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1 Headboard shape: Camden

Headboard position adjusts to suit your mattress height

2 Headboard finish: Varnished
3 Frame finish: Varnished
4 Leg type & height: Low

Extra High and Extra High Retro legs make the overall height, with a deep mattress, to over 60cm. Great for storage, but beware this makes it tall

Average and Standard Retro legs are the normal height legs that you would expect on a normal bed

5 Leg finish: Varnished
6 Underbed storage: 0 boxes

Single beds can accommodate 1 drawer, small doubles and larger can take 1 drawer on each side. Your drawers will be either 18cm or 26cm high, depending on your chosen legs and finished in your leg colour.

7 SIZE: double

We design our beds slightly smaller than the mattress, so that the mattress overhangs the sides & end by up to approximately 3/4 inch (1.9cm). With the legs tucked underneath the frame so that there are no protruding corners, you save that extra little bit of space & keep them out of the way of your knees & toes!

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Beds & underbed storage

General details

 A classic, exceptionally good-looking bed. Difficult to make and made so well!

Our space saving 'Traditional' beds are ergonomically designed and crafted using traditional carpentry methods to ensure they are sturdy and stylish. Choose these designs to help you get the most out of your available space and obtaining a larger mattress size while retaining a breezy minimalist look. With the legs tucked underneath the frame and no protruding corners, you save extra space and keep them out of the way of your knees and toes. These beds are slightly smaller than the mattress so that the mattress overhangs the sides and end by up to approximately 3/4 of an inch (1.9 cm), maximising the size of the mattresses allowed in smaller rooms. 

We ensure the quality and ethical production of every aspect of our furniture from start to finish. We don't ship products thousands of miles, so we can control the quality of the FSC wood, the quality and type of mattress fillers, the workmanship, the limited packaging that is reused, and the free deliveries - assembly service - returns - old bed/mattress removals with recycling. All direct to you from our London workshop and committed staff. Buying direct from the craftsmen is always better value. Your bed will be skilfully handmade in our environmentally friendly London workshop, be built to be long-lasting, comfortable, and beautiful. We recycle 98% of our waste and use only water-based finishes on our FSC® certified wood. Traditional carpentry methods ensure your bed is solid, comfortable, and will stand the test of time. Our beds come in sections that allow them to fit into all homes, so there's no need to worry about narrow hallways or stairs.

Make your bed special and infuse it with your personality by choosing from a range of headboards, leg designs, and a wide range of colour options. If you don't want a headboard, select the "platform" model. Enhance the natural grain of the wood by selecting one of our wood stains. We offer a lovely selection of water based paints to help add colour to your bedroom while being long-lasting, safe for you, your family, animals, and the environment. If you prefer a fabric finish, check out our curated selection of 100% natural Belgian linen, soft jean cottons, or the easy clean velvet options. They are truly beautiful...

The beds…

  • Guaranteed for 16 years.
  • Free delivery and assembly (geographical exclusions and some surcharges apply).
  • Free recycling of your old frame (on a like-for-like basis).
  • 10 Week Free Trial with money back and we collect from where it was delivered.
  • If you are out of our postcode delivery area, please call us to help you arrange a delivery with couriers or to arrange a workshop collection.

Dimensions

  • Height to the top of the bedframe that the mattress sits on varies according to leg or bed design you choose.
  • Our beds are made in UK standard sizes. We make special sizes upon request. Some retailers supply non-standard UK sizes, so please be sure to check your mattress is approximately the same sizes as our mattresses, give or take 1 inch or 2.5 cm. If you don't see the size you are looking for please call us on 020 3927 7777, we will sort it out.
  • All mattresses vary in length and width by, give or take, 1 inch (2.5 cm). This is wise to expect no matter where your mattress comes from.

 

Oxford headboard

If you're looking for a luxurious high headboard, then the Oxford headboard is the ideal choice. Slightly reclined, with rounded edges, this design will bring the grandeur of classic opulence to your bedroom.

Choose from one of our satin wood finishes — which beautifully enhances the natural grain of the wood —, paint, velvet, or linen fabric upholstered finish.

Our stains and paints are water-based and safe for the environment, children, and pets. Upholstered headboards are finished with 100% natural Belgian linen, soft jean cotton, or easy-clean quality velvet.

