Beds

Beds That Set the Tone for the Room

In a bedroom, the bed sets the visual tone. Its height, texture, and finish change the feel of a wall, the balance of the furniture around it, and even which lighting looks at home beside it.

Grayson Living carries beds from Four Hands, Hooker Furniture, Caracole, and Theodore Alexander. Designer beds can be understated or expressive; the outline and finish set the room's direction either way.

Size, Clearance, and Ceiling Height

Start from the mattress. A queen is 60 by 80 inches, a king 76 by 80, and a California king 72 by 84—narrower than a standard king but four inches longer. The bed frame itself adds to all of those, often by three to six inches on each side, so work from the frame's outside dimensions rather than the mattress size.

Leave 24 to 30 inches of walking space on the sides you use and at least 36 inches at the foot if you pass that way. Mark the footprint on the floor with tape before ordering—it is the quickest way to see whether a king really works in the room or whether a queen leaves the space unusable.

Height needs checking twice. A tall headboard can cut across a window; posts and canopies need clearance from the ceiling and from any light fixture. Measure the route in as well: doorway widths, the turn at the top of a staircase, and whether the headboard splits for transport.

The Details That Shape the Look

Bed frames with clean, straight lines read as architectural; curves soften the overall look. Carving or channel details add movement. Upholstery brings texture into the room, and a padded headboard makes sitting up with a book more comfortable.

Wood tones add warmth and make grain part of the room's character. Fabric softens a strong shape. A metal accent creates contrast against textiles and painted walls. Light finishes keep a larger bed visually quiet; darker finishes give it more definition. Consider the base and legs as well as the headboard—a bed that sits low to the floor reads very differently from one with visible legs.

Style the Room Around It

The bed can guide the pieces around it without making every finish match. Give a detailed bed quieter companions, or let bolder lighting and textiles bring interest to a simple design. A taller profile draws the eye up the wall, so simple bedside lighting is often enough. A low bed leaves room for art or a mirror above it.

Nightstands should sit level with the top of the mattress, within two or three inches. Layered bedding adds depth to a bed with clean lines. A patterned rug brings interest beneath a quieter finish; a simple rug gives a decorative design room to stand out. If you are running a rug under the bed; let it extend 18 to 24 inches past the sides so your feet land on it getting out; under a king, that usually means a 9 by 12 foot rug.

Foundation, Mattress, and Delivery

Before ordering, confirm what the frame requires: some beds need a foundation or box spring, others take a mattress directly on slats, and adjustable-base compatibility varies by design. Each product page carries the manufacturer's specification, and our customer care team can check anything the listing does not cover.

Beds are delivered by freight. White glove delivery, at $279, includes assembly in the room and removal of the packaging, which is worth considering on a canopy or a heavy upholstered frame. Most beds ship directly from the manufacturer, with the current estimated ship date on each listing.