Best places to buy bed frames 2025 – 7 stylish stores, selected by our Sleep Editor

The best places to buy bed frames balance prettiness with practicality. The best bed frames should blend with the rest of your bedroom decor, while working to maximize storage space and support your mattress. With myriad models across so many sites, it's easy to feel spoiled for choice.

You could start shopping for bed frames by material: a wrought iron bedstead feels solid and traditional, where an upholstered frame feels plush and modern. Or you could shop for special features: a Murphy bed to make the most of small spaces; in-built under-bed storage for spare bedding; and so on.

As a former shopping correspondent, now the resident Sleep Editor at Homes & Gardens, I know all the best places to buy bedroom furniture. I've spent hours shopping the sales at Pottery Barn, Magnolia, and more to bring you the best bed frames to suit any aesthetic and support every sleep position.

Best places to buy bed frames 2025 − selected by our Sleep Editor

Below, you'll find a quick synopsis of each store: their sense of style, their range of frames, and a rough budget. To save you the trouble of scrolling, I've picked out three of my favorite bed frames from each store. I've listed some need-to-know specs, including sizes and materials, but then I'll try to let the pictures do talking.

1. Thuma

If you've ever found yourself on the verge of a breakdown trying to assemble flat-pack furniture, you should try shopping at Thuma. Their platform beds are thoughtfully designed for easy, tool-free set-up.

Inspired by Japanese joinery, each piece of a Thuma bed frame is designed to fit together like a puzzle: the slats slot into the recessed base, the headboard slides in between the mattress and the wall, and it only takes a few screws to hold the frame together. If you'd like a helping hand, you can follow the assembly video on the Thuma site. From start to finish, the process should take less than 20 minutes.

2. Anthropologie

If you're shopping for bed frames to make a statement, head to Anthropologie. From sculptural silhouettes to limited-edition prints and patterns, Anthropologie bed frames are built to stand out against plain white bedroom walls.

If I were you, I'd pay a little extra for white glove delivery. That way, you get an extra pair of hands to help you remove your old bed frame, maneuver your mattress, and assemble your new frame in situ.

3. Pottery Barn

If I had to describe the Pottery Barn aesthetic in two words, I'd pick 'cozy' and 'classic'. Their bed frame range is defined by warm woods and classic cuts with a touch of sophistication: a long line here, an edge detail there.

Pottery Barn isn't the place to play with prints and patterns: most of their bed frames are made from solid wood, without any padding or upholstery. If you're looking for a clean-cut silhouette, you'll find a lot to like.

4. Magnolia

Magnolia is renowned for modern farmhouse style furniture and decor: relaxed and functional, with more metallic accents and cool colors than you might find at Pottery Barn, at a slightly higher price point.

At Magnolia, you can shop for bedroom furniture by collection, so you get a matching set. The Corinne line is inspired by French antiques, dark and moody, while the Flint line is lighter and airier.

5. The Home Depot

The best bed frames are practical, as well as pretty. If you're working with a smaller space, you should consider a bed frame with built-in drawers or under-bed storage to house spare bedding and out-of-season clothes. Some bed frames come with built-in charging stations, so you don't even need a nightstand.

When you shop at Home Depot, you can pick up any tools and hardware you need to assemble your bed frame and hold it together. In two words, I'd say Home Depot bed frames are cheap and cheerful. If you're shopping for something more fashion-forward, I suggest Pottery Barn or Anthropologie.

6. Amazon

For breadth of choice and depth of discount, Amazon is one of the best places to buy bed frames. You'll see metal, wooden, and upholstered frames from smaller sleep stores as well as big-name brands, including Nectar and Zinus.

Amazon bed frames are affordable, but remember: if the price looks too good to be true, it probably is. Before you buy anything at Amazon, make sure to read the customer reviews. Try not to be taken in by the first few five-star ratings, but equally, try not to be put off by the odd mixed review.

7. IKEA

Finally, IKEA: the home of flat-pack furniture. If you're looking for a simple, supportive bed frame with easy assembly and maximum storage space, you've come to the right place.

IKEA stocks 135 unique styles of bed frame, so it's easy to feel spoiled for choice. I recommend you make the most of the search filters. You can shop for slatted bed bases, bed frames with mattresses, in every conceivable color, and set your budget down to the dollar.

FAQs

How should I choose a bed frame?

A bed frame is a big purchase and one that you want to last through years of use. That's why it's so important to try and get it right the first time. Here are the key considerations to keep in mind when you're shopping.

• Define your style: a sleek metal bed frame looks stark and modern, where wood feels a little warmer, and upholstery adds a sense of luxury. A platform bed is a classic for a reason, while a four-poster is more romantic. A sleigh bed cuts a dramatic silhouette, but might crowd a smaller room, while a low-slung bed frame might look out of place in a primary bedroom.
• Shop for special features: consider the look and layout of your bedroom. If you're working with a small space, you could shop for a bed frame with in-built storage. Some bed frames feature low platforms that double as nightstands, while others come with in-built USBs for easy charging.
• Consider added extras: before I bought my first bed frame, I had no idea that headboards are sold separately. If you're looking for something super minimal or monastic, you could forgo a headboard and just buy the bed frame. You only need to buy a headboard if you want the additional head support or style statement.
• Set your budget: a good bed frame could cost anywhere from a couple of hundred to a few thousand dollars. Before you start shopping, I recommend you fix an upper and a lower limit to your budget. Personally, I would never spend less than $500 on a bed frame, but that's because I prefer the solidity of wood to the streamlined look and feel of metal. I wouldn't spend more than $1,500 for a Queen, but you could easily exceed that limit if you're shopping for plush fabrics and pretty prints.

How long should a bed frame last?

If you take good care of it, a bed frame can last for generations. My parents have been sleeping on the same wooden bed frame since they got married in the 90s, and that was handed down from my dad's grandparents, who first bought it back in the 50s.

When your bed frame ceases to be supportive, it's time to buy a new one. Watch out for excessive creaking, split wood, bent slats, and signs of irreversible, uncomfortable wear and tear.