10 Stylish Bed Frames to Create a Dreamy Oasis
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If you're itching for a bedroom refresh or are starting from scratch, it's worth carefully considering the star of the room: your bed. While choosing the right mattress will help you get a better night's sleep, selecting the right bed can dramatically shift the aesthetic and even the use of your bedroom. Whether you want an upholstered bed with a plush headboard for evenings spent reading in bed, an option with extra storage for a small bedroom, or a statement-making canopy bed to add architectural charm, choosing the best material and style for your budget can feel like an overwhelming decision. The silver lining? With smaller direct-to-consumer furniture brands and popular big-box retailers offering perks like quick shipping, easy assembly, and warranties, shopping online for the bed of your dreams can be done without leaving your home.
What to Consider Before Buying a Bed Frame
To ensure you're keeping the most important factors of choosing a bed in mind, we tapped Delyse Berry, cofounder of interiors and real estate firm Upstate Down. Berry specializes in sourcing home decor, furniture consultation, and creating strategic layouts, so she understands the importance of laying a good foundation for your bedroom design by choosing the right bed.
When considering whether to go with a low-profile bed or something a bit taller and grander, Berry suggests thinking about the height of your favorite chair. "Ideally, you want the height of your bed to be the height of a comfortable chair height. This can vary slightly based on someone's height but averages around 18–24 inches from the ground," Berry says.
She also thinks about the scale of the room. "If the room is smaller, consider lower beds and lighter colors, and for larger spaces, play with height and darker finishes," Berry advises. Aside from the room's scale and height level, she also recommends thinking about how the other pieces in the room will work with the bed. "If your bedside tables are wood or black, having the bed frame in a different finish would be very complementary," she says. "Choosing the right linens and accent pillows will marry it all together! We love finishing a bed with linen and a few vintage fabric pillows."
To narrow down your choices, we've curated a selection of our favorite beds in a variety of styles, dimensions, and prices. (Prices for queen size beds are listed for continuity.) For each option, we've listed key features for whom the bed would be best for and those who might want to avoid it, along with important details like materials, color options, and dimensions. Keep reading to see which beds made the cut!
— Additional reporting by Anvita Reddy
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Best Overall Bed Frame
Article Tessu Clay Taupe Bed Frame ($799)
Minimal yet plush with just the right height, this chameleon of a bed frame will stand the test of time. Its simple shape and color means it will serve as the perfect backdrop, even as your taste evolves. Our editor has this bed frame in her bedroom and thinks the clay taupe color is the perfect neutral.
What we love:
- It's wrapped in a subtly textured, linen blend fabric so it captures the look of linen but is durable and less expensive.
- It's filled with high density foam, so the headboard offers a soft and cushioned place to rest your head and back when propped up with a pillow.
- With its lower headboard, clean lines, and tapered solid wood legs, it's well suited for anyone who's drawn to the quiet sophistication of midcentury modern design.
- If you prefer the look of a lower profile bed but don't want it so low that it's touching the floor or hard to get in and out of, this bed's height is a great middle ground.
- If you prefer a grand headboard that makes a statement, this bed frame won't give you that. Its headboard is on the shorter side and blends in with larger pillows, like euro shams.
- If you're buying a bed frame for a child or teenager's room, keep in mind that this bed frame can only be spot cleaned with a clean, damp cloth and can't be used with chemical cleaners.
Who it's best for:
Who should avoid it:
The Details: Dimensions: 36"H x 65"W x 87"D | Material: Rubberwood, pine, metal, high density foam, polyester fiber, engineered wood. Fabric: 65% Polyester, 25% Linen, 10% Acrylic. | Color Options: 4
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Best Affordable Bed Frame
Allewie Platform Bed Frame ($129, originally $160)
With over 5,000 reviews and an average rating just shy of five stars, this Allewie Platform Bed Frame is a steal under $200. It's available in full, queen, and king.
What we love:
- Low price aside, the padded, upholstered headboard is soft and supportive, while the EVA mute bar eliminates noise caused by friction, so there's no annoying squeaking or creaking.
Who it's best for:
- This is a fantastic option for someone who wants a grander-style upholstered bed without the high cost.
Who should avoid it:
- If you want a more customized look with plenty of upholstery and leg options, this might not be for you.
The Details: Dimensions: 82.2"L x 76.7"W x 43.3"H | Material: Wood, metal, fabric | Color Options: Two
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Best Wooden Bed Frame
All Modern Grady Solid Wood Bed ($500)
Midcentury lovers will fall hard for this Grady Solid Wood Bed from All Modern with its minimalist modern design and the natural textures of the wood.
What we love:
- Its solid wood frame is paired with smooth panel headboard, so it's minimal but sturdy enough to lean against.
Who it's best for:
- This bed is perfect for someone with a classic aesthetic who loves the warmth of wood but gravitates towards clean lines.
Who should avoid it:
- If you prefer a headboard with cushioning instead of something hard like wood, you might want to go with another option.
The Details: Dimensions: 63.25" W X 89" L x 43.5" H | Material: solid wood | Color Options: 3
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Best Direct to Consumer Bed Frame
Thuma Bed ($1,295–$1,895)
You can't go wrong with this simple but stylish and incredibly sturdy Thuma Bed. It comes with the frame, extra-strength cushion-coated slats, and either a pillow headboard or headboard. One former editor, Krista Jones, raved about its comfort level, versatility, and how easy it was to assemble. Read about her experience in this Thuma Bed review.
