Double Bed recommendations?

RedvGreen · 25 Mar 2014 at 19:33

Perhaps an obscure question!

I am after recommendations for a Double Bed (Frame/Shell). I've previously nearly purchased one from Homebase (Millard Double), but was put off due to the reviews advising of poor build quality and assembly not possible.

Similarly, Next had one which had reviews advising that the bed creaked and groaned with just 1 85KG person on it, let alone two.

Just after something that is fairly minimalist, yet modern/stylish (Black, Beech or Chrome). Storage within is not needed, but a fairly token-gesture of a headboard would be preferred. Build quality and being rock-solid is a must.

Has anyone recently outfitted a bedroom and able to offer suitable suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

toasteh · 28 Mar 2014 at 15:38

What about something like this? http://www.mattressman.co.uk/wooden...uble-antique-slatted-bedstead-wooden-bed.aspx

I got this a few weeks ago, doesn't look as light as the pictures irl. Only concern would be that it doesnt have a centre post but that can easily be rectified.

Mr.Stu · 28 Mar 2014 at 15:40

Budget?

Guerrilla · 28 Mar 2014 at 15:42

My current bed is from these https://www.warrenevans.com/

Was really pleased and they were a good company to deal with too

Phate · 28 Mar 2014 at 15:57

Find a local independent. I bought mine from one and paid £700 for a mattress and frame (king size) and the quality is second to none also it's such a pleasure to sleep on.

Tackle_Berry · 28 Mar 2014 at 16:09

I got mine at Bensons Beds, really happy with it and very good quality for the price.

When looking in there they all seemed well built, here is what I went with:

http://www.bensonsforbeds.co.uk/bed-frames/georgia-black-ottoman-bed-frame?variantSku=HUB135500

oceaness · 28 Mar 2014 at 20:06

Guerrilla said:
My current bed is from these https://www.warrenevans.com/

Was really pleased and they were a good company to deal with too

Me and the misses bought one of their platform beds which is basically this without the headboard.

Likewise we found them very good to deal with and the bed frame is incredibly solid. The delivery guys carried it in and had it assembled in minutes.

Have to say I really like this one if I was buying a new bed now (can't see that needing to happen for many years considering how solid the current frame is), though the height of the former is useful for sliding stuff underneath.

Incidentally we've had ours 4 years now and it's still as rigid as the day it was delivered, not even had to tighten anything.
I'd recommend seeing if there's a store near you and going and kicking the tyres on their frames so you can see just how sturdy they are.

Tinders · 28 Mar 2014 at 21:31

We have the Ikea Malm double, great bed that has put up with me at near 90kg, and my wife during 2 pregnancies, and its been sturdy and creak free.

MarkLP · 28 Mar 2014 at 22:23

Definitely go and look at one in person before buying. In the end I went with a local company, very high quality, no squeaks or creaks, easy to put together etc..

bitslice · 28 Mar 2014 at 23:07

Who buys beds from Next or Homebase?

Literally the last places I would even think of :confused:

RedvGreen · 29 Mar 2014 at 14:17

bitslice said:
Who buys beds from Next or Homebase?

Literally the last places I would even think of

Thanks!

Both of the stores seemed decent (or at least, the prices implied that their products would be decent). However, reviews revealed much unhappiness - or simply that the beds were for kids and not adults.

Adam · 29 Mar 2014 at 14:23

Avoid ikea, had nothing but issues with my frame and mattress.

TheDean · 31 Mar 2014 at 10:57

The Mrs picked our new spare bed from from Feather & Black. The build quality is very good, and 10% Quidco on an already very fair price.

Delivery was suited to us and they brought up three flights of stairs.

pitchfork · 31 Mar 2014 at 11:13

Get a divan with a headboard, most solid bed you'll ever have.

Seriously you could have a entire rugby team in a furious man train on a divan and not a single squeak would be made (by the bed at least).

Kimi · 31 Mar 2014 at 12:12

I picked up a brown leather bed from Homebase a few years back, its been pretty good i must say.

rhysduck · 31 Mar 2014 at 12:42

http://www.bensonsforbeds.co.uk/bed-frames/athens-bedframe?variantSku=HUB135877

That in a King. Lovely bed for the price (we paid a littel more than the current price) and bought a seperate mattress from Bensons at the same time.

Don't skimp on the mattress