At Natural Bed Company we use only solid timber to make our bed bases. Natural solid wood furniture is beautiful, each piece is unique. There are so many wonderful timbers each with their own distinct properties. The variation in colour, tone and grain gives life and individuality to any design. Our simple, stylish bed designs draw attention to the chosen timber. After all, the headboard can be the perfect showcase for a vivid grain or subtle range of shades.
Any of our beds can be ordered in our range of solid hardwoods; walnut, cherry, oak, maple, ash and beech. A selection of our models are also available in pine. However, all of our beds and bedroom furniture will now be finished with our brand new lacquer finish!
Our previous clear lacquer finish had a soft sheen, and added a degree of warmth to the natural tone of each timber. This would deepen over time resulting in a warm cast to each wood. Our new ‘natural-look’ lacquer finish has been named for its clarity. It allows you to appreciate the myriad colours and subtle variations in the tone of natural timber. It boasts a subtle, soft sheen and protects the timber from grease marks and some stains. However, it retains a very natural, authentic hue.
Both lacquer finishes are still available. So, if you want to order bedside tables to match* the bed you bought last year – just let us know and we can discuss this with you. Be sure to let us know of this requirement with us when you place your order.
*It’s worth noting that the natural characteristics of solid wood mean that there is no such thing as an exact ‘match’. We will do our best to select timber of a similar grain and tone for every section of your bed/bedside tables. However, the beauty of real timber is its variety, so the sections of timber will never be identical.
Please note, each new sample is photographed next to an older timber sample with the previous finish. In each photo, the sample showing the new ‘natural-look’ finish is on the left. Most of our timbers deepen in colour over time. The only difference is walnut, which grows slightly warmer but paler as it ages.
Shown below on the left is a new sample of oak with the new ‘natural’ finish. On the right, you can see an older oak sample with the previous, warmer, clear lacquer finish. You can also see our Zanskar bed pictured in oak.
The new finish of oak is a slightly cooler shade than it appeared with the previous finish; the soft sand tones are subtle and varied. Oak does deepen in shade over time, growing subtly warmer.
Shown below on the left is a new sample of walnut with the new lacquer finish. On the right you can see an older walnut sample with the previous, warmer, clear lacquer finish. You can also see our Hoxton bed pictured in walnut.
The new finish over solid walnut results in a slightly softer shade than with the previous finish, the grey tones are clearly visible along with the biscuit and russet tones. Walnut does grow subtly warmer, but may well get paler over time.
Shown below on the left is a new sample of ash with the new finish. On the right you can see an older ash sample with the previous, warmer lacquer finish. You can also see our Bamford bed pictured in ash.
The new finish to the solid ash brings out all the beauty and variety of this lovely timber. Soft cream tones with a rich golden grain, with subtle hints of taupe, are clearly visible. Ash does grow subtly warmer and will deepen over time.
Shown below on the left is a new sample of maple with the new ‘natural’ finish. On the right you can see an older maple sample with the previous, warmer lacquer finish. You can also see our Malabar bed pictured in maple.
The new finish of maple is a slightly cooler shade than with the previous finish, the soft cream tones are visible, the grain clearly a deeper tone. Maple does warm in colour over time.
Shown below on the left is a new sample of cherry with the new ‘natural’ lacquer finish. On the right you can see an older cherry sample with the previous finish. You can also see our Carnaby bed pictured in cherry.
This new finish again shows the wide variety of tones within natural timber. Soft sage and rust tones are visible within this richly hued wood. Cherry does deepen in shade over time, growing even richer.
Shown below on the left is a new sample of beech with the new finish. On the right you can see an older beech sample with the previous, warmer lacquer finish. You can also see our Java bed pictured in beech.
Here the difference between the look of new finish and the previous lacquer is quite subtle. The new finish results in a slightly cooler shade than with the previous finish, which gave a soft golden (almost apricot) look. Beech will deepen in shade over time, growing subtly warmer and rosier.
Shown below on the left is a new sample of pine with the new finish. On the right you can see an older pine sample with the previous, warmer lacquer finish. You can also see our Sahara bed pictured in pine.
There is very little difference between the two finishes on pine, the new ‘natural’ lacquer is just a little cooler. As with most of the other timbers, solid pine will become deeper in tone, here becoming more golden in hue.
Please note the images are just examples of timber, every section of timber will vary in grain and hue. Please also note that the lighting on the day we took the photographs and the colour balance settings on your computer screen will also have an effect on how the timber appears!
If you would like to receive a sample of any of our timbers, please contact us and we will be happy to post one out to you (this service is free of charge within the UK).
As always, you can find style inspiration for our solid wood beds and furniture over on our Pinterest page.
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