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The Perfect Way To Spend A Day In Bed

A few years ago, TV beds exploded onto the market, driven mainly by becoming more affordable to mainstream consumers.

Nowadays, the technology has become much cheaper to produce, allowing models to enter the market for as little as £500.00. Universal brackets allow any TV to fit into the footboard if it falls within the required measurements supplied with the bed.

Finding the perfect bed is essential for anyone. We all know the health benefits of a good night's sleep, meaning getting a comfortable bed to suit you and your needs is necessary. With Bedstar, you can find a range of brilliant beds that will allow you to relax after a long, stressful day.

However, you don't just go to bed when it's time to sleep.

Many people will have a TV in their room, but it can be awkward to find the right spot to get comfortable watching your favourite TV shows or playing on a gaming console. But it's not anymore! We specialise in TV beds, which are an impressive addition to any bedroom.

What are TV beds?

Intricately designed and fitted into the end of the bed, a button press will effortlessly release a TV from the footboard. It will be ideally positioned to allow you to watch all of your favourite programs without moving a muscle. Then, once you have finished watching TV, it will slot back into the footboard. It is a simple process.

There will be no need to sprawl across the sofa or twist and turn to find the right angle to watch the TV.

It's comfortable and convenient, designed to create the ideal platform for those who watch TV in your room. You can hook your console up to it and have the perfect set-up!

A range of impressive features

What's more, there's no compromise regarding the style or design of the beds. They are still top quality. As with all Bedstar beds, there are plenty of choices when deciding which TV bed is for you. Firstly, single, double, king-size, and super-king-size are available, ensuring that you won't be restricted with your choice.

What size TV is best for your bedroom

This would be dependent on how big your bedroom is. Still, in terms of a TV bed where the maximum distance from the foot of the bed where the TV is located to where your head is would be 180cm for this distance, we recommend a 32" TV as this would give the best viewing capabilities.

Screen Size	Recommended distance for 4K TV	Recommended distance for 1080p TV
32"	200cm	180cm
40"	220cm	200cm
42"	240cm	220cm

Next, there is a range of styles, with a standard TV bed frame or Ottoman. The Ottoman beds also provide some much-needed space with an accessible storage room. Furthermore, there are two, and four-draw options if you require the added room.

There are also plenty of choices when it comes to the colour and finishes that you want. Faux leather, genuine leather, and fabric are available, along with various colours that will easily fit into all styles. Or will you keep it safe with a black or brown TV bed?

Or does that not reflect your style? Would a red or blue bed be much more appropriate? Either way, there's much to choose from.

With the growing popularity of larger TVs and crisper sound, some TV beds can now fit a 42" television with some models, including a soundbar and speakers built into the headboard, offering a genuine cinema experience.

If you're looking for the perfect TV bed combo, Bedstar is the place to visit. You will be spoilt for choice with such an extensive range of TV beds.

Instead of watching your TV on the wall or not having one, treat yourself to a luxurious TV bed that combines comfort and entertainment.

Popular TV Beds

One of our most popular models is the Barnard TV bed with built-in ottoman storage and enough space for a 42" LED TV. The remote control is operated, so with the touch of a button, you can watch the latest Netflix film in no time! The Barnard is available in either light or dark grey fabric.

What Size TV is Best For a Bedroom?

There is a lot to consider when getting a TV for the bedroom. Here is our guide to help you select the right option.

Room size: Most prefer larger TVs to offer a better viewing experience. However, in this case, bigger is not always better. As Bedrooms are generally smaller than living rooms or family rooms, you will need to think about the distance from which you are watching the TV. It may well be that a smaller unit is more suitable for watching from a closer distance.

TV size: Television screens are measured diagonally. For example, a 42-inch screen measures 42 inches from the upper corner to the opposite lower corner, although the length and height will differ. A TV measuring between 40 and 55 inches for most standard-sized bedrooms should give a good viewing experience. Some more oversized master bedrooms may be able to accommodate a larger screen.

Resolution: It is also essential to consider the screen's resolution. A higher screen resolution means sitting closer without noticing too many pixels. Therefore, if you are kitting out a smaller bedroom, it may be worth looking into a higher-resolution TV such as 4K.

Viewing distance: Generally, for 1080p TVs, the distance from your viewing position to the TV should be about two times the size of the TV. This would mean that for a 32-inch TV, you should be about 5.3 FT away. This increases to about 7FT for a 42-inch TV. This distance is shorter for 4K TVs. For a 42-inch 4K TV, your viewing position should be about 42 inches (3.5 ft) away.

Advantages of buying your child a TV bed

We can think of the disadvantages, or people will tell you the disadvantages, but there are many advantages to having a TV Bed in your child's bedroom. Let's have a closer look at these. Then maybe you will be tempted to go and purchase one for your child!!

1. Who wants to argue and fight over what you are watching on TV? You want to sit and watch Wednesday's edition of Eastenders, whereas the children want to watch Spiderman. The time spent watching TV should be relaxed and enjoyable. You don't want to turn every occasion into an argument and miss all the programs. Problem solved with a TV bed for the children to watch Spiderman on, you can enjoy EastEnders in peace.
   
