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Ruth Doherty

Best beds 2022: The most stylish bed frames for a chic and restful slumber

When it comes to stylish snoozing, the best beds for 2022 have got you covered - in more ways than one.

With everybody spending more time at home, there’s been a huge shift towards turning our homes into a personal sanctuary where we can relax and switch off from the stresses of the outside world. And the bedroom is a vital part of this restorative transformation.

Your bed is at once a design focal point within the room, as well as needing to be an inviting piece of furniture that you simply can’t wait to crawl into at the end of a busy day. Practicality also comes into play, particularly in short-on-space rooms where storage is premium.

One expert at KING Living says: “For us, effective storage solutions are a prerequisite for a functional, orderly and practical bedroom. A storage bed will help you steer clear of additional furniture like cupboards and chest of drawers– in turn freeing up more floor space. Ottoman beds with generous built-in storage compartments are an ideal fit for large and small bedrooms alike and are always popular options amongst customers.”

When it comes to trends, this year will see an influx of calming colours connected to nature, like blues and greens, as well as rich, sumptuous fabrics like velvet for cosiness and glamour. The earthy, organic trend (think raw, organic textures like linen, rattan and reclaimed wood) will also reign supreme in the bedroom department.

So, whether you’re looking for relaxed boho, clean-lined and minimal, reclaimed and rustic, or decadent and luxurious, we’ve rounded up the best beds for 2022 below. Dive in, sleepyhead.

Verbier reclaimed wood bed

Style: Modern rustic luxe

Material: Reclaimed wood

Size: Single, double, king, superking

The perfect example of modern rustic furniture, this beautiful reclaimed wood bed is handcrafted in the Buckinghamshire countryside with timber salvaged from reclamation yards across the UK.

We love the raw, organic way the grain is highlighted with durable matte wax, which comes in a handful of finishes to suit your décor scheme, including natural, whitewashed, and light grey.

Just add ceramic vases, pretty earthenware, relaxed linen bedding and black accents for a relaxed yet contemporary vibe. Go on, ooze cabin vibes and hit the hay the Alpine way...

Buy now £895.00, NOTHS

Raffety bed

Style: Mid-century modern

Material: Velvet

Size: Double, king

Totally tasteful and ideal for minimalist design schemes, this beautiful velvet bed has more than a little mid-century modern about it - hello clean-lined simple style and wooden tapered legs. Simple two-button detailing on the headboard and the biophilic forest-green hue both work to create a tranquil, inviting space for a good night’s snooze. Refined and restorative.

Buy now £675.00, Made

Sofa.com Bella bed

Style: Art Deco glamour

Material: Velvet

Size: Single, double, king, superking

Transport yourself to the glamour of the golden age with this stunning Art Deco-inspired, design-driven bed. Statement headboards, along with pretty details like fluting, are on-point for 2022, and this pretty snoozing station boasts both elements for maximum impact. Even the sculpturally turned legs highlight attention to detail. Make it the focal point of your room with a neutral backdrop, all go all-out with wall panelling and rich, sumptuous paint colours to match its elegance.

Buy now £675.00, Sofa.com

Wentworth Upholstered Headboard & Divan Base

Style: Modern and understated

Material: Tweed

Size: Double, king, superking​

Short on square footage? Don’t fret, this divan bed has all your storage problems sorted. Thanks to two deep drawers on each side, there’s plenty of space to stash your spare linens, blankets, books and other necessities. The 6cm deep headboard is comfy and bookworm-friendly, making this a great combination of form and function - not to mention price

Buy now £435.00, Soak & Sleep

Alora natural linen bed

Style: French chic

Material: Linen and ash wood

Size: King, superking

Ooh la la, this softly curved linen and wood bed has more than a touch of French style - and we’re totally here for it. The neutral colours will fit seamlessly in any space, while the cabriole legs add a sense of subtle grandeur without being overpowering. Team with bleached woods and a pared-back colour palette for a calming, restorative and timeless space.

Buy now £1650.00, Graham & Green

The Original Bed Co Toulon four poster iron bed

Style: Understated luxury

Material: Iron

Size: Single, small double, double, king, superking

Channel traditional luxe with a modern twist with this fresh, contemporary four-poster bed that will add a subtle style statement to any bedroom. There’s something more than a little decadent about slipping into a four-poster bed at night, and you don’t have to live in a country manor to make the most of this version. Thanks to its up-to- date clean-lined style, it can work in a city pad or apartment too; just add bold, tropical wallpaper to make it really on-trend. Also available in black.​

Buy now £299.00, The Original Bed Co

Sweetpea & Willow Hush bed

Style: Coastal cool

Material: Velvet

Size: King

If you like drifting off to the sounds of the ocean lapping at the sand, this wave-inspired scalloped bed was made for you. The silhouette and beautiful blue hue are transportive as well as stylish, creating the perfect balance between form and function. All you need to do? Add a palm plant to really escape to far-flung climes.

