We updated this article in October 2022 to ensure all bed frames, vetted by our Textiles Lab experts, are in stock and reflect accurate pricing. We also added new picks from brands like Thuma, Article, Mack & Milo, Crate & Barrel and Zinus.
While a comfy mattress is the most important purchase for your bed, your bed frame majorly impacts the overall aesthetic and design of your home and can even help maintain the livelihood of your mattress. There are tons of bed frame varieties to choose from, each made with different materials, like metal and wood, and design elements, such as upholstered headboards and built-in drawers, that can completely change the look of your space.
Experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab evaluate bedroom essentials based on feedback from our survey panelists. In our most recent survey, we collected more than 100,000 data points to analyze, and we used this data to find top-performing bedroom furniture brands with excellent customer service and quality. In addition to researching brands, materials and design features, we also had testers try out some of the frames in their own homes to get real user feedback. Shop our picks for the best bed frames for your dream bedroom:
Keep reading to learn all about how we choose the best bed frames — and get some helpful shopping tips — but first, here are our favorite bed frames on the market now. Interested in switching up more than just your bed frame? Check out our favorite simple bedroom design upgrades.