Best Bed Frames UK (2021)

There are a few key criteria you can follow to help you select the best bed frame for your bedroom.

Consider the below:

Dimension

Is the bed frame for an adult or a child? Is it meant for one or two people? What size mattress do you have?

These are all important questions to ask as your bed frame would have to match your sleeping requirements.

Of course, a primary factor to consider is the size of your room as well.

There is no need in contemplating a large 200 x 200 cm bed frame if your room won’t accommodate that.

Style and aesthetic design

Do you want a headboard? Do you prefer a minimalist style? Do you want a storage unit?

You can look for bed frames in a variety of different styles and designs.

Material-wise, you can look for solid wood, upholstery, or even metal.

Different materials will provide a different look and ambience to your room.

You can also select different types of styles.

For children, you can opt for bunk beds, cabin beds, or even pull-out beds.

For adults, you can choose platform beds, four-poster beds, storage beds, and so much more.

There literally is a world of choice available.

You can choose to purchase a bare bed frame or one equipped with everything you’d need.

Other essential accessories to complete your bed frame include:

Box spring or slats

This is where you’ll place your mattress on top off.

You can choose a base with slats, usually part of the bed frame, or you can opt for a box spring.

In some cases, the best type of base will be influenced by your choice of mattress.

Headboard

You certainly don’t need a headboard but it can complete your whole set-up.

Headboards add a certain elegance to your bed frame.

They are available in a variety of different styles and can be made of different materials.

You can choose quilted fabric, velvet, leather, wood, or metal.

The important thing is to go for a design that matches your room.

Storage drawers

While some bed frames are designed as storage beds, you can also add storage drawers underneath your bed frame.

These are great to store duvets, blankets, pillows, and more.

You'll need to choose drawers that would fit underneath your frame, so definitely don't consider these before you've decided on a suitable frame.

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There are dozens of different materials available for bed frames. And there are sub-categories within each of these.

The most common types of bed frames include wooden bed frames and metal bed frames.

Wooden bed frames

If you choose a wooden bed frame, you’ll have to think about whether you want solid pine, oak, teak, bamboo, or something else entirely.

Are you okay with choosing a wooden frame that needs to be varnished?

Do you want a no-fuss frame?

Do you prefer a wooden frame that’s covered in fabric?

These are all questions that are worth considering before your purchase.

Wooden bed frames offer a timeless feel. They can be robust and elegant.

Metal bed frames

If you go for a metal bed frame, you can choose between steel, aluminium, iron, brass, and more.

A wrought iron bed frame remains a classic and works well for children and adult bedrooms.

These are often simpler frames, more minimalistic, that are less imposing than wooden frames.

There are dozens of different bed frames available and there isn't necessarily a wrong choice.

Ultimately, the right bed frame for you depends entirely on what aesthetic design you'd like to go for.

As always, though, remember that you're wanting to make a quality investment, so choose something that's likely to last you a long time.