A Solid Ash bed frame can make a striking addition to your bedroom. With its pale timber and dramatic grain, it can be a real feature. However you choose to style the rest of the room, your ash bed will stand out, but there are a few things that you can do to elevate it even further. Let’s take a look.
Pale timbers like ash give you a choice. Do you style the rest of the space in contrasting colours to create a modern, intense look, or would you rather use muted tones and minimal pattern and texture to create a soothing environment that really lets the ash shine?
Because ash is such a versatile timber, it can work beautifully in both contemporary and traditional bedrooms. The key is deciding on the overall mood that you want to create before you start adding furniture, accessories and soft furnishings.
A solid ash bed frame from Natural Bed Company lends itself to a Scandi inspired room. Our low bed frames like the Kyoto or Kumo, or our low platform bed, the Oregon, can look fantastic in ash. Style with minimal furniture, natural lighting, house plants, light linens in neutral colours and other natural elements and textures to complete the look.
Ash can also be perfect in a Japanese or Japandi styled room. Keep décor calm and uncluttered, add layered natural textures and choose practical furniture with clean lines for a balanced, restful feel.
If you prefer something more contemporary, ash also works wonderfully in modern industrial spaces. Pair it with black metal accents, deep charcoal walls or statement lighting for a bold and stylish contrast.
The colours that you choose will depend on the look that you are trying to achieve. For a soothing, Scandi-inspired space, stick to neutrals with muted colours and nature inspired tones like sage green, soft grey, warm beige and clay.
If contrast is your vibe, don’t be scared to be bold. Add pops of bright colour, create a smart monochrome look with lots of black and white, and try teaming patterns with the strong ash grain. Deep navy, forest green and even rich terracotta can all work beautifully alongside pale ash timber.
You can also use your wall colour to influence how the ash looks. Crisp white walls will make the timber feel bright and modern, while warmer paint shades can bring out the natural warmth and texture of the wood grain.
Organic materials can perfectly complement a solid ash bed. Opt for organic linen sheets in neutral tones and add a wool throw for warmth and comfort. Light layers like our muslin throws can add colour, texture and a light cover that’s perfect for warm nights.
Mixing textures is a great way to make your bedroom feel cosy without overwhelming the natural beauty of the bed frame. Chunky knit throws, woven cushions and soft rugs can all add warmth and interest while still maintaining a calm and relaxed feel.
For a more luxurious look, layer crisp cotton bedding with velvet cushions or a quilted throw in deeper tones for contrast.
An ash bed has lots of beautiful swirls and patterns in the grain. This often adds a darker contrast to the pale timber and means that your bed really is the main character in your room. To really show it off, choose simple, functional furniture for the rest of the space.
Our low Cube, Oregon and Kyoto bedside tables all offer simple storage and look great with a low ash bed frame. For a taller frame, our Camden and Sahara tables can work well.
Avoid overcrowding the room with too many accessories or bulky furniture pieces. A few carefully chosen decorative items, simple artwork and soft lighting can often have more impact than lots of smaller details competing for attention.
Lighting can completely change the feel of a bedroom and help highlight the natural beauty of solid ash. Soft, warm lighting tends to complement pale timber best and creates a calm, welcoming atmosphere.
Bedside lamps with fabric shades, wall lights with warm bulbs and soft ambient lighting can all work beautifully. If possible, make the most of natural daylight too, as sunlight really enhances the texture and grain of ash wood throughout the day.
A wooden bed is a great way to bring more nature into your home décor. Work with this by adding leafy houseplants where possible (even fake plants can look great!).
Natural materials like stone, wool, cotton, linen and ceramics can all help create a calming, grounded space that complements the timber beautifully.
You could also introduce woven baskets, textured rugs or handmade accessories to add warmth and personality while still keeping the overall look relaxed and uncluttered.
One of the best things about a solid ash bed frame is that it doesn’t need much styling to make an impact. The grain, colour and craftsmanship naturally draw attention, so don’t feel like you have to over-style your room.
Instead, focus on creating a bedroom that feels calm, comfortable and personal to you. Whether your style is minimalist, cosy, modern or eclectic, a solid ash bed can provide a timeless centrepiece that works beautifully for years to come.
If you love the rich grain pattern of ash, but prefer a darker timber, take a look at our warm and cool smoked ash options.