Which Beds Are The Best For Sloped Ceiling Bedrooms?

Do you have a sloped ceiling bedroom and wonder what type of bed is best? We discuss the beds to consider and avoid for slanted ceilings; read now.

One of the joys of houses in the UK is that they are varied, from stylish new builds to centuries-old houses with interesting quirks. A feature that many houses might have, mainly if you’ve opted to convert your loft, is a bedroom with a sloped ceiling. However, as intriguing as these unusual bedrooms can be, they also have problems to consider when buying furniture.

Getting the perfect bed for a sloped ceiling isn’t as easy as a standard bedroom. The reduced ceiling height means that the risk of accidents from simply getting in and out of bed increases, and you’ll be limited in terms of what styles of beds you can have.

Thankfully, we’ve perused our range of beds to find the perfect beds for sloped ceiling bedrooms and those that aren’t suited to avoid any issues!

4 things to consider when deciding on a bed for a slanted ceiling bedroom

Understandably, plenty of things must be considered when decorating a bedroom with a sloped ceiling. Below, we’ve outlined the four most important things to consider before purchasing a bed!

1. Ceiling height

There is no height requirement for a bedroom in the UK, but the average ceiling height is around 2.4 metres. Sloped ceilings reduce the amount of space you have as these types of bedrooms have to work around the architectural frame of the house. Measure how tall the lowest point of the ceiling is, as well as the middle point and the highest point, to figure out how much space you have to work with.

Some sloped ceilings might end almost to the floor, whereas others will have a much more gradual slope!

2. Room size

Alongside the room size, you’ll also need to consider carefully what bed size your bedroom can accommodate. For example, a sloped-ceiling bedroom in a terraced house could be much smaller than one in a detached house. Measure the room size to determine what bed size you should be looking for – as much as we’d all love a super king-size bed, it wouldn’t comfortably fit into every bedroom!

To learn more about the available bed sizes, read our bed size guide before checking out our measuring guide to ensure you’ll have enough space to accommodate your chosen bed!

3. Available light

Many bedrooms with slanted ceilings are located in the attic or loft, which means the amount of light they receive could be reduced due to the awkward window placement. A window in these areas is often built into the roof of the house itself and can reduce the amount of light you get. If your sloped ceiling bedroom struggles with natural light, you’ll want to ensure you don’t buy a bed that will make the room look smaller or darker!

4. Extra furniture requirements

Does your sloped ceiling bedroom require extra furniture, such as a wardrobe or a chest of drawers? If so, this can limit your space in a smaller bedroom than a standard one. A free-standing wardrobe, in particular, will need to be placed to ensure it can fit underneath the slanted ceiling, which could reduce the space you can put your bed into.

Carefully consider what extra furniture you need to add to your bedroom and their sizes to avoid a cramped space!