Buy now £1680.00, Sweetpea & Willow

Beddy-Byes bed

Style: Soft and squishy

Material: Linen (other fabrics available)

Size: Double, kingsize, superking

Loaf has become synonymous with its ‘squish machines’ - and it’s making sure the term doesn’t just apply to its sofas. This comfy, cosy bed is certainly oozing a strong ‘squish’ game thanks to its pillowy headboard, which makes night time reading and soaking up the weekend papers a dream. You can choose from 135 fabrics and numerous colours for a personalised snoozing spot that’s snug as well as stylish.

Buy now £1395.00, Loaf

Danetti Lenora bed

Style: Feelin’ blue

Material: Velvet

Size: Double, king, superking

Looking for a bed that ticks every box but don’t want to break the bank? This button- detail beauty has got you covered. It’s stylish, practical, and comfortable, while also being refreshingly wallet-friendly. Anyone looking for more storage space (nearly all of us, then?) will love the capacious spot for stashing all your bits and pieces beneath the mattress. The sumptuous velvet fabric and chic design will also elevate any style of bedroom - it’s luxe for less.

Buy now £599.00, Danetti

The palm bed frame

Style: Curved and cocooning

Material: Velvet

Size: King, superking, emperor

“Curves are featured everywhere in the latest interior design trends,” says Suzy McMahon, Sofology Buying Director.“Perfect for softening the traditional angular lines in our homes, they add an air of calm and serenity.”

A relaxed, secure and cosy feeling is exactly what we’re all looking for after two years of uncertainty. This pleated velvet bed not only offers that cocooning element, it also adds grandeur to any bedroom. And, fitting for its statement look, the bed is also available in emperor size - ideal for larger bedrooms and anyone that loves stretching out at night. Extravagant and sumptuous.

Buy now £2199.00, Sofology

Larsson bed

Style: Country cottagcore

Material: Belgian linen and wood

Size: Double, king, superking

Inspired by British woodlands, this oh-so-pretty country-chic bed features decorative carvings - like spruce cone finials and wildflower motifs -finished in a distressed pale- grey tone. The headboard is upholstered in beautiful linen, which is stonewashed and features a stubby texture - perfectly in line with the relaxed feel of the paintwork. A stunning piece that’s ideal for anyone that loves delicate detailing and a country-chic aesthetic.

Buy now £1595.00, Neptune

Jasper bed deluxe

Style: Cool, calm and contemporary

Material: Fabric or leather

Size: King

Get smart with this contemporary luxe bed that has tech features available to add on for a sleek and functional sleep retreat. Integrated timber shelves with hidden storageand optional wireless charging offer simple convenience, and there’s also the option to enhance the bed with additional smart lights and swivel tables. Nifty, huh?

What’s more (yes, there’s more), easy-lift gas struts provide access to hidden storage beneath the bed. What else could you need? A padded, comfy headboard? It’s got that too...

Buy now £3050.00, King Living

Wilmslow pale grey rattan bed

Style: Boho

Material: Cane and wood

Size: Double, king superking

Always swooning over Insta-perfect boho-style bedrooms online? Get your own piece of French-inspired relaxed charm with this rattan beauty. Finished in a pale grey hue, it’s timeless, elegant and on-trend - all at the same time. A subtly printed rug, vases with oversized twigs, line art, plastered walls and wicker accessories make the perfect pairings.

Buy now £929.00, The Cotswolds Co

Sofology Alchemist bed frame

Style: It’s all in the details

Material: Velvet

Size: Double, king, superking

If you’re in the camp that believes a bed should be sumptuous, opulent and statement-making (after all, we do spend a third of our lives in there), then this button-detail beauty was made for you. What’s more, it’s totally on-point and timeless, being inspired by the classic Chesterfield sofa design. ​

Suzy McMahon, Sofology Buying Director, explains: “Creating a luxurious bedroom is all about the details. Rich, sumptuous velvets in deep, saturated colours create a focal point in the room and hero your bed frame.Headboards that incorporate detailing, such as Deco-inspired fluting or classic button and tuck designs add an extra design flourish for that style statement.”

Not only is it good-looking, it’s also practical - the base is adjustable to multiple positions, so you can set the height to perfectly suit your mattress. Genius.

Buy now £1599.00, Sofology

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