6 Sleigh Beds with Traditional Charm
A sleigh bed is a bed frame with a high headboard and a curved footboard resembling a sleigh. It is designed for style and comfort, providing an elegant and classic look that is the centrepiece in any bedroom.
Sleigh beds also come in various styles and sizes, from small double to super king, making them versatile for any space. Add the option of ottoman storage or built-in drawers, and you have a practical and stylish bed frame!
The traditional style (high frame, high headboard) is our favourite because it looks the part and never goes out of style.
This article rounds up 6 of the best traditional sleigh beds available, from the Birlea Colorado to the Julian Bowen Ravello. Each one oozes traditional charm and style and is incredibly affordable.
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- Birlea Colorado
Price: £759 (king size).
The Birlea Colorado (Pictured above) is a gorgeous traditional sleigh bed with a Finsbury-style curved headboard and a deep padded scroll foot end. The grey velvet is beautiful to touch, and the deep padded headboard is lovely to sit up against.
Additional features that ooze traditional charm include dark rubberwood feed, buttoned detailing, and elegant stitchwork. Everything about this bed frame looks and feels luxurious, making it the perfect choice for your home.
- Birlea Copenhagen
Pictured: Birlea Copenhagen 5FT Kingsize Fabric Bed Frame. Available from Bedstar.
Price: £699 (king size).
If you like the Colorado bed but want warm stone/champagne fabric, the Birlea Copenhagen is for you. It has a differently shaped downward arched headboard and footboard, giving it a more feminine vibe.
We adore the padded headboard, deep button detailing and dark rubberwood feet, which give it traditional charm. It is the perfect sleigh bed frame for mid-century modern, traditional, and eclectic spaces with period features.
- Flair Lucinda
Price: £739 (king size).
The Flair Lucinda ticks the box if you want an ottoman sleigh bed. This traditional bed has sumptuous velvet upholstery in grey, head stitch detailing, lattice buttons, and a lovely arched footboard with a thick padded scroll.
Pictured: Flair Lucinda 4FT 6 Double Ottoman Bed – Beige. Available from Bedstar
The sprung slatted base offers optimum comfort and support, while the beautiful, curved shape of the headboard and footboard add a luxurious touch. It is the perfect bed frame for adding some traditional charm to your bedroom.
This bed frame is also available in beige if you prefer light, neutral colours.
- Flintshire Whitford
Price: £699 (king size).
The Flintshire Whitford is a dark grey sleigh bed with a plush padded footboard and chunky scrolls. It stands out with Chesterfield button detailing, crushed velvet upholstery, and a side-opening ottoman to maximise storage space.
This is the perfect traditional sleigh bed frame for those who want to add a luxurious look and feel to their bedroom. It is sure to be the centrepiece of your bedroom, with a timeless design that will never go out of style.
Pictured: Flintshire Whitford 5FT Kingsize Ottoman Bed – Grey. Available from Bedstar.
- Bedmr Oxford
Pictured: Bedmr Oxford 5FT Kingsize Sleigh Bed Frame – Grey. Available from Bedstar.
Price: £679 (king size).
The Bedmr Oxford sits slightly lower than the other sleigh beds on our list, giving it a relaxing vibe. It is finished with beautiful silver velvet upholstery, button detailing and an arched headboard/footboard for a traditional style.
The Oxford is an excellent choice if you are looking for an elegant and timeless style that will stay in fashion for years to come. It has wooden feet finished in dark brown, giving it the looks of a bed frame from another era.
- Julian Bowen Ravello
Pictured: Julian Bowen Ravello 5FT Kingsize Storage Bed. Available from Bedstar.
Price: £699 (king size).
We end our list with the Julian Bowen Ravello, one of our best-selling sleigh beds, thanks to luxurious mink chenille fabric and deep padding. The curvy sleigh frame is beautiful, and the neutral colours complement any bedroom style.
The Ravello also has two built-in drawers at the side, giving you storage space for bedding, seasonal clothes, and bits and bats. It is an excellent choice for those looking for a classic, timeless sleigh bed frame with luxurious fabric at a great price.
