Please note, this blog post contains out of date information regarding alterations to the Kyoto. For the latest info, please see the Kyoto’s product pages. You can find it either with or without a headboard on our website.
Consistently our most popular bed here at Natural Bed Company, the Kyoto has surged further ahead in recent weeks with a flurry of new orders. I couldn’t think of a better time to take a look at a perennial favourite in our range!Simple and stylish, the Japanese style Kyoto bed frame is the perfect choice for a contemporary, minimal aesthetic. Available both with and without a headboard (we’ll get to how to make that choice later!) this bed frame can take pride of place in any bedroom.
The most popular timber and stain choice for the Kyoto is the wenge stained pine. A traditional stain, it helps to create the complete Japanese look when matched with this minimalist bed frame. However, the bed is available in all our hardwood timbers if you decide to move away from a more traditional option.
When making your timber choice with this frame, it is important to consider how much of the timber you will actually see. Once duvet covers, pillows and throws have been added into the mix, it can cover the minimal headboard. We offer the bed in two options. Without a headboard, you may only see glimpses of the timber at the footboard end and beneath the bedding.
As a result, I would recommend that when choosing a hardwood timber, a headboard is added if possible. This way, the dramatic grain and beautiful tones of cherry or walnut for example could still be seen, whilst keeping the overall minimalist design.
With the Kyoto, more so than with many other beds in our range, it is important to consider mattress depth. Changes cannot be made to the design to accommodate deeper mattresses. The mattresses that make up our range are between 16 and 20cm in depth. Any deeper than this and you would run the risk of completely obscuring the headboard panel when pillows are added. This is an important point to consider if you are going to use an existing mattress of purchase one elsewhere.
If you decide to add bedside tables to your Kyoto order, we have a couple of options available that tie in well to the design of the bed frame. Our low Cube is a good option. Part of the incredibly popular Cube range of tables, it matches closely to the height of the frame. And, it also gives good storage options in both the drawer and shelf beneath. You may have noticed that the Cube is not available in pine as standard on our website. However, if you have decided on wenge pine (or any other pine stain) just get in touch and we will quote a price for the tables in this timber.
The most obvious choice to match the Kyoto would of course be our Kyoto shelf and drawer tables. Designed specifically with this bed frame in mind and available in all timber options as standard. Please see a comparison of the dimensions of the Cube and Kyoto tables below, to help with the decision making process:
Low Cube Bedside Table: W 50 x D 35 x H 33cmKyoto Shelf or Drawer Table: W 50 x D 32 x H36cm
For additional storage options take a look at our Kyoto under-bed drawers. It is possible to fit up to four storage boxes underneath any base in a standard double size (135x190cm) upwards. As the drawers are not as deep as the bed frame itself when pushed into the middle of the bed it is possible to use the under-bed drawers with the base. These drawers sit within the legs, so do not interrupt the ‘floating’ look of the design. Extra storage that retains the integrity of the minimal Japanese design.
Please see below for an overview of the Kyoto bed dimensions:
Approximate assembly time: 20 minutes
If you find you would prefer a lower version of the Kyoto bed frame, we recommend you take a look at our Kobe and Kumo beds. Our previous blog about our Ultra Low Beds Collection will cover all your options.
As ever, please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions that were not answered in this blog, either on the phone on 0114 272 1984 or via email at [email protected]. Additionally, if timber samples would be helpful in making your decision on which wood to choose, just let us know the best delivery address and we will arrange for them to be sent out, first class.
As always, you can find even more interior inspiration over on our Pinterest boards.
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