A beautiful bed frame is the cornerstone of a thoughtfully designed bedroom. Whether your dream boudoir involves a stately four-poster bed or you prefer a plush, upholstered headboard, sleeping on the right bed doesn’t just make every night feel like a stay in a luxury hotel, but it also brings storage, character and even the illusion of more space. Think of the velvet and patterned layers of a Soho House suite or the woven rush headboards at Heckfield Place — those beds you can’t help but photograph before you’ve even sat down. After all, if you’re going to spend every day up close and personal with your bed, you might as well be kind of obsessed with it. Scroll on for a curated selection of the best bed frames across every style and budget.
The best bed frames – at a glance
Best for: crafted wood
Timeless and versatile, a wooden bed frame never loses its charm. A handmade piece highlights beautiful craftsmanship, while its smooth, easy-to-clean surface makes it a practical pick – especially for those with allergies.
The Brunel bed is the epitome of minimal-chic. Inspired by industrial design, it’s been perfectly-crafted to suit modern, urban interiors. The stained oak frame is made from premium materials that are built to last.
Sizes available: Double, king
Delivery time: Within 2 weeks
Material: American oak
Type: Slatted
Warranty: N/A
Marrying stylish design with elegant craftsmanship, the Okayama bed frame offers a contemporary look within minimal fuss. Ideal for those with a penchant for minimalism, the oak and pine wood bed frame is finished in a sleek matte lacquer for a neat finish.
Sizes available: Double
Delivery time: Within 3 weeks
Material: Solid oak, pine, MDF
Type: Slatted
Warranty: 1 year
The Jacob bed is an architectural piece featuring a winged slatted wooden headboard that comes in your choice of finishes. The wooden legs are discreet, allowing the curved side rails to envelop the bed for ultimate nesting.
Sizes available: Double, king, super king
Delivery time: Within 2 weeks
Material: Wood
Type: Slatted
Warranty: N/A
Best for: Velvet elegance
A shortcut to creating a luxurious feel in your bedroom, velvet is soft, sophisticated and surprisingly durable. From jewel-toned shades to neutrals, it is a quick ticket to comfort. Top tip? Choose “clever” synthetic velvet if your children or pets are likely to let loose on a high-maintenance (and un-washable) plush 100 per cent cotton pile.
Like sleeping on a marshmallow, reclining back on to Loaf’s Sugar Puff Bed will have you drifting off in seconds. The padded bed frame is softened further by the headboard’s gentle curvature, which creates an inviting silhouette. Available in 140 different fabrics, we love the duck-egg blue hue for its relaxing quality.
Sizes available: Double, king, super-king
Delivery time: 8-10 weeks
Material: Wood, foam and fabric
Type: Slatted
Warranty: 1 year
Soho Home’s Gerrard bed was specifically deigned for some of the new bedrooms at Babington House in Somerset. Regal and elegant, the fluted headboard adds grandeur to a bedroom. It is composed of super fine velvet, which can be upholstered in linen at your preference. Handmade in the UK, the bed comes in several sizes to suit any space.
Sizes available: Double, king, super king, emperor
Delivery time: 7-9 weeks
Material: Wood and velvet
Type: Slatted
Warranty: N/A
The Evander bed from Made marries a dark, stained wooden frame with fern-green velvet – and boy, does it work well. A great option for both minimalists and those who like more of a statement piece, it can be dressed up or down depending on its surroundings. Plus you can also choose between an ottoman storage number and a straightforward bed.
Sizes available: Double, king, super king
Delivery time: Within a week
Material: Wood and velvet
Type: Slatted
Warranty: 15 years
The Arbor bed boasts a sleek design with minimal but thoughtful features. The curved headboard adds interest to the pared-back bed frame, and the painted oak legs contribute to the overall elegance. Plush and comfortable, The Conran Shop has mastered the art of setting one up for a great night’s sleep.
Sizes available: King
Delivery time: 10-12 weeks
Material: Wood frame and fabric upholstery (several options available)
Type: Slatted
Warranty: N/A
Best for: Metal heads
Traditional metal bed frames are ideal for charming period homes. Go for a traditional iron or nickel style and layer it up with plump vintage quilts and eiderdowns for a “Cottagecore” look, or keep it sleek with a contemporary four-poster.
This retro-style bed takes its cues from the Bauhaus movement – think pieces by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe – boasting a tubular steel frame and polished nickel finish. Incredibly affordable, it doesn’t shout but makes a subtle statement in any room.
