13 best bed frames for the dreamiest night's sleep (and an instant bedroom update) in 2023
Finding the best bed frames on the market was a mission we didn't take lightly. Buying a new bed frame is something rather costly, after all, so it's paramount you make the right choice. No, really. Your memory foam mattress, mattress topper, duvet, pillows and bed sheets play the leading roles in determining the overall comfort of your bed, but sleeping on an uncomfortable bed frame can actually rob you of up to an hours’ worth of sleep every night.
Of course, the sheer choice in the world of bed frames – as presented to us by online furniture retailers and sleep tech brands alike – can be overwhelming. Enter: GLAMOUR's ultimate buying guide to beautiful bedsteads for every budget and aesthetic preference. From metal bed frames to Scandinavian-inspired low platform bed frames, Rattan bed frames and minimalist divan beds, there’s a plethora of genuinely great bed frames down below for you to choose from. Happy sleeping.
What is the most comfortable type of bed frame? | How much does a bed frame cost? | Everything to consider when shopping | How does the GLAMOUR star rating system work? | Our full reviews.
The best bed frames of 2023, at a glance:
- Best overall: Emma Ottoman Bed, £1,775.56, Emma Sleep
- Best splurge: Kipling Bed Frame, £1,259, Swoon
- Best king-size: Saharsa Linen Bed with Scalloped Upholstered Headboard, £405.30, La Redoute
- Best wooden: Hastings Bed, £299, M&S
- Best with storage: Ascot Ottoman Storage Bed, £299, Dusk
First up: what is the best type of bed frame?
Generally speaking, there are five main types of bed frame to know about.
- Box spring bed frames have a firm base, which means they provide more support. Rather than holding your mattress on a slatted base, they lift your mattress higher - often using a metal rather than wooden frame - and feel a bit more "luxe". They can also help to extend the lifespan of your new mattress, since they prevent it from sagging in the middle.
- Platform bed frames have wooden slats or a lattice to support your mattress. They tend to sit lower on the ground than box spring mattresses do, and low platform bed frames don’t tend to have footboards.
- Adjustable bed frames are the least common type of bed frame. They allow your to adjust your sleeping position with the touch of a button, by lifting or lowering your feet and head. You usually have to purchase your mattress from the same brand as your adjustable bed, since everything is so highly customised.
- Divan base bed frames are made up of two specially-designed bases. They often have storage drawers for under-bed storage, making them a great choice for bedrooms that are limited on space.
- Ottoman beds use gas-lift hydraulics to lift the base of the bed (mattress and all) to reveal an enormous built-in ottoman storage space. If you have a small flat and storage options are a priority, it’s an ottoman bed you’ll want to choose.
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How much does a bed frame cost?
The answer will depend entirely on your priorities. For instance, are you on the hunt for a genuine leather bed frame or are you looking for a vegan faux leather one, instead? Likewise, solid wood frames will cost more than most metal frames. To give you some ball park figures, some of the least expensive beds (that still stand up to our lofty GLAMOUR standards) come in around the £200-£300 mark while, on the flip side, you can page in excess of £1000 for a luxe wood, foam and fabric upholstered bed.
If your budget is on the modest side, look to Dusk, John Lewis and M&S. If, on the contrary, you've set aside a large portion of savings for your bed frame, we'd recommend heading to the likes of Swoon, Soho Home and Heal's.
Is there anything else I should consider when buying a new bed frame?
- Does it have a headboard? Don’t worry if not, you can buy them separately.
- Will it fit your mattress? Measure your mattress before purchasing your bed frame.
How does the GLAMOUR star rating system work?
1/5 - Ideally, this won't be one you'll see on GLAMOUR, as we aim to find you the very best recommendations. That said, a 1/5 score would mean the bed frame fails on value for money, quality, performance and how consumers reviewed it. On all fronts, essentially.
2/5 - Again, not likely to be included in our round ups, a 2/5 rating would mean the product is underperforming in around 60% of its areas, perhaps excelling in one field e.g. value for money.
