Interior designers style a king size TV bed by treating it as the anchor of the room, then building balance around it: centring it on the main wall, giving each side equal breathing space, layering bedding and texture, and planning lighting that flatters the room without reflecting on the raised screen. The footboard housing deserves its own attention, because it is the part of a TV bed that differs most from a standard frame. Get those elements right and the bed looks generous and settled rather than bulky.<\/p>\n
Our collection of king size TV beds UK<\/a> includes upholstered designs in a wide range of shapes and finishes, and the wider modern bedroom furniture UK sale<\/a> range lets you build the rest of the room around them. Here are the principles designers commonly use, adapted for TV beds in real UK homes.<\/p>\n A UK king size mattress measures 150cm by 200cm, and the frame of a TV bed adds width at the sides and length at the foot. Before styling anything, designers check that the bed suits the room. A king size bed looks its best with clear space on both sides and a comfortable walkway at the foot. Squeezing it in can make even a beautiful bed feel oversized.<\/p>\n If you are still deciding whether a king will work, measure the room carefully and compare it with the external dimensions of the frame rather than the mattress alone. Once the size is confirmed, mark the outline on the floor with masking tape and live with it for a day or two before you plan the details. Designers do this because a bed that looks right on paper can feel very different once you walk around it.<\/p>\n Designers usually place the bed centrally on the wall that faces the door, so it is the first thing you see on entering. Symmetry then does a lot of work. Matching bedside tables, matching lamps and evenly spaced artwork above the headboard create a calm, ordered feel that suits a bedroom.<\/p>\n Symmetry does not have to be rigid. You can vary the objects on each bedside table while keeping the main pieces paired. The aim is visual balance, so the large frame feels anchored rather than lopsided.<\/p>\n The wall behind the headboard is the backdrop for the whole bed. A darker paint colour, a textured wallpaper or simple panelling can frame the headboard and give the room depth. Many designers paint the headboard wall a shade deeper than the others to draw the eye without overwhelming the space.<\/p>\n Artwork should relate to the width of the bed. A single wide piece or a pair of frames spanning roughly two thirds of the headboard width tends to look considered. Hang it low enough to feel connected to the bed, with a modest gap above the top of the headboard.<\/p>\n Bedding is the quickest way to make a king size TV bed look styled. Designers build it in layers: a fitted sheet, a duvet in a calm base colour, a folded throw across the lower third of the bed and a considered arrangement of pillows and cushions against the headboard.<\/p>\n For a king, two sleeping pillows each side, then two larger square cushions and one or two smaller accent cushions in front, gives a full, generous look. Keep the palette to two or three colours drawn from the room. With a TV bed, keep the throw clear of the footboard hatch so it never obstructs the lift.<\/p>\n The footboard housing is the signature of a TV bed. When the screen is lowered, it becomes an upholstered surface that faces into the room, and it should look intentional. Designers keep the top clear rather than using it as a shelf, because objects left there can block the hatch. Instead, a bench or a pair of small stools can sit nearby, not against the footboard, to add a layer of furniture at the end of the room.<\/p>\n Leave a clear walkway between the footboard and any furniture opposite. A gap that lets you pass comfortably keeps the room feeling open and gives the screen a clear line of sight when it is raised.<\/p>\n Designers rarely rely on one ceiling light in a bedroom. They plan three layers: general light from a pendant or ceiling fitting, task light for reading and accent light for mood. Bedside lamps handle the task layer. Choose a height that lets the shade sit roughly at shoulder level when you are propped up in bed.<\/p>\n With a TV bed, consider reflections. Lamps placed too close to the line between your eyes and the screen can cause glare. Positioning them slightly back on the bedside tables, or using shades that direct light downwards, keeps the picture clear. Our modern table lamps UK<\/a> include styles with fabric shades that soften light pleasantly in the evening.<\/p>\n A king size bed can make small bedside tables look lost. Designers choose bedside cabinets that are roughly level with, or slightly above, the top of the mattress, and wide enough to hold a lamp, a book and a glass of water comfortably. Drawers keep the surface clear, which helps the room look calm.