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Buying a Bed Frame? The Perfect Bed Buyers Guide

Having trouble buying a bed frame for your room? Learn how to select and purchase the perfect type of bed frame for your living space.

Buying a Bed Frame? The Perfect Bed Buyers Guide

Bed frames are one of the most important pieces of furniture in a house, as we spend in total 33% of our lives sleeping. Therefore, purchasing the right mattress is important. However, buying a bed frame is also key for having a good night’s sleep. When buying a bed frame, one must also consider that it can increase the longevity of the mattress that you own.

However, the difficulty in creating the right decision is due to there being so many different types available. This leads to a variety of factors that one must consider before going shopping, such as the size and dimension, as well as the material. Other things to consider are the decorations of the room as well as the budget that you have available.

Regardless of what is chosen, it should be handled with care as bed frames can make or break the feel of the room. More often than not, they are also extremely difficult to be replaced. Keep reading and you can learn how to make the right decision

What bed frame sizes and dimensions are best?

Before buying a bed frame, you should spend time considering the bed frame sizes and heights available in the market.

Bed frame sizes are not standardized, as they can differ depending on the country as well as the bed frame manufacturer. This is because they may have their own standards and their own terminology for sizing. For this reason, it is recommended to do prior research about the sizing of your bed frame, depending on where you are purchasing from. However, commonly bed frames come in single and twin sized beds, to even queen and king-sized beds. Each of these bed frame sizes is designed with a specific use in mind, from the use of children to single adults, all the way up to couples.

Therefore, buying a bed frame that is correct in sizing can be done by first considering to whom the bed frame is for. For example, if you are looking for a bed for two, then a larger bed would be recommended. This is because a larger bed will less likely disturb you and your partners sleep. In general, both of you should be laying down side by side with the ability to have your arms behind your head and your elbows out, without touching each other.

The height of the bed frame may also vary. It is important to consider how tall you are in this case, as you will need to purchase a bed frame that will allow you to comfortably climb and get out of bed. The perfect bed frame size is also recommended to be 10 to 15cm longer than the tallest partner.

Furthermore, buying a bed frame may be dependent on the available spacing in the room. If you have already purchased a mattress, and you are only seeking to buy an additional bed frame, then you may want to place the available mattress on the floor and walk around it. This may help you get an idea of the space that the bed will fill. It is important that the filling of the bed will not make your room feel too cramped.

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What types of materials are available?

There are several alternatives to bed frame materials.Wooden bed frames were first created in the 14th century. Simple wooden designs were meant for the poor, while carved wooden frames were for the rich and royal. However, during the 19th century, bed frames made of iron or steel were more preferred as they solved many problems such as avoiding lice and insects, which wooden frames often carried. Back then they were simply considered cleaner as well as safer.

Today, however, wooden material is just as popular as metal. Even leather has become increasingly more popular. However, due to the wide variety of options, selecting the right material becomes more difficult. Therefore, there are a few things you can consider making the selection easier.

If you are looking for durability when buying a bed frame, then metal is about as tough as it can get. Metal frames are known to be sturdy, which means you will not have to worry about the material breaking or getting weaker. With the right care, you can even keep metal frame beds looking new for several years to come.

The type of bed frame will also depend on the look that you are trying to achieve. For example, wooden frames tend to warm up a room. Every solid wood bed frame also tends to be unique based on the texture of the wood and the slight variations in color.  Some of the most common types of wood materials used are oak, mahogany, pine, walnut, maple and more. Wooden bed frames with carvings can give a classy feeling to the room. However, if you are looking for something more modern and elegant, then metal bed frames may be more suitable. They tend to also be more suited for cool and contemporary bedroom themes.

Lastly, there are leather bed frames which are available in both genuine and faux leather. The leather material can also come in different colors, such as beige, black, and brown. The frame itself is often made of hard wood, making it sturdy and durable, and is then normally wrapped in leather layering over the main framework. This can make the bed more visually pleasing compared to other types of frames. However, leather bed frames normally only come in two different styles, namely sleigh and platform bed frames. These kinds of bed frames can require a lot of maintenance, such as cleaning with products meant for leather furniture, to keep the perfect condition over time.

In conclusion, wooden, metal and leather bed frames have their advantages and disadvantages and there is no clear winner between them. They simply appeal to different buyers and go along with different themes.

