SYDNEY BED FRAME

The Sydney Bed Frame takes its name and character from a city that has always understood a particular kind of effortless contemporary living outdoor light, relaxed spaces, rooms that breathe rather than impress. The Sydney bed frame brings that quality into the bedroom through its defining proportional choice: a wide, low-profile headboard that emphasises the horizontal rather than the vertical, sitting closer to the bed than to the wall and giving the room a grounded, open quality that taller headboard designs cannot replicate.

The low-profile headboard is the design decision that defines the Sydney. In a bedroom where ceiling height is generous, a wide low headboard creates a sense of considered restraint the bed is clearly the main piece of furniture without dominating the room from floor to ceiling. In a bedroom with a lower ceiling, the low-profile headboard is even more valuable because it works with the room's proportions rather than against them, giving the bed a clean, well-scaled presence that a taller headboard would not achieve. The Sydney is the bed for rooms where breathing room matters as much as focal-point presence.

The Sydney is available in over 25 fabric and colour options across the full Macba Beds range. The low, wide headboard works across all fabrics but has a particularly strong relationship with the textural options  Boucle, Naples, and Linoso  where the horizontal expanse of a low-profile panel gives the fabric's texture more surface to read across without the headboard height drawing attention upward. In Plush Velvet the wide low panel catches light evenly across a generous horizontal surface, creating a different quality of richness to the vertical presence of a taller velvet headboard. In any fabric, the Sydney's proportional identity remains constant: wide, grounded, and at ease.

The frame is solid timber and engineered hardwood throughout, with a full-width solid wood slat base included as standard. Under-bed drawer storage is available at checkout. Every Sydney comes with a 100-day free trial and a 5-year warranty.

 

PRODUCT OPTIONS

Size & Pricing

 

Size	Width	Upcharge
Single	3ft (90cm)	Base price
Small Double	4ft (120cm)	Base price
Double	4ft 6in (135cm)	+ £80.00
King Size	5ft (150cm)	+ £120.00
Super King	6ft (180cm)	+ £150.00

All sizes compatible with standard UK mattresses. The Sydney's wide low-profile proportions work at every size but are most visually distinctive at king and super king, where the wide headboard has the most horizontal room to establish its relaxed, grounded character. Mattress sold separately.

 

Fabric & Colour Options

 

Fabric Range	Available Colours
Plush Velvet	Blue, Silver, Pink, Beige, Mink, Mocca, Steel, Grey, Black, Cream
Naples	Blue, Purple, Charcoal, Silver, Beige, Slate, Sand
Boucle	Granite, White, Cream
Linoso	Cream, Mink, Beige, Silver, Grey
Marble	Oatmeal, Silver
Same As Main Display Picture	Receive the bed exactly as shown in the product images

The Sydney's wide, low-profile headboard gives textured fabrics Boucle, Naples, Linoso  exceptional surface area to read across without height. Plush Velvet catches light evenly across the generous horizontal span. Fabric samples available on request.

 

Storage / Drawer Options

 

Option	Price
No Drawers	Included
2 Drawers (both sides)	+ £35.00
2 Drawers (left side only)	+ £35.00
2 Drawers (right side only)	+ £35.00
4 Drawers (both sides)	+ £70.00

Drawers sit flush within the base with no visible fixings the Sydney's clean, grounded finish is consistent from base to headboard top.

 

Headboard Height Options

 

Height	Measurement	Price
40 Inch	Floor to top of headboard	Included
48 Inch	Floor to top of headboard	Included
54 Inch	Floor to top of headboard	Included
60 Inch	Floor to top of headboard	+ £40.00

The Sydney's wide low-profile character is most pronounced at the 40 and 48 inch settings, where the headboard's horizontal emphasis is strongest relative to its height. The 54 inch setting is a balanced middle ground that retains the low-profile quality while adding more headboard presence. The 60 inch option suits rooms where more height is wanted without losing the Sydney's relaxed, wide character.

