Velvet TV beds can be styled in many ways at home: as a tonal statement in a main bedroom, a jewel coloured centrepiece in a neutral room, a soft counterpoint to industrial finishes, a calm guest room bed, a cosy teenage retreat and more. The key is to choose a velvet colour that suits the light in your room, keep the footboard clear so the television rises freely, and balance the richness of the fabric with simpler surfaces around it.<\/p>\n
Our range of modern TV beds UK<\/a> includes velvet designs in a wide choice of colours and headboard shapes. Below are eleven practical ideas for using one well, whatever the size or style of your home.<\/p>\n A TV bed has a deeper footboard than a standard frame, because it houses the lift and the screen. On a flat, plain fabric that extra depth can look boxy. Velvet changes this. Its pile catches light differently along every curve and edge, which softens the shape of the footboard and makes the whole bed read as a single upholstered piece rather than furniture with a television attached.<\/p>\n Velvet also feels warm and enveloping, which suits British bedrooms through the long autumn and winter months. It pairs comfortably with the other pieces in our wider bedroom furniture UK sale<\/a> collection, from wardrobes to dressing tables, so you can build a room around it gradually.<\/p>\n A restful approach is to match the bed, walls and curtains in closely related shades. A dusty pink velvet bed against plaster pink walls, or a soft grey frame in a room painted a slightly lighter grey, gives a gentle, cocooning effect. Because nothing contrasts sharply, the footboard blends quietly into the room.<\/p>\n Add interest through texture rather than colour. Linen bedding, a chunky knitted throw and a wool rug all sit comfortably alongside velvet and stop a tonal scheme from feeling flat.<\/p>\n If you prefer white or pale walls, a velvet bed in emerald, sapphire or deep teal can become the single bold element in the room. Keep the rest of the scheme deliberately quiet: white bedding, oak or light wood bedside cabinets and simple curtains. The bed then provides all the colour the room needs.<\/p>\n This approach works well in rented homes where you cannot repaint, as the bed brings character without any changes to the walls.<\/p>\n Exposed brick, black metal and concrete effect finishes can feel hard in a bedroom. A velvet TV bed in a warm tone such as rust, mustard or cognac adds softness and warmth. The contrast between the smooth, deep pile and the rougher industrial surfaces is part of the appeal.<\/p>\n Pair the bed with metal framed bedside tables and a simple black reading lamp. Keep accessories minimal so the room retains its pared back character.<\/p>\n Guests appreciate a room that feels considered. A velvet TV bed in a classic neutral, such as oatmeal, taupe or soft grey, looks smart and welcoming without being too personal. The built in television means visitors can relax in the evening without sharing the living room.<\/p>\n Finish the room with crisp white bedding, a folded pair of towels at the foot and a small tray on the bedside for keys and glasses. Leave the footboard free of decorative cushions so guests can raise the screen easily.<\/p>\n Teenagers often use their bedroom as a lounge, study and cinema all at once. A velvet TV bed in a darker shade, such as charcoal, navy or forest green, hides everyday marks well and feels grown up. The television makes the room a natural place to unwind with friends without taking over the family sofa.<\/p>\n Add a comfortable chair or floor cushion for guests and a wall shelf for books and speakers. A rug underfoot helps absorb sound, which is useful in homes where bedrooms sit above living areas.<\/p>\n Many velvet TV beds come with tall, vertically panelled or buttoned headboards. In a room without architectural detail, such as a modern flat or new build bedroom, the headboard can do the job of a feature wall. Centre the bed on the longest uninterrupted wall and keep artwork above it small, or leave the wall bare so the headboard stands on its own.<\/p>\n Wall lights fitted either side of the headboard free up bedside surfaces and frame the bed neatly.<\/p>\n Velvet and wood make a reliable partnership. The warmth of oak, walnut or ash balances the depth of the fabric and stops the room from feeling heavy. A sage or olive velvet bed with oak bedside cabinets and a woven rattan chair gives a relaxed, natural look that suits cottages and period homes as well as contemporary flats.<\/p>\n A comfortable upholstered seat from our modern bedroom chairs UK<\/a> range adds a reading spot near the window, and choosing one in a contrasting fabric such as boucle or linen keeps the textures varied.<\/p>\n For a more polished look, pair a velvet bed with brushed brass or soft gold details. A brass table lamp, a mirror with a slim metal frame or handles on bedside drawers are enough. Deep navy, plum and bottle green velvets suit metallic accents especially well, as the warm metal glows against the darker fabric.<\/p>\n Keep the metal finishes consistent throughout the room. Mixing brass, chrome and black metal together tends to look unplanned.<\/p>\n A velvet bed on a bare floor can look as though it is floating. A large rug that extends beyond the sides and foot of the bed anchors it and adds comfort underfoot. In smaller rooms, a rug placed across the lower two thirds of the bed is enough.<\/p>\n Choosing from our modern rugs UK sale<\/a> collection, look for a low pile or flat weave design near the footboard, as very deep rugs can catch on the base of the bed. A subtle pattern in a colour drawn from the velvet ties the scheme together.<\/p>\n If you enjoy bold interiors, try a dark bedroom with deep walls in inky blue, aubergine or charcoal and a velvet bed in a similar or slightly lighter shade. Dark rooms feel intimate in the evening, and a television rising from the footboard suits the atmosphere of a cinema at home.<\/p>\n Lighting is essential here. Use several low level sources, such as bedside lamps and a small floor lamp, rather than a single bright ceiling light. Warm white bulbs bring out the sheen of the velvet.<\/p>\n Velvet can look generous in a compact room if you keep the scheme light. A pale velvet bed in ivory, soft blush or light grey reflects more light than darker shades, and a low headboard leaves more visible wall above. Because the television sits inside the bed, you can skip a separate TV unit entirely, which frees up valuable floor space.<\/p>\nWhy Velvet Works on a TV Bed<\/h3>\n
1. Create a Tonal Main Bedroom<\/h3>\n
2. Let a Jewel Colour Lead a Neutral Room<\/h3>\n
3. Soften an Industrial Scheme<\/h3>\n
4. Make a Guest Room Feel Like a Hotel<\/h3>\n
5. Build a Cosy Teenage Retreat<\/h3>\n
6. Use a Panelled Headboard as a Feature Wall<\/h3>\n
7. Mix Velvet with Natural Wood<\/h3>\n
8. Add Gentle Glamour with Metallic Accents<\/h3>\n
9. Ground the Bed with a Layered Rug<\/h3>\n
10. Go Dark and Dramatic<\/h3>\n
11. Keep It Calm in a Small Bedroom<\/h3>\n