What is the decoration of the room?

When you start considering the type of bed frame to purchase, you may even want to look at the bedroom interior design. Generally, you should be looking for a frame that suits and compliments the rest of the room and furniture. Sometimes they can also be selected to be the centerpiece of the room, rather than simply an accessory. They may even be selected to give more warmth to the room.

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What is your budget?

Understanding what your budget is before buying a bed is essential. Bed frames can range from being very expensive to very inexpensive, depending on the design, the size, and material it is made out of. While it may be tempting to select one that is the cheapest, you may regret it later because it may not suit your taste or the style of the rest of the room. Therefore, it is advised to do research beforehand on which styles you may prefer the most, and only then consider the budget.

Generally, leather frames are the most expensive while metal frames are the cheapest. They are cheaper because they are more widely available and also easier to obtain and process, when compared to leather or solid wood bed frames.

What types of bed frames are there?

Here we will have look at a few different types of bed frames. We thought this would be a great way of showing you a few examples of wood bed frames, as well as metal bed frames and leather bed frames. We chose a few of our favorite designs!

Wood bed frame - A pallet bed frame

A pallet bed frame is one of the simplest bed frames you can have. Consider it a low-profile bed frame! It is perfect for those who are on a tight budget. At best, you should also have wooden interior to match! In fact, it has recently become a trend to have a pallet bed frame. Many creatives around the world have come up with beautiful designs. You can also build your own bed frame with storage room. Regardless if it is a queen bed frame with storage or a king size! That is up to you!

However, for those who are simply looking for a functional bed frame, you can also simply stack the pallets without any additional work to have a great pallet bed frame.

Leather bed frame - a canopy bed frame

Although a canopy bed frame can also be made of wood and metal, we loved the design of the leather options. It makes the canopy bed frame look very luxurious and adds a royal flair. A canopy bed frame is the dream of every princess, as it allows you to add drapes. Many also choose to add lights for more romantic atmosphere. In addition to the beautiful design, these drapes may also shield you from pesky mosquitos!

Metal bed frame - the floating bed frame

Wait, what? A floating bed frame? Yes, you read that right! These fantastic DIY projects have been plastered all over the internet. Unfortunately, they are not really floating, but look like they do! It is basically a platform bed frame with a hidden platform. It is important to understand that a platform bed frame is slightly higher. Some prefer to sleep as close to the ground as possible - this is fully dependent on your own taste! Just as above, you can make these out of metal, wood, and leather. However, we found the metal ones to be looking the best!

If you do have the spare change, there is also a real floating bed! The 1.6 million US dollar floating bed is still unique, which justifies the high price tag. The mattress is floating in the air thanks to the use of magnets. Amazing what we can do nowadays, isn’t it?

Where do I buy a bed frame?

Now that you know which type you would like to purchase, you are probably wondering where to buy a bed frame. Click here to find a retailer near you! We promise that you will be able to find the right one for you. Our store locator will be able to show you which retailers are closest to you!

How to build a bed frame

Are you or your significant other talented craftsmen or women? Then maybe you could also opt for building your own bed frame. As mentioned above, a pallet bed frame is one of the easiest ones to build. It is a fantastic low profile bed frame which still looks amazing! There are variations which require a bit more work, but in the end, you can compare it to slightly more complicated lego!

If you are looking for more ideas and tips on how to build a bed frame, we recommend having a look at this website.

In addition, you may also get inspired on Pinterest. Many also add an instruction manual (or a link to one) below the images.

The right mattress

Owning the right bed frame will be half of the journey to have healthy sleep. The right mattress, topper, and pillow also contribute greatly to healthy sleep. In fact, even more than the right bed frame does!

This is where Vita Talalay latex plays an essential role. We produce fully natural Talalay latex mattresses, toppers, and pillows. Although usually a paradox, our comfort material is both soft and supportive at the same time. This allows for your spine, neck, hips, and shoulders to maintain the optimal sleeping posture, whilst also having optimal blood flow. This way, your body can rejuvenate throughout the night. You will always wake up refreshed and be ready for life’s daily challenges.

We have also made sure that we source our latex from sustainable and fair sources. At Vita Talalay, we believe that healthy sleep also comes from the mind. Rest assured, when you sleep on one of our products, you will have supported the environment and the local communities!

If you would like to know more about Vita Talalay latex, please click here!

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