 

KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS

🔹 Wide Low-Profile Headboard — The Proportional Decision

The Sydney's defining characteristic is a headboard that sits wide and low rather than tall and narrow. This is a conscious proportional choice that produces a specific and valuable result: the bedroom feels grounded, open, and relaxed rather than formal or imposing. A wide low headboard emphasises the horizontal plane of the room reinforcing the sense of the bed as a place of rest rather than a piece of furniture making a vertical statement. It is the proportional equivalent of a room with lower furniture and more breathing room.

 

🔹 Works With Room Height, Not Against It

The Sydney's low-profile proportions make it one of the most practically versatile beds in the range. In rooms with generous ceiling height, the wide low headboard creates elegant restraint a bed that is clearly the room's focal point without reaching for the full wall height. In rooms with lower ceilings, the low-profile headboard is the right choice not just aesthetically but practically it scales correctly with the room's vertical space rather than competing with it. This is the bed that works in both scenarios equally well.

 

🔹 Effortless Contemporary Character

The Sydney's character is best described as effortless. Not minimal in the deliberate, design-exercise sense not a bed that is making a statement about reduction. Just easy, grounded, and at home in a room without needing the room to have been designed around it. The wide low headboard achieves this because it is proportionally relaxed it does not ask the room to match its ambition. It fits in the way that a comfortable, well-chosen piece of furniture always fits: without effort, and better than expected.

 

🔹 The Sydney in the Named-Place Beds

Several beds in the Macba Beds range take their character from a place or a quality of light and atmosphere. The Lisbon is Mediterranean warmth. The Middleton is English country house ease. The Harbor is coastal calm. The Sydney brings a different register entirely the laid-back contemporary quality of a city that lives outdoors, where rooms are designed to feel open and unfussy, and where the best interiors are the ones that look as if they did not try. For rooms that are contemporary without being clinical and relaxed without being sparse, the Sydney is the right answer.

 

🔹 Horizontal Emphasis — Fabric Reads Across, Not Up

The Sydney's wide, low headboard gives fabric a long horizontal surface to read across rather than a tall vertical one. This changes the character of every fabric choice. Boucle across a wide low panel reads as warm and expansive more like a textured wall feature than a headboard insert. Naples across the same surface gives the woven texture more width to establish its artisanal quality. Plush Velvet on the wide horizontal panel catches light evenly across the full span, creating a different quality of richness to the pooling light on a taller velvet headboard.

 

🔹 25+ Fabric & Colour Options

Over 25 options across Plush Velvet, Naples, Boucle, Linoso, and Marble. The Sydney's low-profile headboard works across all of them. For the most relaxed, contemporary expression of the Sydney character Boucle Cream or Granite, Linoso in any tone, Naples Slate or Sand, or Plush Velvet in a mid-tone such as Grey, Steel, or Beige. For a more considered or deliberate Sydney deeper Plush Velvet or Marble Silver. Fabric samples available on request.

 

🔹 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 holds the wide low-profile headboard correctly and ensures the horizontal panel reads as clean and even from every angle.

 

🔹 Solid Wood Slat Base Included

A full-width solid wood slat system is included as standard. Compatible with all standard UK mattress types pocket sprung, memory foam, and hybrid.

 

🔹 Optional Under-Bed Drawer Storage

Two or four drawers at checkout, flush-fitted with no visible fixings. The Sydney's clean, grounded exterior is consistent from base to headboard with or without the storage option.

 

🔹 Four Headboard Heights

Choose from 40, 48, 54, or 60 inches. The Sydney's wide low-profile character is most pronounced at 40 and 48 inches. The 54 inch setting is a balanced option. The 60 inch setting suits rooms where more height is wanted while retaining the wide horizontal emphasis.

 

🔹 All Standard UK Sizes Available

Single through to super king, all too standard UK mattress dimensions. The Sydney's low-profile proportions work at every size the horizontal emphasis is clear even at single, and most impressive at king and super king where the wide panel has the most room.

