Ellis Velvet-Finish Upholstered Bed Rated 4.9/5 based on 530 customer reviews
Ellis Velvet-Finish Upholstered Bed

Ellis Velvet-Finish Upholstered Bed

fabric upholstered bed frames wooden bed frames
£999.00
sleeping cat
28p per sleep based on average bed frame lifespan
Single
Small Double
Double
King Size
Super King
With Sprung Slats
With Solid Slats
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The Ellis Velvet Finish Upholstered Bed is a timeless classic that is reasonably priced and a fan favourite, amassing an impressive 400+ positive reviews. 

If you are not too confident in assembling this bed frame yourself then you can pay the retailer to build it for you. This service is charged but will save you unnecessary swearing and frustration.

There have been some complaints around the slats and how they stand the test of time with heavier individuals. There has been no word of a fix to the design however, the batches effected seem minimal with only 2 making mention of this out of an impressive 400+ happy customers. Further to this, slats can be replaced easily so there's not really any need to worry too much even if you do end up years down the road with a slat problem.

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Why our sleep experts loved it

If your bedroom is your sanctuary, the centrepiece, your bed in most cases, should reflect that. The Ellis Velvet-Finish Upholstered Bed offers a beautiful blend of traditional charm and modern touches that could potentially transform your space into a haven of restful tranquillity. Let's take a deeper, human-eye view of this bed, piecing together an authentic picture painted by many people who have welcomed it into their homes.

Design and Aesthetic

The bed's design is a nod to the classic Chesterfield style and comes complete with a scrolled headboard and footboard, wrapped up in a chic, contemporary grey velvet finish. The neutral shade is versatile too and complements a wide array of colour schemes, making it a chameleon-like addition to many interior decor styles.

The Ellis sparkles with its own kind of starry charm, thanks to the tasteful sprinkling of diamante buttons on the headboard. Most folks fell in love with this little detail, saying it added a luxurious touch. However, a few wished for less glitz and glamour, preferring the elegance of simple grey buttons instead.

The rolled-top headboard (known as sleigh style) was a point of contention for some. While it gave the bed its statement-worthy silhouette, a handful of users felt that it was a space hog. If you're cozying up in a more compact room, it might be something worth considering.

Quality and Durability

When it comes to sturdiness, the Ellis Velvet-Finish Upholstered Bed stands on firm ground, propped up by dark wooden feet with many sleepers noting its robust quality and resilience. Even households with playful little ones found it held up well under pressure.

That said, there were rumblings about the bed slats. Some people found the solid slats a tad noisy, and a few unfortunate incidents of snapped slats were reported. Fortunately, Dreams offers a solution with an upgrade to sprung slats, promising better cushioning and shock absorption, which most customers gladly recommended.

Ease of Assembly

Nobody wants to spend their weekend wrestling with an over-complicated furniture assembly, right? Dreams seem to understand this, making the assembly of their Velvet-Finish Upholstered Bed a breeze. Users were pleasantly surprised by the straightforward process, which, on average, takes around an hour for a team of two. 

Comfort

It's not all about good looks; the Ellis Bed scores high on the comfort scale too. Many mentioned how the padded headboard was perfect to lean against for a late-night read or a lazy Sunday breakfast in bed.

Moreover, the option to upgrade to sprung slats was a game-changer for many. They added an extra layer of comfort, providing better support for your chosen mattress while relieving pressure points.

Value for Money

Is the Ellis Velvet-Finish Upholstered Bed worth its price tag? Most customers emphatically say yes, especially those lucky enough to nab it on sale. The luxurious design and quality build make it feel like a steal. However, a few folks expressed disappointment when the bed's price dropped shortly after their purchase (it's why we at WantMattress price monitor to offer you the best deals at the lowest prices).

