Choosing a new bed is a big decision. Here at Natural Bed Company, we want to make sure that you pick the bed base that is right for you. In this blog, I will run through the most important details to check before buying your bed base. From measurements and dimensions to timbers and mattresses.
If you have decided on a new bed base but are keeping your existing mattress, it is important to let us know the mattress depth. All of the mattresses you will currently find on our website are between 16 and 20cm deep. However, some pocket sprung mattresses can be much thicker, in some cases upwards of 30cm. To ensure that the headboard panel is not lost behind a mattress and pillows, we can make adjustments to the overall height. This helps to keep the bed and mattress in proportion. It also guarantees that you will still be able to see the beautiful timber that makes up your Natural Bed Company bed. With most bed models, we do this by extending the height of the headboard legs. This therefore raises the position of the standard headboard panel. If you want a taller headboard panel instead, please get in touch to discuss if this is an option.
In addition to this, double check the overall size of your existing mattress. Sizes, such as king and double, are not always standardised. Lengths and widths can differ (UK, European and US sizing is often different). If you do find that your mattress is not of a bed size listed on our website, let us know and we can quote a price for the alterations necessary. As all our beds are made to order, we can accommodate any mattress size.
If you are trying to fit your new bed around existing furniture, or trying to match the base to a hardwood floor, it can be a difficult task. Simply relying on images from our website is not ideal, as the colour settings on computer screens can differ considerably. To make the timber choice easier, we can arrange for small samples of each wood to be sent out to you. This way you can compare all of the options in our range. You can see them against your wardrobes and floors to help in your decision. Maybe you’ll decide it would be better to go for a comparable wood or to contrast with something completely different!
Also, please note that we have recently change our lacquer finish. We used to use a ‘Clear’ finish, but we have now changed to ‘Natural’. If you are ordering furniture to match an item you have previously ordered from us, we recommend requesting a timber sample showing both finishes. Both finishes are still available, just let us know which finish you require.
To find out more about our new lacquer finish – take a look at our previous blog.
When choosing your bed base, it is important to take a close look at the overall dimensions of the bed. These differ to the mattress sizes shown on our website. You will find a full list of dimensions at the bottom of each product page. These show overall width, length and headboard heights. A little bit of measuring would be worth your time.
For example, a king size Cochin, taking a mattress size of 150x200cm is in fact 209cm long and 159cm wide (i.e. the frame adds 9cm to both the length and the width.) While an Oregon platform bed base adds 30cm to both the width and length!
If you find that after hours and hours of searching, you just cannot decide between two of our beds, get in touch with us! Maybe you like the headboard height on one but prefer the under-bed clearance on another. Don’t worry, simply give us a call and, in most cases, we can make alterations to our designs to suit your needs. Please note, we cannot create a new bed from scratch. However, a few centimetres on or off the headboard and clearance shouldn’t pose too much of a problem – or add too much to the price. Customers have on occasion asked for the addition of a footboard to one of our designs. Others have asked for a version without a headboard. So please don’t be afraid to ask, we are always happy to help when we can.
If you would like a selection of timber samples to be sent out to you or if there is a dimension you require that is not shown on our website, please do not hesitate to call us on 0114 272 1984 or send us an email at [email protected]
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