The Best Bed Frames for Every Style Bedroom

Choose a wood bed frame to add a natural element to your room. Wood bed frames are extremely versatile and will coordinate with multiple design styles from farmhouse to bohemian. The color of your bedroom walls can help you decide which color wood will look best. Add contrast with a bed frame that’s the opposite tone of your walls. If your bedroom walls are light, go with a darker wood bed frame. White wood is perfect for more coastal looks while medium tones look good with just about anything.

Metal bed frames are a classic that’ll never go out of style. Ideal for rooms with more of an eclectic cottage vibe, a black metal frame will add a vintage look even if the bed is brand new. Metal bed frames are also known for their durability. While wood can eventually splinter and crack over time, a metal frame is a solid investment that will last for years.

If you have a large bedroom with a high or vaulted ceiling, you might want to try a canopy bed. The four posts on the bed extend above the mattress and will help visually bring down a high ceiling, making the room feel cozy. This is a statement-making bed and will easily become the focal point in the room. Since the bed commands so much attention, choose nightstands with clean, simple features. Classic canopy beds have been around for ages and used to include heavy curtains for privacy, but the updated versions typically have sleek lines that shine in modern, minimalist style bedrooms.

An upholstered bed will lend an air of sophistication to your bedroom. The fabric-covered bed frame and headboard give off a luxe look, since the bed appears more high-maintenance than a wood or metal frame. And it’s true — you’ll need to be careful of any spills when having a late-night snack in bed and the fabric will need to be lint rolled occasionally to get rid of dust and pet hair. The extra effort is minimal for the look you’ll get with an upholstered bed frame. 

Since the entire lower frame of the bed is covered in fabric, you’ll be able to skip the bed skirt to give your bedroom an uncluttered look. This also means you won’t be able to store anything under the bed, so be sure you have other storage space available.

If you do need more storage space, a bed frame with built-in drawers will turn your bedroom into one that’s functional and organized. Use the drawers to hold items that you don’t use every day but still want to easily access, like your favorite comfy sweatshirts and extra linens. 

Reserve one drawer to use as your nightstand to keep a small room from feeling overcrowded. Since you won’t have a place for a table lamp, go for a pair of wall-mounted sconces instead. They’ll help frame the bed if you don’t have a headboard and the ambient light is perfect for reading before you go to sleep.

The ultimate in storage — a murphy bed that folds away into a bookshelf when not being used has a built-in cool factor. These beds are so easily concealed you’d never know there was a bed hiding in that wall unit. Great for apartments, small bedrooms and any area in your house that you want to be able to quickly turn into a guest room at a moment’s notice. Just because you don’t have a designated spare bedroom doesn’t mean your guests won’t be comfortable.

If you’re typically drawn to more modern design styles, consider a platform bed for your room. The frame is lower to the ground than most and doesn’t need a bed skirt, so the bed will never look fussy or overdone. Choose one without a headboard to keep your bedroom design minimal. A platform bed is also super sturdy. You won’t be kept up all night from the bed frame creaking as you roll over because this style of bed doesn’t require a box spring. The wood slat construction will support your mattress and give you a firm, but relaxing, place to rest. 

Great for kid’s rooms and guest rooms, a trundle bed has an extra mattress under the bed that easily pulls out to accommodate an extra person. If you have frequent sleepovers happening at your house, a trundle bed is a must-have. Since the bottom mattress pulls out, you’ll need to make sure you have an ample amount of floor space. But the convenience factor of having another bed readily available without taking up room in the house is hard to beat. They typically only come in twin or full sizes though, so they aren’t ideal for a master bedroom. 

Choosing a bedframe sets the tone for the entire room. Whether you go with a classic wood bedframe or try out a sleek platform bed, you’ll soon be looking forward to bedtime more than ever.