London Upholstered Sleigh Bed Frame

The London Upholstered Sleigh Bed Frame is a bed that takes a long-established design truth and updates it for a contemporary bedroom context. The sleigh silhouette a curved headboard paired with a lower, matching curved footboard has been a defining form in bedroom furniture for centuries, and for good reason: the outward-rolling curves at both ends give the sleeping space a sense of enclosure and completeness that a standard bed without a footboard simply cannot achieve. The London delivers that silhouette in upholstery, which opens up the full range of fabric and colour options that a wood or painted sleigh bed cannot offer.

The London differs from the Durham the other sleigh bed in the Macba Beds range in character and tone. The Durham carries a heritage feeling: it is warmer, more traditional, and positioned around the furniture history of the sleigh form. The London is positioned around the city that gave upholstered furniture its most enduring identity cosmopolitan, considered, and at home in both a period townhouse and a newly decorated modern flat. The London sleigh is the version for buyers who want the silhouette without the heritage weight: crisp, well-upholstered, and available in the full breadth of the fabric range.

With over 25 fabric and colour options across Plush Velvet, Naples, Boucle, Linoso, and Marble, the London can carry the sleigh silhouette in almost any direction. In a deep Plush Velvet Steel, Navy, or Black the curves of the headboard and footboard catch and reflect light along their length and give the bed a rich, classic quality that matches the heritage of the sleigh form without requiring traditional furniture around it. In a lighter Boucle or Linoso the same curves read as softer and more contemporary. The fabric is applied consistently to both the headboard and footboard, giving the London a complete, matched appearance from every angle.

The curved headboard and footboard are both built over solid timber frames shaped to the sleigh profile from the start not flat panels bent into position. The main frame is solid timber and engineered hardwood throughout. A full-width solid wood slat base is included as standard. Under-bed drawer storage is available at checkout. Every London comes with a 100-day free trial and a 5-year warranty covering the frame, headboard, and footboard including the curved timber structures of both ends.

PRODUCT OPTIONS

Size & Pricing

All sizes compatible with standard UK mattresses. Important: the footboard adds depth beyond the mattress length allow additional floor space at the foot of the bed when measuring your room. Mattress sold separately.

Fabric & Colour Options

The fabric is applied consistently to both the headboard and footboard. The London's sleigh curves catch and reflect light along their length the fabric choice significantly affects how the curves read. Plush Velvet shows the most depth and contrast along the curve profiles. Fabric samples available on request.

Storage / Drawer Options

Drawers sit flush within the base with no visible fixings the London's matched sleigh finish is maintained from base to headboard curve without interruption.

Headboard Height Options

The sleigh curve is most impressive at 54 and 60 inches the outward roll of the headboard has more height to establish itself and the matched footboard proportion feels most balanced. The 60 inch setting at king or super king size is the defining London configuration. The footboard height is proportional to the chosen headboard setting.

KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS

🔹 Classic Sleigh Silhouette in Upholstery Both Ends Curved and Matched

The London delivers the complete sleigh silhouette a curved outward-rolling headboard paired with a lower matching footboard in upholstery rather than wood. The matching fabric on both ends gives the bed a consistent, considered look from every angle: from the side, from the foot, and from directly in front. The sleeping space feels enclosed and complete in a way that a bed without a footboard cannot achieve, and the upholstered format means the silhouette is available in over 25 fabric and colour options.

🔹 The London vs The Durham Two Upholstered Sleigh Beds, Different Characters

The Macba Beds range has two upholstered sleigh beds. The Durham carries a heritage character warmer, more traditionally positioned, built around the furniture history of the sleigh form and its European roots. The London is positioned differently: cosmopolitan, considered, and at home in both a period property and a contemporary flat. Where the Durham leans into heritage, the London leans into versatility. Both have the same matched headboard and footboard, the same fabric range, the same construction quality. The difference is the character each bed is designed to carry in the room and which one is right for the buyer.