3/5 - A 3/5 would mean the bed frame is passable, maybe an ample choice if you're on a smaller budget, but leaves room for tweaking. For instance, this could be a bed frame that is comfy on the surface, but is a bit squeaky and lumpy, so better for occasional use.
4/5 - A 4/5 would mean the bed is near perfect, with faults only minor and easy to ignore. For instance, it might tick all the boxes, but will take several months to deliver.
5/5 - A 5/5 score means the bed frame, website and company are all faultless. We will never give a product a five-star score if it has a single problem to our knowledge, so look out for these, they're rather rare!
Looking for something else? Head this way for the best mattresses and over here for wardrobes, dressing tables, bedside tables and bedroom rugs. We’ve also got ready-made curtains, black-out blinds and bedroom lighting ideas to level-up your boudoir. For more from Glamour UK Commerce Editor Sophie Cockett, follow her on Instagram @sophiecockettx.
Ahead, GLAMOUR's pick of the best bed frames to add to your checkout.
Best bed frame for rooms without space for shelving or storage units
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Double, king and super king.
- No. of fabric options: One, 100% polyester nonwoven back fabric.
- No. of colourways: Two.
- Has storage? Yes.
- Delivery time? Dispatched in 4-8 working days.
Pros: If your bedroom furniture options are limited due to have a more modest bedroom or guest room, enter Emma. Emma's ottoman bed will arrive in three separate packages so you can squeeze it through narrow doorways and loft openings, not to mention it offers buyers a whopping 890 litres of storage space.
Cons: I just wish there was a slightly larger range of bed frame fabrics.
GLAMOUR tested review: I received both an Emma premium mattress and the ottoman bed frame and, while both parts arrived several weeks apart (a minor grievance), when the frame itself did get dropped off, I was impressed with how easy it was to transport each box up to my room. The headboard - slightly heavier - required a bit of help from my partner to carry; however, in terms of assembling, I actually managed the process all on my own. Independent woman, and all that…
The quality of the headboard is plush, and the design - with its clean lines and minimalist fabric - made a perfect backdrop for my various bedroom decor items (think: cushions and art prints). Overall, I'm very impressed. My back-up bedding is now stored away neatly underneath the bed and I needn't try and bundle it all up at the back of my wardrobe. Lovely.
Customers are saying: Delivery does take a little while if you've ordered a mattress and frame bundle, but the bed has a great amount of storage and the team were very helpful with any qualms.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Best John Lewis bed frame
Mid-Century Sweep Upholstered Bed Frame
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Double, king size (see here), super king size (see here).
- No. of fabric options: Six.
- No. of colourways: 27.
- Has storage? No.
- Delivery time? 12 weeks.
Pros: Available in an impressive 27 (!) different colours, it's no surprise this bed frame is one of the bestselling in our edit. With a sleek, retro-inspired shape and tapered wooden legs, it provides enough support for your high-quality mattress while remaining chic and stylish. It has been designed with wide slats at the shoulders, lumbar and feet, which mean maximum support for your mattress is provided (and you experience perfect spinal alignment). What's more, whichever fabric you choose will be durable and long last-lasting. For example, the Saga fabric is woven with man-made fibres, making it exceptionally durable and versatile, while the Relaxed Linen fabric is durable, resilient and versatile.
Cons: Sunlit rooms may speed up the fabric's natural discolouration.
Customers are saying: Assembled for you by the delivery men? Great! It's oh-so-luscious to sleep in, too.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
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Best storage bed frame
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Double, king, super king.
- No. of fabric options: Three.
- No. of colourways: Five.
- Has storage? Yes.
- Delivery time? Around 8 weeks.
Pros: Available in boucle, velvet and linen look fabrics, this popular bed from Dusk has wowed me with its inexpensive price point, especially considering the high-quality sprung base, curved headboard and even little plastic feet for an extra ounce of elevation.
Cons: Not so much a con as a bug bear, I just wish it came in a leather bed frame variety for more industrial-style decor schemes.
