Beech Driftwood Bed — Spalted Beech & Welsh Driftwood
(inc. VAT and UK shipping)
Product Details
A hand-built bed frame combining a spalted beech headboard with driftwood posts gathered from West Wales rivers and coastlines — two materials shaped entirely by nature, brought together in a bed unlike anything you'll find in a showroom.
The headboard is cut from spalted beech — beech that has undergone a natural fungal process leaving dramatic black lines through the grain. No two spalted boards are the same; the markings are unique to each tree, to each piece of timber, to each moment in its life. The result is a headboard that reads like a painting. The posts and structural elements are built from driftwood collected by hand from rivers and coastlines across West Wales — wood that has been shaped by water and weather into forms that no sawmill could produce. Each piece is selected for its strength and its character.
The frame is built using solid hand-built joinery throughout. The driftwood and beech are finished with a high-quality natural oil that nourishes the wood and lets the grain and spalting read clearly. This bed will not look like anyone else's.
Dimensions
- Single: 90 × 190 cm (3' × 6'3")
- Double: 135 × 190 cm (4'6" × 6'3")
- King Size: 150 × 200 cm (5' × 6'6")
- Super King Size: 180 × 200 cm (6' × 6'6")
- All standard sizes fit UK mattresses. Bespoke sizes available on request.
Key Features
- Spalted beech headboard — natural fungal markings create dramatic black lines unique to each board
- West Wales driftwood posts — gathered by hand from rivers and coastlines near our workshop
- Every bed is one of a kind — the spalting patterns and driftwood forms ensure no two are identical
- Solid hand-built joinery — built to disassemble for moving and reassemble with full strength
- Natural oil finish — nourishes both the beech and the driftwood, deepens with age
- All standard UK mattress sizes — or bespoke dimensions on request
Your Version
We can build this bed in any size, adapt the headboard height, or incorporate other materials alongside the spalted beech and driftwood — additional carving, specific timber species, or storage beneath the frame. Every bed we make is a conversation. Contact us to discuss what yours might look like.
Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks. Prices include VAT. Contact us to discuss delivery to your location.
Bed Sizes
We can make any size of bed in the world.
Every one of our beds is made bespoke to order. This means that we can make you a bed to fit any standard mattress size, or a special size to match the bed of your dreams.
Standard UK Mattress Sizes:
- Single Bedframe: 3' x 6'3" (90 cm x 190 cm)
- Double Bedframe: 4'6" x 6'3" (135 cm x 190 cm)
- King Size Bed Frame: 5' x 6'6" (150 cm x 200 cm)
- Super King Size Bed Frame: 6' x 6'6" (180 cm x 200 cm)
FAQ
Everything you need to know about buying a bed from Free Range Designs
How are your beds delivered?
We design and construct all our beds in sections so that they can be easily transported and reassembled in your home. Delivery is on a pallet by pallet courier. The delivery company will deliver anywhere in the UK, and the delivery cost to mainland UK is included in the price.
Do you deliver outside the UK?
Yes, we do deliver our beds outside the UK, there will just be a delivery surcharge depending on your delivery address. If you are in Europe, we can get a quote from our normal pallet courier service. Please Contact Us with your delivery address. If you are overseas, we can deliver to any UK port for onward shipping to the US or elsewhere. You would need to organise the shipping but we can advise companies that previous customers have used successfully.
What is the lead time on having a bed made?
The lead time varies depending on how many other orders we have at the time you place yours. On average we will be able to make you a bed in around four weeks. If you need a quick delivery then please Contact Us and we will do our best to help.
I have an idea for my own dream bed. What's the design process?
We love working on new designs. If you are inspired by one of our beds, or have a completely different design in mind, Contact Us with your ideas. You can send us a drawing, photographs, or just a description as a starting point and we can do an initial sketch for your feedback. We then work together to get the design just right before we start to build.
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Do you ship overseas?
Yes, we ship all over the world. Shipping costs will apply, and will be added at checkout. We run discounts and promotions all year, so stay tuned for exclusive deals.
How long will it take to get my orders?
It depends on where you are. Orders processed here will take 5-7 business days to arrive. Overseas deliveries can take anywhere from 7-16 days. Delivery details will be provided in your confirmation email.
Any question?
You can contact us through our contact page! We will be happy to assist you.
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