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One of the main points for confusion when buying a Natural Bed Company bed is whether to opt for a model with or without a headboard. From looking at our range, you’ll see that we often offer the same model both with and without a headboard. This is especially true […]

3/4 view of the Oregon bed frame in ash, with a metal side table.

Our customers often ask to see platform beds. However, we have noticed they can have very different styles and requirements in mind when they make the request! So we thought we’d address the basic question – “what is a platform bed?” Types of Platform Beds We offer a range a […]

cube with upper shelf oak 1280

Please note, this blog post may contain out of date information. We no longer make futon bed bases here at Natural Bed Company. You can still find our full range of sofa beds and day beds just here. Plus, many of our handmade wooden bed bases are perfect for futon […]

carnaby low mid century look bed solid oak 1920

This blog contains details on buying a bed from Natural Bed Company. Please note, this information is subject to change. You can find further, modern details about our order process and lead times just here. 1. Access It’s always important to think about the space you have available when buying […]

Retro wooden table lamps, one large, one small showing green light.

Are you looking for inspiration before you update your son or daughter’s bedroom? Here we’ve put together a few tips and suggestions for creating stylish kids’ bedrooms. 1. Stylish Décor Long gone are the days of pastel pink for a girl and blue for a boy. From pure white to […]

3/4 view of a solid English oak bed with ecru bed linen. A quilted velvet bedspread neatly draped over the top.

Now that the hectic festive season is over, it’s the perfect time to take a look at the guest bedroom. In this blog, we look at ways to update it or make it even more welcoming! Here, you can find a few suggestions for adding a little boutique hotel style […]

5 Easy Ways to Organise Your Bedroom

Your bedroom is a place where you start and end your day almost all year round. While cultivating a relaxing space is essential to maintaining your sanity in your home, it can be easy for your bedroom to get out of hand when you just don’t have much time for […]

black oak kulu low bed 3Q

How to select the perfect attic bed, furniture and accessories for an attic bedroom? Do you have an attic space ripe for renovation? A loft space can make a glamorous and individual extra bedroom and hopefully these tips will help you make the most of the space you have available… […]

Oregon Low platform bed in ash.

Please note, this post references our Koo bed, which is no longer available. This low, platform bed is still available in a hardwood version, in the form of the Kulu bed base. Looking for a modern platform bed? At Natural Bed Company we offer a range of minimalist, modern platform […]

cherry headboard with beech sprung slats

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 […]

sprung kyoto daybed in use close up

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 […]

king size cherry sahara slats and mattress gap

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 […]

Green floral bedspread on an Oregon bed.

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 […]

beech kyoto japanese bed with oak storage units

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 […]

A forward-facing shot of the English oak Chiswick. It is dressed in the organic linen bedding in ecru, which is covered by an embroidered striped bedspread in silver-grey and a pure wool beige throw.

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). […]

NBC workshop moulder

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! […]

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The interior design trends we expect to see in 2013 and how to incorporate them in your home Here we are again! Looking forward to a brand new year and all that it will bring! There is already a lot of speculation (and preparation for) the interior design trends for […]

close up of the top of a bed. Oak headboard with grain detail, neutral bedding and small ruffled edge linen cushions.

Our advice on choosing a hardwood timber that’s right for you! Here at Natural Bed Company, we pride ourselves on using solid timber from sustainable sources. To help you in choosing from our hardwood timber beds, we’ve taken a look at each timber we offer in detail to help you […]

reversible boho throw

A new year is upon us! It’s the perfect time to grab those interior design mags, get looking for inspiration and start decorating. After all, once the Christmas decorations have come down, it leaves the perfect blank slate for a new look. Join us as we take a look at […]