The right iron bed for a modern townhouse is one with a slim, open frame that can be carried up narrow stairs in sections, a headboard height that suits the room it is going into, and a finish that ties in with the rest of the house. In most townhouses, that points towards a flat packed wrought iron or tubular metal design in a matte or satin finish, sized carefully for each floor rather than chosen purely on looks.<\/p>\n
Iron beds have a long association with British homes, and their fine lines suit the vertical character of a townhouse very well. Our collection of modern metal beds UK<\/a> includes iron style frames with both clean contemporary profiles and softer, more traditional curves. The task is matching the frame to the building.<\/p>\n Townhouses tend to be tall and narrow, with rooms stacked over three or four floors. Space is gained by going up rather than out, and that creates rooms with height but not always width. An iron bed works with these proportions because it adds structure without bulk. The open headboard lets light pass through, and the frame reads as a drawing in the room rather than a solid block.<\/p>\n Iron also handles character well. A period townhouse with sash windows and picture rails can take an iron bed in a traditional shape, while a newer townhouse with plain walls and large panes of glass suits a minimal frame with straight rails and squared corners. In both cases, the material feels at home.<\/p>\n Because an iron frame is visually light, it also leaves room for the rest of the bedroom to do its job. In a townhouse, where every floor tends to have its own character, that flexibility is useful. Our full range of bedroom furniture UK sale<\/a> pieces includes wardrobes, chests and bedside tables that sit comfortably beside iron frames on any floor of the house.<\/p>\n The term iron bed covers a few different constructions, and knowing which you are looking at helps.<\/p>\n Wrought style iron<\/strong> frames are made from bars and rods that are bent and welded into shape. They tend to have slim profiles and simple scrolls or straight lines. Most modern iron beds fall into this group.<\/p>\n Cast iron<\/strong> is poured into moulds, so it can carry ornate detail. It is also very heavy and less forgiving of knocks. Genuine cast iron beds are usually antiques or close reproductions.<\/p>\n Tubular steel<\/strong> frames are hollow and much lighter. Many beds sold as iron in style are tubular steel with an iron look finish. For a townhouse with several flights of stairs, this is often the most practical option.<\/p>\n This is where townhouse buying differs from buying for a bungalow or a flat with a lift. Staircases in townhouses are often narrow, with tight turns at half landings. Before choosing a frame, measure the narrowest point of the stairwell, the height clearance under any bulkheads, and the width of the bedroom door.<\/p>\n A flat packed metal bed that arrives as separate headboard, footboard and side rails will usually pass through without trouble. Fully welded frames, or beds with a headboard and legs fixed as one piece, need more careful checking. If the main bedroom is on the second or third floor, the journey matters as much as the destination.<\/p>\n Townhouse bedrooms vary a great deal from floor to floor. The principal bedroom may be generous, while the room above it, tucked under the roof, may be compact or have sloping ceilings.<\/p>\nWhy Iron Beds Suit Townhouse Living<\/h3>\n
Wrought Iron, Cast Iron or Tubular Metal<\/h3>\n
Getting the Bed Up the Stairs<\/h3>\n
Choosing a Size for Each Floor<\/h3>\n