Sizes available: Double, king
Delivery time: Within 2 weeks
Material: Steel, plywood slats, plastic feet
Type: Slatted
Warranty: N/A
Made from solid wrought iron, this slatted bed offers a modern take on a traditionally Victorian design. With sturdy cast-iron feet and a powder-coated finish, it ticks all the boxes for durability. Generously layer this bed with a duvet, extra blankets and soft pillows, making sure to match textures with the rest of the room.
Sizes available: Double
Delivery time: Within 6 weeks
Material: Wrought iron
Type: Slatted
Warranty: N/A
This sturdy steel bed frame is powder coated for a sleek, matte finish. The raised foot end and traditional design gives it a timeless feel to help create a cosy, cottage-inspired bedroom.
Sizes available: Double, king, super king
Delivery time: Within 10 days
Material: Steel
Type: Slatted
Warranty: 1 year
Finished in antique brass, the Gloucester bed exudes quiet grandeur and timeless appeal. Its tall, traditional frame makes a striking focal point, while three base options – spring beech slats, a 4-inch Salcombe base, or a 4-inch beech sprung base – let you tailor the perfect firmness. Handcrafted by The Cornish Bed Company using authentic cast knuckle fixings and traditional gravity casting, each bed embodies enduring quality and heritage craftsmanship.
Sizes available: 9 sizes available
Delivery time: 6-8 weeks
Material: Metal
Type: Slatted
Warranty: Unlimited guarantee on the castings and frame of their beds.
Best for: Skirted beds
If you’ve noticed an uptick of skirted sofa and armchair designs around at the moment, you’re right in spotting a trend. A skirted bed feels current and timeless all at once. You can also create the style yourself quite easily with a valance. Their benefit, aside from visually softening the look of your bed, is the practicality of hiding storage drawers and boxes underneath.
Daals
This blue striped bed by Daals is excellent – and has a price tag to match. Alongside storage, the crisp ticking fabric brings a traditional touch a bedroom while the skirting features structured box pleats. It’s the perfect bed frame to house a bounty of plush pillows – and you can also get a matching storage bench to sit neatly at the end.
Sizes available: Double, king, super king
Delivery time: Within a week
Material: Wood and metal frame, upholstery 92% polyester, 8% linen
Type: Slatted
Warranty: N/A
Upholstered in a fresh, washed linen, the textured lining brings a laid-back energy into any bedroom. The fabric pairs beautifully with earthy shades and tonal neutrals and can be removed for easy cleaning.
Sizes available: Double, king, super king
Delivery time: 2 weeks
Material: Fraxinus ash wood and textured washed linen
Type: Slatted
Warranty: N/A
Best for: Statement headboards
Beds with statement headboards are the key to taking a plainly decorated bedroom to the next level. Treat them as artwork – they’ll draw your eye in and create a focal point. An oversized or curvaceous headboard is also a great way to add character to a rented home, especially if there’s a pattern or colour involved.
The Mathilde nightstand bed is incredibly cocooning, creating a space that feels comfortable, safe and enclosed for a peaceful night’s rest. The bed frame has a lightweight, breezy feel due to the evenly-spaced billets that invite air flow, while the attached nightstands are as elegant as they are convenient.
Sizes available: King
Delivery time: 1-2 weeks
Material: Ash wood veneer
Type: Slatted
Warranty: N/A
Monologue’s Jill Bed features an oversized headboard in upholstered fabric with lashings of fibre for a soft touch. Enveloping the sleeper in softness, the bed creates a comfortable and intimate atmosphere.
Sizes available: King, queen, super king
Delivery time: 8-10 weeks
Material: Firwood structure, fabric
Type: Slatted
Warranty: N/A
This Love Your Home bed can be created to your liking, with a number of different fabric and piping options for every need. With a large (but simple) rectangular headboard, it’s the perfect bed frame to while away Sunday mornings, reading the papers.
Sizes available: Double, king, super king
Delivery time: Varies depending on fabric choice
Material: Beechwood frame
Type: Slatted
Warranty: N/A
Best for: Four-poster
A four-poster bed is the epitome of bedroom luxury – but it needn’t be a bulky relic straight from Scrooge’s chamber. Modern designs bring drama without dominance, adding elegance and height while keeping the space light. They also invite creativity with curtains or canopies, provided your room has the ceiling height and clearance such a statement piece deserves.
Designed for Heal’s by Tim Rundle, the Marlow bed is composed of solid and veneered wood and each joint is expertly-crafted to create a satisfyingly sleek finish. You will also love the cotton-linen blend headboard, which makes the bed feel cosy but is minimal enough to decorate and style as you please. (We suggest opting for linen throws and colourful scatter-cushions.)