Dimensions

Height: 30” (76 cm) 
Width: 1” (2.5 cm) wider than the mattress

The headboard has adjustable height settings. The lower settings for the headboards can only be used with very low beds by having the headboards adjusted in production. Our drivers will be happy to do this for you before the final assembly of your bed, free of charge. After the trimming, the parts that are left exposed will require no further maintenance as they are underneath the bed at the back.

This Oxford headboard will add 4-5 inches (10-12.5 cm) to the total length of your frame.

Please note that our headboards are not stained, painted, or upholstered on the back, and neither is the headend, as these parts are not visible. However, if your arrangement is different and these parts are visible (i.e., your bed will be in the middle of your room), please reach out at least three days before delivery. Fees may apply.

We aim to reduce unnecessary use of any chemicals and proudly stand by this commitment to be as environmentally friendly as possible.

Sunday headboard

Sunday mornings are meant for breakfast in bed and a well-deserved lie in — what better place than in a bed with a beautiful 'Sunday' headboard? This decadent high headboard is cleverly designed to be at the perfect angle for sitting in bed and reading the paper.

Choose from one of our satin wood finishes — which beautifully enhance the natural grain of the wood —, paint, velvet, or linen fabric upholstered finish.

Our stains and paints are water-based and safe for the environment, children, and pets. Our upholstered headboards are finished with 100% natural Belgian linen, soft jean cotton, or a hard-wearing easy clean quality velvet.

Dimensions 

Height: 21 ¼” (54 cm) 
Width: 1” (2.5 cm) wider than the mattress

The headboard has adjustable height settings. The lower settings for the headboards can only be used with very low beds by having the headboards adjusted in production. Our drivers will be happy to do this for you before the final assembly of your bed, free of charge. After the trimming, the parts that are left exposed will require no further maintenance as they are underneath the bed at the back.

This Sunday headboard will add 4-5 inches (10-12.5 cm) to the total length of your frame.

 

Please note that our headboards are not stained, painted, or upholstered on the back, and neither is the headend, as these parts are not visible. However, if your arrangement is different and these parts are visible (i.e., your bed will be in the middle of your room), please reach out at least three days before delivery. Fees may apply.

We aim to reduce unnecessary use of any chemicals and proudly stand by this commitment to be as environmentally friendly as possible.

 

Camden headboard

Gently drift off to sleep with our simple Camden headboard, designed for that morning breakfast in bed. Even when space is at a premium, there is no need to compromise on style or practicality. The Camden headboard has the best of both worlds — it has been expertly handcrafted with no protruding edges to make your room feel open and uncluttered.

Choose from one of our satin wood finishes — which beautifully enhances the natural grain of the wood —, paint, velvet, or linen fabric upholstered finish.

Our stains and paints are water-based and safe for the environment, children, and pets. Upholstered headboards are finished with 100% natural Belgian linen, soft jean cotton, or a easy-clean quality velvet.

Dimensions 

Height: 12” (30 cm) 
Width: 1” (2.5 cm) wider than the mattress

The headboard has adjustable height settings. The lower settings for the headboards can only be used with very low beds by having the headboards adjusted in production. Our drivers will be happy to do this for you before the final assembly of your bed, free of charge. After trimming, the parts that are left exposed will require no further maintenance as they are underneath the bed at the back.

This Camden headboard will add 4 inches (10 cm) or less to the total length of your frame.

Please note that our headboards are not stained, painted, or upholstered on the back, and neither is the headend, as these parts are not visible. However, if your arrangement is different and these parts are visible (i.e., your bed will be in the middle of your room), please reach out at least three days before delivery. Fees may apply.

We aim to reduce unnecessary use of any chemicals and proudly stand by this commitment to be as environmentally friendly as possible.

 

Modern headboard

The clean design of our Modern headboard will instantly add a stylish touch to your bedroom. Simple lines and a straight headboard offer a timeless minimalist effect. Adaptable to both classic and contemporary styles, this sleek bed will be an elegant addition to any bedroom.

Choose from one of our satin wood finishes — which beautifully enhances the natural grain of the wood —, paint, velvet, or linen fabric upholstered finish.

Our stains and paints are water-based and safe for the environment, children, and pets. Upholstered headboards are finished with 100% natural Belgian linen, soft jean cotton, or a easy-clean quality velvet.

