2010 Expo

Chatsworth Four Poster Bed

Its so easy to put up…it’s a piece of cake.

The usual understanding about achieving a really effective look is this.

“It must be really difficult to get that look, you would need to be an expert” or “I’m no interior decorator, I couldn’t possibly do that” and many other similar comments.

You couldn’t be further from the truth. This is a standard 5’0” Chatsworth four poster and it took no more than ten minutes to arrange the tented canopy and the bed runner. That’s because of the clever use of a couple of brass curtain poles and the skills of the drape makers at Victoria Linen (they already have all the sizes so this look is just a phone call away)

All the fabrics used in this look are from the same Diamante collection; the bed runner, the boudoir of cushions and pillows. The reason for the diamante in the tented roof of the four poster is that if it catches the light properly it looks like glistening stars on a clear night…maybe it’s a good choice for a bridal suite?

This tented design is available in all sizes for any Revival four poster bed.

Chatsworth Four Poster Bed

Material

Chatsworth Four Poster Bed

2010 Expo

Vermont Four Poster Bed

Contemporary and cool

The Vermont four-poster got plenty of attention from visitors. Its light combination of blues greys and creams with metallic threads giving a shimmering effect to this fantastic piece of furniture…very ‘by the sea’ and contemporary.

The stylists from Victoria linen made a fantastic job dressing this painted four poster bed; the heaps of scatter cushions in their Remo and Aspen fabrics screaming comfort and relaxation.

Contemporary bedrooms, modern boutique hotels make a point of including painted suites and now with this four poster option and the easy to fit tab top drapes in the Plaza fabric plus the bed runner in Aspen & Remo will give  any bedroom a light and airy feel.

Don’t forget we have hundreds of combinations of fabrics to choose from.

You can buy this whole look as a package for details call 01777 869669

Vermont Four Poster Bed

Vermont Four Poster Bed

Range of bedding styles

Plaza Drapes

2010 Expo

The County Kerry Four Poster Bed

Breathtaking Opulence

The County Kerry made a grand entrance to our show. This rustic four poster bed was completely transformed into the focal point for a master bedroom.

For full on opulence take a look at these Tester curtains (side and back) in champagne Asina fabric…absolutely breathtaking. These were combined the pair or Tester drapes in a light Plaza fabric to balance the colours and the weights of fabric.

To give the County Kerry some snuggle appeal the bedspread and cushions were in a caramel coloured Marco fabric. The whole look was kept in place with a pair of Oxford pillow shams in chocolate coloured faux suede. Mmmm

Imagine this look in a red or a gold colourway; the possibilities are endless. And remember each four poster drape set is available as seen in the picture, and available for any Revival four poster. Just give us a call on 01777 869669.

County Kerry Four Poster Bed

Asina

Drapes

bla throw

County Kerry Four Poster Bed

2010 Expo

Ambassador Four Poster Bed

The Ambassador Four Poster Bed

Choice of colours

Mirage Fabric Sample

Ambassador Four Poster Bed

Welcome to the show! This is our first Expo and judging by the response it won’t bed the last.

Visitors have been treated some of the most luxurious four poster beds dressed and draped in fabulous fabrics and lavished with stacks of dreamy pillows and cushions.

To see the four poster beds at there best we had each one dressed with a different look. It’s obvious why this Ambassador four poster is a favorite with Country House Hotels.

The luxurious box pleated pelmet and back curtain is in Mirage fabric; this blends together with a diamond quilted throw in Velencia to create traditional four poster good enough to grace the best room in the house.

All of our four posters are made to order, so when it comes to providing drapes and throws we make sure these can all be made and fitted at the same time.

Even if you’re considering one of our larger 7’0” or 8’0” beds the drape sets and bedding are available through our bespoke service made to measure to your exact requirements.

Can’t find a big antique Bed?

I took a trip to the International Antique & Collectors Fair in Newark recently. My aim was to find out just how many beds larger than 5’0” and 6’0” were around fifty or a hundred years ago or even further back in time. Luckily it was a glorious sunny day so I was able to look around the hundreds of furniture pitches without dodging showers.

I have to admit the place was short of nothing. It was crammed with colourful dealers and customers from all over the world. This reflected the furniture and antiques for sale which were also from everywhere.

So you get the picture, on paper you ought to be able to find anything you fancy, well almost.

The biggest original antique bed I managed to find was a beautiful 5’0” brass half tester. The bed was in need of a fair bit of restoration and priced at over £2000.00.

Who knows whether it was worth it or not, all I know is I went to the biggest antique fair in the country and the largest original bed I found measured 5’0”.  As for beds that have been extended or beds made from new there were a few of those but nothing over 6’0”.

So if you’re looking for a bed over 6’0” the International Antique & Collectors Fair at Newark is a great day out but not the place for big beds.

How to fix up four poster bed drapes

So you have the beautiful new four poster bed you always dreamed of. It’s the big six foot one with the fantastic comfy mattress…you just can’t prise you self out in the mornings.

Now you need the finishing touch; four poster drapes, but what is the best way to attach them to the canopy?

We recommend two different techniques.

• If you simply want to run a pelmet all the way around your canopy that doesn’t need to be drawn or closed double sided Velcro is the best bet. It keeps the fabric in position plus you can remove it at will.
• The second way is to have strong metal curtain poles fitted behind the canopy all the way around the bed. This allows drapes and curtains to be drawn shut or tied back. Again the drapes can be removed for laundering or if you want to change the colour way you have chosen. More importantly the view from your sleeping position is that of a neat and tidy solution to a frequently asked question.

Can you do it? Yes we can

All our four poster beds can be supplied with canopy curtain poles. Also we have a large selection of voiles and fabrics in lots of colours you can choose to from to complete your perfect for poster bed.

We are currently compiling information so if you want more details or a swatch of fabric give our office a call on 01777 869669