27 best bed frames to buy now
When it comes to choosing the best bed frames for you, there is a lot to consider; comfort is key, but style is just as important. If you're looking to refresh your bedroom, a new bed is the fastest and easiest way to do so.
What is the best type of bed?
An ottoman bed is good for storage, but a low platform bed might be better at opening up the room. A cast iron bed is a timeless choice, but a four poster bed might be more impactful. With so many questions to ask and elements to consider, you've come to the right place. We've compiled an edit of stylish double beds, four poster beds and platform beds to choose from, with the aim of helping you achieve the very best night's sleep on the absolute best bed.
Ornate beds can add so much beauty to even the plainest rooms, so don't shy away from more unusual pieces. If you prefer a more streamlined look, consider whether you'd prefer to dress your bed in crisp white sheets or patterned bedding, as that will help inform your decision. Wooden bed frames have stood the test of time as a sturdy, reliable and sleek option that last for years and look wonderful in nearly every type of bedroom. If you have a high ceiling, a four poster bed might make a nice choice. For inspiration, have a look at our guide on how to do a four poster bed.
Best bed frame overall: Soho Home Rivas Bed
For maximum impact, you can't go wrong with a fully upholstered bed frame. Whether you plan on placing it in front of colour drenched walls, or want to make it the centrepiece in a pared back space, the ‘Rivas’ bed from Soho Home is a great choice. There are 16 fabric options to choose from, each one a signature Soho Home offering, so you're sure to find something you like.
Best wooden bed frame: Swoon Claudine King Bed
Wooden bed frames are unique in the landscape. They're practical, easy to clean, and fit into most colour schemes without issue. Plus, if you tire of the plain wood, you can easily sand it down, prime and paint it a different colour in a single weekend. We particularly like the Swoon ‘Claudine’ bed frame. Grand, but not too imposing.
Best specialist bed frame: Simba Sleep Atlas Bed Base
When it comes to comfort, you can't get much better than a bed frame made by a mattress specialist. Simba are our go to when it comes to mattresses, so it's no surprise they've risen up through the bed frame ranks so quickly. The ‘Atlas’ is a simple, clean lined choice, that looks just as directional as any bed frame made by a design-first retailer.
Best metal bed frame: Cornish Beds Co. Hampton Bed
Brass bed frames are a perennial favourite of House & Garden editors. They are cosy and inviting whilst still looking grown up enough to hold their own in a smart bedroom. The Cornish Beds company is our go to for fully customisable pieces, and the ‘Hampton’ is our top pick.
Best budget bed frame: Habitat Chiltern Spindle Double Bed Frame
For under £500, you can't get much better than this stylish Habitat bed frame. There's a certain mid century cool to it that looks at once laidback and inviting.
The best bed frame to buy, at a glance
If you don't have time to read our full edit of the best bed to buy, we've compiled some at a glance information here.
- Best upholstered bed frame - Rivas Bed, £3,295 from Soho Home.
- Best wooden bed frame- Claudine King Bed, £899 from Swoon.
- Best specialist bed frame- Atlas Bed Base, £929 from Simba Sleep.
- Best metal bed frame- Hampton Bed, £1,660 from Cornish Beds Co.
- Best upholstered bed frame - Rivas Bed, £3,795 from Soho Home.
- Best budget bed frame - Chiltern Spindle Double Bed Frame, oak, £400 from Habitat.
- Best luxury bed frame - Lyndhurst Double Bed, £2,190 from Darlings of Chelsea.
Which type of bed is right for me?
The traditional bed frame has four legs, space underneath and a built in headboard. Once you’ve purchased a bed frame, you will still need to buy a mattress so ensure you factor that into your budget. A good quality bed frame is built to last multiple generations of use as it is made from strong materials such as metal and wood. These components are designed to be shown off and aesthetically pleasing, rather than hidden away underneath your bedding, as with a divan bed.
What is a divan bed?
