Buyer’s guide BEDS

Anew bed is a big-ticket item, so you’ll want to be sure the one you choose isn’t just comfortable, but will look good and perform well for years. Once you start looking, you’ll encounter sleek platform beds, luxe upholstered styles, adjustable bedheads that provide neck and back support, built-in storage, and multitasking bases that incorporate anything from lights and bedside tables to USB chargers.

“Fully upholstered beds in striking block colours with simple lines and details are trending for 2019,” says Amanda Pocock, interior stylist at Coco Republic. Designers are also getting creative when it comes to materials, adds Lynne Bradley, principal at Lynne Bradley Interiors. “Platform beds are popular, as are upholstered beds with