Dimensions 

Height: 8” (20 cm) 
Width: 1” (2.5 cm) wider than the mattress

The headboard has adjustable height settings. The lower settings for the headboards can only be used with very low beds by having the headboards adjusted in production. Our drivers will be happy to do this for you before the final assembly of your bed, free of charge. After trimming, the parts that are left exposed will require no further maintenance as they are underneath the bed at the back.

This Modern headboard will add less than 4 inches (10 cm) to the total length of your frame.

 

Please note that our headboards are not stained, painted, or upholstered on the back, and neither is the headend, as these parts are not visible. However, if your arrangement is different and these parts are visible (i.e., your bed will be in the middle of your room), please reach out at least three days before delivery. Fees may apply.

We aim to reduce unnecessary use of any chemicals and proudly stand by this commitment to be as environmentally friendly as possible.

 

Platform

Our platform bed is simplicity itself! With the legs tucked underneath the frame so that there are no protruding corners, you save that extra little bit of space and keep them out of the way of your knees and toes! 

Choose from one of our satin finishes, which beautifully enhance the natural grain of the wood, or a painted finish. Our stains and paints are water-based, which are safe for the environment, children, and pets.

Dimensions

We have made our "Traditional" bed frames to be as streamlined as possible. The bed frame itself is approximately 7 cm tall (3 inches). Add this to the length of the legs that you have chosen and that will be the height the mattress sits on.

Our Traditional space saving bed frames are made to be slightly smaller than the mattress that sits on them, allowing the mattress to sit over the edge approximately 2 cm (3/4 of an inch) all the way around the bed. This allows the bed to take up a minimal 'footprint' in your bedroom whilst moving the corners and legs of the bed away from being in the path of your feet and knees as you walk past and get in and out of bed daily.

Legs

'High' & 'Retro' legs (underbed storage available)

  • Clearance 12” (30 cm)
  • Floor to top of frame (slats) 14.5” (37 cm)

'Average' & 'Standard' legs (underbed storage available)    

  • Clearance 9” (22 cm)
  • Floor to top of frame (slats) 12” (30 cm)

Low legs

  • Clearance 5” (13 cm)
  • Floor to top of frame (slats) 8” (20 cm)

Central legs

  • 5mm shorter than on the dimensions above, these two legs have been designed into all of our great double beds to make them 'elephant proof' and always flat!

Special leg lengths

  • We can vary the heights of our legs. Please contact our sales team for details.
Finishes & Fabrics

When you customize your bed, you can select from the following:

Stains

We offer many beautiful wood-enhancing stains that are completely water-based and safe for our environment, animals, and children. Our stain finishes include Black, Oak, Medium Oak, Teak, Red Mahogany, and English Oak. All of these stains have a two-part high-quality final lacquer finish applied to enhance the grain and longevity of our beds.

Paints

Our premium water-based paint is applied by top craftspeople from the industry within a controlled environment for lasting quality. The finishes are healthy for the environment, people, and pets. We don't offer painted finishes for the frame of our Original beds, but we can customize it for you at no extra cost. Just contact us for more information.

Fabrics

We hand-upholster our headboards with top-quality 100% Belgian linen, soft jean cotton, or easy-clean velvet fabrics fitted by our upholsterers using quality fillers. Available in various colors.

Unfinished

Select 'unfinished' to leave your bed sanded and 'ready to finish' so you can match the paint, fabric, or wood colors within your home.

Varnish

Select 'varnished,' and we will use clear lacquer but no staining — just a cleanable, protected, and well-finished wood presence.

Underbed Storage

All of our "Traditional" beds apart from their low legs version, have the clearance height underneath the frame so that they can accommodate our supersized storage boxes. Designed specifically for our beds to offer the perfect place to hide away clothes, extra bed linen, shoes, bags, and toys. They are available in any of our beautiful wood enhancing finishes and paints, which are completely water-based and safe for our environment, animals, and children.

The stain or paint covers the external faces of these sturdy boxes, which are designed to slide smoothly across a carpeted bedroom floor. For wooden floors, just add sticky felt protectors (as with all other furniture), to protect the floor.

Our underbed storage boxes are meticulously crafted in our environmentally friendly London workshop (in which 98% of our waste is recycled), using traditional skills and techniques applied by the expert hands of our carpenters.

