Finding the right bed frame is important, yet choosing a double bed frame can be a fine art, especially when trying to blend it in with your existing decor. Whether you’re a traditionalist looking for a double bed with a beautiful wooden slatted or spindle headboard, or perhaps you are a fabric aficionado lusting after the right combination of colour and texture? Either way, we have found the best double beds around.
We’ve scoured our favourite retailers to bring you the best double beds. Featuring a range of products from the likes of John Lewis, unique items from Made and faithful picks from Furniture Village, you can rely on our list for inspiration. Sleep easy knowing that choosing your next double bed is sorted.
Searching for a different size bed? See our best beds guide for more stylish recommendations. If you're redecorating, head over to our bedroom ideas hub page for some design inspiration.
The best double beds
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1. Habitat Clanfield Double Bed Frame
2. Dunelm Vivian Bed
3. Bensons for Beds Kora Upholstered Bed Frame
4. Hashtag Home Wieze Platform Bed
5. MADE.com Alana Double Bed
6. John Lewis & Partners Pillow Bed Frame
7. Argos Home Kaycie Double Bed Frame
8. Habitat Blissford Four Poster Double Bed Frame
9. MADE.com Kano Double Platform Bed with Storage Drawers
10. Ercol Teramo Bed Frame
11. Furniture123 Khloe Double Side Ottoman Bed in Silver Grey Velvet
What to consider when buying a double bed?
Size
Sitting slap-bang in between a single bed and a king-sized bed, a double bed is an ideal solution for single sleepers craving for more room and couples who don’t quite have the space for anything bigger. There’s often a lot more choice when it comes to choosing a frame for double beds, with its W135cm x L190cm mattress sizing giving designers more scope to come up with something extra special.
Shape
Double bed frames come in various different shapes, with footed and unfooted bases, solid or slatted headboards and open, solid or sleigh styles being the most common stylistic variations.
Those who want their bed to be a dramatic centrepiece may want to opt for something with a striking headboard – perhaps something that's velvet or a uniquely shaped headboard? If you want to create the illusion of more space, go for a bed that has no footboard, and for something with space underneath as they allow for natural light flow.
- Also see our best single beds edit for kids and teeny spaces
- Visit our best king size beds piece for some inspiration when it comes to the master bedroom
- Searching for something with space for your clutter? See our best storage beds guide
Where to buy a double bed?
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