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The Orbital in Japandi Walnut is a low-profile solid wood platform bed frame with four hand-turned round ball legs, finished in a warm walnut tone and made to order in our London atelier. Available in Double, Queen, King, California King, Emperor, Wyoming King, and Alaskan King.
Walnut is the most photographed wood tone in Japandi interiors for a reason — it carries the warmth and depth of Japanese teak without the price or import restrictions, and it sits naturally against the linen, wool, ceramic, and pale plaster palette that defines the style. The Orbital takes that walnut warmth and builds it around the most quietly architectural silhouette in our collection: a low horizontal platform lifted on four solid ball legs.
Solid Wood Construction — No MDF
The Orbital is built entirely in solid wood — the four hand-turned round ball legs, the platform rails, and the structural core of the headboard. No MDF, no particle board, no printed laminate, no veneer over hollow core. The walnut finish is hand-applied in three coats of matte lacquer, sanded between layers to develop a surface that ages into patina rather than peeling or yellowing. Mortise-and-tenon joinery secured with heavy-duty bed-bolt hardware — zero squeaks, zero cam locks, zero shortcuts.
Low Profile Japandi Platform Bed — No Box Spring Required
The platform sits 10 inches off the floor, the headboard at 38 — the horizontal, low-slung silhouette that defines Japandi, Scandinavian, and wabi-sabi bedroom design. Integrated European beech slats (18–20mm) support any standard mattress directly. No box spring, no foundation, no bunkie board. With a 12–14" mattress the sleeping surface lands at 22–24" — close to the floor in the Japanese tradition, comfortable for everyday use.
Six-Inch Under-Bed Clearance — Robot Vacuum Compatible
Unlike plinth beds or storage platform beds, the four ball legs lift the entire frame with approximately six inches of ground clearance. Walnut flooring runs continuously beneath the frame. Slim modern robot vacuums (Roomba, Roborock, Eufy, Dyson) pass underneath without modification. Small detail, large quality-of-life difference in a real primary bedroom.
Why Walnut for Japandi
Walnut occupies the warm middle of the Japandi palette — darker than natural oak, lighter than wenge or black-stained timber, and rich enough to read as the anchor piece in a room of paler textiles. It pairs naturally with:
- Pale linen bedding (oat, ecru, undyed flax)
- Bouclé and wool in cream, mushroom, or terracotta
- Ceramic and stoneware lamps in matte glaze
- Tatami, sisal, jute, or undyed wool flooring
- Pale plaster and limewash wall finishes
In a north-facing or low-light room, walnut adds depth and warmth that natural oak can read as flat. In a south-facing or sunlit room, the matte lacquer keeps the tone from going orange or yellow under direct light.
Specification
- Collection: HLM Prhy — Sculpt Series (Walnut Edition)
- Material: Solid wood throughout — legs, frame, headboard core
- Finish: Hand-applied matte lacquer, three coats, walnut tone
- Joinery: Mortise-and-tenon with heavy-duty bed-bolt hardware
- Support: Integrated European beech slat system, no box spring required
- Platform height: 10" (25 cm)
- Headboard height: 38" (96 cm) — low profile
- Leg diameter: 8" (20 cm) solid round ball, hand-turned
- Under-bed clearance: ~6" (15 cm) — robot vacuum compatible
- Style: Japandi, minimalist, Scandinavian, wabi-sabi, modernist
Sizes Available — Queen, King, California King, Emperor, Wyoming King, Alaskan King
- Double (Full) — 54" × 75" mattress
- Queen — 60" × 84" mattress
- King — 72" × 84" mattress
- California King — 72" × 84" mattress
- Emperor US — 78" × 84" mattress
- Wyoming King — 84" × 84" mattress
- Alaskan King — 108" × 108" mattress
Custom sizing available on request.
Made to Order — 5 to 6 Weeks
Every Orbital walnut bed is built to your specifications after you order, by hand, in our London workshop. Before it ships we photograph and film the completed bed in our atelier — a verified visual record of the exact piece you are receiving, sent to you before crating. Production: 5–6 weeks. Worldwide DDP shipping: 3–4 weeks, all duties and taxes included, no customs paperwork on your end, no surprise fees at delivery. Two-year structural guarantee. Thirty-day return window on standard collection pieces. Trade and interior design pricing available.
Specifications
Please review the full product description carefully to confirm materials, dimensions, and available options. If you require customization, special sizing, or fabric, contact us directly for a personalized quotation. Send your request to contact@hulmara.com including the product name or reference code.
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Built Different, Built Forever
Here's what separates a Hulmara bed from mass-market furniture.
Master-Grade White Oak
From responsibly managed forests. Each piece is hand-selected for its grain character, density, and structural integrity.
Anti-Warp Engineering
Engineered for stability, so every panel stays crisp, flat and true for decades.
Silent Joinery
Heavy-duty bed-bolt hardware and traditional mortise-and-tenon joints. 30–40mm thick rails — zero squeaks, zero vibration.
Orthopedic Beech Slats
Premium European Beech slats (18–20mm) for superior strength, natural spring, and optimal airflow for your mattress.
Hand-Sanded 2K Finish
Every bed is hand-sanded and sealed with a diamond-tough 2K performance lacquer. Natural wood character with stain-proof protection.
Solid Oak Frame. No Shortcuts.
A solid European oak frame, real wood surfaces and precision joinery. What you see is what you get.
Inside the Workshop
Five to six weeks at the bench, from raw timber to your approval video.
01 Timber Selection Week 1
Every bed begins with a single board. European oak is chosen for grain consistency, density, and character. Boards that fall short are set aside before a single cut is made.