Dimensions

  • Length: 105 cm
  • Height:28cm or 20 cm (when placing an order for a frame, the right storage drawer height options will be offered as a final selection in the ordering process)
  • Depth: 50 cm

Given the dimensions above, this allows for one underbed storage box for a single frame and two (one on either side) for a double bed or larger.

The drawers are supplied flat-packed with an amazing bolt-together simple and strong design. Assembled for free upon delivery by our installation delivery crew.

What Our Customers Say

ALS

Review originally posted on Trustpilot

We are delighted with our new Warren Evans bed and mattress, it is the icing on the cake in making our newly decorated bedroom feel like a luxury hotel room. We recently replaced our 16 year old organic latex mattress and broken bed frame with a Warren Evans Space Saving bed and superking zip and link Cotton 1500 mattress, which we topped with a wool mattress topper from Devon Duvets. It is so unbelievably comfortable and we are delighted. We researched beds and mattresses for ages and it took us a couple of years from knowing we needed one to finally making an order as we just couldn't decide what to buy and where from. We really wanted something with natural fibres and loved the fact that Warren Evans offered a cotton mattress. We were equally pleased with the space saver bed frame which has enabled us to fit a superking into our compact bedroom and love the fact that eco friendly dyes and varnishes are used. Overall we feel the bed and mattress is of top notch quality at a competitive price. We put the frame together ourselves which we found easy to do and we really like the fact that if we ever need to move it, we can separate the frame into two parts rather than having to take all the slats off. The staff were really friendly and helpful when we were unsure about exactly which frame design to go for. I totally recommend Warren Evans if you are looking for a new bed. We are so comfortable and the aches and pains we were having from our old bed, which really needed replacing, have completely gone. Now it feels like lying on a cloud and there is nothing we would change about it.

C Hughes

Review originally posted on Google

Bought bed (Sunday traditional), mattress (Organic 5000), bedside cabinets, and underbed storage at start of year; service was brilliant, and everything was very nicely made, very solid. I'm outside their delivery area and had a terrible time with third party shippers, but that's not WE's fault. Eight months on, still getting very comfortable sleep on the mattress, even on crazy hot summer nights. Bed is rock solid, cabinets look great. Very happy I went with craftsmen rather than random stuff from a box store. Also worth noting that the traditional bed is a great way of fitting a king size into a space that's barely big enough for it: with no external frame there are no sharp corners to bump into as you brush past. The bed takes barely more space than its pointy and painful double bed predecessor. Only caveat is that I'd say the photography on the website hasn't been quite colour-aligned: we found the "medium oak" to be darker than their photographs suggest.

JG from Hertfordshire

Review originally posted on Google

We couldn't be happier. Our Camden traditional king size Space Saving bed and Natural 2000 mattress have been a delight and the most comfortable bed we have ever slept on. The Space Saving design is genius and works very well in our room – no more bruised shins. The customer service and delivery were 5 star and everyone was extremely helpful from start to finish to help us get the best solution to our needs. We will be coming back when we redecorate the spare room.

Review originally posted on Google

Excellent experience purchasing a bed from Warren Evans, from start to finish. The video call was so helpful and the sales rep we spoke to (Marcin) was knowledgable, patient, and went above and beyond to help us. This included getting sample swatches delivered to us [...]. We were torn between two different headboards and he arranged for both to be delivered and set up so we could decide in person. The guys doing the set up were also excellent and patient when doing a bespoke height adjustment for us. Excellent quality and beautiful bed frame and drawers. Highly recommend.

M Amdemichael

Review originally posted on Google

Absolutely love Warren Evans. The quality of their bed frames are second to none. Have to admit it is a bit on the pricey side but is well worth it to have that peace of mind.

FM from London

Review originally posted on Google

Super helpful and very good price. I needed a bed frame quickly, the team 'made it happen'. They delivered, assembled and left. Excellent service -- thanks!

Damon P

Review originally posted on Google

This is my second bed from WE (over a period of many many years!) and I can't fault them for service or products. Love my WE bed & mattress and, for me, it's money well spent.

