14 Best Bed Frames of All Kinds, Tested and Reviewed (2025) | Architectural Digest

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Creating the ideal bedtime setup is a matter of finding quality sheets, a nice pillow, and the perfect type of mattress for you. And only the best bed frames can corral everything together, pulling double duty as a statement piece of furniture and a durable, sturdy base that supports you night after night. All the ones on this list check both boxes, from a regal Sarah Ellison bed to the Instagram-famous Floyd.

Ahead, discover the trustworthy bed frames that have all been tested and reviewed by our editors and contributors, including budget-friendly options to pair with a similarly affordable mattress and splurge-worthy picks to outfit your dream bedscape. Curious about alternatives? Browse our DIY bed frame guide.

Please note that prices reflect queen-size beds. However, most of the featured frames are available in additional sizes and finishes.

West Elm

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Someone who favors a midcentury-modern style, low-slung bed for a small space that they can keep forever and ever.

Bed frame reviewer: Madeleine Luckel, contributor

Burrow

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Someone who wants a subtle piece of furniture that’s sturdy and streamlined but still let’s their fun duvet take center stage.

Bed frame reviewer: MacKenzie Chung Fegan, contributor

Zinus

Amazon

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If your budget often exceeds your tastes. This is a lovely piece at a low price tag that will blend well with a Scandi aesthetic.

Bed frame reviewer: Rachel Fletcher, commerce director

Thuma

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The Thuma Bed is great for someone who moves around a lot since it’s so sturdy and will hold up well over time. Also ideal if you don’t want to spend much time with assembly.

Bed frame reviewer: Zoë Sessums, senior digital design editor

[Editor’s note: This bed is also one of the most popular products among our readers several years running.]

Nectar

Bed frame reviewer: Kate McLaughlin

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Someone a little hesitant about purchasing a bed frame online who wants something that makes a statement through its shape and design—not color.

Bed frame reviewer: Erika Veurink, contributor

Castlery

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If you want a low-slung upholstered bed frame that won’t overwhelm a room.

Bed frame reviewer: Holly Johnson, senior consumer revenue manager

Crate & Barrel

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If you want a statement bed frame that will also blend in with everything in your room and evolve over time with your personal design choices.

Bed frame reviewer: Jordan Goldberg, contributor

Floyd

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If you want a storage bed that fits a constantly changing lifestyle and streamlined decor tastes.

Bed frame reviewer: Zoë Sessums, senior digital design editor

Article

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Anyone looking for a bed frame that they can tailor to their specific design desires and a super hands-on delivery.

Bed frame reviewer: DaVonne Onassis Bacchus, contributor

West Elm

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Anyone who wants a super-simple wood bed frame without a headboard or footboard and that also provides ample storage space.

Bed frame reviewer: Katie Henwood, senior SEO manager

Wayfair

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Anyone looking for a simple bed in a child’s room or spare room that they won’t have to spend a lot of money on.

Bed frame reviewer: Yelena Moroz Alpert, contributor

Etsy

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People who want a Japanese-inspired frame with lots of storage space

Bed frame reviewer: Lori Keong, associate commerce director

What attracted you to this bed frame? I had been on a personal Odyssey for over a year after moving into my first one-bedroom in search of the perfect bed frame. Originally, my bed was sitting on one of Casper’s Foundations, which is a fancy term for “box spring.” It served me really well over the first couple years of my New York life as I moved from place to place, but it became a source of embarrassment to not have a more grownup bed setup.

I knew I still wanted something with a low-profile that wasn’t literally a box spring on the floor and that would still allow me to store bedding and other items underneath since my apartment is so small. It also needed to be less ubiquitous than the Floyd (the unofficial bed frame of Brooklyn) and well-made.

Japanese-leaning designs were high on my list. I sat on the wait-list for the No Fuss Plus bed frame from Canadian brand Quagga for close to a year before I chanced upon this similar style at Etsy. It had a similar no-construction-necessary slatted frame that blends Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics. It’s also higher up off the ground than the Quagga, which was kinda perfect for storage.

What was the delivery and assembly like? Since I ordered this from Etsy, I couldn’t exactly get white glove delivery. Instead, the guy across the hall from me (bless him) helped me lug a giant box full of wood pieces up to my space for free. (That’s the kind of neighborly spirit we can all get behind.) Assembly was a breeze once I pried the box open. All you have to do is figure out where the slats fit into each other and then pop each one into their designated grooves within the base.

Sometimes with flat-packed furniture, you can tell the pieces weren’t well-constructed to fit together, but these were sawed uniformly so they’re interchangeable and lock together. There was no construction manual necessary and setup took approximately 10 minutes (even on a glass of wine) by myself to figure it out.

Did the bed frame live up to your expectations? I was pretty nervous to buy a bed on Etsy that had less than five reviews at the time, but this bed has been one of the best purchases I’ve made in recent years. The construction feels super high-quality, and its silhouette is unlike anything you’ll find at a big-box retailer otherwise. I love the design and how many cavities of space it creates underneath the bed for stuffing any number of storage containers. It cost more than I wanted to pay for it, but I think I’ll have this bed for a very long time, so it will be well worth it in the end.