Customers are saying: Beautiful, looks high-end and is really comfy to sleep on.
GLAMOUR tested review: GLAMOUR's interiors writer, Lucy Smith, says, “For such an affordable bed I am bowled over by the luxury quality and craftsmanship of this pick from Dusk. Not only is the natural colourway a perfect, neutral selection for a myriad of bedroom styles, but the storage functionality - be it for my guest bed's bedding or personal sundries - has improved the organisation of my home tenfold. Assembly was simple and, overall, if you need a stylish bedroom addition with storage for small spaces, the Dusk Ascot gets my vote. There's a reason it has 100+ five-star reviews, after all.”
GLAMOUR star rating: 4.75/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Best duvet, mattress and bed frame bundle
THE SIMBA Orion Bed Base or THE SIMBA Orion Sleep Bundle
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Double, king, super king.
- No. of fabric options: One, 61% recycled fabric with BCI cotton.
- No. of colourways: Three.
- Has storage? No.
- Delivery time? Three business days.
Pros: Not only is this bed frame made from 100% recycled materials and sustainably sourced wood, but it's stylish and designed with your comfort in mind. Need proof? The innovative flexi slat systems - unlike regular sprung slats - provide responsive, whole body support - the perfect companion to your Simba mattress (which you can buy in a bundle with the bed, btw). It's easy to assemble in ten minutes, is handmade in the UK, and it's totally customisable.
Cons: 1 metre wide by 2 metre high boxes may not fit through small doorways.
Customers are saying: The photos don't do it justice, this bed frame is study, high-quality looking and it's so great that the fabric is stain resistant.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4.75/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
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Best bed frame with a foot end to prevent mattress movement
The Nectar Headboard Bed Frame
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Double, king.
- No. of fabric options: One - hopsack upholstery.
- No. of colourways: One.
- Has storage? No.
- Delivery time? 5 working days.
Pros: Perfectly suited to any contemporary home, this retro-inspired bed frame sits on minimalistic wooden legs and has a stylish, buttoned and padded headboard. It personifies effortless chic, and would suit a range of bedroom colour schemes.
Cons: While Nectar mattresses have a forever warranty, their bed frames only have a two-year one.
Customers are saying: They're very pleased, the headboard is attractive and was easy to set up.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4.75/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Best Chesterfield bed frame
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Double, king and super king.
- No. of fabric options: One, 100% polyester.
- No. of colourways: Two.
- Has storage? No.
- Delivery time? As little as 3 days.
Pros: Much like Wayfair's ever-popular Chesterfield sofa bed, this Dunelm bed iteration looks 10x higher quality than its mid-range price point reflects. It features a classic plush button-back headboard, a high foot end and that iconic scroll-arm design. J'adore.
Cons: The sizes are ever-so-slightly limited in that there's no single or twin/cabin bed sizes or, on the more picky end of the scale, no small doubles, either.
Customers are saying: Brilliant quality and, while self-assembly might take a while, that brand have provided thorough instructions. All in all the 286 five-star reviews speak for themselves.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4.25/5 ⭐️⚡️
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Best single bed frame
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Single, small double, double, king.
- No. of fabric options: One.
- No. of colourways: Seven.
- Has storage? No.
- Delivery time? N/A - M&S will contact you to arrange a delivery date.
Pros: Available in seven washes, this wooden bed frame - from the Hastings collection - is simple and elegant. It has a slatted headboard, 10-year guarantee and will suit a vast array of interior styles.
Cons: There's a £25 collection fee for any returns.
Customers are saying: Solid and sturdy, looks great with matching items in the range and it's a huge bonus that M&S will assemble for you upon delivery, too.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
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Best bed frame for easy assembly
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Double and king
- No. of fabric options: 10.
- No. of colourways: 86.
- Has storage? No.
- Delivery time? 10-12 weeks.
Pros: For starters, the design of this bed frame is a major pro. A winged headboard? A fabric bed frame with a plush foam filling? Seems a good night's sleep is almost guaranteed, if you ask me.
Cons: No complaints here, you can even get this bed frame in faux leather should you wish.
