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May 11, 2009

The Perfect Bed

This is an exciting yet sad post, everyone. Rest in peace, the dearly departed Hemnes Four-Poster Bed by Ikea. This lovely and simple bed is on its way out of Ikea stores this spring, and it’s a cryin’ shame. Why, why do you discontinue that which I love, Ikea?! The good news is that you can still pick one up if you move quickly. I’m told they’re selling them off now, but you might find one if you call Ikea or check online, and then make a beeline for those imposing industrial Ikea shelves.

yellow bed frame with blue covers

I love this bed for its quiet simplicity. It has an almost Shaker-esque quality because of the no-nonsense construction and simple lines. It has made its way into just about every design magazine — sometimes in its given pine hue, sometimes painted out and embellished. Either way, it is a steal at $389.

wooded bed frame with white covers

Calvin Klein Home has a similar model, the 33 Canopy Bed, and decorators have been using four-poster and canopy beds for years. A simple one like this gives you all of the romance of a four-poster bed without the frilly princess feeling.

red bed frame with blue and white covers

Try painting it black and dressing it with pure white linens. Add a couple of decorative cushions, or better yet — one long bolster. I also love the look of a mirror hung on the wall above the headboard. Something vintage and chippy would be a great way to contrast the stark modernity of the bed. However you style it, this is the perfect bed of my dreams (for the moment…). Sigh…

Photo credits:
1.
Ikea Hemnes Four-Poster Bed
2. Calvin Klein Home Canopy Bed on
Experience Delux in Life blog
3. Photography by
Francesco Lagnese, Tom Scheerer’s Long Island Farmhouse in House Beautiful’s April 2009 issue


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Hi Anne, I didn't actually mean to paint the red bed black - you're right it does sound like that! But I was referring to the inexpensive Ikea find. It's fun in the yellow as-is state, but I was suggesting painting it black for a more sophisticated timeless look. The red bed is yet another inspiration from Design-Hero Tom Scheerer. I wouldn't dream of tampering with his work! Also, note how Tom adds linens and a bed skirt to his four-poster without it getting fussy. I think it's the simplicity of the white, the texture of the pin dots, and the other more graphic and global blanket/pillows that keep it fresh. But what do you think?

Thanks for the comments - keep them coming!

mpenney's picture
43 weeks ago

If you paint the bed black would you change the navy rug?

granrocks's picture
43 weeks ago

Thank you Michael Penney for your amazing finds and tips. You make decorating-on-a-budget hip, chic and fun!

w_smith's picture
43 weeks ago