Solid oak contemporary Tibet bed with footboard

Please note, this blog may contain out of date information. However, we do still offer made to measure beds based on our existing designs. You can find our full range of bed bases just here. Just get in touch with us if you would like to discuss a custom order. […]

Please note, this blog contains out of date information and imagery about the timbers we offer. For the latest information on the woods we use to make our beds, please see the Our Timbers page. New to Natural Bed Company is our collection of Indian Style Beds beautifully crafted in […]

The ultra low kumo platform style bed shown with optional headboard

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 […]

The Koo wooden platform bed from Natural Bed Company

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 […]

cosy concrete bedroom with wooden Shetland bed with padded headboard

Please note, this blog contains out of date information regarding the fabric options we offer. For the latest information, please see the Shetland product pages. You can find the wool-covered headboard option just here, or the standard fabric range just here. Our new Shetland bed has been on the website […]

monochrome bedroom setting for low oak Carnaby bed

This blog contains details on buying a bed from Natural Bed Company. Please note, this may contain out of date information. 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 […]

Japanese style low wooden Kobe bed in sanded pine

About Pine: Solid pine will, like many other timbers, vary in grain and colour from piece to piece. This gives the furniture a uniqueness that sets it aside from furniture made from synthetic veneers, and painted surfaces. Over a period of time, depending upon the intensity of daylight available, the […]

The Oregon platform bed - low wooden loft bed

Looking for a modern platform bed? At Natural Bed Company we offer a range of minimalist, modern platform beds in solid timber. These beds can form the basis for a variety of modern schemes. Here we’ll take you through the collection and suggest the looks that work well with them: […]

A modern solid wooden bed - the Malabar in Oak and shown with Oak Bedside Cube table

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 […]

About the benefits of 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 […]