High Poster Beds
Eliza Bush
Interior Design Expert
Eliza is a creative interior designer who swears by the power of sleek interiors and quality furniture to transform daily personal and professional life. With a B.Sc. in interior design from Philadelphia University and a well trained eye for craftsmanship, she offers unparalleled advice on how to arrange your space to make it sophisticated, comfortable, and functional, whether it’s the office or bedroom.
Updated
15/08/2022
Four poster beds are making a comeback. Once considered antiquated and trite by the more modern interior decorators, now the high poster bed offers a sense of comfort with a style that has lasted for centuries. The models available are sturdy, well-built, and can come with posters that are unattached to each other, or with crossmembers. See collection for details.
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Classic poster bed with elegant details
This bed is a true showstopper with its dramatic turned posts, distinctive headboard, and open footboard, all embracing a pattern similar to that of a rolling pin. Beyond that, it exudes an old-timey charm that is guaranteed to transform any space.
Designer Advice:
As a solid wood piece, there’s no doubt that it will last for many years to come given its excellent quality. In addition, it is offered in two versatile colors. We recommend picking the natural cream finish if you’re going for a farmhouse-style look. It’s soft, chic, and inviting all in one. On the other hand, the Morocco brown looks splendid in Spanish Colonial and Tuscan interiors alike.
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Streamlined, modern 4 poster bed
Latitude Run®
Simplicity and clean lines make this bed with poles a gorgeous showpiece in the bedroom. It is crafted from metal, ensuring easy maintenance along with a sturdy frame that can withstand up to 600lbs. What’s more, it is finished in black to complement all kinds of color palettes.
$325.99
$399.99
Designer Advice:
Contrary to poor quality metal bed frames, this one scores high in the resistance department—it isn't prone to rust or insect and humidity damage. Aside from that, its no-fuss aesthetic fits just right in more modern bedrooms (although you can present it in a traditional interior for an eclectic vibe). The best part? It goes well with many bedside tables from sleek, boxy designs to round Scandinavian styles.
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Luxury four poster bed
This piece is not your usual bed design but rather an attention-grabber. It boasts a stately appearance with burl inlay, claw feet, and ornate details throughout. A rich cherry wood tone adorned with gold accents completes its elegant and dramatic look.
Designer Advice:
This high poster bed is traditional in all its splendor, and therefore we recommend pairing it up with equally majestic pieces of furniture. The good news is that this bed comes available in a complete set. However, you could also give your bedroom even more personality by opting for individual pieces in colors that contrast/coordinate with cherry, such as white, maple, or perhaps something a bit darker like walnut.
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High poster bed in contemporary style
Solid and bulky in a good way, this bed features a three-paneled headboard, a low footboard, as well as square poster legs for a stylish appeal. It is made of a combination of solid and manufactured wood, sporting a lovely brown hue with weathered details.
Designer Advice:
If versatility is what you’re after, you can’t go wrong with this contemporary bed with posts. It adapts to ever-changing style needs, so you won’t have to get rid of it if you ever decide to change your bedroom’s look later on. Still not sure if a four-poster bed is for you? Well, you’ll be glad to know that these statement beds are great for making one feel safe while making the most of high ceilings.
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