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35 of the best luxury beds to improve your sleep
Today’s bedscape is a haven for the style-conscious snoozer, with new offerings from some of the world’s most celebrated designers and brands
It’s fair to say that we’re more attuned to the importance of sleep than ever before. From the move towards natural mattresses to the now ubiquitous tracking app, we’re waking up to the precious value of those eight hours.
So what of the main event? Choosing a bed is a more personal decision than picking out any other piece of furniture. It goes without saying that it must be comfortable – which might mean a headboard squishy enough for long reading sessions, or a height that feels just right – but it also provides a natural focal point for the bedroom. Whether you opt for smooth leather, soft textiles, a statement headboard or a grand four-poster, our hand-picked edit of brilliant beds is high on contemporary style.
‘Killian Round’ by E-ggs
For a bold addition to your bedroom, E-ggs' ‘Kilian Round’ is a bed that packs a punch. The sturdy frame is softened by the plump headboard which is split into two different parts. The best thing about it is that it comes in two designs, either as a suspended bedframe or a storage version with a floor-level bedframe. From £2,700, calligaris.com
‘Clara’ by Christophe Delcourt for Baxter
Baxter's ‘Clara’ sofa came first. Building on its huge success, the Italian brand has released a bed in the same range. Made from sumptuous leather in a multitude of colour options, the bed is ideal for couples who fight over storage space – handily, it has a built in table on either side. From approx £8,065, baxter.it
‘Jack-E’ by Zanellato/Bortotto for Bolzan
Manufactured close to where Bolzan is based between Friuli and Veneto, the new ‘Jack-E’ bed is an updated version of the original bed first released in 2017. While the original had a metal frame, this one comes with a timber frame and a variety of fabric covers on the headrest and foot of the bed, which makes it look like the mattress is slung like a hammock. £5,161, bolzan.com
‘Moebe Bed’, Moebe
If you're renting or moving house, or simply just looking for flexibility, this bed might be the solution as it's fully expandable. So whether your mattress is 90cm, 180cm or any measure in between, it'll fits perfectly. From £900, moebe.dk
‘Noble’ in ‘Solid Oak’ by Johan van Hengel for Auping
A bedroom with a muted colour scheme would work well as the backdrop to ‘Auping Noble’, Johan van Hengel's elegant design for Auping. The bed, which is handmade in Deventer from sustainable oak, is formed of a wide plateau of solid wood, with rounded corners. Approx £11,205, auping.com
‘Gilbert’ by Sebastian Herkner for Linteloo
Sebastian Herkner turned to the popular computer game Tetris for the inspiration for this bed, drawing on the simple geometric blocks that combine to form unusual shapes. Like the ‘Gilbert’ sofa, it has a retro look, which is exaggerated by the soft brown hue of the upholstery. £6,992, linteloo.com
‘Shiko Wien’ by E-ggs for Miniforms
Taking its name from the Japanese sport Shiko sumo wrestling, ‘Shiko Wien’ is crowned by a wide, straw-woven headboard. Aside from its name, the bed has other parallels with Japanese culture – its low-slung frame and simplistic look are designed to recall Japanese tatami mats. £5,071, finnishdesignshop.com
‘Ovidio’ by Vincent van Duysen for Molteni & C
Watch TV from bed? Do the occasional spot of work from under the covers? Vincent van Duysen, the man behind everyone's favourite Zara home collaboration, has unveiled ‘Ovidio’, a bed with a striking headboard that has intricate diamond stitching. It's perfect for propping up against while you're doing all kinds of activities. £8,720, gomodern.co.uk
‘Sumo’ by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani
Living Divani has expanded its Sumo collection with this sleek bed and an accompanying bench. Designed to appeal to contemporary customer needs, it has an adjustable headboard that embraces what the brand calls ‘an increasingly broader idea of comfort’. From approx £5,810, livingdivani.it
‘Azul’ by Paola Navone for Turri Design
This unashamedly plump design by Italian titan Paola Navone speaks to the sensation of being wrapped up in a duvet. Beds don't come more cocooning than this. From £30,360, design.turri.it
‘Alys 10’ by Gabriele & Oscar Buratti for B&B Italia
A bed with a simple shape but impeccable details, B&B Italia's ‘Alys 10’ bed is a timeless addition to any bedroom. The padded headboard gives comfort when reading, while the creamy colour and low frame give it a modern edge. £9,163, chaplins.co.uk
‘Ziggy’ by Carlo Ballabio for Porada
This elegantly crafted four-legged frame will suit even the most minimalist of spaces. Featuring a smart headboard, ‘Ziggy’ has all the hallmarks of a future classic. Plus, extra storage space can be used under the bed. £7,735, chaplins.co.uk
‘Esosoft’ by Antonio Citterio
With its minimal, contemporary design, ‘Ecosoft’ is versatile enough to work in any space. An elegant frame crafted from tubular aluminium and a headboard padded with Soundfil sound-absorbing panels means you'll drift off in no time. From £5,234, cassina.com
‘Horizonte’ by Marcio Kogan/Studio MK27 for Minotti
Inspired by the sofa of the same name, the ‘Horizonte’ features a streamlined yet super elongated silhouette that gently envelops sleepers. It’s a low-slung, luxurious option. From £12,680, minotti.com
'Teddy' bed, The Invisible Collection
This aptly-named 'Teddy' bed, designed by Charles Zana for The Invisible Collection, is as soft and cuddly as anyone could wish for. With its plush, mohair velvet covering from Pierre Frey (in a fetching gold) it's one for the most discerning sleeper. From £43,840 theinvisiblecollection.com
The 'Drēmər' bed, Hästens
Cult bedmaker Hästens celebrated its 170th birthday last year, so you know that its latest launch is building on plenty of experience. The ‘Drēmər’ (or Dreamer), designed by world-renowned interiors maestro Ferris Rafauli, is the cream of the crop for fussy sleepers. Like all of the Swedish brand’s products, it’s handcrafted using only natural materials, including hypoallergenic horsehair and natural coils for ventilation. From £33,090 , hastens.com
Bed frame, ReFramed
Simple and brilliantly customisable, this design by Danish brand ReFramed allows you to add to your bed as you desire. Start with the simple frame, available in red, white or blue, then add a headboard and perhaps slot a bedside table on. Approx £99, reframedbrand.com
‘Auguste’ bed, Tréca
Upholstered in ‘Fleur d’Eau’ fabric, created by Pierre Frey in collaboration with interior designer Charles Tassin, this bed is the first by this historic French brand to be sold as a complete sleep package – base, support mattress, mattress pad and overlay mattress. Made by Tréca’s master craftspeople, it’s a true work of art for the bedroom. From £85,745, treca.com/uk
Custom mattress, Hypnos
British brand Hypnos not only supplies the Royal Family and any visiting dignitaries with mattresses, but also undertakes bespoke upholstery commissions across the palaces and has held a Royal Warrant since 1929. If you’re in need of a bespoke mattress for an unusually shaped or sized bed, make Hypnos your first port of call. After all, if it’s good enough for the King… From £2,664, hypnosbeds.com
‘Volare Due’ bed by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau
An evolution of Roberto Lazzeroni’s ‘Volare’ bed for Italian brand Poltrona Frau, the buttery leather cushions of this updated design soften the subtly industrial feel of its frame. From £8,700, chaplins.co.uk
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