Four Poster Beds

Handcrafted in pine and finished in a choice of Old Wood, Mahogany or Mellow Brown, the Ambassador Four-Poster is based upon the Great Bed of Ware, which can be seen in the V&A in London. The 6-inch diameter columns are truly magnificent and give the bed great stature and presence. Better still it is also available in a range of non-standard sizes including alternative width, length and height measurements. It costs £1249.98 from Furniture123.

Bed specialists Sleeping Solutions have a big selection of four poster beds in both classic and contemporary designs. This metal framed Rannoch Bedstead from the Original Bedstead Company starts at £799 and has a cast metal frame in Satin Black with Antique Brass and a sprung slatted base. It would work in both a modern or traditionally styled room and is available in double, kingsize and in a 6' super kingsize.

The perfect bed for a little girl's room would have to be this Victoria 4-Poster Bed is £499 from The Children's Furniture Company. With elegantly sculpted legs and posts, delicate pink chamfered detailing this bed comes in 3ft. and 4ft. widths to fit in any bedroom. It is available in Clotted Cream or Snow White and the posts can be removed if ever necessary or even purchased separately at a later date. Matching bedside tables, drawers, desk and wardrobe ar available to match at The Children's Furniture Company.

For a more unusual design this Caspian 4-Poster Bedstead 'pencil bed' from Marks & Spencer offers a four poster bed in ash and ash veneer, with carved shaped posts. Available in sizes double, king size and super king size it costs from £399 at Marks & Spencer.

The Louis Four Poster King Size Bed Frame from Heals is a contemporary styled designer bed by John Reeves. The cut out design posts are made with a innovative 'split leg' technique. The matress is sold separately and the bed is available in black or white laquered wood. From £1595.00 at Heals.