15 Best Bed Frames (2026), Tested in Our Homes

Thuma Classic Bed Frame Durable. Sturdy. Easy setup. Price may be too high for some. 4 Upcycled wood. Cork bottoms. Recycled plastic felt. Two screws. (Pillowboard uses recycled wool, recycled polyamide, and other recycled fibers.) 1,500 pounds Twin—California king Lifetime warranty AmazonBasics Heavy Duty Bed Frame (18-inch) Simple setup. Room for storage underneath. Very basic. No edge support. 1 Metal 350 pounds (twin). 700 pounds (full, queen, king). Twin—king 1 year Zinus Abel Metal Platform Easy to move. Sturdy. Room for storage underneath. Mattress shifts around. 1 Steel 350 pounds (twin). 700 pounds (full, queen, king). Twin—king 5 years KD Frames Nomad Platform Bed Easy to set up. Very affordable. Comes unfinished (stain it yourself). 1 Unfinished tulip poplar hardwood 700 pounds Twin—California king 5 years Article Cooper Low-Profile Bed Low profile. Great value. Aesthetically pleasing. No under-bed storage. 2 Solid beech, plywood, walnut veneer 600 pounds (including mattress) Queen, king 1 year (30-day satisfaction guarantee) Awara Platform Bed Simple assembly. Slats are attached together. Beware stubbed toes. 1 Spruce. Other “naturally sourced materials.” 700 pounds Twin—California king 3 years Puffy Sterling Bed Frame Gorgeous. Completely silent. Assembly takes some patience. Beware stubbed shins. 1 Wood, linen 600 pounds Full, king, California king Lifetime warranty Nest Bedding Woodland Platform Bed Easy, tool-free setup. Sturdy. Design could be more elegant. 3 Ash wood 600 pounds Twin—California king 5 years Thuma Signature Bed Easy, tool-free assembly. Sturdy and silent. Might be too pricey for some. 8 Wood. Felt. Polyester, viscose, linen (Performance Linen). Recycled wool, recycled polyamide, other recycled fibers (Wool Felt). 1,500 pounds Twin—California king Lifetime warranty Saatva Adjustable Base Adjustable. App controls (plus a dedicated remote). No returns. 1 Steel, plywood 850 pounds Twin XL—California king 10 years Castlery Auburn Performance Bouclé Storage Bed Gorgeous. Durable fabric. Built-in storage. Assembly takes some patience. 1 Plywood, engineered wood, PU foam and fiber, non-woven fabric 600 pounds Queen, king 3 years (Frame). 1 year (Foam and fabric.) Silk & Snow Bed Frame With Storage Excellent value. Nice to look at. Built-in storage. Assembly is annoying. 3 Wood legs. Iron and engineered wood frame. Poplar slats. Polyester woven fabric. MDF storage. 1,100 pounds Full—king 5 years DreamCloud Bamboo Platform Bed Frame Gorgeous, extra features for stability, and easy-peasy set-up. Great price. The headboard costs $300 extra. 2 Bamboo frame. Bamboo and polyester headboard. Unlisted Twin—California king 2 years Silk & Snow Wooden Bed Frame Gorgeous wood finish. Robust warranty. Prone to scratches. 2 wood and 4 fabric, plus a rattan headboard option Acacia and Rubberwood. Cork padding guards. Upholstered headboards are made with “high-quality textiles.” 500 pounds (twin). 1,100 pounds (full, queen, king). Twin—king 5 years Nestig The Wave Kids Bed Convertible. Needs partial disassembly to add legs. 2 Brazilian pine 310 pounds One 2 years