 

🔹 100-Day Free Trial

Sleep on the Sydney 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

Every Sydney Bed Frame is backed by a 5-year warranty covering the frame, base, and headboard against manufacturing defects. If something is not right due to a fault in materials or workmanship, Macba Beds will repair or replace it.

 

🔹 Free Tracked UK Delivery & Easy Assembly

Free tracked delivery to mainland UK addresses no minimum spend, no hidden charges. All fixings and an Allen key in the box. The headboard arrives pre-finished and attaches to the base in a single step. Most customers complete the full build in under an hour.

 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

 

Product Name	Sydney Bed Frame
Design Character	Wide low-profile  grounded, effortlessly contemporary, horizontal emphasis
Headboard Style	Wide Low-Profile Panel  Horizontal Emphasis, Relaxed Proportion
Proportional Identity	Emphasises width over height  works with room proportions, not against them
Fabric Strength	Textured fabrics (Boucle, Naples, Linoso) read particularly well on the wide horizontal panel
Best Headboard Heights	40in and 48in for most pronounced low-profile character; 54in for balance
Full Fabric Range	Plush Velvet, Naples, Boucle, Linoso, Marble  25+ colours available
Best Room Context	Contemporary interiors, rooms with lower ceilings, open-plan adjacent bedrooms
Frame Material	Solid Timber & Engineered Hardwood
Base Type	Solid Wood Slat System
Available Sizes	Single (3ft), Small Double (4ft), Double (4ft 6in), King (5ft), Super King (6ft)
Headboard Heights	40in, 48in, 54in (free) | 60in (+£40.00)
Drawer Options	None, 2 Left, 2 Right, 2 Both Sides, 4 Drawers
Mattress Included	No  Sold Separately
Assembly Required	Yes  All Fixings & Allen Key Included
Delivery	Free Tracked Mainland UK
Trial Period	100-Day Free Trial
Warranty	5-Year Warranty  Macba Beds Quality Guarantee

 

SIZE GUIDE

 

Size Name	Mattress Width	Mattress Length	Sydney Character at This Size	Best For
Single (3ft)	90cm	190cm	Low and clean  the horizontal emphasis is clear even at compact width	Single adults  a grounded, contemporary focal point in any size room
Small Double (4ft)	120cm	190cm	Open and relaxed  the wide low profile begins to read with full ease	Single adults, rooms where openness and breathing room matter most
Double (4ft 6in)	135cm	190cm	Grounded and natural  the Sydney at its most versatile	Couples, guest rooms  contemporary ease at a natural width
King Size (5ft)	150cm	200cm	Wide and settled  the Sydney's horizontal character at close to its best	Couples, master bedrooms  laid-back contemporary at its most effective
Super King (6ft)	180cm	200cm	Expansive and effortless  the widest Sydney is the most grounded	Larger master bedrooms  the Sydney at its most impressive, most relaxed

All sizes accept standard UK mattresses. The wide low-profile character is present at every size and most prominent at king and super king. 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. Deliveries to Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, and some remote postcodes may take a little longer. Get in touch with the Macba Beds team before ordering if you need to confirm timescales for your area.

Assembly

The Sydney arrives flat-packed with every component clearly numbered. All fixings and an Allen key are included. The headboard arrives pre-finished and attaches to the base in a single step. If you have added drawers, those slot in without extra fixings. Most customers complete the full build in under an hour. The Macba Beds team is available by phone or email if you need assistance.

 

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Upholstery (All Fabric Ranges)

Use a soft upholstery brush or vacuum on a low setting for everyday cleaning, moving in the direction of the fabric across the full width of the low-profile panel. The Sydney's wide horizontal headboard has more surface area to maintain than a standard panel at the same height a regular light brush across the full width once a week takes less than a minute and keeps the fabric looking fresh. For spills, blot immediately with a clean dry cloth do not rub. For marks, use a lightly damp cloth with mild fabric cleaner and leave to air dry away from direct heat. Do not steam clean. For Plush Velvet, restore the nap direction with a soft brush after cleaning. Keep the headboard away from prolonged direct sunlight.

