How To Choose Your Bed Frame
Choose a bed that works for your room, mattress and daily routine. Start with the measurements, then compare the details.
A bed should feel right in your room and be practical to use every day. Work through these checks before choosing your frame.
Start With The Full Footprint
A mattress size is not the same as the outside dimensions of a bed. Check the frame’s overall width and length, including the headboard and footend. Mark that footprint on your floor and leave access to wardrobes, doors and both sides of the bed.
Choose A Base That Suits Your Mattress
Check the mattress manufacturer’s base requirements, including any limits on slat spacing. Confirm the exact base supplied with your chosen frame; a photograph alone may not show its construction. Ask our team if you are pairing a new frame with an existing mattress.
Decide Whether You Need Storage
Drawer storage needs clear floor space beside the bed. An ottoman base opens upwards, so check the opening direction, the clearance it needs and the manufacturer’s mattress-weight requirements. Our storage bed guide explains what to compare.
Check The Headboard And Finished Height
Measure the headboard against windows, sockets, shelves and sloping ceilings. Consider the mattress depth as well as the base height when judging how high the finished sleeping surface will be.
Choose Fabric In Your Own Light
View a physical fabric sample in daylight and evening light where possible. Screen colours can vary. Check the care instructions for the particular material and choose the texture as carefully as the shade. Explore fabric samples.
Plan Access And Assembly
Check doorways, stairs and tight turns before ordering. Ask for the largest packaged component dimensions if access is restricted, and confirm the delivery and assembly service selected in your order.