These 11 Best Frames Can Make an Old Mattress Feel New and a New Mattress Feel Divine

ProsSuper easy to assemble yourselfMinimalist and simpleMultiple pillow board and headboard optionsFast shippingGood under-bed storageConsPriceyStorage depends on the model you chooseWe love everything Thuma does. We've tested every bed frame the brand has ever made and are big fans of its no-tool-required dresser. This past year, we awarded the new Signature Bed as our favorite bed of the year. We heavily recommend this model if you want a more plush, upholstered choice. That said, the classic is still the model we love the most. Our commerce and partnerships director, Krista Jones, is a massive fan, and you can read more of her full review here:"This is the easiest bed frame you will ever put together. I can guarantee that. When I built the full-size version years ago, I did it myself in less than 20 minutes. This time around, with a king size, I needed a little help. I enlisted my 15-year-old nephew to do the work, and I have to admit he did most of the heavy lifting. In the end, I just gave him a hand when needed, and it still took only 20 minutes. ... Aside from the whole no-tools thing, the next best feature on a Thuma bed frame is the under-bed storage it offers. The clearance comes in at nine inches; that's generous in the bed-frame world."I would 100 percent recommend this bed frame to anyone in the market for an upgrade. I will address that the price is much steeper than those of other brands out there, but I'll argue that what you're getting in return is far better quality and something long-lasting. Sure, you can snag an Ikea bed frame for half the price, but it will last you half the amount of time. Is that really worth it?"If you're still even slightly hesitant, just know that this bed frame has over 18,000 positive reviews on its website. And the fact I came back a second time around for this one says something."SizesTwin, full, queen, king, Cal king, daybedHeadboard OptionsWood or pillowWood FinishesWalnut, espresso, oakHeadboard ColorwaysDark gray, light gray, light beigeUnder-Bed Clearance9"Return Policy100-day trialProsAffordable, mostly under $1,000Made from sustainably sourced bambooNo tools needed to assembleConsSome headboards only available with certain sizesLacks the craftsmanship of othersIf you want something more affordable, Nectar Sleep has entered the race. The Bamboo Platform Bed starts at $499 for a queen ($799 if you want a headboard, and we know you do), and it's made from sturdy, sustainable bamboo. Gives us a pretty damn good night's sleep too. Here is what we said when we awarded it "the easiest bed frame" in our 2025 Sleep Awards."Engineered wood priced like real wood is a plague on this world. Home brands, because of a preestablished “pedigree” or customer trust, can charge thousands for upcycled wood. In short, you are buying plywood that's made to look like hardwood, marked up in price to match the latter. Nectar is one of the only companies that tells it like it is."This Japanese-joinery bed frame is made of bamboo made to look like walnut. (And Nectar says that!) At $500 for a queen, it's not pretending to be luxury, but it's as good as bed frames that cost three times as much. Our tester is coming up on 365 days with this bed frame and is still in love. It's solid and sturdy, and it looks more handsome than the price would ever indicate. If you're interested in a value, no one is going to surpass what Nectar is making."SizesTwin, twin XL, full, king, queenHeadboard OptionsBamboo or upholsteredWood FinishesNatural, walnutUnder-Bed Clearance9"Return Policy60-night home trialAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowProsTop-tier, ethically sourced craftsmanshipMany color and fabric choicesComfortable, soft headboardGood under-bed storageConsCustomization = long shipping timesThe Citizenry makes great furniture, and this customizable option is one of our favorites on this list. With a choice of twenty different fabrics and a walnut or maple accent, you can make it fit your bedroom decor no matter what your room looks like. Truly, this is the one bed that has it all. Here's more about why our tester loved it."I was first introduced to the brand many years ago and fell in love with its soft home linens and, more importantly, smart brand ethos. Committed to ethically sourcing products and artisan craftsmanship from around the world, the Citizenry supports countries all over the globe while helping smaller communities."I have the Laurel Bed Frame, which is customizable, in gray natural linen and walnut oak accents. When I say this thing is beautiful, I mean it—beautiful doesn't even do it justice. It instantly made my bedroom feel like a totally new, relaxing space. My mattress slipped right into it and feels solid