Wooden Beds

If you are looking for a wooden bed why not choose from our extensive collection, which features timeless classic designs to the latest in contemporary design. We have wooden beds in single, double, king or super king size. Our wooden beds come in a wide range of styles, including classical sleigh beds, modern platform beds, high foot end beds, low foot end beds and guest beds. We offer beds in solid wood and veneer finishes at prices to suit every pocket. The type of woods we use include oak, ash, cherry, maple, oak, pecan, teak, rosewood, designs walnut, mahogany, pine, cedar and redwood. From classic romantic French beds to easy living shaker beds we are sure to have something to make your dream bedroom.

Our guide to wood used in wooden beds

All woods used for making beds fall into two categories - hardwoods and softwoods, but the designation doesn't really have anything to do with how hard or how soft the wood is. "Hardwood" identifies the trees that lose their leaves seasonally and "softwood" refers to those that keep their foliage all year.

Among hardwoods frequently used in making furniture are, ash, cherry, maple, oak, pecan, teak, rosewood, walnut, mahogany and poplar. In the softwood category are cedar, cypress, fir, pine and redwood.

Wooden bed construction techniques

Several different woods may be used in the same bed. For example, the term solid cherry or solid mahogany means that all exposed parts of the piece are made of solid wood. The other parts not visible to the eye might be of another wood such as gum or poplar. Generally, more expensive furniture usually is made of fine hardwoods such as maple, cherry or oak or of "selected" softwoods such as pine. Medium-priced furniture may have a combination of different woods on exposed surfaces.

Because trees don't grow in the shapes and sizes required for making beds, pieces of wood are bonded together in different ways to achieve the necessary sizes and shapes.

Four types of bonding are often used:

1. Wide boards are often cut into long narrower planks and bonded back together. In solid wood furniture, strips are carefully glued together to form the larger panels.

2. Shaping is achieved by gluing blocks of wood together. These blocks can be machined for a deep carved pattern or turned and shaped into a leg, pedestal or post.

3. Combination wood panels are made by mixing wood particles, chips or flakes with resins and binding agents. These sheets are formed under extreme heat and tremendous pressure making them exceptionally strong, stable and resistant to warping. Called chipboard, particleboard, fiberboard or engineered wood, this material is frequently used on the backs of cabinets and doors or as cores for tops and panels.

4. Ply construction is achieved by adding layers, placed at cross grain, to a solid wood or particleboard core. Adhesives are placed on each layer and this "sandwich" is permanently bonded under high pressure. Modern glues and manufacturing techniques have made ply construction very strong and resistant to warping.

Wood Veneering

Much of the most expensive furniture produced today owes its exceptional beauty to veneers. Veneering is centuries old. The Egyptians used it and Sir Thomas Chippendale was a masterful practitioner of the art. His designs from the 1700s attest to the beauty and lasting quality of fine veneers. In Chippendale's time, veneering was so costly that few could afford it. But that isn't the case today. Veneer construction is the application of layers of decorative woods on top of solid cores such as plywood, particle board or medium-density fiberboard. Veneering is often used in the manufacturing of beds as it allows great flexibility, making it possible to match grain patterns or use inlays to create designs that nature can't produce in the solid wood. Today, wooden beds in all price ranges are made of veneer construction which allows maximum use of beautiful, distinctive grain patterns and rare woods at affordable prices.

Wooden Bed Engraving and Printing

Modern technology has produced a less expensive method of achieving the look of wood veneers. Manufacturers can simulate a natural wood grain by printing or engraving a pattern on surfaces such as density fiberboard. This beautiful furniture is easier to produce and available at a lower price than genuine wood veneers. It's attractive and durable but usually doesn't provide the same benefits as the real thing. However, printing and engraving offers you an exceptional look on a limited budget.

Wooden Bed Finishes

An appropriate finish adds the final touch of beauty to wooden beds. A finish which provides uniform colour and adds a degree of protection generally requires the application of several coats of oil, wax, lacquer or paint to the surface. Clean finishes allow the markings and grain variations of naturally beautiful woods to show through. Tinted or opaque finishes change the colour of the wood and can make two different woods appear to be the same. Finishes can vary the look of a piece, making it appear smooth and sophisticated or rough hewn or rustic.

Distressing is a technique for aging new furniture and heightening its rustic appeal as used on the Time 4 Sleep plank bed. The wood is beaten or battered before the finish is applied. Distressed finishes tend to hide finger marks and scratches Painted finishes such as the French style rattan bed collection are another popular way of adding the final touch of beauty. Painted pieces can be more expensive than those with natural finishes because paint tends to point up flaws so extra care must be taken at the factory to make sure that imperfections are removed from the wood. We are finding that painted white wooden beds are becoming increasingly popular as they help to create a clean contemporary look that is sure to stand the test of time.

Wooden beds from Time 4 Sleep. Why?

Many of the wooden beds that we supply are exclusive to Time4sleep and we have used many years of experience to source directly from factories around the world. This enables us to cut out the middle man and pass on savings of up to 40% on normal high street prices. We are able to offer free delivery on all orders over £499. At Time 4 Sleep we believe that a good night's sleep shouldn't cost the earth. We firmly believe our wooden beds offer unbeatable value for money. Our price promise to you is, "that we will not knowingly be beaten on price." If in the unlikely event that you see the same product advertised cheaper on the internet we will beat it (Refer to terms and conditions for further details).

Should you require any help every member of our beds team is enthusiastic and will be more than happy to help you every step of the way in choosing your dream bed. Trust us we know our beds