7 chic upholstered beds for a boutique look

Add interest to a neutral scheme with an elegant buttoned headboard in a bold shade. The George headboard upholstered in Navy linen (above), looks great teamed with the Chichester bed frame. Add crisp white and blue bedlinen and soft-grey throw cushions for a fresh, summery feel.

Chichester double bed with low footboard; George headboard upholstered in Brankaster washed linen in Navy; both Neptune.

Add quiet glamour to your bedroom with the gentle curves of the Eliza bed (above). Made by hand, you can customise Eliza with a choice of 48 different fabrics, including wool, velvet, linen and corduroy, and four different types of feet: ebony, beech, walnut and oak.

Eliza double bedstead, Button & Sprung.

Classic, charming and cosy, the Squidgel bed has an air of grandeur with its deep button detailing. Handmade in Long Eaton, the Squidgel's padded head and footboards come in a choice of colours and fabrics (shown above in Thatch) and with solid oak legs in a blasted finish.

Squidgel king-size bed, Loaf.

Named after one of the most romantic cities in the world, the Florentine bed has a sleek elegance and would look beautiful in classic and contemporary schemes alike. The gently scrolling headboard and delicate beechwood feet give it a vintage and feminine feel. There are more than 100 fabric choices (shown above in Charcoal) and, although the standard legs are beechwood with an oak varnish finish, the company also offers options in dark mahogany and French white.

Florentine king-size bed, Sofa.com.

For strength, durability and comfort, a divan bed is a good choice and the De Luxe divan (above) has all of these in abundance. For a smart and stylish look, team the De Luxe divan with the Muses headboard, shown above in fabric from The Timeless Collection.

Muses headboard; De Luxe divan, both Vispring.

For a bed that's fit for a Royal Princess, the Charlotte (above) is made from solid beech. Its neat headboard features chrome studs that have been individually attached to give this simple design a contemporary edge.

Charlotte double bed in Wedgewood brushed cotton linen, Love Your Home.

Inspired by traditional winged armchairs, the Churchill bed is a show-stopping piece. It looks especially striking upholstered in floral fabric Dana in Turquoise (above) by Manuel Canovas, but is also available in a range of fabric and leather options.

Churchill king-size bed, And So To Bed.

Once you've chosen your upholstered bed, don't forget to choose some lovely new bedlinen to add to the boudoir look. Check out these 6 bed linen sets to snap up now.

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