and sturdy. I love the fact that it has a large headboard and even a perfect little footboard."The brand offered white-glove delivery service and set it all up for me. There's one main point I want to make aside from just the style. It's the perfect height and has so much under-bed storage space. There aren't a ton of "legs" under the bed, so I can stuff a lot under there. Plus, at seven inches tall, it holds my favorite under-bed organizers, which are on the larger side."SizesTwin, full, queen, king, Cal kingMaterialsCotton linen, natural linen, leatherColorwaysVariousLeg HardwareOat or walnut woodUnder-Bed Clearance7"ProsMade from hand-finished oakAll sizes under $1,200Minimalist designTool free self-assemblyConsShort return window for trialsThe truth is you don’t have to pay over $1,000 for a bed that will last you years. If all you need is a high-quality wood frame, with assembly that won’t break your back, the Tofino frame from Silk & Snow is peak minimalism. In our 2026 Sleep Awards, we called it the best affordable bed frame and, as prices of everything around us only go up, it’s safe to say now is one of the best times to buy it. Here are more of our tester’s unfiltered thoughts.“The bed frame market is ever-changing... The trouble, really, is the under-$1,000 category, where everything is held against an Amazon bed frame that’s “not too bad for the price.” Silk & Snow knows that and solves the problem for the everyday buyer. The brand makes simple-to-assemble beds out of high-quality American oak. Stylish and practical—with under-bed storage as an add-on—it’s the everyman bed.”SizesTwin, Full, Queen, KingWood FinishesNatural Oak, Walnut, EbonyHeadboard MaterialUpholstered PolyesterHeadboard Color OptionsCloud, Stone, BoucléUnder-Bed Clearance6"Return Policy30 DaysAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowProsUpholstered polyester that looks twice the priceEasy to customize online, and not too overwhelming eitherMaterial covers are removable and washable At this point, it goes without saying we highly value the customizable bed experience, and we think you should too. There are perks to the bed-in-the-box method of shopping, but when it comes down to it, picking out your fabrics, frame, and headboard styles, that’s the part that really makes it feel like your bed. With the Ara bed, Cozey takes all the overwhelming parts out of the process and makes something so great, we called it the best bed frame in our 2026 Home Awards. Our tester was in love with both the process and look of the frame itself. “Shopping for a bed frame in the past meant making some sort of sacrifice on upholstery, colorways, size, storage, headboard, or length. Cozey, formerly just a great place to buy a couch, has entered the bedroom and changed all that. Our customized bed frame soon had a french-tuck hem, a flax tan shade, a square headboard, and under-bed storage. It looks twice the price that it was.”SizesFull, Queen, KingHeadboard StylesRounded, Pillow, Square, ExtendedHeadboard MaterialPlywood Frame, 100% Polyester UpholsteryFrame MaterialBlack Powdercoated Steel Fabric ColorsPerformance Fabric, Chenille, Aquaforte, BoucléReturn Policy 30 Day TrialProsGorgeous enough to be the bedroom's center of attentionOak poles with rope accentsUpholstered headboardWhite Glove deliveryConsOnly sold in King sizesStrict return policyWhen you think of truly luxurious, room-defining beds of art and history, you’re probably imagining something like this. A huge canopy frame overhead, a king-size mattress below—it’s the kind of thing that turns the bed into your room’s centerpiece. If you’re looking to buy the last bed frame you’ll ever need, this is the one. Here’s what our tester had to say about this 2026 Sleep Awards winner.“There comes a time in every adult’s life when they are finally ready for a forever bed. A bed that doesn’t need to be broken down every two years to accommodate a lease’s end and another short-term move. Something that can live through a decade-plus of future style changes and evolutions. Enter: the Nigel Coastal Canopy Bed, sold by Kathy Kuo.