The bedroom is more than just a place to sleep. It is a place to surround yourself with dramatic styles and indulgent fabrics. In this blog, we focus on velvet as the go-to luxury fabric, as well as explain why it is ideal for upholstering bed frames and discuss the different types available from Magna Beds.

Velvet Fabric

Velvet explained

Velvet originated in the Far East – almost certainly in China – around the early 13th century. It eventually made its way westwards along the Silk Road trading route, before becoming popular during the Italian Renaissance. In fact, the term velvet comes from the Italian word velluto. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, however, it was highly expensive to produce, meaning that it was only available to royalty, nobles and the wealthy.

Velvet can be made from any type of yarn. Although it was often woven from silk in historical times, it is nowadays made from cotton, linen, wool and even synthetic fibres, often in combination. Its heightened softness is due to the fact that it requires more yarn and multiple steps to produce.


Advantages of a velvet bedstead

While it looks and feels indulgent, velvet is a highly versatile fabric. Its dazzling lustre can give your bedroom a Hollywood makeover or provide the magic ingredient if you are looking to add a statement piece of furniture into a modern space.

Contrary to popular belief, velvet bedsteads are easy to maintain, with the fabric lasting for years and years if it is properly care for. You can use the hand-held nozzle on your vacuum cleaner to quickly remove any dirt that might have found its way inside the pile. Gentle steaming will also help to keep the pile to return to its original state.

For more advice on how to look after your upholstered fabric, including the removal of spills and stains, please check out our previous blog on this topic.

Your velvet options

Here, at Magna Beds, we have an impressive collection of plush and crushed velvet bedsteads and headboards.

Plush velvet is a fabric with a short dense pile, giving it a highly distinctive soft texture. It is smooth to the touch, while the material can reflect natural and artificial light perfectly.

As the name suggests, crushed velvet has an irregular, crumpled texture. During the manufacturing process, the fabric is mechanically twisted while wet. This gives it an intense shimmer and visual texture.

We are the online bed experts

With a vast range of traditional and ottoman bedsteads and headboards available in various sizes, styles, colours and fabric, we are confident that Magna Beds has exactly what you are looking for, and at a price to suit your budget. We never compromise on quality, which means that all our products are created by the best designers and manufacturers who work to the highest standards. So, check out our online store today and shop with confidence.

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Anonymous

Verified Customer

I'm extremely happy with my headboard, made exactly to my spec. It's lovely. Good quality & very easy to fix to wall. After my original email went astray it just took one quick phone to ask for my requirements & that was all - it was done! Thanks to all at Magna.

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Charles Mieville

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Magna beds have been great throughout the order process very responsive and helpful. The headboard is wonderful and well made. I’d thoroughly recommend them.

15 days ago

Julie Duggan

Verified Customer

We received out headboard quickly, no issues, very pleased with how it looks.

30 days ago

Jamison Good

Verified Customer

I’m incredibly grateful! Tradecrypts and her team went above and beyond to help me secure a better investment..

1 months ago

Andrina Baldock

Verified Customer

Excellent service. Easy to order and delivery was quick & efficient. The quality of the headboard is of superior quality. Very pleased with our headboard and would highly recommend Magna Beds.

2 months ago

Mark Catron

Verified Customer

Happy with quality of product. Courier ok service . I didn’t realise it came with a French cleat attachment to mount on the wall .. Eventuality worked it out .

2 months ago

MICHAEL COOK

Verified Customer

Looking for something different to High Street offerings and Magna beds has a wide range of headboard designs. We selected the Cove floor standing headboard in a wine colour to match curtains and other fabrics. Magna prices are very competitive with good communication and timely delivery.

3 months ago

michael drew

Verified Customer

Good product, delivered with care. Very well pacakaged. Delighted with how this now fit on the wall. Easy to fit and good construction of headboard. Would recommend.

4 months ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

Beautiful headboard and an excellent customer experience. Samples were very quick to arrive and the follow up communication by phone was friendly, helpful and not sales-pressured. Goods were delivered on time. The colour and quality of the head is really excellent and I'm very happy with my purchase. I'd definitely recommend this company to friends and family. Many thanks!

4 months ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

Excellent company - very pleased with the service.

4 months ago