How would you rate the sturdiness of this bed frame on a scale of 1–10? 9. The bed feels super sturdy since all the bed pieces lock into each other like puzzle pieces. It never buckles under the weight of my body combined with the weight of my very heavy Company Store mattress, along with any overnight guests. The only time you might experience sagging is if you’re right on a corner or edge, depending on the size of your mattress, but I haven’t really had any issues with that.

Squeaking and clanking is a huge no-no for me, and thankfully there are no metal pieces to announce your comings and goings or nocturnal activities. The pieces fit so well together that you shouldn’t have to worry about any noise whatsoever from moving pieces.

Would you recommend this bed frame to a friend? 1000%. It’s so good that I was almost tempted to gatekeep it, but the guy who makes the beds runs a small operation out of Arvada, Colorado and is doing a great job! Go Blake!

Design Within Reach

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Anyone who wants to mimic the look of their favorite home tour.

Name and job title: Sydney Gore, senior digital design editor

There is a world of bed frames out there and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the options. So before you hit “buy,” here are a few questions you should ask yourself.

What type of bed do you want?

We at AD classify bed frames into four different categories: wood frames, upholstered frames, frames with storage, and platform frames. To identify which of these bed frames types best suits your lifestyle, think about both the aesthetic of your room and what you want out of a bed frame. If you want a frame with built in drawers to tuck things away, a storage bed is probably your move. If drawers aren’t an absolute necessity for you but you still want some space to put containers or boxes, get a platform bed. If you want a big statement headboard that makes a room feel cozy or more dramatic, an upholstered frame.

To headboard or not to headboard?

That is the question. The decision to buy (or make!) a headboard often comes down to two main factors: personal style and space. Having a headboard can help fill some empty space and it can also offer additional support when you’re sitting up in bed. However in other cases and in some rooms, it can feel overwhelming. Opt for no headboard if you want something super minimal (or even monastic) that allows you to have real estate for a few other things in your room. If you like that cozy, full feeling and want a headboard to fill negative space, then get a frame that has one.

Do you want a wooden or upholstered bed frame?

The answer to that comes down to your style and the decor in your room. An upholstered bed frame can help soften a space, adds an interesting textural element, and looks quite luxe. A wood frame on the other hand is more classic and structured. Either material pairs well with most decor styles, it just comes down to the space you have and what you think would compliment your room better.

In an effort to ensure you’re only bringing beautiful, well-made furniture into your spaces, just know that we test and review every single product you see on this list in our very own homes. Whether those are sprawling suburban spaces or tiny New York City apartments, we made sure these beds are put to use in a real life setting—no labs or test tubes for us. We assemble the pieces ourselves as well as sleep, jump, cuddle and bedrot in them, all to make sure we can stand behind each option on this list. So how do we pick the products themselves and what did we ask our testers?:

What attracted you to this bed frame? Whether the bed frame was the finishing touch to our tester’s Japandi oasis or your mid-century dream come true, we wanted to know exactly why the piece sparked joy. For some, inspiration came straight from the pages of AD. Others were scouted out their frames on Instagram while some were in the market for something with very specific qualities (under-bed storage, an upholstered design, something headboard-less).

Delivery and assembly: Waiting months on end to snooze on the perfect bed frame is not it. We surveyed testers on whether or not their beds arrived within the guaranteed delivery window and how it was packaged. Flat packed in one box? A box per piece? We let you know exactly what to expect on your doorstep with each order. Some of our testers also put together their bed with their own two hands—and let you know if it’s worth it to spring for white glove delivery.

First and second impressions: Sometimes what you see online isn’t always what you get in person. We asked our testers to detail any notable first impressions, design quirks, and if their mattresses sat well on the frames. We asked if they were ultimately pleased with their choices as well as whether they thought the item was worth its price tag.

Style: We consider it our jobs to make sure your home is filled with beautiful things. AD’s editors take great lengths to curate design-forward styles from today’s top home retailers and report exactly what prospective buyers can expect. We take into consideration different decor aesthetics (Scandi! Modern Farmhouse! Mid-Century!) and use our expertise to pinpoint exactly what kind of home a particular piece of furniture would (or wouldn’t) work in.

Price: We make sure we have a wide range of products that span the affordable to the most splurge worthy so you can find a bed that fits your budget.

Comfort: Our selections are impossibly stylish but also incredibly comfortable. Especially when it comes to anything sleep-related, we’re invested in ensuring the best rest you can possibly get.

Ease of use: We don’t think it should take a rocket scientist-level education to assemble any piece of furniture. We even called out if we think a particular style called for splurging on white glove delivery.

Sturdiness: There’s nothing worse (or scarier) than a bed frame giving out on you. The frames on this list have been put through countless nights of rest without a wobble—meaning you can rest easy (literally!)

Overall value: We have lofty standards and wouldn’t recommend anything that we wouldn’t also recommend to a friend. We also wanted to know who the furniture may not be a great option for—so we grilled our testers to get the bottom line on whether their frame deserved a spot on our list.