You’ve decided on a style of bed you like, and you’re already thinking about how your Simba mattress will slot perfectly into place. But you can’t quite picture how your bed will fit into your room, or the impact it’ll have on your space. No matter which of our beds you choose, they’ll provide you a great starting point to make your bedroom feel like your own, and here’s how.
Wooden beds
Minimalists rejoice: wooden beds aren’t going anywhere. One of the most timeless bed styles around, they’re all clean lines and understated calm – and so very easy to style. Start with any wooden bed frame, and you have the perfect base to work with. They’ll match almost any interior style, elevating your space to the max with these choices:
Making the most of natural light
If you’re blessed with an abundance of natural light in your bedroom, try lighter curtains that let in as much as possible. Both the morning light and the glow of sunset can set off wood finishes and create an atmospheric feel. If you’re worried about summer light waking you up, remedy this with some venetian blinds. Just make sure you pull them up at the start of each day.
It's all in the bedding
Since you’re starting with the subtlety of a wooden bed frame, you’ll want to keep this going with matching bedding – preferably in linen or cotton, in neutral shades of crisp white, slate grey, sage green, rose pink, apricot, or beige for a soothing feel.
A nod to the exotic
Modern Rattan drawers and bedside tables make for an ideal addition to most bedrooms, especially when paired with a wood bed frame, double at least, so you can add a bedside table each side for a balanced space. They channel wellness elements, and they add the kind of holiday aesthetic some of us like to escape in all year round.
Hessian and houseplants
A match made in heaven? Houseplants and wooden beds. The more of them, the better. Cheese plants, flowering cacti, hessian hanging baskets, the like; to pull the room together, a hessian rug will go with these perfectly. If you’re unsure on the coarse texture of hessian under your feet, a faux shearling rug offers the softness you need without compromising on dimension.
A moment for the prints
For those wanting to add a creative streak to your space, shop around for art prints that add your personal touch. Fine line work, fun word play and modern, abstract prints are a win every time, but there’s nothing to say you can’t show off the photographs that mean the most to you, too.
Metal beds
A hark back to the classic, metal beds are one of the most timeless and versatile styles, making them easier to decorate. Whether you go for a silver or black metal bed frame, these ideas will take your space to the next level.
Turn on the lights
Since metal beds have a satiny, reflective sheen to them, they play well with different lighting, lending brightness to smaller, darker spaces. We recommend adding statement lighting to compliment your bed, like a pendant light directly above, fitted with a warm bulb to contrast the hard lines of your bed. Bedside table lamps can boost the look even more using a lampshade to diffuse the light.
Vintage touches
Metal beds are synonymous with vintage aesthetics, balanced somewhere between baroque and minimalist. This versatility allows you to decorate on either end of the spectrum. For lovers of vintage, dial up the luxe with boutique rugs, like faux fur or tapestry inspired. As for soft furnishings, velvet and heavy silks are a great shout, blending well with antique furniture in darker wood finishes; those like their space to stand out can set a metal bed against a feature wall with baroque patterns. We’ll give you a run down on the best colours, but rich hues are your best bet.
Industrial twist
Unsure on a vintage setting? Metal beds are ideal with industrial features: if you’re in a modern apartment, exposed walls can boost your bedroom setting and set the tone for your whole home. Wooden floors also contrast with metal beds beautifully, especially if you’ve selected a black chrome finish one like ours. Just make sure your bed frame matches. For example, the vintage frame detailing of our Blenheim bed matches luxe styling, whereas more the understated, clean lines of our Combe bed suits industrial styling.
Colour and texture
The impact of metal beds lies in the fact they are understated, meaning you have the freedom to amp up their style with bold colours and patterns. Don’t be afraid to try rich, jewel-toned hues in various textures, which feel high-end and luxe, or stick to more neutral colourways to keep your space feeling calm, versatile and welcoming. Where the real fun comes in is with texture. Dense faux fur, velvet, and chenille are a match made in heaven, and are ideal for the colder months, in summer, light wools, silks and satins make for an easy seasonal update.
Upholstered beds
Also known as fabric bed frames, upholstered beds are ideal for people who like to combine beauty with functionality – more so if you select a storage bed, since it frees up space to help your styling stay take centre stage.
A headboard for everyone
Headboards are of the easiest and most effective ways to decorate an upholstered base – and it’s even better when they’re built into your existing bed. Simba beds cover a range of aesthetics, from minimalist to farmhouse, art deco to luxe; if you fall for a certain style, this helps to inform the direction you want to go in for the rest of your bedroom. For example, vintage style headboards lead to more antique lighting and furniture, while cushioned ones work with plush softer furnishings. Once you’ve chosen a headboard that expresses you best, choose a fabric for the perfect finishing touch.
Colour calling
The right bed frame fabric ties your whole room together and offers a block colour to work with, so it’s a great place to start if you’re unsure of your colour palette. Out of our beautiful 34 fabric colours, try a versatile neutral that’ll match with almost any other design choices, like a linen feel beige, or select a rich statement hue – like a jewel-toned velvet – to express your personality to its fullest and ensure your bed remains the focal point. From here, select a paint colour and furniture to match.
Functional by design
Fabric bed frames aren’t just beautiful, selected Divan styles also feature easy access drawer storage and Ottoman storage to keep your space clutter free, streamlining your space for an instant facelift. Sleekly designed styles like ours mean the functionality won’t take centre stage over the design – so you don’t need to worry about hiding the storage. The best part is how many options there are to suit every lifestyle, from two and four drawer storage to side and electric Ottoman. You then won’t need to squeeze additional furniture into your room.