🔹 Curves That Catch the Light

The outward-rolling curves of the London's headboard and footboard sit at a different angle to the flat surfaces of a standard panel bed, which means they catch and reflect light differently along their length. In Plush Velvet the pile picks up directional light along the curve and gives the headboard and footboard a rich, shifting quality that makes the sleigh silhouette visually dynamic throughout the day. In Boucle the same curves catch diffuse light more softly. In Naples the woven texture adds an artisanal quality to the curved surfaces. The fabric choice changes how the curves read but the curves always catch the light.

🔹 Matched Fabric Consistent From Head to Foot

The same fabric is applied to both the curved headboard and the curved footboard, giving the London a pulled-together appearance that reads correctly from every angle and under every lighting condition. There are no mismatched materials, no colour variation between the two ends, and no unfinished surfaces on either the headboard or footboard visible from any normal viewing position.

🔹 Sleigh Curves Built Over Solid Timber

Both the curved headboard and the curved footboard are built over solid timber frames shaped to the sleigh profile from the start not flat panels bent into position after the fact. The curves hold their generous outward roll and their upholstered finish correctly through years of daily use, without any flattening, spreading, or loss of the proportions that define the sleigh silhouette.

🔹 25+ Fabric & Colour Options The Full Range

Over 25 options across Plush Velvet, Naples, Boucle, Linoso, and Marble the complete Macba Beds fabric collection. The London can be configured to carry the sleigh silhouette in almost any direction: opulent and classic in deep velvet, warm and contemporary in Boucle, relaxed and natural in Linoso. The fabric is applied to both ends so the choice shapes the full character of the bed.

🔹 Important Allow Footboard Room Clearance

The London includes a footboard as standard this is fundamental to the sleigh silhouette. The footboard adds depth beyond the mattress length at the foot end of the bed. When measuring your room, allow at least 30–40cm beyond the mattress length for the footboard and comfortable access around the foot of the bed. If the room is tight on depth, contact the Macba Beds team before ordering to confirm the exact footboard dimensions for your chosen size.

🔹 Solid Timber & Hardwood Frame

Built from solid timber and engineered hardwood throughout a frame that stays flat, firm, and silent through years of daily use. The solid construction supports both the curved headboard and footboard structures correctly at their sleigh profile without any flex or movement over time.

🔹 Solid Wood Slat Base Included

A full-width solid wood slat system is included as standard, providing even mattress support right across the frame. Compatible with all standard UK mattress types pocket sprung, memory foam, and hybrid.

🔹 Optional Under-Bed Drawer Storage

Add two or four drawers at checkout and choose which side they open from. Drawers sit flush within the base with no visible fixings nothing to interrupt the matched sleigh finish from side to side.

🔹 Four Headboard Heights Up to 60 Inches

Choose from 40, 48, 54, or 60 inches measured floor to the top of the headboard. The footboard height is proportional to the chosen headboard setting. The 54 and 60 inch settings give the sleigh curve its most impressive sweep and are recommended for larger rooms. The 60 inch London at king or super king is the definitive configuration.

🔹 All Standard UK Sizes Available

The London is available from single through to super king, all to standard UK mattress dimensions. Remember to allow footboard clearance at the foot of the bed when measuring the room. Every size accepts a standard UK mattress with no adjustments needed.

🔹 100-Day Free Trial

Sleep on the London for up to 100 nights before making your final decision. If it is not right within that period, contact the Macba Beds team and they will take you through the next steps no pressure.

🔹 5-Year Warranty Frame, Headboard & Footboard

Every London Upholstered Sleigh Bed Frame is backed by a 5-year warranty covering the frame, base, headboard, and footboard including the curved timber structures of both ends against manufacturing defects. If either curve loses its shape or the upholstery develops a fault, Macba Beds will repair or replace it.

🔹 Free Tracked UK Delivery & Assembly

Free tracked delivery to mainland UK addresses no minimum spend, no hidden charges. Sleigh bed frames may arrive in more than one package due to the number of components. All fixings and an Allen key in the box. Both curved ends arrive pre-finished and attach to the main base frame during assembly. Most customers complete the full build in under ninety minutes; a second person is helpful.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE GUIDE & ROOM PLANNING

Important: the footboard adds depth beyond the mattress length at the foot end. Minimum room length recommendations include mattress length plus footboard clearance. All sizes accept standard UK mattresses. Mattress sold separately.

