Camden Bed in solid ash 1

It’s that time of year again, when our minds turn to planning for the holidays. With family and friends coming to stay over the Christmas period, it’s a good time to consider any updates that may be needed for your guest bedroom – to make their stay as comfy as […]

textured towel organic cotton

At Natural Bed Company we love searching out new, beautifully made, natural products (the clue is in our name!) We have therefore put together a luxury range of organic toiletries, towels and bedding – so you can treat yourself with a clear conscience. This collection is guaranteed to leave you […]

Industrial look bedroom sonora

One of the most popular interior design trends that has stood the test of time (and potential over-saturation on Instagram feeds!) is the Industrial look. A simple concept but it’s not always straightforward to pull off. Here I’ll go through the key points that you should be covering to easily give your bedroom that seriously cool Industrial vibe!

oregon solid walnut

So, you’ve decided on the design of your bed, you’ve picked your favourite timber and even chosen the perfect bedding to go with it – but something you might not have given that much thought to is the size of the bed you are going to order with us. It’s […]

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We offer a wide range of hardwood timbers here at Natural Bed Company from the pale, subtle maple to the reddish tones and swirling grain found in cherry, but to my mind the stand-out choice is walnut. If you are trying to find a striking, dramatic looking timber, one that […]

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Please note that some of the products mentioned in this blog post are no longer available. We don’t just like Ethnicraft Furniture, we LOVE it! When we have a new delivery you will be able to see Natural Bed Company staff climbing over each other to get a good look, […]

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Something we hear from customers time and time again is “We don’t have have a big space…”, “It’s a tight fit” or “Our Bedroom is too small for…”, sound familiar? At Natural Bed Company, there are more options than you would think and a lot of the time you don’t have to settle for less! These days, space is a premium and whether you’re renting a one bed flat in a city centre or simply want to make the most of your Kid’s/Spare room, here are a few tips that can help save a few centimetres here and there – they all add up!

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Here we’ll take a look at the latest additions to the Ethnicraft collection, and how these new pieces work with our range of solid wood beds. These new designs tie in beautifully with the latest trends in interior design and are a great way to update your bedroom. Soft Lines […]

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PLEASE NOTE THAT, AS OF 2022, WE NO LONGER MAKE OR SELL FUTON MATTRESSES. Futons and Sofa Bed Bases have come a long way from the days of staying on your auntie’s old pull out mattress or crashing on a friend’s cheap futon on the floor after a night out. […]

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We have a great deal of experience making futon mattresses here at the Natural Bed Company, having manufactured futons in our Sheffield workshop for over 30 years. In fact, when we began, we weren’t actually Natural Bed Company, but The Futon Shop! Our name may have changed over the years, […]

olive linen bedding with khaki throw

An enjoyable part of the start of a new year is the chance to do a little research into the interior design trends for the year to come. Looking through the magazines, checking out the relevant websites and attending trade fairs – what could be more fun?! Based on our […]

malabar contemporary wooden bed

Well, its that time of year when our customers call to ask “when we will be having a sale – Boxing Day?January?” As a rule, we do not do sales or offer range-wide discounts on our products (outside the few ex-display models that appear on the website at times when […]

highland 4 poster bed pure wool fabric

Wondering which of our wooden bedsteads would suit your style of bedroom? Here we’ll take a look at our exclusive range of solid wood bed bases and look at the bedroom styles they are designed to suit. Many of our bedsteads will look good with a range of interior design […]

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PLEASE NOTE – THE CUBA SOFA BED IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT OUR SOFA BED & DAY-BED COLLECTION FOR THE LATEST OPTIONS. The Cuba sofa bed is the most luxurious option in our futon sofa-bed collection that also includes the Fiji, Tokyo and Panama bases. Available […]

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Here at Natural Bed Company we are immensely proud of the quality of each and every bed we make. Manufactured in our Sheffield workshop, each solid wood bed frame is hand crafted to order by one member of our workshop team using only the finest natural materials. We are sure […]

beech kyoto headboard

Looking for a beech bed base? Here you can find more information on our beds and furniture available in solid beech. Beech is a light coloured timber with a slightly pinkish cast and a tight, speckled grain. It’s smooth texture and subtle appearance works great in minimal interior schemes or […]

walnut chiswick headboard

Looking for a walnut bed? Here you can find more information on our beds and furniture available in solid walnut. Walnut has a dramatic grain in tones of rich chocolate (varying subtly in hue – from slight olive brown to more russet tones) with areas of paler sapwood. This rich […]

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With summer just around the corner, we’ve seen an increase in enquiries from customers looking to update the beds in their holiday lets and holiday homes.

Carnaby low bed in cherry timber with terracotta bedding and ethnicraft pi side table.

We are regularly asked about the advantages of purchasing a solid wooden bed and the importance of choosing a hand-made base. In this blog I’ll take a closer look at why we manufacture the beds in the manner we do and why we choose natural hardwoods over veneer.

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Do you have a spare room that performs a range of functions – guest bedroom, office space, lounge area for the kids? These hard-working rooms deserve a little TLC and some flare. We suggest a stylish futon sofa bed could be just the answer!

nevada and cube and waffle bedding

Renovating a loft space to add an extra bedroom is a great idea, adding value to your home and making the most out of the space you have available. However getting the most out of that space can be a little tricky!