A divan bed is usually made up of the divan base and a matching mattress, although some models come with a built in headboard, too. The divan base can be hollow, providing extra storage, or have drawers on three sides for convenience. (If you're after one of these, check out our shopping guide to the best ottoman beds.) Traditionally, the base is constructed from wood and then upholstered to your specifications. If you require flexibility and manoeuvrability, ensure your divan base has castors or wheels so it can accommodate that need.
Where is the best place to buy a bed?
We've compiled an edit of our favourite places to buy beds below. Our list ranges from online furniture stores like Darlings of Chelsea, Made.com, Soho Home, John Lewis and La Redoute to bespoke places like Pinch and Max Rollitt. From midcentury modern styles to four posters, there's a plethora of options to choose from, so we've rounded up some of the best double and king size bed frames to buy now. All you need now is bedding!
Best bed frames to buy 2024
Rivas Bed, £3,295 from Soho Home.
- Sizes: Double, emperor, king, super king
- Delivery time: Made to order in 7-9 weeks
- Delivery cost: £39.95
- Type: Slatted
Why we love it: If you're after something with a lot of impact, Soho Home's Rivas bed is a great choice. It would pair well with plain white walls, or really sing in front of a contrasting paint colour. Handmade in the UK, the bed frame is available in 16 different upholstery options and comes with the headboard, frame and slats. Keep the rest of the bed drama free with a plump down duvet and some crisp white bedding.
Atlas Bed Base, £929 from Simba Sleep.
- Sizes: Double, kingsize, super king
- Delivery time: 3 working days
- Delivery cost: Free
- Type: Slatted sprung base
Why we love it: Any bed made by a mattress specialist is going to offer superior comfort over a design led retailer. However, what is so often the case with the former is that it's difficult to find stylish picks. Enter Simba. With bags of science and a new slat system, this bed frame is built to offer the best support possible for their mattresses. Even better, the bed comes with a 200 night trial, so you have more than enough time to decide if it's right or not.
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Claudine King Bed, £899 from Swoon.
- Sizes: Double, kingsize, super king
- Type: Slatted base
Why we love it: This smart wooden bed frame is a tried and true all rounder. Somehow Swoon have managed to strike a perfect balance between a number of aesthetics. It would work just as brilliantly with bedding in bucolic prints as it would in clean, crisp linen. It would hold its own in a minimal, pared back space, yet would look charming in a cottage bedroom.
Canoga Double Rattan Bed, £519 from Urban Outfitters.
- Sizes: Double
- Delivery time: 2-3 weeks
- Delivery cost: £10-35 depending on distance and item size
- Type: Slatted
Why we love it: Urban Outfitters might be best known as a clothing retailer, but their furniture is rather stylish too. It's part of the same brand group as Anthropologie, so that bohemian luxury thread runs through both furniture lines. Their Canoga Bed is rather affordable at £519, so it won't break the bank. There is some assembly required, so if that's not in your wheelhouse, this item might be best avoided. However, if you're looking for cost saving measures, it's a good way to go.
Lyndhurst Double Bed, £2,438 from Darlings of Chelsea.
- Sizes: Single, double, king size, super king, emperor
- Delivery time: 6-8 weeks
- Delivery cost: £75
- Type: Hard wood construction, pinned, screwed and glued
- Guarantee: 10 years for the frame
Why we love it: Those looking to invest in a seriously fabulous night's sleep, should look no further than Darlings of Chelsea. The family run retailer take real care over the production of their items (their sofa beds are a particular highlight), and, whilst the frame is guaranteed for a decade, this purchase is a lifetime one. The Lyndhurst bed is one of the most plush and comfortable we've seen and comes in a range of divine colours, so there's one to suit every interior.
Luna Grey Velvet Beds, king size, £1,495 from Graham & Green.
