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46 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 apps, 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.
‘Theo’ bed, Molteni & C
This design by Yabu Pushelberg endeavours to create an immersive relaxation experience. The plump upholstery of the headboard and base is emphasised by a tailoring-like thin line of contrast stitch. From approx £6,439, molteni.it
‘Sedona’ bed, Moroso
The ‘Sedona’ collection takes its name from a town in Arizona, with the speckled upholstery of this bed influenced by the colours of the landscape. Designed by Patricia Urquiola it has a generosity of form that suits its uplifting palette. From approx £5,179, moroso.it
‘Blocky’ bed, John Lewis & Partners
There’s a reassuring chunkiness to this bed from John Lewis’s ‘Modern Luxe’ collection, while its chenille-upholstered headboard and base quite literally soften its edges. A solid choice in all respects. From £649, johnlewis.com
‘The Great Torrington’ bed, Naturalmat
The Scandinavian style slatted wood headboard of this bed is now available upholstered in recycled denim for a softer aesthetic. Hand-crafted in the brand’s Devon workshop, this is a design without any nasties that’s also built to last. From £2,710, naturalmat.co.uk
‘Killian XL’ bed, Porada
Porada is known for its skill with wood, and this bed (in a new on-trend XL size) is defined by its frame crafted from canaletta walnut with stylish brass details and elegant upholstery. Designed by Maurizio Marconato and Terry Zappa it’s a handsome choice for any bedroom. £8,836, porada.it
‘Puffer’ bed, SCP
What could be more cosy than a puffer jacket? Inspired by the feather-filed coats, this bed by Philippe Malouin pushes the possibilities of upholstery into distinctly modern territory. From £6,240, scp.co.uk
‘Maki’ bed, Monologue London
Designed by Simone Bonanni for Carpanese Home, this low-slung bed has a sculptural feel with its rounded, bolster cushion-style headrest. £11,760, monologuelondon.com
‘Horizon’ bed, King Living
This is a bed that can define a bedroom – its large headboard, which can be adjusted to create a cocooning feel, acts like a divider in larger rooms. Add the floating bed frame and this becomes a true statement piece. From £2,674, kingliving.co.uk
‘Roundy Fluttua’ bed, Lago
Want to take floating off to sleep a bit more literal? This design has a central support that is disguised to create the magical appearance of a hovering bed frame. From approx £4,344, lagodesign.com
‘Mon-Nid’ bed, Cassina
Described as a ‘comfortable nest’ this design by Patricia Urquiola takes the current mood for over-exaggerated, plush upholstery to its extreme to create the ultimate cosy bedroom retreat, featuring a distinctive stitch detail also seen on the designer’s ‘Mon-Cloud’ sofa. From £10,734, cassina.com
‘Aria’ bed, Heal’s
Pillow-style headboards that offer an overt nod to comfort are all the rage, and this design by the British furniture retailer’s design team, which is made in Italy, is an accessible way to buy into the aesthetic. From £2,949, heals.com
‘Libra’ bed, Minotti
Giampiero Tagliaferri’s designs for Minotti are notable for their stylish touch of 1970s nostalgia viewed through a modern lens. There’s a louche quality to the volume of the rounded headrest and base that’s countered by chrome-plated feet. From £17,664, minotti.com
‘Oris’ bed, Bonaldo
The stitching on this bed’s tall rectangular headboard is intended by designers Gabriele and Oscar Buratti to highlight the artisanal quality of this piece. The use of the material gives this design its own unique presence in a bedroom. Price on application, bonaldo.com
‘Oleandro’ bed, Calligaris
This design’s wraparound headboard is accentuated by the horizontal bar that cinches and pinches it around the centre. The result is a slimline bed by Archirivolto that creates a feeling of generous softness and cocooning comfort. From £4,538, calligaris.com
‘Winslow’ bed, Ercol
Crafted from solid oak, this bed has a design that is reminiscent of the British brand’s iconic chairs. Classic yet contemporary enough to work in modern homes, this design has a timeless quality. From £1,525, ercol.com
‘Aura Slim’ bed, Baxter
This bed’s folded aluminium base creates the appearance of a floating, light form. Designed by Hannes Peer, it’s a, as the name would suggest, slimmed down version of his ‘Aura’ bed. The ideal combination of cosy and cool. From approx £11,850, baxter.it
‘Stand By Me’ bed, Edra
Designed by Francesco Binfaré, this bed is created for ultimate comfort. The two smart cushions that make up the headboard can be adjusted in the same way as the arms of Edra’s iconic ‘Standard’ sofa. From approx £10,534, edra.com
‘Gregory XL’ bed, Flexform
XL beds are very much on trend right now, but this design is a classic. Taken from the aesthetic DNA of Antonio Citterio’s ‘Gregory’ sofa, it has an aluminium base and a headboard with removable upholstery. From £7,609, flexform.it
‘Killian Round’ bed, Calligaris
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’ bed, 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, it 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
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