Metal bedsteads, like any other type, can come in a wide variety of sizes. They range from the small 75 centimetre wide single beds to the 180 centimetre wide super king size double beds. In between you can choose either the 90 centimetre wide standard single bed, the 120 centimetre wide small double bed, the 135 centimetre wide stand double bed, or the 150 centimetre wide king size double bed. There’s definitely a size to fit every need.

Size isn’t everything though, and design is an important consideration too, as well as the type of finish and the colours used. Designs range from simple straight or gently curving lines to more elaborate form that have bed posts with large brass bed knobs. The latter type are perhaps the ones you may associate more with Grandma’s old bed. These beds are usually delivered in KD form and require assembly. Unlike some types of flat packed furniture, metal bedsteads are surprisingly easy to assemble, usually taking no more than 15 minutes or so the put together.

The colours and the finish of your metal bedstead are important too. You can have your bed delivered in a mechanical and modern chrome look, or if you prefer, an antique brass look. You can instead choose an elegant brushed nickel look, or just have the metal coloured white, black or a more metallic looking silver. Others colours and finishes are also available for a more custom appearance if desired.

We spend around one third of our lives lying in bed sleeping. That’s a lot of time, so it’s important to make sure that the bed we use is a good one. Metal bedsteads offer a degree of simplicity and style that few other types can offer. They have a kind of look that seems to have been around forever, and that will never become jaded. If you are undecided about your next bed purchase, metal bedsteads could be the perfect answer.

1) Durable

There is nothing quite as tough as metal when it comes to bedsteads. Solid and sturdy, metal bedsteads are created with one sole aim in mind: to make sure you have a relaxing night’s sleep every time you rest your head down on the pillow.

On top of that, you won’t have any problems with splinters or cracks when you buy metal bedsteads. That means you’ll never have to worry about the bedstead breaking or getting weaker, or picking up any annoying splinters, because metal stays in great condition for many years and will look just like new for a long time to come.

2) Cost Effective

Metal is not at risk of damage from insects, mould or any of the other elements, and that means metal bedsteads are designed to last. So when you buy a metal bedstead you won’t have to go shopping for another bedstead for a long time to come, meaning you will be making an excellent investment that will last you many years into the future.

3) Stylish & Versatile

Metal bedsteads come in a wide range of styles, so you will always be able to find one that will match the surroundings of the bedroom. Contemporary, classic, modern, simple, grand, industrial or elegant, metal bedsteads come in any style you can imagine, and in a range of finishes, making them ideal for any bedroom.

Choose Metal Bedsteads for a Great Night’s Sleep

Metal bedsteads are ideal whatever your style of bedstead. They are durable and long lasting, they are versatile so they can suit almost any style or room and, most importantly, they will provide you with a great night’s sleep for many years to come. For this reason metal bedsteads should be your bedstead of choice next time you go shopping for a new model.

A traditional metal bedstead comes complete with a headboard and a footboard; it simply would not be complete without them. This helps to fix the mattress in position better, preventing it from slipping or moving. And just like the metal bedsteads you may have seen in old black and while movies, the headboard and footboard usually have vertical bars connecting to a main horizontal bar. The corners of a bedstead often have large round ornamental ball shapes. This is the bed post and something never seen on modern bed frames.

Bed designs have changed a lot over the years. However, we always seem to come back to the simple bedstead design. It isn’t just that it’s traditional, though that may account for some of our liking for the design. It goes deeper. This is a bed design that just simply works. It’s an integrated unit that stands alone, a sturdy design that can withstand all the ups and downs you care to throw at it. And when you combine that with a modern mattress of superior comfort, you have a winning combination that simply can’t be beat.

The headboard and footboard are integral parts of the bedstead, but they are fastened to the main frame of the bed in three basic ways. There is the plate and hook fastener, the pin and hook fastener and the bed bolts or through bolts. Knowing which type of fastening you have could be useful if you ever need to remove either the headboard or the footboard.

Metal bedsteads, especially the more ornamental brass work that suggests the 19th century, are stylish and completely appropriate for any bedroom. They will dominate the area, giving it a splash of elegance and quality that modern bed frames fail to do. You certainly do not have to be old-fashioned to appreciate a touch of classic old-fashioned style.

This great deal lets you save up to £50.00 when you purchase one of the Metal Bedstead & Mattress Packages from Beds4U: The new 2010 bedstead mattress range has been carefully selected for both its quality and value for money status. Each mattress comes recommended for use on a slatted bed base, and is reversible unless stated. A selection of these mattresses’s also have the added benefit of containing superior hypoallergenic fillings.