<\/p>\n If space beside the bed is tight, a wall mounted shelf or a slim cabinet still creates the paired effect without crowding the walkway.<\/p>\n A well placed mirror makes a bedroom feel larger and brighter. Designers often hang one on a side wall to catch light from the window, or above a chest of drawers opposite the bed. Avoid placing a large mirror where it reflects the raised television screen directly at you, which can be distracting. Our range of bedroom mirrors UK<\/a> includes round, arched and full length designs to suit different walls.<\/p>\n A rug placed beneath the bed should extend well beyond the sides, so your feet land on something soft when you get up. For a king size bed, a large rug that sits under the lower two thirds of the frame, with the bedside tables either on or just off it, creates a generous base. On hard floors, this also softens sound and warms the room visually.<\/p>\n Designers usually limit a bedroom to a small palette: one main colour, one supporting shade and one accent. The upholstery of the TV bed often sets the main colour. A grey bed might pair with soft white walls and a muted blue accent. A cream boucl\u00e9 bed suits warm neutrals with touches of brass or black.<\/p>\n Texture keeps a limited palette interesting. Mix smooth and tactile surfaces: an upholstered headboard, a knitted throw, a wooden bedside table, a ceramic lamp base and linen curtains. For a wider view of the finishes currently shaping bedroom design, see our article on bedroom trends UK interior designers are loving<\/a>.<\/p>\n Curtains and blinds frame a bedroom as much as artwork does. Designers often hang curtain poles higher and wider than the window itself, so the fabric falls just beyond the frame and the window looks larger. Full length curtains that skim the floor give a tailored finish that suits the generous scale of a king size bed.<\/p>\n For a TV bed, light control matters during the day as well as at night. A blind or lined curtain lets you cut glare on the raised screen in the afternoon, and blackout linings help on bright summer mornings. Choose a fabric that relates to the bed upholstery in colour or texture, so the two read as part of the same scheme.<\/p>\n A well styled bedroom can change gently through the year without new furniture. In autumn and winter, add a heavier throw, wool or velvet cushions and warmer lamp bulbs. In spring and summer, switch to lighter cotton or linen bedding and remove a layer of cushions to keep the bed feeling fresh. The king size TV bed stays the constant anchor while the textiles around it shift.<\/p>\n One of the advantages of a TV bed is that the screen disappears. Designers extend that principle to everything else. Route cables neatly along the skirting to the nearest socket, keep chargers inside a bedside drawer and choose a single spot, such as a small tray, for the remote. The less visible technology there is, the more restful the room feels.<\/p>\n A few personal objects make a styled bedroom feel lived in: a stack of books, a plant on a side table, a framed photograph. Edit them carefully. Designers often follow a simple rule of grouping items in odd numbers and varying their height. With the essentials in place, you can find coordinating pieces for every corner of the room at Furniture in Fashion<\/a>.<\/p>\n Leave enough room to walk comfortably along both sides and past the footboard. Mark the frame outline on the floor and test the routes you use daily.<\/p>\n You can place a bench nearby, but keep it clear of the footboard so it does not obstruct the lift or block your view of the screen.<\/p>\n Choose a rug large enough to extend well beyond each side of the bed, so it sits under the lower two thirds of the frame.<\/p>\n Place them slightly back on the bedside tables, at roughly shoulder height when sitting up, so they light the bed without reflecting on the screen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Interior designers style a king size TV bed by treating it as the anchor of the room and planning everything else around its proportions. 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Centre the Bed and Build Symmetry<\/h3>\n
Make the Headboard Wall Work<\/h3>\n
Layer the Bedding<\/h3>\n
Give the Footboard a Purpose<\/h3>\n
Plan Lighting in Layers<\/h3>\n
Choose Bedside Pieces in Scale<\/h3>\n
Use Mirrors to Add Light<\/h3>\n
Anchor the Bed With a Rug<\/h3>\n
Settle on a Palette and Texture<\/h3>\n
Dress the Windows<\/h3>\n
Refresh With the Seasons<\/h3>\n
Hide the Technology<\/h3>\n
Finishing Touches<\/h3>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n
How much space should I leave around a king size TV bed?<\/h3>\n
Can I put a bench at the end of a TV bed?<\/h3>\n
What size rug suits a king size TV bed?<\/h3>\n
Where should bedside lamps go with a TV bed?<\/h3>\n