Grace’s Story

The story behind the Grace iron bed begins with an old English rhyme often called Monday’s Child. In the verse, it is said that “Tuesday’s child is full of grace.” When our founders’ son, Harry, was born on a Tuesday, the name stayed with them. Had he been a girl, Grace would have been her name. Instead, it became the name of this quietly elegant iron bed frame.

However, the Grace iron bed is more than a sentimental design. It was also shaped by customer requests. Over time, many people asked for a simpler iron bed. They wanted something lighter in appearance, with a lower headboard and fewer decorative elements. In response, Grace was created.

This iron bed frame sits naturally within our cottage-style bed collection. It feels at home in country houses, coastal homes, and relaxed family bedrooms. Its appeal lies in proportion rather than decoration. Every line is purposeful, and nothing is added without reason.

There is also an important distinction between an iron bed and a generic metal bed frame. Many metal beds are mass produced using thin tubing and imported materials. They are designed for speed, not longevity. In contrast, our iron beds are made from solid British iron and crafted to order in our own workshop.

As a result, the Grace iron bed offers reassuring weight, excellent stability, and long-term durability. It is a bed frame designed to last a lifetime. Like the Tuesday child it is named after, Grace carries an effortless elegance that never fades and never needs to shout for attention.

Bed Specification

• Range: Iron Beds
• Made from: Iron
• Guarantee: Lifetime
• Finish: Powder Coat
• Lead time: 4 to 6 weeks
• Assembly required: Assembly Required (assembly service available)
• Base included as standard: Scandinavian Pine Slatted Base
• Headboard height: 46″
• Tailboard height: 30″
• Clearance from floor to base: 13″
• Bespoke alterations available: Yes
• Care instructions: Clean iron work with a damp cloth and gently wipe over surface. Heavy impacts may damage the powder coated finish.

Iron beds – powder-coated

• We recommend that you clean your metal bed frame with a fresh soft damp cloth and dry thoroughly with a lint-free cloth.
• Avoid cleaning products that may contain solvents or ammonia.
• Authentic brass details will tarnish over time. As our brass is unlacquered, it can be cleaned using a quality brass cleaner. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• As our iron beds are heavy, we recommend a minimum of two people when moving or handling your bed.
• Never drag your bed and always lift it using the side rails.
• Heavy impacts may damage the powder-coated finish.
• Please note that careless handling may cause damage.

Because every bed is made to order, lead times can vary depending on the collection and finish you choose. We’ll contact you at least two weeks before delivery with a provisional date, giving you plenty of time to confirm it works for you. If you need us to hold your bed until you’re ready, there’s no charge to rearrange your delivery or store it.

We handle our own mainland UK deliveries, so your bed stays in our hands from our workshop to your home. Our team will deliver to the room of your choice and remove all packaging when they leave.

Because each bed is made to order, cancellation and return arrangements depend on the bed you chose and whether it has been made to your individual requirements. Your statutory rights are unaffected.

You’ll find full details in our Delivery Terms and Returns & Cancellations. If you have any questions before ordering, please call our showroom on 01485 542516 — we’re always happy to help.

Choosing a handcrafted bed is an investment, and we want you to be completely happy with your choice. If you can, we recommend visiting our showroom, where you can see the beds for yourself, compare designs and finishes, and take your time deciding what feels right for your home.

We appreciate that a trip to our Norfolk showroom is a journey for many of our customers, so we offer a contribution towards your travel costs. It gives you the opportunity to see the craftsmanship up close, get a true feel for the different finishes and spend some time with us before making your decision.

Our Sleep Promise gives you a little extra reassurance too. If you’ve visited our showroom and seen your chosen bed and finish in person, but decide after delivery that it isn’t quite right, you can exchange the bed frame within 30 days, free of charge.

The Sleep Promise also applies to beds ordered online or over the telephone. You can still exchange your bed within 30 days, although collection, redelivery, dismantling and reassembly charges will apply. If you choose a different size or specification, we’ll adjust the price accordingly.

It’s our way of giving you more confidence when choosing a bed that we hope will be part of your home for many years. You can read more about our Sleep Promise here.

Our Sleep Promise applies to bed frames only and excludes mattresses and bed bases.