Upholstered Beds Made to Order

Why choose an upholstered bed?

An upholstered bed has a padded headboard, and often padded sides, covered in fabric or leatherette. The padding makes it comfortable to sit up and read, work on a laptop or have tea in bed, without a hard wooden board against your back. The fabric softens the look of the room and absorbs a little sound, which helps in flats with hard floors and bare walls.

Because the headboard is the largest surface in a bedroom, it also sets the style. A tall channel-tufted headboard feels like a hotel room; a low, curved one feels calm and modern; a wingback feels classic. And since we make each bed to order, you can match the fabric to your curtains, your bedroom chair or a bench at the foot of the bed.

Bed sizes in India

Bed sizes in India are usually described by the mattress. The frame is a little larger, depending on the headboard and side panels.

If you already own a mattress, measure it and send us the size. We build the frame around it, so the mattress sits snugly without gaps at the sides. Our guide to queen vs king beds in India helps if you are choosing between the two.

Will the bed fit your bedroom?

Plan at least 60 cm of walking space on both sides of the bed and at the foot, and 75 cm where you need to open a wardrobe. In a typical Mumbai master bedroom of about 11 by 12 feet, a queen bed leaves comfortable space for bedside tables and a wardrobe. A king bed fits better in rooms of 12 by 13 feet or more.

Also check:

• the window sill height, if the headboard goes under a window,
• switchboards and sockets behind the bed, which a tall headboard may cover,
• the AC unit, which should not blow directly onto your head,
• wardrobe and bathroom door swings.

Read small bedroom layouts for ideas when space is tight.

Storage bed or regular bed?

In city flats, the space under the bed is often the largest storage space in the bedroom. A storage bed puts it to use. There are two main types:

• Hydraulic lift-up: the mattress platform lifts on gas pistons, revealing a large box underneath. Best for bulky things like quilts, suitcases and winter clothes. Easy to open even with the mattress on.
• Drawers: two or four drawers slide out from the sides. Better for things you use often, like extra sheets. Need clear floor space beside the bed to open.

A regular platform bed on legs feels lighter, is easier to clean under, and lets air move beneath the mattress, which helps in humid weather. If you have enough wardrobe space, a bed on legs is the more comfortable choice in Mumbai's climate. If storage is short, choose hydraulic storage and air the box regularly in the monsoon. Compare both in storage bed vs regular bed.

Headboard styles

Channel tufted

Vertical padded channels give a clean, tailored look. Comfortable to lean on and easy to clean between the channels with a vacuum brush.

Button tufted

Deep buttoning gives a classic, luxurious feel. Looks best in velvet. A little more effort to keep dust-free.

Wingback

The headboard curves forward at the sides, creating a cosy, enclosed feel. Good for rooms with high ceilings.

Curved and low

Soft rounded shapes and a lower profile suit modern and Scandinavian rooms and make a small bedroom feel larger.

Panel

A plain padded panel, sometimes with a piped edge. Calm and easy to match with any bedding.

For more ideas, see headboard ideas and our upholstered bed guide.

Headboard height

Most of our headboards stand 100 to 135 cm from the floor. Taller headboards (over 120 cm) make a strong statement and give full back support when sitting up. Lower ones suit rooms with windows behind the bed or low ceilings. If you read in bed, choose a headboard that reaches at least 50 cm above the top of the mattress.

Fabrics for beds

Beds get gentler use than sofas, so you can choose fabrics you might avoid on a family sofa. Boucle and velvet look beautiful on headboards. Linen-look weaves feel fresh and relaxed. For children's rooms or homes with pets that sleep on the bed, a tightly woven performance fabric is the practical choice. Leatherette is easy to wipe but can feel cold in winter and warm in summer.

Think about hair oils and lotions too: the area where heads rest on the headboard picks up marks over time. A mid-tone fabric hides this better than white.

Frame and support

A good bed is quiet and does not wobble. Ask about the frame material (solid wood or good plywood), how the slats or platform support the mattress, and how many centre legs the bed has. Queen and king beds need centre support legs so the mattress does not sag in the middle. Sprung or curved slats give a little flex; a solid platform is firmer and suits most Indian mattresses.