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4.87 - 530 reviews

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PeteB81
via Dreams
5
We have recently moved house and felt it was time to have an upgrade on our bed and mattress. We nipped in to Dreams to have a "browse" at what was available and saw this bed available. We had a go on the computerised mattress assessor and were told which type of mattress would suit us best. We then tried an example mattress and were told a price if we bought them together. This was done two weeks before Christmas but we were moving in on 18th Dec. I wanted to wait until the January sales, but my wife loved it that much that I asked if they would consider an early discount in line with what may come up. Sure enough the manager called head office and sorted us out for a discount and even managed to get the bed and mattress delivered 2 weeks early so we could have it in place for Christmas. They arrived and delivered the mattress and flat packed bed to the bedroom as promised on 19th Dec. I immediately assembled them bed which said should take around an hour. It took just 20mins to complete but that is not a negative indication as to how well the bed is manufactured. I was extremely impressed and I have to say is the best nights sleep I've ever had (that includes a number of 5* hotel beds). We couldn't be happier and would highly recommend this to anyone.
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Camps999
via Dreams
3
The bed frame was delivered at the appointed time. The 2 delivery men were polite, well presented & explained what components were contained in each of the 4 packages. I only awarded 3 stars due to the problems described below. The bed assembly took longer than anticipated & required additional tools than the assembly instructions suggested. The bed mattress support slats are secured to the bed sides with 3 set bolts. While the centre bolt on each side lined up with the bed side holes the holes at either end on each side were nearly 5mm out of line. The holes in the timber slats had to be elongated to allow the slats to be bolted to the bed sides. The centre slat has an additional support leg locating into a pre-drilled hole in the slat. The support leg also has a pre-drilled hole to accept the wood screw attaching the leg to the slat. Unfortunately the pre-drilled leg hole was also accompanied by a crack across the full width of the leg. This may fully spilt if/when the bed is moved at a future time. The completed bed does not disappoint and looks better than the photos I'd seen on the Dreams website. Would I recommend the bed - yes but quality control on the manufacturer needs to be addressed.
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Will34
via Dreams
5
My Fiance and I purchased this bed as ours was growing old and tired, I was extremely happy when Dreams delivered it!! I chose to self build, the build itself took no more than 45 minutes, everything was packaged well and instructions were clear, supplied in the boxes are 2 allen type keys for the package A bolts and package B bolts, however you will find that you will need to have to hand a 10mm spanner or ratchet and socket, the centre legs have 10mm nuts and allen type bolts to fix the centre legs in place, Dreams do offer a service to build for you though. The bed quality out of the box was impressive, it's very sturdy and feels like it should cost A LOT more than it did, the material feels extremely luxurious, the stitching is true and not wavy like cheaper manufacturers, I opted for the sprung slat base which was pre made in structure to save having to put each sprung slat into place yourself, It's very comfortable and complements our bedroom perfectly, You will go a long way searching for a better bed at such a great price! Thank you dreams for selling the product at a very reasonable price and your service was Fantastic! Highly recommended product and company.
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Anglesonian
via Dreams
5
This bed is absolutely stunning and very impressive, loads of our friends comment on it when they see it. We were a little apprehensive about the diamantes in the headboard when we ordered but we were really happy when we got the bed to see that they're tastefully low ley and the velvet finish is really nice, we also have young kids always running their hands or cars up and down the material day after day and it still looks just as good as when we got it. The delivery team put the bed in the room of our choice but we opted in the order to put it together ourselves. It was really easy and its really sturdy. Bottom line, we're really happy with the bed. Its impressive, sturdy and very luxurious. Anyone buying wont be disappointed.
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Teresa 12
via Dreams
5
We had this delivered in October with the matching Ottoman. We chose grey. Delivery was perfect and two friendly gentlemen put all our items carefully in our bedroom. We chose the sprung slats and moving from an old, hard divan bed base, we have been delighted with this bed and immediately felt more support and our mattress which is only three months old, is more comfortable. We had a very bad experience with another major bed retailer earlier this year, so were quite worried about trying to purchase another bed, but we neednt have worried. The service from start to finish, even during these trying times has been superb.
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Beary bear
via Dreams
5
I've not long brought this bed nearly 1 month. On first view when built massive, super king. Building the bed was a walk in the park, took 30 mins with unpacking. First night built and still iv had unbroken sleep. Plenty of room for myself, partner and pooch. We all still have plenty room without touching. Fabric I was worried about marking but this hasn't been the case, been put through test with pooches. Getting in and out of the bed is easy and the wooden boards have been held to test and passed. I have no faults with this bed except a wider choice of fabric colours. Happy sleeper.
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Arron1995
via Dreams
5
What can I say I'm like wowwww, these guys were great they came in put up the bed in less that 20 mins with no problem whatsoever, they were fantastic at there job. I would definitely recommend dreams to anyone if they are going to get a new bed. They are amazing. I spend most of my weekends in my bed. I feel like I've made the best purchase in such a long time buying a new velvet beautiful bed from dreams. Above all else I want to give a big shout out to those who came to my house to put up this wonderful bed. Many thanks to you guys you know who you are.
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Marty47
via Dreams
5
I don't normally bother writing reviews but I felt this was worth it. I went for the Super king and Love it, after a long time looking for a bed in this style that isn't a couple of inches off the floor I found this and it is a full height base just like a divan, a stunning looking bed and very solid as well especially with the sprung slats (I would definitely recommend them over the standard pine slats), the material is very soft, the whole bed feels like real luxury, you wont regret it. :-) And a quick thanks to the lads that delivered it. Excellent.
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NickyJB
via Dreams
5
Ive had this bed for a few months now, my dad helped me build it and between us it took about two hours. Most of which was carefully unboxing and unpacking. I upgraded to the sprung base and it feels sturdy and has no squeaks. Its very soft and tactile and makes a real statement in the room. I purchased a new mattress at the same time as the frame and the combination is very comfortable and has made a huge improvement to the quality of sleep Im getting. I purchased the bed in the sale so I have rated it excellent for value.
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mjohnsonleeds
via Dreams
5
When i saw the pictures online I was a little nervous that the diamond studs might be a little tacky, we weren't able to see the exact shade in the shop as they only has the dark one in. However we took the plunge and it looks even better than we hoped, very classy, the scroll parts are very sturdy, the only thing i regret is not going for the sprung slats option. The only downside is that the storage box only comes in the dark grey material and not pearl which is a bit disappointing.
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Hannah's the best
via Dreams
5
I bought this bed a month ago and it's so stylish, I love the head board with the crystals and the roll top end, it looks plush. It was so easy to put together and is really comfortable, I would recommend this bed to everyone. Delivery was delayed as we had just gone into lockdown, but I was kept well informed and the bed and mattress were delivered 2 days after the original date and was bang on time. Excellent thank you.
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Mara71
via Dreams
3
I bought this a month ago, assembled it and looks great. Problem is we did not get the curved latts, we got the flat set. The bed makes bad squeaks every time you lie on the bed and every time you move. Ive now loosened all screws on the latts and the squeaks are much less. My overall opinion is buy the curved lats as they come with a centre structure under the mattress the flat ones do not, they just stretch across the gram.
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Questions and Answers About The Ellis Velvet-Finish Upholstered Bed

