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9 Dramatic & Gorgeous Four-Poster Bed Designs

From carved antiques to ultra-modern designs, nothing spells luxury like a four-poster

Rashmi Haralalka
Rashmi Haralalka21 September 2017
Houzz India Contributor. I am a blogger who's passionate about writing, especially interior design, home decor, and home improvement. I believe that details are not just details... they make the design. Connect with me on: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rashmi-sharda-b79b8119 Email: rashmiharalalka@gmail.com
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Often referred to as the ‘king of beds’ and the ‘bed of kings’, the four-poster bed is associated with grandeur and luxury. The kingly reference dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries when this bed is believed to have been first designed for nobility. Over the years, its shape and the materials it uses have evolved to suit compact, contemporary homes. Here are nine gorgeous four-poster beds on Houzz.
Rick Ryniak Architects
1. This wooden four-poster bed with oriental carving simply breathes heritage and transforms the bedroom into a palatial bedchamber. This kingly design comes with steps to reach its lofty height and posts that go from the floor to the ceiling. The connecting panels on top add a decorative touch while the wooden bedrails offer structural support.

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2. Inspired by four-poster designs of days gone by, with twisted posts and ornate, intricately carved headboards, this classic bed sings grandeur. The sheer curtains in white introduce a sense of enclosure and bring a romantic vibe to this space. They also give subtle relief from the heavy woodwork.
Hemant Patil Photography
3. The style of this dark wood four-poster bed oscillates between modern and antique. While it has classic elements like a framed canopy with four posts, there is no elaborate carving and the design reduces the bulk on the columns with smooth, curvy lines. Instead of heavy fabrics, the flowy, brown curtains bring in an element of softness. The headboard is made of metal to give the bed a contemporary tweak.
Moriq
4. In this space, the four-poster gets a contemporary makeover with angular cross-beams that replace classic posts and columns. There is no visible bed-base and the posts go right up to the ceiling – giving it an almost floating-bed design. Other modern elements include the attached headboard with sleek slates (not visible in this image) and a trolley table at the foot of the bed to replace the traditional ottoman.
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5. Four-poster beds are no longer restricted to traditionally styled rooms. Here is a sleek design variation suited for contemporary design layouts. Made from wood, this modish design comes with slim tapering pencil posts. Even the connecting frames on top are not bulky, giving the flexibility to add rings or loops for curtains.
Open Atelier Mumbai
6. This four-poster bed features a wooden base with sleek and elegant steel posts. This design is framed like a canopy but not using curtains gives the bed a clean and minimalist finish. Since metals like steel may seem a bit cold, the designer goes for a quilted headboard to soften the look without taking any extra space.

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7. This bed is not the classic canopy style with decorative fabric hung from the top and around the sides. This one has four vertical head posts and turned legs, ornate with intricate carvings. The vertically slatted headboard with carved motifs and mirror bring in another traditional element.
Insignia Homes
8. Four-poster beds need not be restricted to classic wooden colours. In this ocean-themed kids’ room, the bed has light aqua hues that extend on to the headboard. The quaint design shows how this bed type can work for smaller and contemporary spaces, without the use of any heavy draperies and swags.
SPASM
9. This bed embraces the industrial look with its unique personality and unfinished style. The posts are designed on the lines of exposed plumbing – can you guess if that’s metal or distressed wood? The greyish-blue shades add to the rustic and cool colour scheme and the pendant lights with metal finish add to the ambience.

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