Belle Maison, is renowned for its beautiful French inspired furniture and the company presents a gorgeous collection of Corbeille Beds that are just perfect for re-creating the French Country Chic look in the bedroom.

Each bed features a wide carved foot and headboard, upholstered in sumptuous fabric that includes vintage inspired florals and gingham prints.

Each frame is an old bed frame, which is then painted in Belle Maison’s classic creamy white paint.

Belle Maison also offer a range of fabrics in which to upholster these classic beds, or there is an option to re-upholster in your own choice of fabric.

New fabrics and collections are launched throughout the year, with fresh fabrics available, for you to create your perfect cosy country bedroom.

Corbeille beds are priced from £1295.00 for single and from £1495.00 for a double; fits standard mattress: 135 x 190cm or 4 foot 6 inches.

Featured here is a stunning Corbeille bed in a combination of fabrics, broad stripe and elegant pink peony, piped in gingham.
This bed only is priced at £2295, in the fabric shown; a 5 foot king size bed for mattress 150cm x 200cm (not included for this price).

Available from Belle Maison:

Web: http://www.bellemaison.com
Tel: (0870) 850 6207

The French Furniture Company specialise in French painted reproduction furniture in antique white, cream, black, stone and gilt finish and also offer a vast array of stunning and distinctive products, to furnish every room in the home - you’ll be sure to say “oh la la!”

The French Furniture Company supplies striking and exclusive products, ranging from exquisite Venetian pieces, hand made French Shabby Chic furniture, through to the most delicately fashioned objet d’ art.

They also specialise in Ornate Mirrors, gold, silver, white, black and Venetian; many of these handcrafted pieces are limited editions and could well be destined to become the antiques of tomorrow.

A number of pieces are exclusive to The French Furniture Company and this range is always increasing; beautiful items sourced from around the world, in a wide variety of styles and traditions that can furnish an entire house, or just add that Wow factor!

Featured here is the Le Jolie Sofa Set - This sumptuous set includes, Chair and Leg rest Chair, hand carved from solid mahogany; finished in a slightly distressed antique stone coloured paint finish, using a seven step ageing process. Priced at £745.

Chair: height 42 cm x width 60 cm x seat depth 43 cm.
Stool: height 42 cm x max height 71 cm x width 60 cm x length 100 cm.

Whatever you desire, there is a vast range of furniture on offer here, to help you create romantic bedrooms, elegant dining rooms and gorgeous living rooms.

Web: http://www.thefrenchfurniturecompany.co.uk

Tel: (08450) 547528

Frances Hunt has become one of the UK’s leading e-tailers, offering a huge range of quality products at affordable prices from the company’s website.

They are bed and furnishing specialists, who are able to source the best and most competitively priced beds, furniture and upholstery, to suit any budget.

Frances Hunt has an extensive portfolio, including beds and bedroom furniture, dining and living room furniture and a comprehensive range of children’s furniture.

Featured here is a fine example of their wide range of bunk style beds:

The Sleep Station - A solid pine kids bunk bed, complete with desk, a two-door cupboard, shelving space and a four-drawer chest. (Chair not included -£35.)
Antique pine finish and available with a choice of three mattress types:

Priced from £439.00.
Bunk bed - frame only - £439.00.
With Budget mattress £488.50.
With Edinburgh mattress - £518.50.
With Royal mattress - £538.50.

Web: http://www.franceshunt.co.uk
Tel: 020 7385 5282

Transform your bedroom into a bright and airy boudoir for the coming summer, when it can still be sumptuous and cosy with the glamorous Rochester bedstead.

This classic design, exclusive to Furniture Village, brings timeless elegance to the bedroom, whilst the contemporary finish in mirrored and smoked nickel plate adds a modern twist.

The grandeur of an iron bedstead provides a real air of opulence and Rochester is no exception; with its generous proportions and subtle detailing it is sure to make a statement.

Choose Art Deco style mirrored furniture, to complete the look; such as Reflections bedside chests and Mito majestic glass base lamps, all available at Furniture Village.

Then accessorise with decadent faux fur throws and feminine bed linen for maximum impact.

The Rochester bed is available in 4’6”, 5’ and 6’ size and can be ordered online or from Furniture Village stores; the 5ft bedstead is priced at £499.

Web: http://www.furniturevillage.co.uk

 Tel: (0800) 7833 833.

The most recent design from And So To Bed - Aphrodite cleverly fuses classical ‘campaign furniture’ with contemporary styling.

The sweeping lines are a contemporary dream, with curving corner posts made from polished stainless steel and ‘tiger tooth’ feet in nickel-plated aluminium.

The decorative cross banding is cast iron, hand painted with a faux leather finish; it’s a witty and versatile design, which can be dressed up (for the girls) or dressed down (for the boys).

The Aphrodite bed is available in two sizes: 5ft (£1795) and 6ft (£1995); featured here, dressed in Italian ‘Palazzo’ linen in white with black stitching; a 400 thread count Egyptian woven cotton.

Prices for Palazzo linens:

Duvet covers from £179.
Oxford pillow cases £29.95.
Sheets from £59.

And So To Bed has twenty one showrooms across England, Scotland and N Ireland.