DELIVERY & ASSEMBLY

Delivery

Free tracked delivery is included on every order to mainland UK addresses no minimum spend, no hidden charges. You will receive a tracking reference by email as soon as your order is dispatched. Sleigh bed frames have more components than a standard upholstered frame and will typically arrive in more than one package. Deliveries to Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, and some remote postcodes may take a little longer. Get in touch with the Macba Beds team if you need to confirm timescales.

Assembly

The London arrives flat-packed with every component clearly numbered. All fixings and an Allen key are included. Both the curved headboard and the curved footboard arrive pre-finished the sleigh profile is already built into each end and they attach to the main base frame during assembly. No on-site shaping or curving is required. If you have added drawers, those slot into the base without extra fixings. Most customers complete the full build in under ninety minutes. A second person is helpful due to the number of components in a sleigh bed build. The Macba Beds team is available by phone or email if you need assistance.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Upholstery Headboard & Footboard

Use a soft upholstery brush or vacuum on a low setting for everyday cleaning of both the headboard and footboard, moving in the direction of the fabric on each curved surface. Work methodically along each curve from one side to the other the change in angle means dust settles differently on a sleigh curve than on a flat panel. For Plush Velvet, restore the nap direction with a soft brush after cleaning on both ends. For spills, blot immediately do not rub. For marks, use a lightly damp cloth with a small amount of mild fabric cleaner and leave to air dry away from direct heat. Do not steam clean. Keep both ends away from prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the fabric colour consistently.

Curved Frame Structures

Both the headboard and footboard curves are built over solid timber frames and hold their shape correctly under normal use. Do not apply force against the curves from outside for example, avoid using the footboard as a step or the headboard as a push point when repositioning the bed. The curves are structurally robust under normal residential use but are not designed as load-bearing surfaces.

Footboard Clearance

Ensure the footboard maintains adequate clearance from the wall or any furniture at the foot of the bed. A gap of at least 15–20cm between the footboard and the nearest surface is recommended to allow the bed to settle correctly and to make changing bedding practical.

Frame & Drawers

Check and tighten all fixings every few weeks, particularly during the first month. Pay attention to both the headboard and footboard attachment points keeping these tight maintains the sleigh profile at both ends. If drawer runners stiffen, candle wax or dry lubricant along the track restores smooth operation.

Slat Base

Check slats periodically to ensure they are all correctly seated. Press any shifted slat back into place by hand. Even distribution gives the mattress consistent support across the full frame width.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What is a sleigh bed and what makes the London one?

A: A sleigh bed is defined by its silhouette a headboard and footboard that both curve outward from the base and roll back at the top, resembling the curved runners of a traditional sleigh. The London has both: a curved outward-rolling headboard and a lower matching footboard with the same outward roll. Together they give the bed a complete, enclosed look from every angle. The London delivers this silhouette in upholstery rather than wood, which makes the full range of 25+ fabric and colour options available on a form that was traditionally only available in painted or stained timber.

Q: How does the London differ from the Durham Sleigh Bed Frame in the range?

A: Both the London and the Durham are upholstered sleigh beds with matched headboard and footboard and the same fabric range. The difference is in character and positioning. The Durham carries a heritage feel it is warmer in tone, more traditional in its references, and positioned around the furniture history of the sleigh form. The London is positioned around cosmopolitan versatility at home in a period property or a contemporary flat, in a traditionally furnished room or a minimal one. If the Durham is the sleigh bed that leans into the history of the silhouette, the London is the sleigh bed that carries the silhouette into any room without a heritage prerequisite. Both are excellent the right choice depends on the character of the room and the buyer.

Q: Does the London come with a footboard included?

A: Yes the matching curved footboard is included as standard with every London Upholstered Sleigh Bed Frame at no additional cost. The footboard is fundamental to the sleigh silhouette. It is upholstered in the same fabric as the headboard and forms the lower curved end of the bed. Both the headboard and footboard are built over solid timber frames shaped to the sleigh profile.