Sizes available: King
Delivery time: 1-2 weeks
Material: Solid walnut and walnut veneer
Type: Slatted
Warranty: 1 year
NiX
Nicola Harding’s Out for the Count bed gives the traditional four-poster a fresh, playful look. Painted in deep marine blue, its crisp lines and balanced proportions bring calm and structure to a space. Both timeless and quietly striking, it’s a piece that invites texture and layering – think relaxed linen, soft wool throws and plenty of pillows.
Sizes available: King, super king
Delivery time: 8-10 weeks
Material: FSC certified timber
Type: Slatted
Warranty: 10 year warranty
The thought of being tucked into a grand four-poster has remained as idyllic in adulthood as it did in childhood. The 100 per cent wooden frame is exclusively sourced from sustainable forests that practice ethical harvesting, so you can have confidence in the integrity of the item. Easily put-together, the bed frame comes flat-packed for convenience and when assembled stand 25cm from the floor, the perfect size to stow away out-of-season clothes, or other less-frequently used items underneath.
Sizes available: Small double
Delivery time: 2-3 weeks
Material: Solid wood
Type: Slatted
Warranty: 10 years
Best for: Upholstered
The simplest way to make a bedroom feel warm and inviting is by layering different textiles. An upholstered bed adds instant comfort and creates a cosy retreat for the colder months. Like velvet designs or those with statement headboards, it brings a burst of colour, texture and personality to an interior.
Heavily influenced by contemporary Italian furniture, the Matera bed features clean lines and tall metal legs for an elegant effect. The bed frame can be upholstered in soft velvet, cosy wool, buttery leather, or pebbled leather, and you can choose between 25 different colourways.
Sizes available: Double, king, super king
Delivery time: 12-16 weeks
Material: Solid wood, metal and upholstery
Type: Slatted
Warranty: N/A
A favourite among interior designers, the Original Bed Company offers countless options to bespoke your bed to your needs and tastes – even if this specific bed isn’t for you, there are an array of different styles on the brand’s website. The Neville Slim marries classic iron-bed character with a clean, modern profile. Its thick-gauge steel tubing and meticulously welded frame ensure durability, while the low foot-end keeps the silhouette lean and contemporary. Upholstered in your choice of fabric and finished in finishes like satin black, glossy ivory or pewter, it’s versatile enough to anchor both sleek minimal and richly layered interiors.
Sizes available: Single, small double, double, king, super king
Delivery time: 1-2 weeks
Material: Steel and cotton
Type: Sprung wooden slats
Warranty: 5 years
With its tailored linen upholstery and subtle chocolate-stripe finish, the Surrey bed frame captures the spirit of quiet luxury at an affordable price. A gently curved headboard, refined piping and turned wooden legs lend it a boutique feel, while the structured silhouette keeps the look crisp and contemporary. Available in double, king and super-king sizes, the Surrey is a versatile statement piece – equally at home with pared-back white bedding or rich, layered textures.
Sizes available: Double, king, super king
Delivery time: 1-2 weeks
Material: Wood, metal
Type: Slatted
Warranty: N/A
Wrapped in sumptuous velvet and finished with a generously cushioned pillow-back headboard, the Skylar bed looks as good as it feels. A solid pine frame and sprung slatted base combine comfort with excellent support, while a simple silhouette means it fits effortlessly in most interiors.
Sizes available: Single, double, king, super king
Delivery time: 1-2 weeks
Material: Pine, plywood, velvet
Type: Sprung slatted
Warranty: N/A
Best for: Rattan and cane
Cane or bamboo beds are an easy way to give your bedroom a retro nod, whereas rattan has less of a ’70s vibe, all of which works well paired with antique wooden bedside tables. Another thing to consider is the price – more often than not, cane and rattan fall under the most affordable styles available to buy.
John Lewis’s rattan bed frame is a cool, understated design that would look right at home in a household that favours natural woods and leafy plants. The oak is finished in a matt lacquer for durability while the solid slats provide a firmer base for your mattress.
Sizes available: Double
Delivery time: From next day
Material: European white oak and MDF
Type: Slatted
Warranty: 1 year
Best for: Storage
Storage beds are a two-fold win as their boxy design doesn’t allow dust or mess to accumulate underneath, plus they’re brilliant at shoehorning extra storage into a room without taking up any more floor space. Choose a divan base with drawers if you need to access it regularly, or an ottoman bed if you’ll only need to lift it up for the occasional spare pillow.
For ease of use, the Alba bed frame is fitted with hidden pistons so that it can be tilted upwards to reveal generous storage space underneath. Ideal for stowing away excess bedding, or out of season clothing. The bed frame has removable loose covers on the bed base for easy maintenance and is available in cotton, velvet, or leather upholstery.
