These Are The Best Luxury Beds In The World
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You can't put a price on a good night's sleep... or can you?
On average, we spend a third of our lives in bed – so, naturally, finding the right one is important. Lucky for you, your search for the best luxury bed brands ends right here. Get ready for a magnificent night’s sleep, with our edit of the names to know now.
How To Find The Perfect Bed
When it comes to listing the most important features of a home, the bed sits high on (if not on top of) the list. But what does a luxury bed look and feel like? Defined by top quality materials, superior design credentials and incredible craftsmanship, the ultimate bed is an investment in our overall wellbeing.
‘We believe the most luxurious beds are defined by three things: design, materials, and craftsmanship,’ says the team at luxury bed and mattress maker Savoir. ‘Design is an intimate process – some clients arrive with a clear vision, others prefer to be guided – but in every case, the result must feel entirely their own. A bed is not merely a purchase; it is a long-term investment in rest, comfort and beauty.’
Button & Sprung
So, what should we look out for? ‘There is no one-size-fits-all policy when it comes to sleep,’ says Mark Tremlett, founder of B Corp bed brand Naturalmat. ‘And as we spend a third of our lives in bed, choosing the right bed, mattress and bedding is key.’ Below, the experts share their top tips for bed shopping:
Expert Tips: What To Look Out For
Invest In The Right Size
‘Knowing what you need from a bed is so important, and getting the size right is a great place to start,’ says Mark. ‘We always say: go as big as your room can handle. No one has ever regretted getting the bigger bed!’
It’s especially important to opt for a bed with more room if you plan to share it with someone, adds the Savoir team. ‘Space is important for sleeping couples, so try to go for the biggest bed you can sensibly fit in the room.’
Consider The Height
You’ll also need to factor in other practical considerations, like the height of the bed. ‘Think about the practicalities of your bed, not just how it looks,’ echoes Mark. ‘Consider how the bed will work for everyone using it day to day, ensuring it’s comfortable to get in and out of, and that the style you choose suits both your room and your lifestyle.’
He adds that taller frames, if compatible with your bedroom, can also ‘offer valuable built-in storage through drawers or an ottoman design, making it a smart choice for those looking to maximise space.’
Pay Attention To Tension
As for the mattress, it’s important to choose one with a tension that supports you. ‘The mattress that’s right for you will keep your spine in proper alignment, supporting your body and cradling it along its curves,’ notes the Savoir team. ‘It will be comfortable and help relieve pressure points, removing the disruption from tossing and turning.’ If you and your partner need different tensions, they advise opting for a dual tension mattress: ‘you can then each have your own tension if you’re sharing a bed with a partner.’
Natural Matters
Where possible, it’s better to opt for natural materials when building your dream bed – as these have a better chance of standing the test of time. ‘Avoid man-made/synthetic materials for mattresses,’ emphasises the Savoir team. ‘Natural materials are incredibly comfortable, create the best sleeping environment by being breathable and temperature-regulating, and are kinder to the environment.’
‘When it comes to your bed, what you sleep on matters just as much as how it looks,’ adds Mark. ‘There is growing awareness around the chemicals found in synthetic foam products, particularly fire retardants and their links to forever chemicals. Choosing a bed made from natural materials is one of the simplest ways to remove those concerns from your bedroom entirely, ensuring the healthiest and most restful environment for sleep.’
Try It On
And finally: don’t be afraid to try before you buy. ‘The most important part of choosing the new mattress is “trying it on”,’ says the Savoir team. ‘Think of it as an investment in your future, because a good mattress will see you sleeping comfortably for at least the next 20 years.’ When trying out your prospective bed, the team suggests you ‘lie in your usual sleeping position; it’s the only way to truly get a feel for what you like in terms of comfort.’
What To Avoid…
As mentioned, the best thing to avoid when it comes to bed shopping is something synthetic. ‘Avoid the temptation of cheap, mass-produced beds or mattresses,’ emphasises Mark. ‘Not only do synthetic materials raise concerns around chemicals and fire retardants, but low-quality products are also far more likely to end up in landfill within just a few years.’