2. A child with medical problems such as Autism or a child who fears the dark can benefit from having a TV bed, as they may be afraid to go to sleep, so having the TV in the background may calm them and send them to sleep. You could set the sleeper timer so it's not on all night.
   
3. You may enjoy watching adult themes showing violence and sex but feel your child isn't old enough to watch this. So, letting your child have a TV bed will reduce your child's overall exposure to adult-themed programs.
   
4. At times, we all need our own space, and children are the same, especially as they get older into their teens. They need a place to call their own, somewhere to relax and unwind. They can have their game systems on them to play games without forcing everyone else to watch, have mates around, and enjoy themselves without being supervised by adults!!

What bed is best for gamers?

What do all profound Gamers dream of?

Having the space and comfort to enhance your gaming experience is crucial. Choosing the right bed can help provide this.

High Sleepers: High Sleepers look like bunk beds without the lower bunk.

This means that you can utilise the space underneath that would have been taken up by the bed base. Some feature a sofa or futon underneath, and some include a wardrobe or other storage. Most of the High Sleepers incorporate a desk beneath.

This makes them ideal for serious gamers, giving them space for screens and consoles. Some, like the Julian Bowen Pegasus, include hidden storage compartments, providing plenty of room for accessories and games.

• Mid sleepers

These give many of the benefits of the High Sleepers while being perfect for those who may not fancy having that top-bunk feeling. Often, these come with plenty of storage, be it drawers or shelves, so there is lots of space for games and accessories. Like the Julian Bowen Jupiter, many come with a pull-out desk, ideal for screens or gaming laptops.

• TV Beds

A TV bed should be considered for the most comfortable gaming experience. A TV bed stores the TV within the footboard. At the touch of a button, the TV pops up. Most of these beds have handy compartments on the side that can house your game console and hideaway wire.

Many have ottoman storage, which gives plenty of space for games and other accessories. What we particularly like are the Star TV beds. Like the Star TV Ann, many of this range include cinema-like sound due to having built-in subwoofer and surround sound speaker systems.

This means you can play in comfort and create an immersive gaming experience.

Top tips for creating the perfect lie-in 

It’s safe to assume we all love a good lie-in occasionally and look forward to the weekend or that mid-weekday off so the alarm does not force us out of bed. I know I’m certainly a fan.

There are genuine benefits to allowing yourself that bit of extra sleep and relaxation that simply can’t be overlooked, such as improving mood, increasing productivity, and health benefits—resting is just as important for well-being as diet and exercise. But how can we achieve the elusive lie-in when our bodies are set to wake up at the same time each day?

• It all starts with the perfect bed. Having a bed that is suited to you is important for good sleep and also creates the basis for a good lie-in.
  
  If you share a large bed with a partner, you will both get the space you need, and it helps you relax and sprawl comfortably. The ultimate lie-in bed, though, would have to be the TV bed; there is no need to move when you wake up if you don’t want to!

• Now, switch off that alarm. Most days, we are slaves to the alarm clock, so when you don’t need to be up at a specific time, being woken up by the offensive tones of an alarm is an unwelcome intrusion.

• Try to wake up naturally. You want to be cosy, so closing the curtains before bed is necessary. However, it is suggested that they should be left open just a crack so the natural light can creep in and help you to wake up gently and slowly.

• Check the temperature. If a bedroom is too warm and stuffy, not only will you sleep terribly, but as soon as you wake up, you will just want to get out of bed as quickly as possible—not ideal for lying in. Keep the window open and choose the right bedding so that when you have woken, you feel like snuggling back down into the duvet—now you are lying in.

• Leave that phone alone. We all spend too much time on devices, and our brains are constantly in overdrive. The whole point of staying in bed that little bit longer is to fully relax and unwind while you can resist the temptation to start scrolling. You don’t need it for the alarm, so leave it downstairs.

• Push the boat out. If you are really indulging in the full lie-in experience, then treating yourself to breakfast in bed is a must. Enjoying a nice cuppa and a bite to eat while under the covers feels like being in a hotel.
  
  If you’re lucky enough to have someone happy to bring it to you, that’s great, but personally, I find it even more satisfying hopping out of bed, briefly grabbing my tea and toast, and returning to bed. Then I can snuggle back in and watch a good film, binge a box set, or finally read that book. Total bliss!

While a lie-in sometimes is lovely, it is wise to be mindful that you don’t oversleep, as studies have shown this is not good for mental well-being and could even lead to depression. See that extra time in bed as a treat, not a desperate attempt to catch up on lost sleep, as, unfortunately, it doesn’t really work like that, and you should try to keep extra sleep to not much more than an hour or so.

It's more about relaxation and a bit of peace than excessive sleep, so enjoy the bliss of a brew, breakfast, box set, or a book for a few hours, then be ready to take on the rest of the day with renewed vigor.

Related pages

• The Bedstar's Definitive Guide to Adjustable Beds