Single beds – our pick of the best

For a comfortable and luxurious guest bedroom opt for an upholstered divan bed complete with a soft headboard and pocket-sprung mattress. Divan drawers are perfect for storing spare blankets and sheets in a small bedroom. Or for a little country style, a metal bed frame in an antique white or pewter finish teamed with a classic quilt will create a cosy look. A simple, minimal style is a good choice for a dual-purpose space, such as a spare room that needs to work as a study as well as an occasional guest room, and if you're buying for a child or teenager’s bedroom, choose a design that will grow with your child’s changing tastes. Take a look at our pick of the best designs.

Choose the Oliver single bed to capture a vintage look that's perfect for kid's or guest bedrooms. This bed comes with the Lewis Mattress included in the price, which has 800 pocket springs. Colour duck egg. Powder-coated steel and aluminium castings with a beech sprung slatted base. 

Oliver Single Bed and Lewis Mattress, £375, Feather and Black

This single bed with two drawers is made with dovetail joints and is hand-painted with a durable paint to give a perfect hardwearing finish. 

Adorable Tots New Hampton Grooved Single Bed, £525, House of Fraser

This extra-long, extra-wide single divan bed has a micro-quilted mattress that sits on top of a sturdy divan base covered in light-grey, soft-feel material. Two storage drawers. Headboard not included. 

Sealy Solo Large Single Divan Bed, £449, Furniture Village

Give your bedroom a cutting-edge feel and look with this modern upholstered bedstead. With a smoothly curved detail headboard and no footboard, it creates an illusion of open space. The sprung slats also provide great support for your mattress and help you to get a restful night's sleep. Mattress not included. Self assembly required. Colour Grey. 

House by John Lewis Jamie Single Bedstead, £299, John Lewis

This stunning single Victorian-style bed frame with an attractive pewter finish has been designed with a sweeping top rail and shell design detail. With hand-poured castings and sprung slats. 

Hastings Pewter Single Bed Frame, £675, Laura Ashley

This understated and timeless Radius oak single bed is made from lacquered solid oak and oak veneer and features rounded corners, joined in traditional methods. Radius is a standard UK size bed frame W90 x L190cm. This bed is designed for an UK size mattress, sold separately. Solid oak and oak veneer. 

Radius Oak Single Bed, £495, Habitat

Refresh and modernise your bedroom with this Hygena wooden bed frame and headboard, in a Mocha glass finish. Perfect if you want to create a great-looking bedroom without breaking the bank. 

Hygena Single Walnut Bedframe, £160, Homebase

Finley has been designed to fit into smaller, more compact bedrooms. This design is part of the Loft collection,  a contemporary mix of white lacquer, with natural timber turned handles and feet. 

Finley Single Bedstead, £199, Marks and Spencer

This gorgeous single bedstead is perfect for a guest room when you have friends or family to stay. The sprung slatted base provides great support for your mattress and greater comfort for you. The tongue-and-groove design of the headboard and foot end adds stylish charm. Solid wood construction with sprung slats. Stone white lacquer finish. 

Arley Single Wooden Bed Frame, £399, Furniture Village

This outstanding single bed lets you find the perfect position for your head, legs or hips – all at the touch of a 6-button handset. Equipped with twin, splash-proof motors and a superior, 5-part adjustable frame, this pocket sprung divan gives you complete and automatic control over its movement. Together with superior technology, the Winsford offers a selection of integrated side or end drawers for extra storage. 

MiBed Hayton Pocket Spring Adjustable Single Divan Bed, £899, Furniture Village