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Additionally, all of these beds were easy to climb into after a long day.
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We chose the sand-color upholstery and found it was slightly darker in person compared to online.
This bed frame also features slats that are entirely covered by one piece of fabric.
Weve thoroughly enjoyed this bed frame and think its an attractive, neutral design for various interior decor styles.
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This bed frames ease of assembly makes it worth the high price.
Theres no mattress shifting or creaking with this frame.
We love that theres enough room under the frame from thebrands storage drawersorother under-bed storage options.
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At the same time, we experienced an adjustment period since the bed sits lower to the ground.
Fortunately, the lower profile and heavy slats made us feel like this bed was extra durable.
It survived jumping from children to prove it.
We wish this frame were just 3 inches higher, but overall were thrilled with its stylish build.
We ordered the Sausalito Cane Bed with white-glove delivery, and it was put together in about 30 minutes.
The framing felt sturdy and the headboard had a high-quality feel to it.
While we enjoyed the added height, its worth noting it may be too tall for some people.
So, this headboard isnt the best for leaning against to watch TV.
Its a great choice for households wanting a fashion-forward and very durable bed frame.
We recommend paying attention to a few design elements to ensure your purchase is a guaranteed success.
This can be especially challenging if the frame is not available for viewing at a brick-and-mortar store.
Additionally, the height of your mattress will be a factor in choosing the best frame for your needs.
You should not need a step stool to get into your bed!
Its also important to consider the dimensions of the other furniture in your room.
Don’t forget to account for your nightstand height when choosing a bed frame, Berdek says.
You dont want a bed frame much higheror lowerthan your nightstand.
Proportionality goes beyond just pleasing the eye; it can also be integral for functionality.
(You certainly dont want to fall halfway out of your bed to pull a drawer out.)
Consider Your Preferred Mattress Support
There are a few different ways a bed frame can offer support.
Most of the beds in our list have support slats, which make a box spring an unnecessary addition.
Slats provide equal support along the entire length of the mattress preventing mattress slumping and offering airflow.
The jot down of support a bed frame offers will often also determine its weight capacity.
Larger frames support more weight than smaller twin and full sizes.
Consider how many people will use the bed and their weights.
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The frame should support the combined weight, with some extra for safety.
You even have the flexibility of choosing from three different headboards or no headboard at all.
We love the statement-making headboards on theCasper Haven Bed Frameand thePottery Barn Sausalito Cane Bed.
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A headboard can also have a purpose in addition to its aesthetics.
Storage, Charging Ports, and ModularityOh My!
Some of the bed frames we tested have additional features built into them.
Further on our list, weve included other bed frame designs that we also tested and enjoyed.
Astorage bedis a great option for smaller bedrooms and living spaces.
It maximizes your closet without taking up additional floor space like dressers do.
The upholstered material was exceptionally soft and comfortable to the touch.
Before buying, however, we recommend thinking about your other bedroom furniture, specifically yournightstands.
If you have large nightstands, you may have to move them every time you pull out the drawers.
Additionally, be aware that made-to-order upholstery options take 12 or more weeks to be delivered.
Saatvas customer service was top-tier, with the packages arriving within the specified delivery window.
Were also impressed with how the fabric upholstery has held up over six months.
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You may benefit from having another person available to help speed up the process.
All in all, we were thrilled with this bed frame and think its a timeless design.
The best feature is it has add-ons like an upholstered headboard, a bedside table, and under-bed storage.
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We opted to have it assembled by someone through Taskrabbit, and the assembly only took an hour.
Just be mindful that there is space between the headboard and the bed.
It looks stylish, but pillows can fall into it.
Your head is also at risk of hitting the brackets.
However, we love that this bed can easily be changed into a larger size by adding more panels.
Weve found it is a great option to support a growing child through their teenage years.
It also didnt come with instructions, but we were able to put it together in 29 minutes.
The Japanese joinery doesnt require fastenerssimilar to the design ofThe Bed by Thumaeverything just slots into place.
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She recently switched from a traditional four-poster bed to an adjustable platform bed and loves the lower frame height.
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