Metal Bed Frame, 4FT6 Double, 199 x 206.5 x 103 cm, Grey

This metal bed frame gives the bedroom a proper centrepiece: a padded frame you can sit up against, a headboard that softens a plain wall, and a footprint that leaves room to move. The Grey cover is neutral enough to sit with most schemes, yet rich enough to lift a plain room.

Wrapped in soft Velvet, the padding holds its loft and the cover keeps a neat, even finish where hands and feet rest most often. The seat platform is reinforced rather than stapled, which is why it does not dip in the middle after a few months.

Key features

• The slatted base is spaced to let air reach the mattress, which keeps it fresher and helps it keep its shape
• Assembly is straightforward: the frame arrives in labelled sections with the fixings, tools and instructions included
• The headboard is deep enough to sit against without a pillow, which matters for reading or watching television in bed
• Dimensions: 199 x 206.5 x 103 cm (L x W x H)
• Weight: 34 kg
• Materials: Velvet
• Colour: Grey

Set it up in a main bedroom, a guest room or a teenager’s room — the frame suits a range of mattress sizes and sits well against either a feature wall or a row of wardrobes. Leave a walkway in front so people can get in and out without shuffling sideways.

For routine care, vacuum the upholstery on a low setting and blot spills straight away with a dry cloth; a barely damp cloth handles marks without soaking the padding.

A solid base for a good night’s sleep, and a piece that keeps the bedroom looking put together.