Low Wooden Beds

Why Choose a Low Bed Frame?

The most obvious difference with a low bed is its height. By positioning the frame closer to the floor, there is more open space above the bed and less furniture occupying the vertical space within the room.

This can make a low profile bed particularly useful in loft conversions and attic bedrooms, where sloping ceilings can restrict where taller furniture can be positioned. They're also worth considering beneath lower windows or in smaller bedrooms where a taller frame or headboard could feel too dominant.

A lower frame can work particularly well with larger bed sizes too. If you have room for a king, super king or emperor but don't want the bed to visually overwhelm the space, reducing its height can help balance its proportions.

The sleeping position itself is another consideration. Some people simply prefer being closer to the floor, while others find a higher bed easier to get in and out of. Remember that your mattress sits above the frame, so its depth will also affect the final sleeping height.

Low Beds vs Standard Height Beds

Our low bed frames have a footboard height of around 20cm, compared with approximately 40cm for our standard height beds.

That difference changes both the appearance of the bed and how high the mattress sits within the room. A low frame creates a more streamlined profile and leaves more open space above the bed, while a standard height frame provides a more conventional sleeping position and greater clearance underneath.

Neither is automatically better. Room dimensions, mattress depth, storage requirements and your preferred sleeping height are all worth considering before choosing between the two.

Find the Right Low Wooden Bed

Our low beds are available in a range of designs, from straightforward solid timber frames to platform beds and options with headboards. This means you can choose a lower sleeping position without being restricted to one particular style.

For an even more distinctive low-profile design, our Japanese-style wooden bed takes inspiration from the simple proportions of traditional Japanese beds. The frame sits close to the floor, with a recessed base that creates a subtle floating effect beneath the solid timber platform. It's a particularly good choice for loft bedrooms, lower ceilings or spaces where you want to keep the bed visually understated.

Every frame is made from either solid Scandinavian pine or solid European oak. Pine provides a more accessible solid timber option with plenty of choice when it comes to finishes, while oak brings its own distinctive grain, colour variation and natural character.

You can also choose from six standard UK sizes:

• Single – 90 x 190cm (3’0” x 6’3”)
• Small double – 120 x 190cm (4’0” x 6’3”)
• Double – 135 x 190cm (4’6” x 6’3”)
• King – 150 x 200cm (5’0” x 6’6”)
• Super King – 180 x 200cm (6’0” x 6’6”)
• Emperor – 215 x 215cm (7’0” x 7’0”)

Made to Order in North Yorkshire

Our low bed frames are made to order in our North Yorkshire workshop, where we manufacture each bed from solid timber using a combination of hands-on woodworking and modern precision machinery.

Your choice doesn't stop at the bed design. Pine and oak frames are available in a range of finishes, from unfinished and light tones through to walnut and black, while premium Rubio Monocoat finishes are also available for our oak beds. Colour samples can be ordered if you'd like to compare finishes in your own room before deciding.

Need something outside our standard range? We can also make bespoke wooden beds for non-standard mattresses, unusual room dimensions or particular design requirements. Speak to our team about the size, finish and features you have in mind and we'll help you work out what's possible.