TV beds with remote controlled lifts are worth considering because they solve several bedroom problems at once. They hide the screen when you do not need it, remove the need for a TV unit or wall bracket, raise the television to a comfortable height directly in front of the bed and often add storage underneath. For anyone who watches TV in bed but wants a calm, uncluttered room, that combination is hard to achieve any other way.
They are not right for every bedroom, and it is worth understanding both the benefits and the practical considerations before deciding. Our range of remote controlled TV beds UK covers a variety of sizes and finishes, and this guide sets out what they do well and what to check.
A switched off television is a large black rectangle, and in a bedroom it tends to dominate. Even when it is not in use, it draws the eye and reminds you of screens and schedules.
With a lift, the TV simply disappears into the footboard. The room reads as a bedroom again: bed, bedside tables, lamps and textiles. For people who find a visible screen distracting when they are trying to wind down, this alone can be reason enough. It also means the bedroom can be styled with the same care as the rest of the home, without designing around a TV wall. That makes coordinating the rest of your modern bedroom furniture UK far simpler.
Mounting a TV on a bedroom wall usually involves drilling, finding a safe fixing point and hiding cables. That can be awkward in older homes with lath and plaster walls, in new builds with plasterboard partitions, and in rented properties where tenancy agreements may restrict alterations.
A TV bed avoids all of that. The screen attaches to a bracket inside the footboard and the cables run through the frame to a nearby socket. There is nothing to fix to the wall. If you are comparing options, our wall TV brackets UK range shows the alternative approach, but for many bedrooms the TV bed is the simpler choice.
Renters in particular may appreciate this, since the whole setup leaves with you when you move and the walls stay exactly as you found them.
When a TV sits on a chest of drawers or a wall across the room, it is rarely at the right height or angle for someone lying in bed. You end up propped on pillows, craning your neck or squinting at a small screen in the distance.
A lift places the TV directly in front of you at the foot of the bed, raised to a height designed for viewing from the pillow. Some models also swivel, so the screen can be angled towards a chair or a dressing area. The result is a more comfortable experience, especially for a film or a long evening of a favourite series.
In many bedrooms the position of the TV dictates the position of the bed, which in turn dictates where everything else goes. A TV bed breaks that chain. Because the screen moves with the bed, you can place the bed wherever it works best for light, access and comfort.
The wall opposite the bed, which would otherwise host the TV, becomes available for a wardrobe, a chest of drawers or artwork. In rooms with chimney breasts, sloping ceilings or awkward alcoves, that flexibility can make a real difference.
Many TV beds combine the lift with drawers or an ottoman base. That means one piece of furniture provides a bed, a TV stand and storage, all within the same footprint. In homes where wardrobe space is limited, this can help you avoid an extra chest of drawers or blanket box.
Ottoman bases offer the largest capacity and suit bulky items such as spare duvets and suitcases. Drawers are better for everyday items because you can open them without lifting the mattress.
A screen stored inside the footboard is protected from dust, sunlight and accidental knocks when not in use. In a busy household, or a room where children play, that protection is a quiet benefit. It also keeps the screen out of sight of young children who might otherwise be tempted to switch it on.
TV beds are available in a wide range of looks, from tailored fabric to sleek faux leather. Faux leather is particularly easy to wipe clean and has a smart, contemporary finish. Our modern leather beds UK collection shows the sort of finishes that sit well alongside leather effect TV beds.
Fabric options include textured weaves, velvets and soft chenilles in shades from pale stone to deep charcoal. Whatever the style of your bedroom, there is usually a TV bed that suits it.
A balanced decision means looking at the practical points as well as the benefits.
The footboard housing adds length to the bed. Measure the room carefully and compare it with the full external dimensions, leaving space to walk past the foot of the bed.
Each lift supports a maximum screen size and weight. Check these figures against your TV, measured without its stand.
The lift and TV both need mains power. Make sure there is a socket within reach of where the cable leaves the frame, and avoid running leads across walkways.
In rooms with sloping ceilings, check there is clear space above the footboard for the screen to rise fully.
Keep the lid area clear before operating the lift, and teach children to stay away from the footboard while it is moving. A model with a safety stop adds peace of mind.
TV beds tend to suit people who:
For tenants weighing up the alternatives, our guide to TV unit ideas for rented UK flats explores the wider challenge of placing a screen when you cannot make changes to the walls.
If you rarely watch TV in the bedroom, a standard bed and a separate unit may suit you better. But for many households the TV bed answers a common dilemma in a neat, considered way.
Day to day, a TV bed is simple to live with. The remote raises and lowers the screen in moments, and the mechanism needs little attention beyond keeping the lid clear and checking cable routing occasionally. Treat the upholstery as you would any bed: vacuum gently, deal with marks promptly and follow the care guidance.
Over time, many people find the bedroom becomes a more restful place. The screen is there when you want it and gone when you do not.
A remote controlled lift needs very little attention, but a few simple habits keep it running smoothly. Keep the area around the footboard clear so throws, cushions or slippers never sit on the lid as it opens. Dust the top panel and the opening gently with a soft dry cloth, and avoid spraying cleaning products directly onto the housing.
Check the cables every few months to make sure they are not stretched, pinched or tangled as the bed is used. If the lift ever begins to sound strained or moves unevenly, stop using it and check whether the television bracket has loosened. Replacing the remote batteries regularly also avoids the common worry that the mechanism has failed when the real cause is simply a flat battery.
A TV bed with a remote controlled lift is worth considering if you want comfortable viewing from bed without giving up a calm, uncluttered room. It removes the need for brackets and stands, frees up wall space, often adds storage and protects the TV when it is not in use. Measure carefully, check the lift’s limits and plan your power supply, and it can be one of the most useful pieces in the home.
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Yes. Because the TV sits inside the footboard, there is no need to drill into walls or fit a bracket, which suits many rental agreements.
The lift raises the screen directly in front of the bed at a height designed for viewing from the pillow, which is usually more comfortable than a TV across the room.
Many include drawers or an ottoman base, so you gain storage within the same footprint as the bed.
It is a little longer because of the footboard housing. Always check the full external dimensions before ordering.
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