Q: How much extra room does the footboard need at the foot of the bed?

A: The footboard adds depth beyond the mattress length at the foot end. When measuring your room, allow at least 30–40cm beyond the mattress length for the footboard plus comfortable access around the foot of the bed. The room planning guide in Section 7 gives minimum room length recommendations per size. If your room is tight on depth, contact the Macba Beds team before ordering and they can confirm the exact footboard dimensions for your chosen size.

Q: Which fabric makes the London's sleigh curves look best?

A: Plush Velvet gives the most visually dynamic result the pile catches directional light along the curved surfaces of both the headboard and footboard and creates a rich, shifting quality that makes the sleigh silhouette feel genuinely three-dimensional. Deep tones like Steel, Navy, or Black maximise this effect. For a softer, warmer reading of the same curves, Boucle in Cream or Granite gives a more organic, textural result. Naples Charcoal or Slate gives a structured, woven quality to the curved surfaces. Fabric samples are available on request and are particularly worthwhile for a sleigh bed since the fabric is applied to both ends.

Q: Can I get the London without the footboard?

A: The footboard is integral to the sleigh silhouette and the London's design removing it would leave an incomplete frame. If you want a curved headboard without a footboard, the Alice Curved Headboard Upholstered Bed Frame or the Monroe Cream Boucle Bed Frame may be worth considering instead. If you want a sleigh bed specifically, the footboard is part of what makes it one.

Q: How long does delivery take and is it actually free?

A: Yes free tracked delivery is included on every order to mainland UK addresses. No minimum spend, no extra charges at checkout. You will receive a tracking link by email once your order has been dispatched. Sleigh beds have more components than standard frames and typically arrive in more than one package. If you are in a remote area, contact the Macba Beds team before ordering to confirm lead times for your postcode.

Q: Will this bed fit a standard UK mattress?

A: Yes. Every size of the London is made to standard UK mattress dimensions. The mattress sits between the headboard and footboard it does not need a special size. Remember that the footboard adds depth beyond the mattress at the foot end, so factor this into your room measurements before ordering.

Q: How hard is it to assemble and how long does it take?

A: Most customers complete the full build in under ninety minutes. Both the curved headboard and the curved footboard arrive pre-finished with the sleigh profiles already built in no on-site curving or shaping is required. All fixings and an Allen key are included. A second person is helpful due to the number of components. The Macba Beds team is on hand if you need help.

Q: Does the bed make noise or creak?

A: Not when assembled correctly. Make sure all fixings including both the headboard and footboard attachment points are fully tightened during the build and check again after the first couple of weeks.

Q: Can I get a fabric sample before I order?

A: Yes fabric samples are available on request. Because the fabric is applied to both the headboard and footboard, the choice has a significant impact on the full appearance of the London from every angle. Seeing the sample in your room before committing is well worth doing. Contact the Macba Beds team and they will send out samples for your shortlisted choices.

Q: What is the 100-day free trial?

A: Every London Upholstered Sleigh Bed Frame comes with a 100-day free trial. That is over three months to sleep on it and be completely certain the matched sleigh silhouette and fabric choice are right for your bedroom. If you are not satisfied within that period, contact the Macba Beds team and they will guide you through the next steps no rush, no pressure.

Q: What does the 5-year warranty cover?

A: The London comes with a 5-year warranty covering the frame, base, headboard, and footboard including the curved timber structures of both ends against manufacturing defects. If either curved end loses its shape or the upholstery develops a fault due to materials or workmanship, Macba Beds will repair or replace it. Contact the team with your order number if you need to make a claim.

Q: What is the returns policy?

A: You can return an unused, unassembled item in its original packaging within 14 days of delivery. Because the London is built to your chosen fabric and colour specification, made-to-order configurations may have different return conditions the full policy is on the Macba Beds website. To start a return, contact the customer support team with your order number.

Q: Does it come with a mattress?

A: No the London is sold as a bed frame only. The solid wood slat base is compatible with all standard UK mattress types including pocket sprung, memory foam, and hybrid. The Macba Beds team can help if you are unsure which to choose.