Amy Kemp

Review originally posted on Google

All my friends who stay at mine talk about my beautiful bed... it is the most exquisitely made floating platform. This is the third bed frame I have bought from Warren Evans, the two before are both in perfect condition and just as beautiful and sturdy as they were when they guys put them together for me in situ in my house. I have no more bedrooms to furnish sadly, but if I did, I would 100% buy one from Warren Evans, they are outstanding and I would recommend them to everyone.

LB from Croydon

Review originally posted on Google

Warren Evans beds are superb quality and will last a life time (almost)!

PL

Review originally posted on Google

Fantastic quality service [...]. It's my second Warren Evans bed, the first one I bought over thirty years ago from Warren and sadly gave up due to a move. In my view this company beats others in efficiency, communication, integrity and helpfulness.

HK from Surrey

Review originally posted on Google

I bought a bed from Warren Evans years ago. It is as chic now as it was then. [...] Just as classic in style. Drawers are a storage saviour! Only topped by the lovely service. Couldn't ask for more. Personal service, attention to detail and a lovely person at the end of the phone. Wonderful company, highly recommend!

Ian Fitzwilliam

Review originally posted on Google

Your supply of our beds has been exemplary and the beds are unbelievably good.

E Paul

Review originally posted on Google

Great products! This is the 4th purchase as the quality is so great my entire family are now wanting the beds. Customer service has been particularly good on this occasion, as I've needed to arrange a courier and I've been helped through every step of this. The team have followed emails up with a call to make sure everything is as it should be and given me really helpful advice.

Enid Talmon

Review originally posted on Google

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone at Warren Evans for our new bed. The whole process beginning with the video calls with Dia and Gul, the ordering and confirmation phone call, through to the punctual and careful delivery and assembly this morning was easy, helpful and professional. I was sceptical about choosing and buying a bed online but I needn't have worried. The Warren Evans team made it pain free. The bed and mattress are extremely well made and look great. Thanks again.

Mr C from Kent

Review originally posted on Google

I've now made two orders from Warren Evans… and 10 years apart! [...] Amazing quality and the best service. It’s worth it, I promise!

Emma C

Review originally posted on Google

The quality of the bed and the mattress are superb!! This is the third bed and mattress i have bought from this outstanding family business. The quality of the mattress and bed is far superior to the 'Simba' mattresses of this world. If you are looking for a new bed or mattress, look no further. Fabulous!

NS

Review originally posted on Google

The bed and mattress is of excellent quality, the service to co-ordinate delivery and install, impeccable. Delivery went smoothly and the under bed storage boxes are great. Your team are absolutely fantastic too! I already recommend you to all my friends who are thinking of buying new beds.

Gillian

Review originally posted on Google

This is our second order from Warren Evans and as before the service was superb. Beds were ordered on a Bank Holiday and arrived the following week. All the staff were most helpful and the quality of the beds is excellent.

Reshen

Review originally posted on Google

This is the third bed frame I have bought from Warren Evans. The quality is excellent, built to last! The choices of leg height, headboard height and coverings is great. And finally, the delivery guys were so helpful and really nice! My new bed frame is just what I wanted at a very good price.

Miss S

Review originally posted on Google

Very good communication about the delivery and the guys who set the bed up were excellent. The bed looks great and is very comfortable.

Mrs Jg

Review originally posted on Google

Brilliant customer service and truly wonderful products. I've used Warren Evans for over twenty years and still have products that I purchased which are as stylish and robust as ever. Give them a try – you won't regret it!!!

Sarah T

Review originally posted on Google

I love the style and quality. Im so impressed with the beds. It was recommended to me by a colleague.

Swaraj

Review originally posted on Google

Buying my bed from WE was absolutely hassle free. The staff made the process as easy as possible – answering all my questions, helping with the order/payment and undoubtedly the best team to deliver and assemble the bed on site. The bed itself is solid and suitable to my requirements. Worth every penny!! Thanks to all at WE.

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    I was 17 in 1978 when I started hand making beds here in London, building beds that last and using sustainable natural materials has always been my core requirement. We became the first FSC certified timber bed makers in the UK, and in caring for the woods that we use, we influenced the bedding industry to reduce the use of rain-forest and other ancient forest woods!

    Sadly most of the UK's beds and mattresses are really skimpily made of poor quality, unethically sourced materials. I focus on craftsmanship and environmentally sound practices to make beautiful products that last; I like delivering good quality, service and value. 

    Since 1978 I've been handmaking lasting quality beds here in London.

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