- Sizes: Kingsize, super king
- Delivery time: 2 weeks
- Delivery cost: £48, assembly can be done by a white glove team for an extra charge
- Type: Ash wood frame
Why we love it: A rather elegant bed, Graham & Green's Luna bed is a pared-back pick. There is only one upholstery option, a deep grey, but it's a colour that is easy to complement with other hues and shades. The material reflects light in a really beautiful way too, which will make sunny mornings even more pleasurable.
Hampton Bed, £1,660 from Cornish Beds Co.
- Sizes: Nine sizes from small single to emperor
- Delivery time: Made to order in 6-8 weeks
- Delivery cost: Variable from free to £95 depending on location
- Type: Slatted frame or beech frame available
Why we love it: For those of a more traditional slant, a metal bed frame is absolutely the way to go. There's something almost magical about the slightly nostalgic feel: it's Bed Knobs and Broomsticks and Mary Poppins all wrapped up into one cocooning bed. There are 13 colour options available for the Hampton Bed, but if you're not satisfied with any of those, The Cornish Bed Co will make a bespoke one for you for an extra £100. They also offer a whole range of customisations and you can order this bed as a bedstead, bed surround, with a headboard, with no headboard, as a four poster and so on. This is craftsmanship at its finest and you're guaranteed to love your bed for your whole life long.
- Sizes: Double
- Delivery time: 8 weeks
- Delivery cost: Variable from free to £95 depending on location
- Type: Slatted
Why we love it: Swoon Editions can sometimes fall off the radar when looking for furniture, but it really shouldn't. Their larger pieces are often pretty affordable and quite charming at that. This 70s inspired rattan number would suit just about any bedding style, so you could opt for either crisp white bed sheets or colourful linen.
- Sizes: Double
- Delivery time: Around 4 weeks
- Delivery cost: Delivery from £8.95
- Type: Wooden slats
Why we love it: For a simple and affordable bed frame, you needn't look further than Habitat's Chiltern Spindle Bed. As with the Urban Outfitters bed, there is some self-assembly required, but again, this is an effective cost saving measure, so if you have one eye on the purse strings it could be a good way to go.
- Sizes: Double
- Delivery time: 8-10 weeks
- Type: Sprung beech slats
Those looking for a bed to last a lifetime should look no further than Pimlico Road stalwart, Pinch. Handcrafted and perfected down to every last detail, Pinch's bed frames are a cut above the rest. The Christo Four-Poster Bed is our absolute favourite, and those lucky enough to have high ceilings should be making the most of them with a dramatic four poster like this one.
- Sizes: Double
- Delivery cost: Delivery from £39
- Type: Wooden slats
Narrow or small bedrooms can present a challenge when it comes to decorating. However, the right design choices can take a space from cramped and unusable to a welcoming cocoon-like environment. One of the best ways to do that is to choose an attractive bed that will become the room's focal point without being overwhelming. This Scumble Goosie sleigh bed is such a beast.
- Sizes: Double
- Delivery time: Around 4 weeks
- Delivery cost: Delivery from £3.99
Sometimes simple is best, and that's never more proven than with French furniture company La Redoute's offering. Their Buisseau Bed is a pared-back, stylish piece made from oak and cane. It's a brilliant bed frame for a guest bedroom, or first home thanks to its accessible price point.
- Sizes: Double, kingsize, super king
- Delivery time: 2-7 working days
- Delivery cost: Free
- Type: Slatted sprung base
Why we love it: Sometimes, simple is best–and there's no better example of that than this Emma bed. Soften its contemporary lines with some pretty white bedding, or keep things clean with crisp linen. As with all Emma models, this product comes with a 200 night trial (so you can send it back if it's not up to scratch), a 10 year guarantee, and free contactless delivery.
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Chamberlayne Bed, £22,350 from Max Rollitt.
- Sizes: Made to order
- Delivery time: Please enquire
Much like Pinch, Max Rollitt's pieces have an attention to detail you simply won't find on the high street. Their offering includes antique and contemporary, made to order items, making each furnishing unique. The Chamberlayne Bed has a particularly regal air about it. Dress it in swathes of beautiful fabric for maximum impact.