Web: http://www.andsotobed.co.uk

Tel: (0808) 144 4343

Chris Sharp Cabinets design, build and deliver to your door hand crafted solid wood furniture at realistic prices, direct from a workshop in Lincolnshire to customers across the country.

The Citrus range of bedroom furniture available only through Chris Sharp Cabinets, is built to enhance the comfort, space and storage requirements of your sleeping area, whilst also helping the environment.*

Oak Beds - Solid Oak bed frames from Chris Sharp are hand crafted to provide maximum comfort and support; position your oak bed as a stylish focal point, or blend it with other pieces of furniture from the collection, to achieve streamlined living and clean lines. (Also available in Walnut.)
Priced from £399.

Oak Dressing Table - Introduce elegance in to your bedroom with this practical and stylish dressing table and complete the set with a freestanding mirror that sits on the tabletop.
Table priced at £225; Mirror £110.

Storage Solutions: - Maximise space and keep your bedroom clutter free with a wide variety of oak storage solutions:

Choose from 2 drawer nightstands, single, double and even triple wardrobes and a variety of wide and tall chests. (See website for prices.)

Elegant yet practical media stands will allow entertainment facilities in your bedroom without compromising on space. (available in oak and walnut.)
A choice of sizes priced from £249.

*Chris Sharp Cabinets believe that forestry should thrive and that the resulting timber should economically benefit local economies, they have chosen their timber partners to achieve this.

Using the very best optimising and defecting system enables them to use a fair cross section of grades, to achieve minimal waste and incredible quality.

Web: http://www.chrissharpcabinets.co.uk

Tel: (01522) 504506

And So To Bed’s ‘Austen’ bed is a true classic in the bedroom; it has everything a romantic heart could desire.

Its sweeping lines have a refined elegance, which works beautifully in both period and contemporary settings; available in pure brass (shown here) or in a nickel-plated finish.

A 5ft Austen bedstead is priced at £1,825.

The bed shown here is dressed in ‘Verona’ Egyptian cotton bed linens in white and pear:

• Duvet covers: from £129.
  Oxford pillow cases: £29.95.
  Sheets: from £49.95.
• Also featured are:
• Villa white oxford pillow cases: £19.95.
  Moss stitch throw in sage (120cm x 180cm): £99.
  Cashmere throw in sage (147cm x 183cm): £495.

And So To Bed has twenty one showrooms across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Web: http://www.andsotobed.co.uk

Tel: (0808) 144 4343

Create an oasis of calm right in your own home with the clean and modern Malm range of bedroom furniture.

The sleek and practical design means there’s no more squeezing socks into drawers that are too small, or untidy bedside tables.

So wave those daily frustrations goodbye and start enjoying a relaxing bedroom experience:

The Malm collection comes in a variety of furnishing options and five different finishes, for sleeping, storage and dressing, enabling you to design your own stress and clutter free bedroom.

Featured here are:

• King Size Bed-frame in foil finish and birch veneer £110.
• Chest of Six Drawers £99.90.
• Wardrobe with sliding doors £640. Interior fittings sold separately.
• Storage Unit £35. The sliding top allows you to keep items on top when opening it.
• Bedside Tables £29.90 each.
• Levanger Mirror in silver painted solid pine £59.90.

IKEA’s new 2008 Bedroom Catalogue online, offers inspirational bedroom furnishings, from country cosy to sleek and modern in every price level and even provides advice on bedroom planning.

Web: http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_GB

Tel: (0845) 355 1141

Marks & Spencer has launched the ‘TV Bed’, an innovative version of the popular Monroe bedstead from the Autograph Collection and it is already proving a big hit.

This must-have bed is the ultimate in Bond-style luxury:

The Monroe leather bed features a handy in-built TV, so whether you’re enjoying a film in the evening, or keeping the children occupied in the morning, there is entertainment for everyone.

The Monroe bedstead is available in double, 5ft, or 6ft options and priced from £2449 for the double. Mattress and TV sold separately.

M&S offers a range of flat screen TVs to suit, including an own brand 32″ HD Ready LCD TV at £549.

Web: http://www.marksandspencer.com

Tel: (0845) 603 1603.

And So To Bed’s Georgian Four Poster is a favourite in period properties due to its classical proportions, however the company has given this traditional beauty a contemporary twist:

The mahogany Georgian Four Poster can now be hand painted to order, offering dramatically different looks, available in eight standard colours from ‘statement’ black or silver through red, blue and green to more ethereal soft white, cream or grey.

A perfect ingredient for today’s eclectic look, this imposing bed will always make a classic centrepiece.

Shown in our picture:

                  The Georgian 5’four poster painted in soft white: £3,295.
                  Ormolu chest of drawers hand-painted in turquoise: £1,125.

• On the bed:
          Palazzo duvet: from £179.
          Palazzo pillowcases: from £29.95.
          Palazzo sheets: from £59.

                 Aida quilted bedspread in dupion silk shown in ‘lagoon’: from £395.
                 Aida neckroll in dupion silk shown in ‘fuchsia’ and ‘cascade’: £35.

Web: http://www.andsotobed.co.uk 

Tel: (0808) 144 4343