Introducing The Cotswold and Country Manor Beds

The Cotswold and Country Manor beds take clear reference from traditional British furniture design. Both are built in solid timber with a focus on joinery, turned detailing, and balanced proportions, creating beds that feel structured, substantial, and central to the room.

The Cotswold Bed

The Cotswold Bed is a traditional country-style design built around a slatted headboard and finely turned, beaded posts. It draws on established British woodworking forms where repetition and hand-turned detail define the character of the piece.

The Cotswold Bed Styling Tips

The Cotswold is a perfect match for cottagecore or modern farmhouse styles. It’s based on the bobbin tradition - a style originally made by woodturners that adds a bit of soul to a room.

To style it effectively:

• Use soft, layered linens: The headboard has a lot of straight lines with the slats, so using relaxed, textured bedding helps balance things out so the room doesn't feel too rigid.

• Simple patterns work best: Subtle florals or washed stripes look great here. We suggest avoiding really bold, busy patterns that might fight with the beaded posts for attention.

• Stick to muted colors: Tones like sage, parchment, or off-white are ideal. These lighter colors let the light hit the turned legs and beads, showing off the actual shape of the wood rather than hiding it behind a loud color.

The Country Manor Bed

Influenced by traditional British estate furniture, the Country Manor Bed has the classic simple frame that naturally anchors the bed, with spheres carved into the upper leg that subtly highlights a sophisticated, high-end look. Traditional mortise and tenon joinery and hand-finishing further enhances the heritage style of this frame.

The Country Manor Bed Styling Tips

The Country Manor suits a more traditional look where you want the furniture to have a bit of presence.

For a cohesive look:

• Go for darker wood tones: Woods and stains like walnut or coffee bean really suit this style. The darker tones create shadows around the ball-top legs, which helps the hand-finished shapes stand out.

• Choose weighty bedding: Because the frame is quite chunky, it looks best with heavier fabrics like wool throws or thick cotton. A big, solid bed needs bedding that matches its size to look balanced.

• Avoid flimsy fabrics: Very thin or silky materials can end up looking a bit lost against a frame this substantial. You want textures that feel as high-quality as the timber itself.

Launch Competition To Win Your Bed

To celebrate these new designs, we’re doing something special for the first 40 people who invest in one of these beds. One lucky winner will get the cost of their bed refunded - it doesn’t matter what size, wood, or finish you pick. You’ll automatically be added into the draw and our team will contact the winner once it’s been drawn. Good luck!