What we love:
- You can choose between a pillow headboard or a headboard to accompany the frame. "Its pillow headboard is one of my favorite things about it. All you do is rest it on the backboard between the frame and your wall. I actually much prefer this design over a traditional headboard as it doesn't feel so stiff, and I'm a fan of its modular versatility," Jones says.
- It's easy to assemble. Jones says it took her less than 10 minutes to put it together by herself.
Who it's best for:
- The pillow headboard's cover is removable and washable, so it's perfect for someone with kids or pets who loves the look and feel of an upholstered bed but is wary of stains.
Who should avoid it:
- If you prefer a grander headboard, this streamlined, low-profile option might not be what you're after.
The Details: Dimensions: 65"W x 85"L x 35"H | Material: Solid wood; premium, tapered, CertiPUR-US® certified foam with a 100 percent polyester pebbled linen-weave cover | Color Options: Four wood stains and four upholstery options for pillow headboard
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Best Metal Bed Frame
Mercury Row Mcgovern Bed ($255)
The Mercury Row Mcgovern Bed is a popular pick with over 6,000 five-star reviews from pleased customers and an almost perfect rating overall.
What we love:
- Its clean lines and contemporary style complements just about every design style.
Who it's best for:
- Its durable metal frame also comes with a five-year warranty, so this is a great option for someone who wants to invest in a quality bed that will last without having to splurge.
Who should avoid it:
- If you prefer a more plush headboard, this isn't the bed for you.
The Details: Dimensions: 36" H x 75.5" W x 81" L | Material: Steel | Color Options: One
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Best Canopy Bed Frame
Pottery Barn Oakleigh Canopy Bed ($2,299)
This Pottery Barn Oakleigh Canopy Bed is one of the brand's best-selling beds, and it's easy to see why. It comes in queen and king sizes.
What we love:
- Rustic wood and clean lines come together for a stunning yet simple bed that looks like it was plucked from a luxury resort suite.
Who it's best for:
- This is perfect for someone looking to add architectural interest to a room that lacks crown molding, beams, or similarly charming characteristics.
Who should avoid it:
- Berry advises placing a canopy bed in a room with ceilings that are at least eight feet high and avoiding having the posts cross in front of a window, so if you have low ceilings or a tricky layout with windows, this might not be for you.
The Details: Dimensions: 63" W x 87.5" L x 90" H | Material: Solid mango wood and acacia wood | Color Options: One
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Best Splurge Bed Frame
Lulu and Georgia Ruby Platform Bed ($1,698)
The sumptuous curves and sophisticated color palette offered in this Lulu and Georgia Ruby Platform Bed exude luxury. You can get it in sizes ranging from full to California king.
What we love:
- Offered in 19 fabric options, you can tailor this piece to perfectly suit your decor for a customized designer look.
Who it's best for:
- This bed is well suited for someone who wants a unique piece that stands out from typical designs.
Who should avoid it:
- One con of customization is that it requires patience. This bed is made to order and ships within three to five weeks, so if you're in a hurry, this may not be the bed for you.
The Details: Dimensions: 63" W x 83" D x 46" H | Material: Solid pine wood, polyurethane foam and polyester fiber; 80 percent polyester, 20 percent linen | Color Options: 19
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Best Low-Profile Bed Frame
Castlery Dawson Bed ($1,199)
Minimalists will gravitate towards this upholstered Dawson Bed from Castlery, available in queen and king sizing.
What we love:
- Its low-profile, luxurious design is the perfect anchor for a soothing bedroom.
Who it's best for:
- This bed is ideal for someone who wants a statement bed that still feels simple.
Who should avoid it:
- One reviewer commented that the low-profile and chunky width make it easily accessible for kids to climb into, but being this close to the ground isn't for everyone. If you're worried that the low profile will make it harder to get in and out of bed, you might want to consider something else.
The Details: Dimensions: 76.4" W x 98.4" L x 35" H | Material: Plywood; foam and fiber; 93 percent polyester, 7 percent linen | Color Options: One
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Best Upholstered Bed Frame
Mercury Row Bowdoin Upholstered Wingback Platform Bed ($250, originally $400)
If you love the look and feel of upholstered beds, the stately headboard and tapered legs on this Mercury Row Bowdoin Upholstered Wingback Platform Bed make for a timeless option. Get it in full, queen, or king.
What we love:
- The wingback design creates an inviting and cozy place to snuggle.
Who it's best for:
- This is a great option for someone who wants a modernized version of a traditional design that will never go out of style.
Who should avoid it:
- If you're prone to spills but love the look and feel of upholstery, you might want to consider a slipcovered option instead.
The Details: Dimensions: 44.9'' H x 63.4'' W x 81.7'' L| Material: Manufactured wood and linen | Color Options: Five
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Best Storage Bed Frame
West Elm Emmett Side Storage Bed ($1,499-$2,799)
While this beautiful Emmett Side Storage Bed looks like a standard upholstered bed at first glance, it has two discreet side drawers on each side of the bed that slide open for extra storage.
What we love:
- You can pick the height, fabric, and tufting on this bed for a customized fit you're sure to love.
Who it's best for:
- This is a fantastic option for anyone who is tight on bedroom storage, whether you have a tiny closet or limited square footage that won't allow for a larger dresser.
Who should avoid it:
- The drawers are a clever way to conceal extra storage, but you'll want to avoid it if your nightstands will block the drawers. Be sure to take note of the dimensions to avoid an overlap.
The Details: Dimensions: 44" W x 82" D x 46" H; drawers extend 19 inches | Material: Solid pine and engineered wood frame; polyester | Color Options: 21
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