Chester Bed vs Bubble Bed in Kenya: Look, Comfort and Price
Chesterfield (chester) bed or bubble bed? Compare the look, comfort, cleaning and real prices in Kenya before you choose your next bed.
Short answer: a chester bed has a deep button-tufted headboard and a classic, hotel-style look; a bubble bed has soft, rounded, puffy panels for a modern, cosy look. Chester beds are usually the more affordable of the two. As of October 2026, our chester beds start from KSh 24,500 (most around KSh 29,000) and our bubble beds from KSh 35,000 (most around KSh 40,000).
Side by side
| Chester (chesterfield) bed | Bubble bed | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Classic: deep buttons in a diamond pattern | Modern: soft, rounded “cloud” panels |
| Headboard | Firm and upright, good for sitting up to read | Thick and cushioned, very soft to lean on |
| Cleaning | Dust can sit in the buttons; vacuum the headboard weekly | Smooth panels wipe and brush easily |
| Fabrics | Velvet, fabric or leather-look | Velvet, bouclé-style and textured fabrics |
| Our prices (Oct 2026) | From KSh 24,500 | From KSh 35,000 |
Choose a chester bed if…
- You like a timeless look that works with most bedroom styles.
- You want the lower price for an upholstered bed.
- You read or work in bed and like a firm headboard behind you.
Choose a bubble bed if…
- You want a soft, modern bedroom that feels like a hotel suite.
- You like to lean back on a thick, cushioned headboard.
- You want a bed that is the centrepiece of the room.
Quality checks for either bed
Both are upholstered beds, so the frame and foam matter more than the style. Ask what wood the frame is made of (mvule and mahogany last longest), check that the slats are close together and well supported, and press the headboard: good foam springs back straight away. Upholstered beds usually take about 4 days to make.
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