Matching bedroom furniture

Complete the room with pieces in a related fabric or wood tone:

• a bench or ottoman at the foot of the bed for sitting and dressing,
• bedside tables level with the top of the mattress or slightly higher (see side tables),
• an accent chair or a small 2 seater in a corner for reading.

Our guide to bedroom seating ideas has a few layouts.

Choosing a mattress for your new bed

The frame holds the mattress, but the mattress decides how you sleep. If you are buying both at once, a few points help:

• Firmness: back sleepers usually prefer medium-firm; side sleepers often like a little more softness at the shoulders and hips.
• Thickness: 15 to 20 cm suits most beds. Very thick mattresses raise the sleeping height and can hide part of a low headboard.
• Breathability: in humid cities, mattresses with an airy layer or a cotton cover sleep cooler than dense foam alone.
• Height: the top of the mattress should sit about 50 to 60 cm from the floor, so you can sit on the edge with feet flat.

Tell us your mattress height when you order, and we will suggest a headboard height that still shows above it.

Bedroom styles and the beds that suit them

• Modern minimal: a low platform bed with a plain panel headboard in a warm neutral. Keep bedside tables simple.
• Hotel style: a tall channel-tufted headboard, crisp white bedding and matching lamps on both sides.
• Classic: a wingback or button-tufted headboard in velvet, with a bench at the foot.
• Scandinavian and Japandi: a curved headboard in boucle or linen-look fabric on light wooden legs.
• Indian contemporary: a headboard in a rich colour like teal or rust, paired with wooden side tables and block-printed bedding.

Beds for children and guest rooms

A single upholstered bed with a padded headboard is safer for children than hard wooden corners and gives them a comfortable place to read. Choose a washable or tightly woven fabric. For guest rooms, a double bed with drawer storage keeps spare linen close at hand. If the guest room is also a study, a sofa cum bed might suit better than a full bed.

Beds for elderly parents

For older relatives, the right bed is one they can get in and out of easily and safely. A sleeping height of 55 to 60 cm, with the mattress on, lets most people sit on the edge with feet flat and stand up without pushing hard. A firm mattress edge and a solid platform stop the side from sinking when they sit. Avoid very low platform beds and deep side rails that they have to step over. A padded headboard tall enough to lean on makes reading or having tea in bed comfortable, and a steady bedside table at mattress height keeps spectacles, water and medicines within reach. If storage is needed, drawers are easier to open than a lift-up platform.

What a bed costs

The price of an upholstered bed depends on the size, the headboard design, the frame and whether you add storage. Taller and more detailed headboards take more foam, fabric and upholstery time. Hydraulic storage adds the box, the platform and the gas pistons. Fabric choice also changes the price. Every product page shows a starting price for the size and fabric pictured, and we confirm any change before production.

Mistakes to avoid

• Not measuring the mattress. A frame built for a different size leaves gaps or a tight squeeze.
• Covering switches. Check where sockets and switches sit before choosing a tall headboard.
• Drawer beds in narrow rooms. Drawers need clear space beside the bed to open.
• Pure white headboards. They mark quickly where heads rest.
• Ignoring the lift. Headboards are tall; measure the lift height and the stairs.

Made to order

Every bed is built after you order it, so you choose the size, headboard height, fabric and storage. Send us your mattress size, room measurements and a photo on WhatsApp if you want advice. We confirm the details on a drawing before production.

Delivery and assembly

Beds are delivered in parts (headboard, side rails, footboard, platform) and assembled in your bedroom. Measure the lift height for the headboard, which is usually the tallest piece. We assemble the bed and take away the packaging.

Beds and the monsoon

Bedrooms in coastal cities can feel damp from June to September. Air the mattress on dry mornings, keep the bed a little away from external walls, run the AC on dry mode for an hour a day, and avoid stacking damp clothes in a storage box. Fabric headboards stay fresh with a weekly vacuum and an open window whenever the weather allows.

Care

Vacuum the headboard with a soft brush every couple of weeks, spot-clean marks with a damp cloth and mild soap, and keep the bed a few centimetres from outside walls in the monsoon. If you have a storage bed, open it on dry days and let it air.