Wood has been the go-to material for making furniture for thousands of years, with carpentry being one of the oldest professions in history. Fine woodwork furniture offers enduring luxury, timeless character and elegance. There are even examples of luxury bedroom furniture in use today that are more than 400 years old. While new materials continue to be developed, wood remains the material of choice for discerning individuals who insist on beauty and longevity. In your bedroom—your personal sanctuary—no other material can compete with the classic sophistication and warmth of fine wooden bedroom furniture.
Why has wood remained such a popular choice for luxury homes? Our award-winning interior designers have shared their insights into bedroom furniture, luxury design and why they think that wood is still a hallmark of timeless luxury.
When designing a space for relaxation, designers often turn to nature for inspiration. Quiet surroundings, dappled light, and gently swaying trees obviously create a calming environment, but how do we incorporate these qualities into our more structured and urban lives? The obvious choice is to introduce nature itself in the form of wooden furniture. While it is certainly a popular choice because of the ease with which it can be worked, it is an especially good choice for bedroom furniture because of its warmth and natural lines and rich finishes.
Below, we look at the reasons why wood is the material of choice for discerning customers and some of its major benefits.
One common aspect of wooden bedroom furniture is matching various pieces in the set and for this, solid wood is an excellent choice. Furniture crafted from a single block of wood or single tree offers the sort of exclusivity and uniqueness that would be very difficult to match with any other material.
Moreover, skilled modern furniture designers have continued to evolve their craft and offer a plethora of stylistic options that enhance the natural aesthetic of hardwood and allow even more opportunities for individuality. The term bedroom furniture covers a number of different items, so you might be surprised to find that all these items are available in hardwoods.
Bedside table, dressing table and a chest of drawers are a few of the must-haves when we talk about quality bedroom furniture for modern homes.
They provide extra storage and surfaces for items like books, reading glasses, emergency medicines or anything else one may need during the night.
These pieces can also add decorative charm and a sense of cosy completeness to a room.
Wardrobes, display cabinets and armoires are exquisite pieces of furniture that have been a sign of wealth and elegance since Victorian times. For those seeking ample storage space, a double wardrobe is ideal; but an ornately detailed armoire can serve as both a means for storage and a decorative focal point. Armoires were traditionally used as long-term clothing storage because of their ability to resist moisture and in the case of certain wood like cedar, repel insects. Because of their size, hardwood wardrobes and armoires are excellent ways to show off the beautiful natural grains.
The ultimate aim of purchasing high-end furniture for your bedroom is to have the perfect marriage of practicality and style that will last a lifetime.
In addition to dressers, wardrobes, nightstands and armoires, wooden chests of drawers are great to use as a bedside cabinet or blanket box for storing linens and seasonal clothing because of the naturally temperature-controlling environments that they create.
The value of a good night’s sleep cannot really be overstated. Solid wood double beds, bed frames and bases are sturdy, strong and robust, which makes them ideal for providing the sort of support your spine needs for restful sleep.
The same attributes prevent any nightly movements from disturbing your partner and because many of these bad frames are made to order, accommodations for almost any size can be made without making any sacrifices of the structure or the style.
These beds are available in a large variety of styles, each designed to evoke a different aesthetic and show off the quality of the materials. Here’s a look at a few of the more popular ones.
It is the most popular style of bed and is differentiated by the presence of a footboard and headboard of differing heights. If you are intent on creating a traditional aesthetic, panel beds are a hallmark of those styles.
If a minimalist, sleek design appeals to you, the platform bed will likely suit your eye. Still sturdy because of its hardwood, these bases are often set at a much lower height than other bed frames and can make a bedroom look larger and more spacious. They can even sometimes contain concealed storage built into the base.
Dark wood’s rich, distinctive hue adds a sense of depth and warmth, making it a favoured choice for creating a cosy and inviting bedroom ambience. Its luxurious finish, often polished to a rich sheen, is best suited for popular dark woods like mahogany, teak, walnut or oak bedroom furniture.
Such bedroom furniture is ideal for those who prefer a statement-making, bold look. It’s also great for creating a contrasting colour scheme. If you want to brighten a bedroom with dark furniture, it can easily be achieved with some light-coloured accessories such as a rug, pillows, cushions, curtains or interesting artwork.
While solid hardwood is known for its considerable resilience, durability and resistance to damage over the long term, it does require some light maintenance and care so as not to tarnish the finishes.
Use a dry cloth or a microfibre duster to clean up any dirt and dust particles that may have accumulated. If allowed to accumulate, dust can cause long-term harm to the natural lustre of hardwoods.
Solid hardwood is highly resilient but exposure to water is not conducive to its finish. Consider using coasters or mats to place beverage glasses and other items to avoid the formation of rings. With enough prolonged exposure, the finishes may discolour and break down and may eventually stain the wood beneath.
Besides their aesthetic and personal value, a wooden bedroom set from a luxury furniture brand offers significant value as an investment because well-made designer furniture maintains and sometimes even increases, in material value over time. Timeless designs in natural materials have always been and will continue to be highly sought after for luxury homes and interiors.
At FCI London, we have spent decades establishing our reputation for sourcing and supplying the best luxury furniture and designer brands and styling them to suit high-end homes across the UK.
Our wide portfolio and thousands of five-star reviews from happy clients are a testament to the expertise of our award-winning design team, who have curated dream bedrooms in any number of distinctive, personalised homes.
Our longstanding relationships with the best craftsmen and designer brands from all over Europe are at your disposal and we offer first-class delivery and installation of any product you purchase through us, ensuring that your experience is stress-free and convenient.
Visit our 30,000 sq. ft. showroom, the largest luxury showroom in London, to discover, explore and experience a wide range of luxury wood bedroom furniture pieces, along with professional advice from a team of interior designers.
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