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Jake5170
What's the difference between solid slat or sprung slat ?

Answer: Sprung slats are stronger wood, have an extra strengthening bar in the middle and are upwardly curved. This means they're more durable. We recommend upgrading to sprung slats if this will be your main bed. Solid slats are the basic pine planks that hold your mattress up from the floor. You should see them if you look under your mattress.Thank you for your question.
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tito87
when you order superking does it have two independent sides, so two single matteresses can be used?

Answer: When ordered in a superking, there will not be two independently moving sides - the unit will move as one. As a result, you would not be able to use two single mattresses, only one superking mattress should be used.
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Amoon
I really like the bed king size but very expensive do u have any sales coming soon?

Answer: If this bed is expensive for yourself we do have flexible finance options that spread the cost for a number of months. The sale of the product is not known as it depends on many variables.Many thanks for the question.
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Beckster059
What is the maximum depth mattress for use with this bed as have seen reviews on others that one that is too big will rise above the end of the bed.

Answer: We do not have any height limits or restrictions on the beds. If you do not want your mattress to rise above the end then the depth of your mattress will have to be around 26cm.We hope this helps you.
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Lt123
Does this bed include a mattress?

Answer: This bed does not include a mattress, hence the price displayed is for the bed frame only. If you also need a mattress, this will need to be purchased separately.
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Stacem
Why can't you get the Ellis bed in pearl with the sleep motion? There are very few sleep motion beds that are natural coloured.

Answer: Our buying team are currently looking at many new bed frame options for the sleep motion base, this will include many new styles and colours.
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Kirstin28
Can delivery be delayed to a future date?

Answer: The current latest delivery date available to select at checkout is 25th January, but this will be dependent on postcode too.
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Charlie811
Is this frame and a mattress in one price

Answer: Good Evening,The price of this item is for the bed frame only - the price of the mattress displayed in the image is not included.
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Sandymoo
It doesn't give a price or option for a kingsize ?

Answer: You need to specify the colour and slat system preference first. This then will detail you with the price.Many thanks for the question.
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DB73
Is the Ellis Bed 4.6 double, 243cm complete total length From Head Frame to end of the protruding Foot End? So in total is the exact length from the the protruding Head Frame right through to the end of the protruding Foot End 243cm?

Answer: That is correct, the 243cm is scroll to scroll on each end. The base within the head and foot end is 196cm.
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Of The Ellis Velvet-Finish Upholstered Bed
Brand: The Dreams Workshop
Retailer: Dreams
Delivery Time: Average
Delivery Charge: Excellent
Customer Sentiment: Good

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