a good quality wooden bed is sturdy, long-lasting and should come in a range of attractive styles that suit all number of decorative tastes and themes. when looking to buy a wooden bed you may be overwhelmed by choice and price range. this guide takes you through everything you need to know when deciding on a wooden bed.
warren evans has been designing and handcrafting durable wooden beds and bedroom furniture for 25 years. for those in search of a natural product and a sound environmental choice our range of top quality wooden beds is second to none.
benefits of a wooden bed
wooden beds are usually more comfortable and stable in comparison to iron or brass beds, which are not ideal for those who like to sit up and read in bed. since there is no concern over welding or metal cracking, wooden beds are also safer, which is especially important when choosing a bedroom set for your children.
when selecting a wooden bed, choose one with thick and wide slats. we use grade 5 redwood pine for all our wooden beds and slats - the best you can buy – and this means your weight is carried evenly while you sleep so your wooden bed will last longer. these slats create a hard-wearing area that will support and maintain your mattress. they also allow your mattress to breathe better and will further ensure its longevity.
the natural choice for sustainable living
our wooden beds are all made by hand with traditional joints such as the mortise and tenon joint as it is both solid and strong. they are also constructed with solid wood to an exact pattern in order to waste as little wood as possible.
we’re the first and only uk company to have forest stewardship council (fsc) certification so our wooden beds are made from timber from responsibly managed forests. we also supply soil association certified organic mattresses. not only does this mean our wooden beds are made with as little impact on the environment as possible but none of our raw materials come from a questionable source, including companies that may use unethical work practices. this makes our wooden beds the ideal choice for anyone who wants a sustainable lifestyle.
in 2008 warren evans won a prestigious bce environmental leadership award, was listed as one of the uk’s ‘best green companies’ by the sunday times and we were voted best local retailer in the observer ethical awards.
choosing the correct size wooden bed
when deciding on the optimal size of your wooden bed, make sure to measure your space correctly. by starting from your skirting boards rather than the walls, you'll ensure that your wooden bed will fit. if you want a larger mattress but are concerned about the space you have for it, look to our space-saving range of wooden beds where the frame is tucked underneath. this range includes four unique styles – apple, bimini, rossi and trellis and the size of these wooden beds are only the size of your mattress unlike our more traditional wooden bed frames where the frame fits around the mattress.wooden bed finishes
we offer samples of our finishes that can be sent directly to your home so you can select the colour of your wooden bed that best matches your decor.
all of our wooden bed finishes are applied by hand and so can vary slightly, but don’t worry, when we fulfil your order we'll ensure your furniture pieces match. if you are purchasing a wooden bed frame for a tinier room, go for lighter finishes as darker choices will make your room seem smaller.
our guarantee
with solid construction, the materials and the workmanship of our wood frames are guaranteed to last 10 years. in the event of split wood, broken slats or snapped joints, we’ll come out and make the necessary repairs or replace the faulty parts in your home. this way you don’t need to be concerned about bringing your wooden bed back to the warehouse to be fixed.if you decide to move house or move your furniture into another room, it is best to dismantle your wooden bed and then reassemble it in the new location. otherwise you may bend the screws, which may affect the guarantee.
why buying a warren evans wooden bed is different
as soon as you order your wooden bed, our expert craftsmen begin work and your bed is usually finished within three days. this has been our practise for the past 25 years and by keeping our high standards of product construction and customer service, we have maintained a loyal base of satisfied customers.as we make our wooden beds by hand, we can easily customize them to meet your specific requirements. with our full range of bedroom furniture and accessories, we can ensure that you are able to kit out your entire bedroom with matching pieces of the highest quality. in addition to a comfortable and organic mattress and frame, we have underbed storage boxes, wardrobes, bedside tables and chests of drawers.
once your wooden bed is ready to be delivered, the pieces are wrapped in blankets rather than plastic which helps keep your bed’s carbon footprint low. if you have an old mattress and frame, we’re able to take them away to be recycled or reused as best as possible.
in order to reduce our impact on the environment, we use leftover wood chippings and sawdust as fuel for our bio-mass boiler in order to heat our workshop. this ensures we stay warm and reduces our waste output by two skips a week.
we know that not everyone can take an entire day off to accept deliveries so we contact you throughout the day to let you know at what point your delivery will be made. our wooden frames are easily taken apart and put back together, so you can self assemble your frame and move it from room to room – so your wooden bed may have many incarnations over time!