Customers are saying: N/A.
GLAMOUR star rating: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Most aesthetic piece of furniture for bedrooms
SO'HOME Saharsa Linen Bed with Scalloped Upholstered Headboard
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Double, king.
- No. of fabric options: One, linen.
- No. of colourways: Two.
- Has storage? No.
- Delivery time? Around 6-12 weeks.
Pros: One of the most on-trend bed frames in this guide, we're all over scalloped homeware right now and this pick from La Redoute features a high-quality linen upholstery, minimalist black metal legs and enough storage space underneath for some underbed drawers (peep these ones from Amazon).
Cons: You may need casters to support the narrow form of the metal legs on this bed frame, especially on hard wood floors.
Customers are saying: N/A.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
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Best luxury bed for a great night's sleep
Aldwych Linen Union Scroll Bed
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Double bed frame, emperor bed frame, king size bed frame, super king bed frame.
- No. of fabric options: Five - wool, linen, velvet, cotton or tweed.
- No. of colourways: Five.
- Has storage? No.
- Delivery time? Up to 8 weeks.
Pros: Sure, this sleigh bed frame is on the pricier side, but with thanks to the fact that it's made to order and hand crafted within the UK, it's worth every penny. The headboard features deep button detailing and turned legs, not to mention a gorgeous upholstered footboard to really help shape your space. The fabric is a premium blend of linen and viscose which has been woven in Lancashire, and the solid hardwood frame makes it super durable and long-lasting.
Cons: You'd hope there would at least be storage drawers given the price.
Customers are saying: N/A.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Best bed frame that you can test drive in-store
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Single (see here), king (out of stock).
- No. of fabric options: One.
- No. of colourways: Two.
- Has storage? No.
- Delivery time? Within three working days.
Pros: This stylish Rattan bed frame is made from solid European white oak and MDF, and features an gorgeous, desert-homewares style curved cane headboard. The all-Oak version is finished in a matt lacquer, while the Black version has a painted finish.
Cons: Make sure you fit the slats the right way round, some customer reviews stating that once they're in, they're stuck!
Customers are saying: Takes about 1.5 hours to put together and is certainly doable, the bed looks lovely and is good for smaller rooms.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4.75/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
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Best bed frame with free delivery
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Double, king and super king.
- No. of fabric options: N/A.
- No. of colourways: One - oak.
- Has storage? No.
- Delivery time? Dispatched within 1-3 working days.
Pros: Not only has this wood bed frame been crafted with eco-responsibly, FSC-certified solid wood, but it's elegant and timeless to boot. Injecting a feeling of warmth and cosiness to any bedroom, it features an ergonomic base with slatted frame to evenly distributed pressure across your body and provide you with the support and spinal alignment you need. Oh, and with great air flow, it'll extend the lifetime of any type of mattress. Now all you need is a pair of wooden rattan nightstands.
Every bed frame comes with a 200 night trial and a ten-year warrantee.
Cons: Nothing to note from our end, though some buyers have remarked that delivery was a bit arduous.
Customers are saying: Competitively priced but takes a little bit of time to be delivered.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4.25/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⚡️
Best super king size bed frame
Thornberry Blue Velvet Electric TV Bed
Specifications:
- Sizes available: Double, king and super king.
- No. of fabric options: All plush velvet.
- No. of colourways: Four.
- Has storage? No.
- Delivery time? Around 5 days.
Pros: You might expect a bed frame with a TV hidden within to look like something fresh out of a bachelor pad - read: leather-clad and clunky in appearance. Not this bed. Wrapped in velvet and completely unrecognisable as a TV bed, this pick from Happy Beds has a high-end button back headboard, stores TVs up to 43" and lifts them out of the bed at the touch of a button, no getting up required.
Cons: No storage within and, given the size of this bed, it's perhaps not a top pick for buyers on the hunt for space-saving solutions.
Customers are saying: Excellent price, the team were really communicative and the bed is a good quality.
GLAMOUR star rating: 4.75/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
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