Overview of Sleigh Beds

With the huge variety of beds available locally and online, the consumer is faced with many different choices after deciding to buy a new bed. One of these choices is the sleigh bed, a very unique, interesting, and quite attractive style of bed characterized by a high headboard and high footboard.

Sleigh beds (or French beds), which first came into existence more than 150 years ago featuring a brilliant mahogany frame and matching scrolled headboard and footboard, were modeled after the French boat bed (hence the alternative name), from which it got its inspiration. Later, the sleigh bed began to take after the styles of other European antique beds.

Today, sleigh beds come in an assortment of styles, designs, and types with a number of options for finishes, such as cherry and high gloss, and feature both higher and larger headboards (which also curve and curl at the top) and footboards than traditional beds. A sleigh bed's headboard is connected to the footboard through low side rails, which help give the bed the look of a sleigh.

Because sleigh beds, or French beds, are so unique and classic-looking, and come in so many different styles, they are not likely to ever go out of style, so that's something you won't have to worry about if you're considering purchasing a sleigh bed for yourself. You can even choose a more contemporary-looking bed if that would suit you better.

For a superb choice of great value beds and mattresses from leading brand such as; Tempur, Vi-spring, Slumberland and Millbrook, you would be hard pressed to beat the Classic Bed Company. With over 20 years experience in the bed trade and a staff of experienced experts, you can rest assured that the Classic Bed Company will help you make the right decision when purchasing your new bed. Whatever style or design you require they will have a high quality bed to suit your needs. For more information visit the website at www.classicbedsteads.co.uk or call on free phone; 0800 9702060.