Beaded Strip Bed

Strip Beaded Bed, Timeless Beaded Detail, Serious Everyday Comfort

There’s a reason interior designers keep reaching for the beaded headboard. That row of raised, tactile beading running across an upholstered panel does something no plain fabric can — it adds depth, shadow, and a handcrafted quality that reads as expensive even when it isn’t. The Johnstones Strip Beaded Bed delivers exactly that, and it starts from just £309.

This is a fully upholstered luxury bed frame built around a distinctively detailed beaded strip headboard. Run your fingers across it, and the difference is immediately obvious. The raised bead lines catch the light differently throughout the day — subtle in bright morning sun, striking under evening lamps — giving your bedroom a visual texture that flat-panel beds simply can’t match.

Six Premium Fabrics. Over 30 Colours. Every UK Bedroom Size.

The Strip Beaded Bed is available in plush velvet, naple fabric, chenille, coniston, crush velvet, and teddy fabric — each one a different tactile experience, each one covering more than 30 colour options. Whether you’re drawn to the deep richness of charcoal plush velvet, the warmth of teddy linen, the cool elegance of coniston armour, or the soft femininity of naple pink, there’s a combination here that fits your room rather than forces you to redecorate around it.

Size options run from single 3ft through to super king 6ft, with small double and king size available as natural sweet spots for UK master bedrooms and guest rooms alike.

Headboard Height Your Way

Unlike most beaded beds on the UK market, the Strip Beaded Bed lets you adjust the headboard height at checkout — from standard all the way up to +40cm. That extra height transforms the visual impact of the bed completely, giving a taller room the commanding focal point it deserves or letting you create a cocooned, enveloping feel in a lower-ceilinged space.

More Than a Bed Frame — A Complete Sleep Setup

At checkout, you can turn this into a full sleep solution. Add a gas-lift storage base (+£89.99) to reclaim under-bed space with a smooth hydraulic lift, or upgrade to a divan ottoman storage base (+£169.97) for the deepest under-bed storage available. Bundle in a mattress — from the soft-to-medium Spring Memory Foam through to the firm 3000 Pocket Spring or Orthopaedic Memory Foam option — and your bedroom is done in a single order. Professional assembly is available to add for £49.99 if you’d rather have it done right than spend a Sunday afternoon with an Allen key.

The Strip Beaded Bed in 2026 Context

Interior design forecasters have confirmed that 2026 is very much the year of the upholstered headboard, with “generously proportioned upholstered beds with taller, cushioned headboards and softer, enveloping silhouettes” coming to the forefront. The Strip Beaded Bed’s beaded detailing sits precisely at that intersection — it’s soft, it’s padded, but the structured bead lines give it an architectural confidence that purely cushioned styles lack. It’s a design that was always going to come back, and it’s back right now.

Specs at a Glance

FAQ Section 

What is a strip beaded bed?

A strip beaded bed is a type of upholstered bed frame featuring decorative raised beading — a line or strip of small bead-shaped detailing — running across the headboard. The beading adds tactile texture and a handcrafted visual quality to an otherwise flat upholstered surface, making it a popular choice in both traditional and contemporary UK bedrooms.

How much does the Johnstones Strip Beaded Bed cost?

The Johnstones Strip Beaded Bed starts from £309 for a single 3ft frame. Larger sizes, headboard height upgrades, storage base options, and mattress bundles are available as paid add-ons from your selected base price.

What sizes is the Strip Beaded Bed available in?

The Strip Beaded Bed is available in five standard UK sizes: single 3ft, small double 4ft, double 4ft 6, king size 5ft, and super king 6ft.

What fabrics can I choose for the Strip Beaded Bed?

You can choose from six fabric families: Plush Velvet, Chenille, Naple Fabric, Coniston Fabric, Crush Velvet, and Teddy Fabric. Each comes in multiple colour options, giving over 30 colour combinations in total.

Can I add storage to the Strip Beaded Bed?

Yes. At checkout, you can add a gas-lift storage base for +£89.99 or a divan ottoman storage base for +£169.97. Both options provide generous under-bed storage while keeping the bed’s premium visual appearance intact.

Can I get the Strip Beaded Bed with a taller headboard?

Yes. Headboard height upgrades are available from standard size up to +40cm, in four increments (+10cm, +20cm, +30cm, +40cm). Each upgrade is priced separately at checkout.

Does the Strip Beaded Bed come with a mattress?

A mattress is not included by default, but you can bundle one at checkout. Options include Spring Memory Foam (soft to medium), 1000, 2000, and 3000 Pocket Spring, Orthopaedic Memory Foam, and the HERA 2000 Pocket Mattress — all sized to your chosen frame.

Is professional assembly available for the Strip Beaded Bed?

Yes. Johnstones offers an optional professional assembly service for +£49.99, selected at checkout. Their team will build the bed in any room of your choice, provided the space is clear and accessible.