A sleigh bed is a wonderful style of bed that has scrolled or curved footboard and headboard. The bed bears a resemblance to a sled or sleigh and has derived the name because of this shape. The headboards of sleigh beds are usually larger than the footboard. Both of them are arched with their tops tumbling outwards. The style of a sleigh bed has been derived from American and French furniture of early 1880s, which is also identified as Empire style. This stylish bed drew its inspiration from the primeval civilizations of Rome and Greece.



A sleigh bed lends a magnificent look to bedroom with all rich twirls and adornment. Stylish rolling edges set them apart from the block designs and jagged edges of other bed styles.

Conventionally, are crafted to be concrete pieces of bedroom furniture and reflect an air of grace and elegance in its aesthetics. Most of them resemble a horse-driven sleigh that adds passionate appeal to this kind of bed.

Modern sleigh beds are much smoother and slimmer in than the conventional style. The clumsy footboard and bulky structure has been replaced with a more sleek and modern look.

Sleigh beds are available in many different designs and sizes of full, king, queen, twin etc. The designs of headboard and footboard also vary from minimal to heavily ornate. Here are few tips that will help you to find a perfect sleigh bed for your bedroom:

1Material is an important consideration for all sleigh beds. Today, sleigh beds are even made from materials other than wood. The commonly used material includes steel, iron and aluminum. These materials integrate less exaggerated curves of the headboard and footboard.

2Generally, wooden sleigh beds are constructed using mahogany and rose wood. Make sure that your bed is made using 100% furnace dried hardwood to give strength and durability to the sleigh bed.

3A sleigh bed should be supported by quality framing, headboard, footboard and plank system. The headboard size actually determines prominence of the bed with context to the room. If it is intended to be the chief focus of your bedroom, then the bed must comprehend a tall headboard.

4Style plays a significant role while selecting a sleigh bed for your bedroom. The right selection of bed will bring in more depth and character to the bedroom. Look for quite a many varieties of sleigh bed before opting for one that best suit your style.

5If you are looking for a lavish version of sleigh bed, you might have to make some extra efforts to find them. However, you can find a transitional version that blends both traditional and contemporary elements.

Whether you are looking for a conventional styling for your bedroom, or you are inclined toward contemporary appearance, sleigh beds are simply the idealistic bedroom centerpieces.