The Best Bed Frame

Editor's Choice

AmazonBasics Foldable 14" Metal Platform Bed Frame

Noise-Free Foundation

This simple bed frame offers a top-tier foundation for your mattress needs, plus it's impressively easy to assemble. It sets up quickly with zero tools required.

If you want to skip a box spring, AmazonBasics offers the solution you might be looking for. The bed frame has a rectangular design with horizontal panels and rows of wires that fully replace the need for a box spring. Assembly is a breeze since no tools are required and the frame can fold easily as well.

The Twin XL bed frame (available in all other bed sizes) stands 14 inches tall, offering you about 13 inches of vertical clearance below to store boxes, clothes, books, and anything else you want out of the way.

The bed frame is noise-free, so you don't need to worry about your bed squeaking every time you toss and turn. It can accommodate sleepers up to 250 pounds, but if you buy a larger bed frame instead, the weight capacity goes up from there.

Key Features

  • No box spring needed
  • 13 inches of clearance between the bed frame
  • Available in sizes ranging from Twin to California King
Best Statement Piece

Zinus Shalini Upholstered Diamond Stitched Platform Bed

Bed Frame And Headboard Duo

Looking for a bed frame that comes with a decorative headboard too? Zinus goes above and beyond with both, offering a stylish addition to any bedroom.

We love this bed frame because it doubles as an addition to your bedroom style! The platform bed — standing at a little over 14 inches tall — is sold with a diamond-stitched upholstered headboard. It's available in a slate gray color with sophisticated stitching and button tufting that is both elegant yet versatile enough to match any preexisting space. The deep gray shade is unassuming, but the diamond stitching will make a statement, even if it's a subtle one.

The bed frame itself consists of durable wood slats that support your mattress fully, plus a sturdy steel framework on the exterior and interior. Fortunately, you won't need a box spring if you have this bed frame, so it's truly an all-in-one purchase.

Everything required for assembly — parts, tools, instructions, the whole nine yards — comes in the box shipped straight to your door.

Key Features

  • Diamond-stitched fabric upholstery
  • Steel framework and wood panels
  • Available in sizes Twin, Full, Queen, and King
Tallest Option

Olee Sleep 18" Heavy Duty Steel Slat Mattress Foundation

Impressive Clearance Below For Storage

This bed frame is the solution to your storage worries since it's the ultimate platform bed. It's the highest model on our list, so you can store lots beneath the bed.

Ideal for small spaces, this 18" platform bed has plenty of clearance to store boxes and containers below!

Part of what makes the frame so unique is how it hugs your mattress. The frame actually encloses your mattress, so your mattress won't slide, slip, or wobble with movement. We like this feature because it keeps your mattress in place even with tossing and turning.

Plus, the bed frame is strong and sturdy enough to last a long time! It's made with heavy-duty steel and to protect your floors below, the feet of the frame are plastic so they won't scuff up your floor.

Key Features

  • 18" tall platform bed frame
  • Plastic feet prevent scratching the ground
  • Available in sizes Twin, Full, Queen, King, and California King
Quick Assembly

Zinus Shawn 14" SmartBase Mattress Foundation

No Box Spring Needed

We like the simple, straightforward assembly process with this mattress foundation. It also has a sophisticated design that is sure to make sleeping a little easier.

Last but certainly not least is the Zinus SmartBase. This model stands 14 inches tall with about 13 inches of clearance beneath.

No tools are required for assembling, and putting the base together should only take a few minutes total! The frame is made with steel and the feet are capped with plastic to protect your floor from scuffing and scratching. If you want to store the bed frame itself, the model is designed with an innovative folding function for easy and fast storage!

Key Features

  • Made with durable steel
  • 14" tall with 13" inches of clearance underneath
  • Available in sizes Narrow Twin, Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, and California King
Alaina Strollo

Alaina is a writer and editor for the TravelAwaits team. Between her love for delicious food, hidden gems and niche destinations, and binge-watching travel series on Netflix, Alaina loves writing most of all. She is a storyteller at heart with a passion for sharing stories with the world.