If you want a television in the bedroom, you have two main choices: mount it on the wall, or choose a bed with a TV lift built into the footboard. Each has clear strengths. This guide sets them side by side.
At a glance
| TV bed | Wall-mounted TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | No drilling; the lift arrives built into the frame | Drilling, a bracket, and hiding the cables |
| Screen size | Up to 43" on most frames (32" on singles) | Any size the wall can take |
| When not in use | Screen hidden inside the footboard | Screen always visible |
| Viewing angle | Straight ahead from the foot of the bed | Depends on wall height and position |
| Storage | Often includes an ottoman base | None |
| Renting | Nothing to fix to the wall | May need landlord permission |
| Moving house | Moves with the bed | Bracket removed, holes filled |
Choose a TV bed if…
- You rent, or your walls are hard to drill
- You want the bedroom to look like a bedroom when the TV is off
- You are buying a new bed anyway and want storage underneath
- A screen up to 43 inches is enough for the room
Choose a wall mount if…
- You want a screen larger than 43 inches
- You are happy with your current bed
- Your room is short, since a TV bed's footboard adds length
The details that decide it
A TV bed needs a power socket near the foot of the bed, and your TV must be no more than 9cm deep with a 100mm or 200mm VESA pattern. Our guide on what size TV fits a TV bed covers the measurements. For the bigger question, read are TV beds worth it?
Our TV beds come with a 5-year guarantee on the frame and lift (2 years on upholstery) and free delivery with assembly across mainland UK. See the full range.