The A-Z List: Best Luxury Bed Brands
Button & Sprung
Sleep specialists Button & Sprung manufacture all of its mattresses in Yorkshire, using entirely natural fibres like British traceable wool, cotton, hemp, flax and cashmere. Handmade-to-order, each mattress offers unmatched support thanks to thousands of core and micro pocket springs – and comes with a 10 year guarantee. The brand also offers the UK’s largest range of made-to-order upholstered bed frames, ottomans and divans, so you can build your dream bed from start to finish.
Carpe Diem Beds
Swedish brand Carpe Diem is bringing creativity to the bedroom, one bed at a time. Each design is handmade in Sweden, using raw materials like slow-growth Nordic pine, Talalay latex, organic cotton, and stunning fabrics from the Designers Guild and Romo Group. And with a range of legs, headboards, fabrics and functions, personalisation is possible across every detail of your new bed.
Hästens
In the world of luxury beds, no brand is quite as admired as Hästens. Synonymous with craftsmanship since 1852, Hästens is home to some of the most luxurious and expensive beds in the world. Originally established as a saddler business, the brand moved into bedmaking in the early 1900s – becoming the official purveyor if beds to the Swedish Royal Court in 1952. Today, each bed is handcrafted in Köping, Sweden – using natural materials like horsehair, cotton, wool and flax – with Hästens’ signature blue check running through all of its designs.
Hypnos
Hypnos is a long-established family business with an illustrious history building some of the most comfortable beds on the market. Handmade in workshops in Buckinghamshire, Hypnos beds and mattresses are found in the best yachts, palaces and hotels all over the world. Every single element of the brand’s Origins Organic Collection is traceable, ethical and environmentally responsible – it’s even endorsed by the Eden Project and certified by the Soil Association.
Jensen Beds
Norwegian label Jensen has been crafting some of the finest beds in the world since 1947, specialising in Scandi designs, continental beds and mattress toppers. What sets the brand apart, however, is its ‘zone-based’ approach to comfort, which breaks down the areas of the body that need support while you sleep. This adaptive support adjusts to your body weight, tailoring each bed to your very own sleep experience.
Marshall & Stewart
Marshall & Stewart was founded more than 20 years ago by industry expert Brent Cooper (formerly of And So To Bed). All of the brand’s beds are handmade in Britain, using natural materials like horsehair, wool, cotton and cashmere – and boast an advanced pocket spring system that delivers expert support and comfort while you sleep. Choose from the six high-end mattresses that make up the Diamond Collection, as well as pillows, duvets and luxury linens to fully dress your bed to your liking. The team will even come and install your new bed in your home, so you don’t have to lift a finger.
Naturalmat
Devon-based brand Naturalmat has been a pioneer in its field since 1999, producing mattresses using 100 percent natural and sustainable resources. Each mattress is hand-built in the brand’s factory on the banks of the River Exe in Devon – with the brand sourcing all of its raw materials directly and manufacturing everything under one roof. This means Naturalmat has an eye on its entire process, from Devon sheep to your bedroom, and firsthand experience when it comes to creating a better night’s sleep.
Savoir Beds
Originally created to provide luxury beds to London’s Savoy Hotel, Savoir Beds is like royalty when it comes to high-end beds and mattresses. Every bed is handcrafted in London and Wales, using natural materials – from Latin American horsetail to Mongolian cashmere and British lamb’s wool – and each is designed to provide the perfect sleeping environment. You can choose from the brand’s five signature beds – every Savoir comprises a mattress, topper, box spring base and headboard – and tailor each element to suit your comfort.
Tréca Paris
Celebrating French savoir-faire with every mattress, bed and headboard, Tréca Paris is renowned for its lush array of high-end, handcrafted bedware – which the brand has been crafting since 1935. Prioritising local French manufacturing, the brand is certified by the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV), signifying excellence in French traditional industry. These are just two Tréca Paris outposts in the UK, and both are in London: a showroom in Marylebone and a boutique in Chelsea.
Vispring
A clear choice for anyone who demands the best things in life is Vispring, a company that makes mattresses by hand in its Devon factory – using British wool, Real Shetland wool, cashmere, horsehair and silk – resulting in some of the most luxurious and exquisitely crafted beds in the business. Founded in 1901, Vispring was the first to produce an interior sprung mattress using a system of individually pocketed springs. Since then, the brand’s mattresses have graced the first-class cabins of legendary ocean liners – including the Titanic – as well as London’s most esteemed hotels.