02 Milling & Joinery Weeks 1–2
Mortise-and-tenon joints are cut by hand and machine in sequence. No cam locks, no dowels, no shortcuts. Each joint is test-fitted dry before final assembly.
03 Shaping & Detailing Weeks 2–3
Panels, edges and signature details are shaped to the design of your piece. Corners are softened by hand and every surface is sanded through four grits.
04 Hand Finishing Weeks 3–5
Three coats of low-VOC matte lacquer, hand-sanded between each layer. The finish is designed to develop a subtle patina over decades — a living surface, not a sealed one.
05 Inspection & Documentation Weeks 5–6
Your completed bed is photographed and filmed before packing, and sent to you for approval. A verified record of your exact piece.
A $2,395 Bed That Costs Less
Than the Alternative
Furniture that lasts isn't expensive. Furniture you replace every 4 years is.
Solid wood, mortise & tenon · built for 25+ years
Over 25 years: $2,395
MDF · cam locks · 3–5 year life
Over 25 years: $5,625
Every Hulmara bed is made to order, and we go further. If our collections don't match your exact vision, we can build it to your specifications.
✓ Custom Sizing — Non-standard room? We'll adjust the length, width, or headboard height to fit your space perfectly.
✓ Alternative Wood Finishes — Beyond the finishes shown here, choose from our full library of tones — from bleached driftwood to deep espresso.
✓ Fabric & Upholstery — For our upholstered collection, select your own linen, bouclé, or velvet to match your bedroom palette.
✓ Modified Construction — Need an adjusted slat system, specific mattress height, or integrated storage? We'll engineer it.
How it works: Simply reach out with your idea — a sketch, a photo, a description. A dedicated account manager will be personally assigned to guide you through material selection, dimensions, and pricing. No obligation, no pressure. Just expert advice from people who love building beautiful furniture.
No obligation quote · Dedicated account manager · Same master-grade oak
Logistics
Every bed is made to order. Allow 8 to 12 weeks from order to your door: 5 to 6 weeks in our workshop, then 3 to 4 weeks for insured, duty-paid delivery.
5 to 6 weeks, including photo and video approval of your finished bed before it is packed. As every piece is handmade, please allow up to a week of margin.
3 to 4 weeks, door to door, with all taxes and duties included.
We'd Rather You Ask Now
Than wonder later.
I've seen beds that look identical for a fifth of the price.
What you've seen is printed MDF with a photograph of oak laminated onto a hollow-core panel, held together with cam locks designed to last three to five years. A Hulmara bed is built on a solid European oak frame with mortise-and-tenon joinery engineered to last decades. The material cost alone exceeds the retail price of most flat-pack alternatives. These are fundamentally different products that happen to share a silhouette.
Eight to twelve weeks is too long. I need a bed now.
Your bed doesn't exist yet — and that's the point. We don't hold inventory because every piece is built to your exact specifications after you order. This is how bespoke furniture has always been made: Savile Row suits, custom kitchens, fine cabinetry. The alternative is warehouse stock in limited sizes and finishes, with the compromises that entails. If you're furnishing a primary bedroom, a two-to-three-month wait for a piece built to last decades is a very good trade.
How do I trust quality on a purchase I can't see in person?
Three safeguards. First, we ship complimentary wood and finish samples to your door — you'll feel the weight and grain before you commit. Second, every completed bed is professionally photographed and filmed before packing; you'll see your exact piece, not a stock image. Third, standard collection pieces carry a thirty-day return window. We assume the risk because we know what arrives will exceed your expectations.
Is 'handmade' real, or is that marketing language?
It's real. Every Hulmara bed is designed in London and made to order by hand: the joints are milled and test-fitted, the surfaces hand-sanded between lacquer coats, and each piece is signed off before it leaves. We photograph and film your finished bed as proof.
What if the colour doesn't match my room in person?
Our product photography is colour-calibrated to be as accurate as possible, but we always recommend ordering a free finish sample first — it takes five to seven days. For bespoke finishes, we can colour-match to a photo or physical sample you provide. If a standard collection piece doesn't work in your space, you have thirty days to return it.
Why should I choose you over a well-known luxury furniture brand?
Large luxury retailers deliver excellent product within a business model that funds global showroom networks, designer licensing, and retail staff — their margins reflect that overhead. Hulmara delivers the same material grade and construction standard direct to your door, without the markup that pays for marble lobbies and high-street leases. The oak is the same. The joinery is the same. The price difference is real estate and retail theatre.
I'm an interior designer. Do you offer trade pricing?
Our Trade Programme offers preferential pricing, dedicated account management, priority production slots, and COM (Customer's Own Material) coordination for upholstered pieces. Many of our clients come through the design trade. Apply at hulmara.com/trade-accounts or reach out directly to discuss your project.
Where Your Investment Goes
| Hulmara | Luxury Showroom Brands | Mass Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Solid European oak frame | Solid hardwood (varies) | MDF / Particle board |
| Joinery | Mortise & tenon | Varies by line | Cam locks & dowels |
| Finish | Hand-applied, 3 coats | Factory-applied | Printed laminate |
| Bespoke Options | Full customisation | Limited selection | None |
| King Price Range | $2,495 – $5,295 | $4,500 – $12,000+ | $400 – $1,200 |
| Expected Lifespan | 20–30 years | 15–25 years | 3–5 years |
| Duties & Shipping | Included (DDP) | Often additional | Varies |
| Pre-Ship Documentation | Photo & video record | Rarely | Never |
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