This Best-Selling (and Super Chic) Wooden Bed Frame Costs Under $150 on Amazon
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For a better night's sleep, a quality bed frame is essential. Not only do they provide support, make it easier to get in and out of bed and protect your comfy mattress, bed frames play a role in crafting beautiful bedroom designs. Wooden bed frames — think walnut, mahogany, oak, pine and birch — bring a natural warmth, while presenting a timeless appeal that pairs with any bedroom setup. Considering both style and function, we've rounded up the best wooden bed frames at every price point.
To compile this list, we scoured online reviews and evaluated the best bed frames, according to our experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab. For those shopping on a budget, we've included a number of affordable bed frames under $500 — there's even an Amazon best-seller that costs less than $150. If you're hunting for a sturdy bed frame that's built from quality wood, we've found bed frames that are worth a small investment and could last for years. Plus, you'll find plenty of stylish options with under-bed storage and even a pick with built-in nightstands.
For a minimal style, consider a low-profile platform bed frame in a light-wood shade. Meanwhile, we've found fashion-forward bed frames with headboards (ranging from wood spindles and attractive cutouts to distressed wood grain) for a more modern or rustic appeal. No matter your design preference, start scrolling our picks for the best wooden bed frames to elevate your room.
Mid-Century Bed
Embrace a versatile mid-century modern style with this wooden bed frame, available in four chic colors. Not only did our experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab deem it the best modern bed frame, but they love that it's built from sustainably harvested wood and is produced in a Fair Trade Certified facility.
Solid Wood Platform Bed Frame
Made from solid wood, this minimalist and nature-inspired bed frame has nearly 15,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. It's popular for being easy to assemble, sturdy and stylish. Choose from the 12- or 18-inch height, either way the frame provides plenty of under-bed clearance.
The Bed Frame
Another favorite at the GH Institute Textiles Lab, this modular bed frame is designed to evolve and adjust to fit your lifestyle. With the brand's bed frame expansion kit, you can adapt the bed size. Or, purchase add-on accessories — like under-bed drawers, headboards and nightstands — that attach directly to the frame.
Milliken Storage Platform Bed With Drawers
If you're tight on closet space, opt for a bed frame with under-bed drawers. This affordable pick has a rustic look and four spacious storage drawers. According to online reviewers, it's easy to assemble and feels sturdy — just note, it's not constructed from solid wood (the frame is made from manufactured wood and iron).
Montauk Solid Wood Bed
If you prefer a rustic aesthetic, consider this solid wood bed in one of five colors: rustic walnut, rustic off-white, driftwood, rustic gray, farmhouse black. The tall headboard, with a unique wood grain, adds drama to any bedroom design. Expect this pick to ship for free and within the week!
The Bed
Even with easy-to-follow instructions, assembling a bed frame can take hours — but not with Thuma, which is a favorite of Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab Senior Analyst Emma Seymour. The wooden bed frame fits together like a puzzle and assembles without any tools. Online reviewers rave over the quality, stability and ease of assembly — with one noting it took under 20 minutes.
Wood Platform Bed
Made from solid mahogany wood, this stylish headboard showcases the wood’s natural grain and features attractive cutouts. The best-selling bed frame brings warmth to any space and the simple style is incredibly versatile, making it our most modern pick for bedrooms.
Platform Bed Frame With Rustic Headboard
For a rustic appeal, choose a distressed wood bed frame with a headboard — like this budget find available on Amazon. This pick isn't made from solid wood, instead it features a steel frame for stability. There's 12 inches of under-bed clearance, perfect for tucking away containers and bins for extra storage.
Mid-Century Wood Platform Bed Frame
Defined by its tapered legs, vertical spindles and dark pecan finish, this affordable bed frame adds a touch of mid-century modern design to any space. Online reviewers love that it's easy to assemble, looks beautiful and feels high quality (especially considering the low price).
Kai Solid Wood Bed Frame
Blending rustic charm with modern style, this solid wood low-profile platform bed is a popular choice on Wayfair. Online reviewers agree assembly is easy, plus it feels sturdy, high quality and the headboard adjusts. If you'd like a bed frame that will be delivered quickly, this pick ships and arrives within a few days — possibly only one day.
Repose Bed Frame
Constructed from quality oak wood, The Repose Bed Frame looks sleek and stylish with its rounded edges (which also help prevent injury). Depending on your bedroom style, choose from no headboard, a wooden headboard or an upholstered pillow headboard that comes in gray, navy tweed and blush pink.
Nera Walnut Bed With Nightstands
Rather than purchase a bed frame and a pair of nightstands, this modern bed is everything at once. The low-profile design and subtle chevron pattern (available in walnut and oak) exude a modern, luxe aesthetic. Online reviewers love the quality and a few note that the built-in nightstands save space in small apartments.
Keane Driftwood Solid Wood Bed
Made from mahogany wood, this wood bed frame has a timeless style that pairs with any bedroom. Plus, it's a personal favorite of Textiles Lab Executive Director Lexie Sachs, who loves the under-bed clearance (an impressive 13 inches) for storage. Choose from three versatile colors: driftwood, espresso and natural. Just note that it may take a few weeks to deliver!
Loft Solid Wood Panel Bed
With a weathered wood look and square-shaped silhouette, this wooden bed frame has a timeless appeal. Not only is it affordable, it's easy to find a color that pairs with your design — choose from four popular colors: acacia, weathered pine, brushed gray and brushed white. Online reviewers love the look and quality, although some wish it assembled a bit faster.
Natural Wood Bed Frame
Ranked the best sustainable bed frame by our Good Housekeeping Institute experts, this wood bed frame is made from reclaimed Douglas fir wood harvested from old buildings in California and uses an organic, zero-VOC finish. While it's on the pricey side, the gorgeous and sustainable wooden bed frame is worth the splurge — plus, shipping and setup are included in the cost.
Why trust Good Housekeeping?
As Good Housekeeping's associate lifestyle editor, Alyssa Gautieri covers all things home and interior design. She covers home and furniture brands on a daily basis and is constantly hunting for fresh, unique and highly-rated products.
To compile this list, Alyssa considered the best bed frames that have been evaluated by the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab and received positive feedback from our survey panelists. A number of tested bed frames are featured on this list, while other picks were chosen based on style, price (like the best cheap bed frames) and customer reviews.
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