1. Classic Design Meets Modern Bedroom Style
The iconic four poster bed frame may feel like it has been around forever because it sort of has. They first appeared in medieval Europe and have been evolving ever since. They have made the shift from a practical necessity to an enduring design statement, whilst their charm has remained intact.
We cannot deny that they have a certain magic, the bold structure or the cosy curtains, they easily transform a room, big or small, into a comforting cocoon. They have stood the test of time, not just as functional furniture, but as a timeless piece which blends style, comfort, and historical elegance.
2. From Medieval Necessity to Bedroom Statement
Four poster beds give an insight into history, which is so important to how styles evolve. The practicality we mentioned was for cold, draughty medieval homes. Tall posts were useful to hang tapestries or curtains to provide warmth and privacy.
But as with most things in interiors, function quickly became fashion. By the Tudor and Elizabethan eras, four-poster beds had become grand, imposing, and highly decorative. It became less about comfort and more about luxury.
3. A Shift Towards Modern Elegance
As styles developed, four posters became more elegant and refined. The need for privacy and warmth lessened as private rooms and heating developed, and so the design shifted from heavy drapery towards elegant craftsmanship to create graceful silhouettes.
4. Revisiting Old Favourites
With the early 20th Century embracing modernism and minimalism, the four poster was forgotten. However, more recently we have re-discovered its versatility and beautiful design, adapting it in ways to suit modern life.
5. Adaptable To Today
While of course they are rooted in heritage, a traditional design which goes a long way back, they are also extremely adaptable to modern life.
Nicola loves to use four poster beds in her designs, finding that the variety of styles, ornate or modern elegance, means they suit almost any bedroom. You may not think to use one in a small room, but its structure can wrap you up and create a quiet and cosy corner to slumber in.
Our Four Poster Beds
At NiX, we have embraced the age old four poster and reinvented it in our own unique way. Our beds are also made to last, they are hand-crafted for highest quality. Both our Folly and Out For The Count four poster beds are beautifully useful and adaptable.
Enjoy their elegant structures or dress with fabric for a cosy feel. Our Out For The Count also has its own take on adaptability. We make a ‘Three Quarter Poster’, which means those tricky spaces don’t have to miss out in all the fun.
