed often becomes the natural place to make up the difference. This guide walks through ottoman beds for deep seasonal storage, drawer beds for daily clothing, and TV beds that free up the wall opposite the bed for additional furniture. We look at headboards with built in shelves that replace bedside cabinets, smarter bedside units that earn their place in tight rooms, and bunk beds with integrated drawers for children's rooms. There is advice on mattress choices that suit lift up frames, including handled options and medium depth pocket sprung designs. The piece closes with a look at the storage pieces that work alongside the bed, including blanket boxes and slim chests, to keep a low storage British bedroom tidy....

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