A sunmica bed design uses decorative laminate pressed on plywood. In India, sunmica (or mica) is the everyday word for this laminate sheet, which is usually about 1 mm thick.
These sunmica bed design photos cover matte and wood grain sheets, fancy gloss colours, two colour and white beds, and box beds. For the bed, sunmica design choice is mostly about finish and colour, so each picture gives the sheet type and where it works. A plywood sunmica bed design also needs good edge banding, which we cover below.
Want a real wood look instead? Compare with our teak wood beds.
Matte and Wood Grain Sunmica Design for Bed Frames
Matte and wood grain sheets are the safest picks. They hide fingerprints and small scratches, and they look calm in daylight.
- SizeQueen 60 x 78 in
- BuildPly, matte beige mica
- StorageLift-up box
Matte sand beige on the whole frame keeps the room soft and bright. It suits a north facing bedroom with less sun.
Tell your carpenterAsk for matte laminate from one batch so the shade matches across the headboard and base.
- SizeKing 72 x 78 in
- BuildPly, walnut grain mica
- StorageHydraulic lift
Walnut grain laminate looks like dark wood but never needs polish. Thin grooves cut through the big flat surface.
Tell your carpenterCut grooves into the ply before pressing laminate, or use a pre-grooved sheet. Do not cut grooves after.
- SizeDouble 48 x 75 in
- BuildPly, oak grain mica
- Storage2 side drawers
Light oak grain on a low double frame keeps a small flat bedroom airy. It goes well with white walls and green plants.
Tell your carpenterChoose a textured wood grain sheet. Flat printed grain looks fake up close.
Fancy Sunmica Bed Design in Gloss and Bold Colours
Gloss laminate reflects light and makes colours look rich. It needs more care, because scratches and fingerprints show, so many people use gloss only on the headboard.
- SizeKing 72 x 78 in
- BuildPly, gloss maroon mica
- StorageLift-up box
Gloss maroon edged in a slim golden steel trim looks festive. The base is in matte so it does not scuff with feet.
Tell your carpenterKeep gloss to the headboard, and leave its peel-off film in place till painting is done.
- SizeQueen 60 x 75 in
- BuildPly, gloss teal mica
- StorageLift-up box
Gloss teal on a floating bed is bold but not loud in a room with white walls. A soft light under the base adds to the effect.
Tell your carpenterSet the base back 5 inches from the edges and keep the light strip on a separate switch.
- SizeKing 72 x 78 in
- BuildPly, black gloss mica
- StorageHydraulic lift
Deep black gloss frames a grey cushioned panel. It suits a large room with good light, since black can feel heavy in a small one.
Tell your carpenterBlack gloss shows every speck of dust. Ask for matte black on the base and gloss on the headboard only.
Two Colour and White Sunmica Bed Design Photos
Pairing two colours gives a custom look from standard sheets. White on its own is the most asked for in small rooms. More shades are on our white bed page.
- SizeDouble 48 x 75 in
- BuildPly, white matte mica
- StorageLift-up box
All white matte keeps a small square room feeling open. White edge band tape makes the frame look like one piece.
Tell your carpenterUse white edge band tape, not brown, and ask for rounded edges so they chip less.
- SizeQueen 60 x 78 in
- BuildPly, grey and white mica
- Storage2 side drawers
The headboard is split into a grey upper part and a white lower part. It hides pillow marks on the lower panel.
Tell your carpenterAsk for a 6 mm gap or metal strip at the joint between the two colours for a crisp line.
- SizeQueen 60 x 75 in
- BuildPly, oak and sage mica
- StorageLift-up box
Oak grain on the frame and sage green on the panels bring a natural feel. It looks good with cotton bedding.
Tell your carpenterAsk for both laminates in the same finish, either both matte or both suede, so they match under light.
Latest Mica Design for Bed with Box Storage
Most sunmica beds are box beds, because laminate on plywood makes a clean, wipeable box. See our box bed gallery for storage layouts.
- SizeQueen 60 x 78 in
- BuildPly, cream mica
- StorageHydraulic lift
The cream laminate box opens on gas pistons. The inside is laminated too, so it wipes clean.
Tell your carpenterAsk for laminate inside the box as well, or at least a clear coat, to keep damp out in monsoon.
- SizeKing 72 x 78 in
- BuildPly, two grey mica
- StorageHead box shelves
A head box with open shelves sits above the storage base. Two greys keep it from looking heavy.
Tell your carpenterKeep shelves 9 inches deep and finish the inside faces in the lighter grey so items are easy to see.
- SizeDouble 48 x 78 in
- BuildPly, teak grain mica
- StorageBox and 2 drawers
This double bed has a lift-up box in the back half and a pair of drawers facing the foot side. You get both kinds of storage.
Tell your carpenterFit drawer channels before laminating the base front so the cut-outs line up neatly.
Sunmica Finishes Compared
Sunmica is the common Indian word for decorative laminate. It is a thin sheet, usually about 1 mm, pressed onto plywood.
| Finish | Looks | Shows marks | Best place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matte | Soft, no shine | Little | Whole bed, daily use |
| Gloss | Shiny, rich colour | Fingerprints and scratches | Headboard only |
| Wood grain | Teak, walnut or oak look | Little | Any bed, wood look without polish |
| Stone | Marble or concrete look | Little | Modern headboards |
| Plain colour | White, grey, pastel | White shows dust | Small rooms, two colour pairs |
What to Tell Your Carpenter About Laminate
- Use MR grade plywood, 18 or 19 mm, under the laminate. See our plywood bed page for grades.
- Press the laminate with a good contact glue and a roller or press, with no air bubbles.
- Laminate the back face of large panels too, with a plain sheet, so they do not bend.
- Cover every edge with edge band tape in the same shade.
- Leave the protective film on until all other work in the room is finished.
Laminate Problems and How to Fix Them
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Bubble in the sheet | Warm it gently and press, or have that panel redone |
| Edge tape peeling | Re-stick with heat and trim the excess |
| Chipped corner | Fill with matching wax filler; round the corner next time |
| Panel bending | Laminate was on one face only; add a backing sheet |
Veneer and polish finishes are explained in the wooden bed design overview.
Questions people ask
What is sunmica on a bed?
Sunmica is the word most people in India use for decorative laminate. It is a thin sheet, about 1 mm, pressed onto plywood to give colour or a wood look.
Is a sunmica bed design better than polish?
Laminate needs almost no upkeep and resists stains, while polish on veneer looks richer but needs repolishing after some years. Many people pick laminate for the box and veneer or wood for the headboard.
Which sunmica shade works well on a bed frame?
Matte wood grain and soft beige are the safest. White suits small rooms but shows dust. Gloss colours look best on the headboard only.
Can I use sunmica on a box bed?
Yes. A sunmica plywood bed design is the most common kind of box bed in Indian flats. Ask for laminate or a sealer inside the box too, to keep out damp.
What is the latest mica design for bed right now?
Two colour headboards, grooved wood grain sheets, stone look laminate and floating bases are popular this season. Matte textures are chosen more than full gloss.
Does laminate come off over time?
Good glue, pressing and edge banding keep it in place for many years. It lifts mainly where water reaches the edges or where it was pressed badly.