Sizes available: Double, king, super king
Delivery time: From 1 week
Material: Hardwood beech and birch
Type: Slatted
Warranty: N/A
If you just want a simple divan base, this one from Oka is an incredibly good option. Not only is it dressed in stripes, so doesn’t technically need a bed skirt as so many divans do, but it is also home to plentiful storage.
Sizes available: King
Delivery time: Up to three weeks
Material: Wood
Type: Divan base
Warranty: N/A
The true test of a good storage bed lies in how effortlessly it works. Go Modern’s Annie bed is fitted with gas pistons that lift and hold the mattress with ease, while a smart sealing mechanism keeps dust firmly at bay. A wide choice of fabrics is available, but for a fully bespoke touch, you can also supply your own material for upholstery.
Sizes available: Single double, king, super king
Delivery time: From 1 week
Material: Fabric
Type: Slatted
Warranty: N/A
Where is the best place to buy a bed frame?
“A bed can really make or break a room, but there are an overwhelming number of options when looking for the right one,” says Vogue contributor Hannah Coates. “Finding the right one for you really depends on how you want your room to look and feel, then ensuring you’ve also got the right mattress for optimal comfort.”
If you’re out to make a statement, there is nothing quite like the theatre of a four-poster bed – and there are infinite options, including those with slimmer silhouettes to ensure smaller rooms aren’t totally overwhelmed. If you have the ceiling height for a four-poster, try John Lewis, Graham and Green, Heal’s, or even Wayfair.
Trying to make a rented flat feel more characterful? Velvet bed frames will add instant texture, colour and warmth to an uninspiring white bedroom – this trick is especially impactful if the headboard is an interesting shape. Try Soho Home and Loaf for the best variety and colour options.
If space is an issue, stop by Loaf and John Lewis first for a great selection of divan storage beds with drawers, which are useful for keeping bed linen and towels out of the way. Just add a simple linen valance and a headboard. If you don’t need to poke around in there daily, Love Your Home has some stylish articulated ottoman beds, which are ideal for squirrelling away vacuum-packed clothes and suitcases.
How do I find the right headboard?
“It’s fun to play with a headboard,” says Hannah. “Having one made by an upholsterer is often more affordable than you’d expect, and it also means you can choose any fabric you like. Simply fix it to a divan base — Sueno’s options are great value and pair beautifully with a good mattress and a SKRT bed skirt, which is a clever way to disguise the base. The Original Bed Company also offers upholstered designs in all shapes and sizes – a go-to for interior designers, and for good reason.”
Read more: The Best Sofas & The Best Sofa Beds
How much should you spend on a bed frame?
You can find a stylish bed for just a few hundred pounds, but price often reflects design and materials. A well-made frame with sprung slats upholstered in metres of linen or cotton velvet will naturally cost more than simple wooden spindles, while an articulated ottoman will be pricier than a non-storage base on legs – all worth considering when setting your budget.
The retro, textural styling of a rattan or cane bed looks great in any space and you don’t need to spend a fortune. Some of the best around can be found at high-street names such as Anthropologie or Habitat.
If you have the budget for something more special, try Maker & Son for plump pillow-back beds, or Alfred Newall and Chelsea Textiles for bobbin beds influenced by antique American spool styles. Pinch also cannot be beaten for the perfect balance of quality and interesting shape.
What is the most comfortable type of bed frame?
When searching for a bed frame you’ll typically be met with two options: divan or slatted. Depending on your needs, either could be a great fit. Divan bed frames are built with a solid, often wooden, but sometimes pocket-sprung unit that lays underneath the mattress. The wooden option provides a naturally firmer finish, and may be the best option for you if your mattress is on the softer side, or perhaps a little worn-out. Slatted bed frames are more widely found and provide excellent support. They’re easy to assemble on your own and work well with most mattresses.
Who makes the best quality beds?
Good-quality beds are comfortable, durable, and made from materials that let your mattress breathe. Graham and Green’s designs are a particularly smart choice, with many crafted from natural linen – prized for its breathability, resilience and the fact it looks great. Others are upholstered in high-quality velvet, offering a rich, tactile finish that’s surprisingly hardy. For a more contemporary look, Heal’s offers an array of modern designs, from minimalist to maximalist, many featuring solid wood frames and high-quality fabrics.
In short, there’s no shortage of beautifully made bed frames to choose from – just remember to consider the materials of both the frame and headboard, and ensure the price and aesthetic align with your space and vision.
How we choose the best bed frames
When choosing the best bed frames, we prioritised pieces that feel as good as they look. From solid craftsmanship and breathable fabrics to clever storage and standout design, each one earns its place for both comfort and character. Pick any one of these, and you’re onto something good.
