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Pros & Cons of Upholstered Beds
How to Choose an Upholstered Bed Style
Upholstered beds instantly add warmth and elegance to your bedroom. They are the perfect focal point for a bedroom makeover. Whether you want to create a cozy farmhouse look or a sleek modern design, an upholstered bed can be the finishing touch you need to elevate your space. Upholstered beds come in all styles and sizes to fit your needs, whether you need a king bed or one with extra storage.
In this guide to finding the perfect upholstered bed, we’ll break down upholstered beds and popular design styles as well as the pros and cons of upholstered beds. Then, we’ll recommend 8 of our favorite upholstered bed picks from Walker Furniture and discuss how to choose an upholstered bed for your bedroom.
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You can find an upholstered bed frame to suit your style whether you prefer modern, glam, or coastal design. Let’s highlight 6 popular interior design styles and how an upholstered bed can help you achieve your ideal look:
- Modern: Modern design is all about natural materials, sleek silhouettes, and neutral color palettes. Wooden or black frames paired with simple upholstery add sophistication to your modern design. Stay away from excessive details like wood carvings, printed upholstery, or overly busy tufting.
- Mid Century: Mid century style embraces the emphasis on simplicity and functionality from modern design but embraces more pops of color, curving lines, and chunky or sculptural elements. Wood tones tend to be warm rather than dark or cool. Upholstery can add another layer of texture to your mid century space.
- Contemporary: Like modern design, contemporary favors simplicity over ornamentation. You won’t find clutter in a contemporary bedroom, but you will find sleek geometric shapes, neutral color palettes, and elegant details like upholstery. Opt for a low profile bed frame in a contemporary bedroom.
- Glam: Glam style brings in the drama with a mix of finishes, elaborate details, and hints of luxury like velvet, tufting, nailhead trim, and silk. An upholstered bed frame likewise adds drama and elegance, so it fits right into a glam bedroom design.
- Farmhouse: Upholstery brings warmth and coziness, which is what farmhouse design is all about. Creamy tones or even a burlap-esque look would be perfect for a farmhouse upholstered bed frame. You can also add contrast with rustic, distressed, or whitewashed wood.
- Coastal: Coastal spaces are light and bright, so opt for light neutrals and earth tones. Whitewashed, distressed, and rustic wood would also be at home in a coastal design.
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Pros & Cons of Upholstered Beds
Upholstered beds are known for their comfort and soft visual effect as well as their versatility in terms of incorporating your favorite textures, colors, and patterns. Keep reading for more pros and cons of upholstered beds.
✅ Pros
- Comfort: Upholstered beds feature plush and padded headboards and footboards, providing a soft and comfortable surface to lean against or rest your head while sitting up in bed.
- Aesthetic Versatility: Upholstered beds come in a wide range of fabric options, colors, and patterns, allowing you to choose a design that complements your bedroom decor and personal style.
- Sound Dampening: The fabric covering can help dampen sound, reducing noise from activities such as moving in bed or late-night reading.
- No Sharp Edges: Upholstered beds often lack sharp corners and edges, which can be safer and more child-friendly than some other bed designs.
- Warmer Appearance: The soft fabric adds warmth and a cozy feeling to the bedroom, making it a welcoming and inviting space.
❎ Cons
- Allergen Accumulation: The fabric can trap dust mites and allergens, potentially causing issues for individuals with allergies or respiratory sensitivities. However, this doesn’t have to stop you. There are simple strategies for keeping your upholstered bed clean.
- Price: Upholstered beds tend to be more expensive than some other bed types, especially if they feature high-quality upholstery materials.
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8 Upholstered Bed Frames
Keep reading for 8 of our favorite upholstered bed frames from Walker Furniture.
Arianna Queen Bed
This upholstered queen bed is a lovely addition to a farmhouse or coastal design thanks to its simple silhouette, warm neutral color, and elegant tufting. Both of these styles prioritize creating inviting spaces, and this bed sets the tone for a light, airy, and undeniably inviting design.
Gabby Queen Bed
This queen upholstered bed features black velvet, crystal button tufting, and nailhead trim. We love the dramatic wingback style of the headboard. Glam style embraces mixing materials like velvet, chrome, and crystal, and then, you can add even more texture with the bedding you choose. Although the design pictured is fairly neutral, you could also choose to bring in dramatic jewel tones or patterned wallpaper to express your glam style.