Frame & Drawers

Check and tighten all fixings every few weeks, particularly during the first month. This keeps the wide headboard panel flat and correctly aligned important for a low-profile headboard where any variation in the panel flatness would affect the even, horizontal reading that defines the Sydney's character. If drawer runners stiffen, candle wax or dry lubricant along the track restores smooth operation.

Slat Base

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

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Why would I choose a low-profile headboard over a taller one?

A: A low-profile headboard is not a lesser version of a taller one it is a different design decision with specific advantages. It keeps the visual weight of the bed closer to the floor, giving the bedroom a more open, relaxed quality. It works better with rooms that have lower ceilings or less wall space behind the bed. It emphasises the horizontal plane of the room rather than the vertical one, which creates a more grounded, contemporary feeling. And it suits rooms where the bed is meant to feel easy and at home rather than imposing and theatrical. The Sydney is the right choice when the brief for the bedroom is openness and ease rather than statement presence.

Q: How does the Sydney compare to the Cloud Haven Cream Boucle Bed Frame in the range?

A: Both the Sydney and the Cloud Haven are positioned around a low-profile headboard sensibility, but they come from different directions. The Cloud Haven is cream boucle specific its identity is the combination of a low modern frame and a single warm fabric tone, designed for a haven-like, cocooning quality. The Sydney is a multi-fabric wide low-profile bed its identity is the proportional choice itself, the horizontal emphasis, applied across the full 25+ fabric range. The Cloud Haven is the cream boucle low-profile bed. The Sydney is the wide low-profile bed in any fabric or colour. If the Cloud Haven is a specific, curated bedroom feel, the Sydney is the proportional versatility that lets a wide range of room styles achieve their own version of effortless contemporary ease.

Q: What makes the Sydney different from the Lyon Bed Frame in the range?

A: Both are low-profile contemporary beds with a horizontal emphasis, but they occupy distinct positions. The Lyon has a floating, architecturally wide headboard designed to read as a structural element a bed that references interior architecture and clean design language. The Sydney has a wide low-profile panel that emphasises ease and relaxed living over architectural statement. The Lyon is about design precision and intentional simplicity. The Sydney is about effortless contemporary character the bed that looks right without trying to. If the Lyon is precise and architectural, the Sydney is relaxed and grounded.

Q: Which fabrics work best on a wide low-profile headboard?

A: Textured fabrics Boucle, Naples, and Linoso benefit particularly from the Sydney's wide horizontal panel. The low height means the texture has more horizontal surface to read across without the headboard height drawing attention upward, giving the fabric's character more room to establish itself. Boucle Cream or Granite across the Sydney's wide panel reads as warm and expansive in a way that a narrower or taller headboard does not achieve. Plush Velvet on the wide low panel catches light evenly across the full horizontal span a different quality to the richer pooling of light on a taller velvet headboard. All fabrics work on the Sydney; the textured ones show its proportional character most distinctively.

Q: Is the Sydney suitable for a room with a lower ceiling?

A: Yes it is one of the best choices in the range for a room with a lower ceiling. A lower ceiling makes taller headboards feel proportionally heavy or cramped. The Sydney's low-profile headboard is correctly scaled for a room with less vertical space it gives the bed the presence it needs to be the room's main piece of furniture without the headboard height competing with the ceiling. The 40 or 48 inch setting is recommended for rooms with ceilings below 240cm.

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. 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 Sydney is made to standard UK mattress dimensions. Your mattress will fit properly with no gaps or overhang.

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

A: Straightforward. Most customers complete the full build in under an hour. Every part is numbered, all fixings and an Allen key are included, and the headboard arrives pre-finished and attaches to the base in a single step. 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 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 Sydney's wide low panel changes how fabrics read compared to a standard headboard, seeing the sample in your room before committing is worthwhile. 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 Sydney Bed Frame comes with a 100-day free trial. That is over three months to sleep on it and live with the wide low-profile character before fully committing. 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 Sydney comes with a 5-year warranty covering the frame, base, and headboard against manufacturing defects. If anything is not right due to a fault in 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 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.