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PLEASE NOTE – We are no longer making futon mattresses and this blog contains out of date information. Our popular, Japanese style beds are often most sought after for use with futon mattresses, and you can find those just here. You can also find our sofa beds and day beds […]

Why choose a solid wood bed

The answer is that a well made, solid wood bed can last a life time as long as you look after it! So how should I care for my wooden bed? Firstly – please don’t drag it about from the corners, that may weaken the corner joints – get some […]

“When will my bed arrive ” – Our Order Times Explained

PLEASE NOTE – this blog now contains information that may be out of date regarding products and order times. Please see our product pages for the latest updates on our designs. Or, feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Ordering from Natural Bed Company Ordering a bed […]

Will sprung bed slats increase the life of my mattress

The majority of our beds come with a sprung beech slat system as standard. A base with sprung slats has curved and laminated wooden slats which sit within the solid wood bed frame. The natural flex in the slats means that they will adjust to your profile. The slats are […]

Looking for small bedroom style tips

Do you have a compact guest bedroom or a bedroom in a loft space? Are you looking for small bedroom ideas? This blog is about maximising a sense-of-space by cleverly using the room you have. Featuring our bed design – the ultra low Ki wooden bed – this blog is […]

blog exotic special edition wooden beds

Earlier this year we did a bit of spring-cleaning at the Natural Bed Company warehouse and discovered a quantity of exotic timber we thought had been used. (Ok, we forgot it was there!). From this we made five one-off wooden beds in the Sonora, Kyoto, Nevada and Sahara designs. Special […]

Want to know about our sprung beech slats

One of the hidden benefits of a Natural Bed Company bed are our sprung beech slats! We use high quality sprung beech slats from France or Germany for all our bed bases: from the Kyoto low bed to the Orchid four-poster. Our slats are slightly curved and adjust to your […]

Oak Hoxton Back of Headboard

Why it’s important to us that our beds are made in the UK. We have been making solid timber beds, bedside tables, futon mattresses and sofa beds at our Sheffield workshops for decades now. Our company started in 1974 and we have invested in keeping local skills alive ever since. We […]

The Ultra Low Beds Collection

Renovating a loft space to add an extra bedroom is a great idea. It can certainly add value to your home, whilst also make the most out of the space you have available. However, some loft spaces can be tricky to work with! That’s why we thought we’d run through […]

Tips for Creating a Japanese Style Bedroom

At the Natural Bed Company we love the pared down simplicity of Japanese interior design. This love of the harmonious, minimalist style has inspired our Kyoto collection. We are long-time fans of low beds, and our Oregon, Nevada and Sonora beds also suit this style. With this in mind we […]

Looking for environmentally friendly beds

Here at Natural Bed Company, being eco-conscious is part of our ethos. We only use timber from sustainable sources and never use endangered tropical hardwoods, allowing us to offer environmentally friendly beds. Our timber comes from a legally certified source and is purchased under the EUTR (European Union Timber Regulation). […]

Our workshop timber

We often talk about our showroom staff here, (as we’re the ones writing blogs!) but we thought we’d do a bit of a spotlight, and introduce you to the craftsmen here at Natural Bed Company. They’re the brains behind our beds, and each one if handmade to order by them! […]