The Dock Bed by Karup Design

The Dock Bed is a classic low-level bed, which perfectly encapsulates authentic oriental style. Whether black or natural finish, you can guarantee a sophisticated and clean-cut piece of furniture. 

As the world gets more hectic, minimalist homes have taken off, with people craving simplicity and calm. The Dock Bed is beautifully simple and very down to earth, making it a perfect choice for a more minimalist interior. The frame itself is of very high quality, made of European redwood pine timber. Pine is strong and durable and the wood we use is FSC certified - this means that it is sustainable and has traceable sourcing. 

Along with the frame, you can also opt to include traditional Tatami Mats to further capture that authentic style. Our mats are filled with compressed rice straw, with an Igusa (soft rush) woven covering. This provides a firm supportive base to place your mattress on. When it comes to your mattress, there is a choice of fillings. From medium feel mattresses combining wool-based fillings and a mini pocket sprung core, to more firm Cocoloc futon mattress, with a core of coconut hair and natural latex, you can be sure that there’s a mattress for you! 

Contemporary Dock Bed

Create a contemporary style room with our black satin-finished dock bed. We even offer matching low-level side tables which as just as modern. Dark furniture looks particularly smart with contrasting white or grey walls, as well as curtains and pillows. The contemporary style can be encapsulated with simple black and white or line drawing prints, which you can frame in black satin to match your bed. This will create a modern, elegant interior that oozes effortlessness. 

1. Decorator’s White - Benjamin Moore   2. Metropolitan - Benjamin Moore  3. Kendall Charcoal - Benjamin Moore   4. Cannonball Cluster Light - Lillian Daph Store/Trouva   5. Unari Velvet Cushion - Also Home/Trouva   6. Waffle Duvet - Next   7. Concrete Line Art Poster - Desenio   8. Dock Bed - Futons247  

Natural Dock Bed

If a contemporary style isn’t for you, then the natural smooth finish might be your choice. This colour Dock Bed would look particularly smart with muted neutral tones, such as beiges and off-whites. Combine this with natural elements such as woven accessories, tufted or textured soft furnishings and plants. The soft colours, combined with bold design elements, will create a room that is on-trend, whilst remaining simple and naturally cool. 

1. Pom Pom Cushion - Next   2. Sunburst Mirror - Chickidee Homewares/Trouva   3. Dock Bed - Futons247   4. Rich Cream - Benjamin Moore   5. Creamy White - Benjamin Moore  6. Berkshire Beige - Benjamin Moore   7. The Fern - Bloom & Wild   8. Farrah Woven Chair - Oliver Bonas  


If the Dock Bed is for you, then we have it available in stock, with quick delivery throughout mainland UK and London. It is delivered as a self-assembly product, to minimise transportation volume, and we advise around an hour to build. Prices start at £355 for the basic frame and vary up to £1200 for the frame, mats and a natural latex futon. 

If you require more technical specifications, then read further about the Dock Bed on Futons247. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require assistance.