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Sleigh bed

Curved headboard and often a matching footboard — measure the outer furniture outline, not only the mattress plan.

For: People drawn to scrolled bedroom furniture

Sleigh

Preview is an educational mock-up — not a product photo of a specific brand.

1. Step 1 of 6

   Sleigh outline

   The sleigh shape adds length and sometimes height beyond the mattress centimetres.

   Sleigh outline

   • Head + footboard Classic sleigh pair
   • Scrolled head only Open foot end
   • Winged scrolled head Arms wrap the pillows

2. Step 2 of 6

   UK size

   Always think in centimetres. Furniture outline can be larger than the mattress.

   UK size

   • Single · 90 × 190 cm One sleeper
   • Double · 135 × 190 cm Couples — tighter width
   • King · 150 × 200 cm Common couple size
   • Super King · 180 × 200 cm Extra width

3. Step 3 of 6

   Storage

   Many sleigh frames are open underneath or use drawers — ottoman lids are less common on classic sleigh outlines.

   Storage

   • No storage base Simple platform or slats
   • Divan drawers Side or foot access

4. Step 4 of 6

   Fabric family

   Fabric is visual and care behaviour. It does not set spring tension or foam density.

   Fabric family

   • Plush velvet Even pile, richer sheen
   • Crushed velvet Mottled sheen
   • Chenille Soft, matte-to-warm feel
   • Linen-look weave Flatter, textured cloth
   • Faux leather Wipe-clean face

5. Step 5 of 6

   Colour language

   These are common UK shop colour words — useful for literacy, not a paint formula.

   Colour language

   • Cream Warm light neutral
   • Mink Warm taupe-grey
   • Charcoal Deep cool grey
   • Silver Cool light grey
   • Royal blue Deep accent blue
   • Forest green Deep green accent

6. Step 6 of 6

   Mattress class

   Match the mattress type to a base your warranty allows.

   Mattress class

   • Pocket sprung Independent coils
   • Hybrid Coils + foam or latex comfort
   • Memory foam Slow contouring
   • Latex Buoyant foam feel

Your setup explained

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