“We went for the dark brown colorway—a light oak is also available—and it is, literally, everything we wanted. It’s hefty enough to anchor a big bedroom (the assembly took two professionals a couple of hours, so this isn’t a piece you’ll push around casually), but the style is undoubtedly relaxed. It looks equally good with a big, crumbled linen duvet as it does crisp Frette linens.”SizesKing, Cal KingWood FinishesDark Brown Oak, Light Brown OakHeadboard Material85% polyester, 10% acrylic and 5% cotton Headboard colorCreamReturn Policy7 days if unusedAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowProsThree roomy drawers of storage spaceComfortable, stylish headboardGood price when you consider the storage spaceConsOnly comes in two sizesOnly two color optionsSome of us need bed frames with utility. If you're low on dresser space, a bed with storage drawers might be just what you need. This is our favorite one. With three roomy drawers, it is the definition of efficiency. It's also got a beautifully upholstered headboard. Here's what our reviewer had to say:"When it came to shopping for a new bed last year, my wife and I had a long laundry list of requirements. We were in the midst of moving across the country—from New York, where we lived a tiny-apartment N.Y.C. dream life to a ground-floor L.A. bungalow with one more bedroom and double the space. This was great news for a couple who work adjacent to the fashion industry, suddenly presented with all the space in the world to hang and fold all over our new square footage. But this move meant we needed a bed, and this new bedroom meant we could spring for a king (finally!). And our (my) addiction to stuff meant that we required any extra storage we could muster."After searching high and low across the Internet, we realized that stylish storage beds aren't that easy to come across. Then, after we received a few recommendations to look at Castlery, we found the Dalton bed and were sold. It hit all the marks of stylish, space-saving, and even affordable. After its arrival, we were impressed at how great it looks in our new bedroom. We love the rounded, cozy aesthetic and the versatility it allows us to design the rest of our bedroom. All in all, we're very happy with it and won't be replacing it anytime soon."SizesTwin, full, queen, king, Cal king,MaterialsBeach linenLeg HardwareSolid pineDrawer VeneerOak melamineUnder-Bed ClearanceStorage drawersReturn Policy30-day returnsProsGorgeous wood headboardSturdy and squeak-freeMade with organic materialsConsNot great for small spacesIf you want a bed frame that really makes a style statement but is also great quality and made to last, look no further than CB2. Our reviewer was quite proud of his:"I am willing to bet you that even without knowing what other bed frames are in this roundup yet that mine's the coolest. I'm all for minimal design, but with bed frames, it's been taken too far. Every frame is plain, boxy, shapeless, and just end up feeling boring and stale. For something you're going to keep for a long time, this is not the vibe."That's why when it came to getting the bed frame of my dreams, I opted for the Nadi Cane Queen. This is a statement piece while being so damn well made, and it's really impressed me. It has the retro, vintage, and modern flare somehow all packed into one. It doesn't squeak, was easy to set up, and, man, this thing is sturdy as hell."The only downside is, based on your space needs, with great design comes lack of room. The headboard and frame are sturdy but also thick as a result; cutting down on some square footage might happen. So if you're living in a small space, this beauty may not have the space to fully soar. But that's a problem, and if you don't have the space for this bed frame, I'd simply move."SizesQueen, kingMaterialsStained woodHeadboard MaterialsRattanUnder-Bed Clearance6"Return Policy30 days and restocking feeAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowProsA practical option for younger people who are moving a lotStylish and modernEasy to assemble and add on toConsAdd-ons are expensiveCorners can be sharpIf your living situation is in flux, or you know a move is incoming but you need a new bed ASAP, you want something modular. Something that lets you swap out headboards, add on under-bed storage, or just go full futon mode for a while if that's what your situation calls for.The Floyd bed starts as just one flat piece of wood. Load it up with a mattress and blankets and you have a bed. From there you can add what you need: a fixed or adjustable headboard, a lift kit for making more under-bed space, or an expansion kit for taking your queen to a king. It's the most versatile bed frame on the market. You can read our full review of the frame here, but in short here's what our tester thought:"There's no doubt the Floyd Bed Frame is one of the best on the market, so I obviously had to try it. What makes it so great, you ask? Well, the bed frame's ridiculously easy to build using just two or three main wood panels (depending on the size you get), and that’s what makes up the platform, along with some steel brackets that support them. The design is genius, the simplicity is amazing, and the style is hard to beat."My favorite thing: The platform itself, for instance, leaves its edge exposed so you get to have some nice shelf space to put away stuff you need right before bedtime. Really, the bed frame offers a great modular system you can change over time, and that's impressive."SizesTwin, full, queen, king, Cal