Chris King Bed
This upholstered king bed mixes tailored upholstery and tufting with a rustic, weathered wood frame. This is a great option for a large bedroom with the bed as a natural focal point. In terms of design style, the neutral palette, mix of materials, and balance of warmth and sophistication make this upholstered king bed is perfect for a coastal or farmhouse bedroom design.
Pensacola California King Bed (Upholstered)
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This California King upholstered bed will make your primary bedroom a luxurious suite to retreat to at the end of the day. The oversized headboard with elegant tufting and a contrasting white frame both add just the right amount of interest without being overly busy. We love the distressed white finish and attention to detail from the molding on the footboard to the turned feet. This is perfect for a farmhouse, shabby chic, or coastal design.
Natalia King Bed
This upholstered bed frame king embraces sleek shapes, dark wood tones, and no ornamentation to create a contemporary bedroom oasis. The entire set has almost a Japanese or Japandi style as well as a contemporary feel. An upholstered king storage bed lends itself well to contemporary’s respect for function as well as beauty. The under bed drawers offer a creative storage solution for your space.
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Plumb Queen Bed
This upholstered bed frame queen is a unique and glamorous pick that deftly mixes materials. It perfectly strikes the balance between femininity, modern design, and a rustic feel. A dark wood and metallic base contrast with the luxurious upholstered headboard and nailhead trim, making this perfect for a glam bedroom design.
Tufted Daybed with Trundle
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This upholstered day bed is better suited for a guest bedroom or glamorous teen bedroom than a primary bedroom. Trundles offer extra sleeping space for guests while daybeds offer a comfortable place to sit. With this bed, you get the best of both worlds. This one stands out thanks to its brown wood frame, elegant beige upholstery, and tailored button tufting. It could adapt to a glam, coastal, farmhouse, or even contemporary or modern style, depending on how you style the rest of the room.
Clarity Queen Bed
This upholstered queen bed is a mid century modern lover’s dream. The simple silhouette of the frame, warm toned wood, and simple channel tufting come together to create a simple but unique bed frame option. This platform bed doesn’t require a box spring, boasts a low profile design, and is perfect for smaller bedrooms. If you’ve been looking for a modern and neutral bed frame to fit a smaller space, the upholstered queen bed is an excellent choice.
How to Choose an Upholstered Bed Style
There are several factors to consider when choosing an upholstered bed style.
- Material: Choose kid- and pet-friendly materials. Some fabrics hold up better to wear and tear than others. If you love the look of velvet, you might want to consider a faux velvet made of polyester.
- Frame Style: Upholstered beds come in various frame styles from wingback to platform to panel. Keep in mind that some styles require a box spring (i.e., panel) while others don’t (i.e., platform), and some styles are more visually prominent (i.e., sleigh or four-poster). Daybeds, trundle beds, bunk beds, and storage beds are all designed to meet specific needs with creative solutions.
- Color Palette: Because a bed frame is an investment, we recommend opting for a neutral color palette and adding accent colors or patterns through other textiles in your room (bedding, curtains, rugs, and pillows) that are easier to switch out if you grow tired of them.
- Extra Details: Extra details like tufting and nailhead trim can add a luxurious touch to your bed frame.
- Cost: Set your budget and stick to it. Promotions and financing can help you make your purchase.
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FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions about upholstered beds.
What types of fabrics are commonly used for upholstery?
Common upholstery materials include linen, cotton, polyester, velvet, suede, and leather. What fabric you choose affects the bed's appearance, texture, and maintenance requirements.
How do you clean and maintain an upholstered bed frame?
Regular maintenance may involve vacuuming, spot cleaning, and addressing stains promptly. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's care instructions for your specific fabric type.
Do upholstered bed frames require a box spring or foundation?
The need for a box spring or foundation depends on the design of the upholstered bed frame. Some come with built-in slats and support systems, while others may require an additional foundation.
At Walker Furniture, we offer a wide range of quality and stylish furniture for every budget. Las Vegas shoppers can find a curated selection of upholstered beds for every design style whether you want to create a contemporary, mid century, or farmhouse space.
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Walker Furniture and Mattress has been providing incredible customer service and top furniture expertise to the Las Vegas area for over 67 years. This locally owned furniture store has a humble beginning as a mattress builder in the Chicago area since the 1900’s which blossomed into a booming legacy of selling furniture and mattresses. in 1973, Deanne and Oscar Alterwitz purchased Walker Furniture from original owners, Ruth and George Walker.
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