kingHeadboard OptionsFixed, adjustable, or upholsteredWood FinishesBirch, oak, walnutHardware ColorwaysBlack, whiteQueen DimensionsLength: 86", width: 67", height: 31.5"Under-Bed Clearance6"Return Policy30 daysProsElegant designComfortable headboardCan be used with or without box springConsRequires complicated assembly or white-glove delivery serviceSaatva is known for more than just its mattresses. The Copenhagen bed is pure Scandinavian simplicity. And it's a great option for those who want a supportive platform bed with space underneath. It's fully upholstered in your choice of linen or velvet. You can't go wrong with either. Here's why our reviewer loved it:"After a flurry of research, I decided to purchase a Saatva mattress and installed the lush, new, supportive mattress on top of the cheap, metal frame. The mismatch between the two was depressing. But what could we do? There was no space for a frame worthy of the mattress."Here's what we did: We moved! Not just to get more bedroom space, but the fact that our new apartment would have room for a proper bed was a major plus. Which frame to choose? I decided to keep things simple and get a Saatva frame to go with my still relatively new Saatva mattress. I was immediately attracted by its simple but elegant platform frame inspired by Scandinavian design. We ordered it in graphite vintage velvet."A couple weeks later, two guys from the delivery company arrived with the goods. They were a model of efficiency. In less than 30 minutes, they dismantled the old cheap frame (for an extra tip), assembled the Copenhagen, placed my Saatva mattress on it, and were on their way. After a couple decades of oddball arrangements, I finally have a real, adult bed to sleep on."SizesQueen, king, Cal kingHeadboard OptionAttachedColorwaysVelvet taupe, velvet gray, beige linenUnder-Bed Clearance7.5"Return Policy365-day home trial and $99 restocking feeAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowProsSeven headboard shapes to choose fromLiterally more than 100 fabric color optionsFast shippingAssembly is easyConsYou have to unpack yourselfSizes limitedColey Home offers hundreds of different fabric options for its Georgia bed frame. If you have your eye on a particular pattern or shade, chances are high the Crown Bed will give you just what you need—so long as your dreams include a slipcovered foam headboard. Choose from seven different headboard shapes and five different wood finishes for the legs. You can even throw in a mattress and pillows if you want a whole new bed shipped directly to your home. Just know you'll have to assemble it yourself. Here's what our reviewer said when it won an Esquire Home Award:"The rise of fast furniture has been horrible for setting quality expectations among buyers, but North Carolina–based Coley Home has perfected a work-around. Its bed-in-a-box option still allows for complete customization when it comes to design, fabric, and accents, but with a headboard insert made of foam, it's ready to ship in just ten days. The base is still made of wood and wrapped in the same fabric, and the entire piece blends seamlessly."SizesTwin XL, queen, kingHeadboard Option100% foam slipcoveredWood finishesWalnut, weathered oak, bleached oak, simply white, natural, duneUnder-Bed Clearance9.5"Return PolicyN/AWhat to Look for When Shopping for Bed FramesDimensions: Making sure your bed frame will fit comfortably in your space is priority numero uno. That means doing your measurements and finding maximum dimensions. Once you order some of these, they don't let you return them, so you better be damn sure before you hit that buy button.Material: Do you want something upholstered or made from all-natural wood? Need your headboard to be a different material from the rest of your bed? These are considerations to make.Assembly: Some bed frames are super easy to assemble; others require tools that don't come in the box. Our advice? Either get a super-easy bed frame like the Thuma or Floyd or pay for white-glove delivery.Aesthetics: Importantly, you want a bed that will look nice. All of these options are gorgeous, in our opinion, but your preference of materials will play a big role in this category as well.Sustainability: Increasingly, it's important to care about where what we're buying came from. Companies that use sustainably sourced materials charge you more for it, but the difference almost always shows in the longevity and quality, not to mention the peace of mind.Under-bed space: Clearance between your bed and the ground is crucial—and not just for determining how high off the ground you want to sleep. For me, that's important storage space, a well-organized minefield of bins and boxes. More under-bed space is more free storage space, if you want to think about it like that.