When you're designing your primary bedroom or guest bedroom, you likely spend most of the time focused on the bedding or perhaps the mattress. There's no doubt these two things deserve the focus, but the bed frame should get a little love too. Its literal job is to provide the proper foundation for your mattress, so picking the right one is even more important for a good night's sleep. To help make this process easier, we've rounded up a list of the best bed frames for the optimal foundation.

1. Best Heavy Duty: Alwyn Home Miah 9" Steel Frame

If you need a bed frame that can support heavier weights and doesn't squeak every time lay down, then a heavy duty bed frame is the way to go. The Miah 9" Steel bed frame by Alywn Home is not only made from 100% steel for ultimate sturdiness, but the low profile includes multiple center supports for added support and less squeaking. The King size will support up to 500 pounds and the low profile makes it ideal for practically rolling out of bed.

2. Best on Casters: Alwyn Home Grubbs 38" Bed Frame

Moving a bed around the room is hard work, but casters make it an easier job. Fortunately for our backs, there are bed frames that include casters, so you can move your bed around with ease. Not only does the Grubbs 38" steel bed frame by Alwyn Home include these useful accessories, but the frame features beautiful scroll work and heavy duty steel for less noise and increased sturdiness, plus you can use it with or without a boxspring.

3. Best for Easy Storage: Symple Stuff Dohasen 7.5" Folding Steel Frame

Some people only need a bed frame to set up a temporary bed for family or guests. When it's not in use, it needs to pack away and store easily, so it's not in your way. The Dohasen 7.5" Frame by Symple Stuff accomplishes this and more – the heavy duty frame includes casters for easier movement. All you have to do is unfold it, place the box spring and mattress on top and you'll have a complete bed.

4. Best Fabric Bed Frame: Andover Mills™ Aisha Steel Bed Frame

Who says bed frames are only made of cold, hard steel? This fabric version from Andover Mills™ proves you can mix both function and warm textures. This platform bed offers multiple fabric color options so it can blend in with multiple design styles but a queen size can support up to 660 pounds.

5. Best Metal Frame: Ebern Designs Harley-Jo 14" Platform Bed

Metal is the most popular bed frame option, which is understandable since it supports more weight, is durable, and can withstand several moves. The Harley-Joe Platform bed frame by Ebern Designs offers all of this, plus the reinforced structure design includes plastic floor protection pads so you won't scratch your floors.

6. Best Headboard Compatible Bed Frame: Zipcode Design Virgilina 14" Steel Bed Frame

If you're unsure you want to add a headboard to your room or prefer not to have one at all, a bed frame that is headboard compatible ensures you can add one whenever you're ready. The added bonus with this bed frame by Zipcode Design is it's fashionable with or without a headboard and has a tall enough clearance under the bed (11.6") in case you need storage underneath.

7. Best With a Boxspring: Andover Mills™ Bermuda 15" Bed Frame

If you prefer using a box spring underneath a mattress for added support, then you can find bed frames made specifically for this. The Bermuda 15" Platform bed by Andover Mills™ leaves plenty of room for adding a box spring and mattress, but does so with a warm, upholstered look. It includes eight legs across the entire platform, which means you'll have firm, even support for both the box spring and mattress.

8. Best Frame Not Requiring a Boxspring: Andover Mills™ Ashbaugh 25" Steel Bed Frame

If you prefer not to purchase a separate box spring to sit on top of your bed frame, you'll find a bed frame such as the Ashbaugh 25" by Andover Mills™ offers a great solution. Even though no box spring is needed, the frame is made of heavy duty metal for added stability and sturdiness, plus it includes center support slats to reduce the chance of sagging.

9. Best Budget Pick: Alwyn Home Mollie 7" Steel Bed Frame

A smaller budget does not mean you have to sacrifice quality and function. The Mollie 7" bed frame by Alwyn Home is one of the best bed frames without a high price tag. It includes center supports and five additional support legs, so your box spring and mattress will have the sturdy foundation they need, while supporting up to 500 pounds.

10. Best Bed Frame With Decorative Flair: Andover Mills™ Ashburn Steel Frame

Bed frames don't have to be boring and the Ashburn 42.9" steel bed frame by Andover Mills™ is a perfect example of this. This frame features a classic style that works well in multiple design settings, such as traditional, farmhouse, or industrial. Plus, the center legs and heavy-duty steel ensures a stable, sturdy bed no matter what setting it's in.

Bed frames are the foundation where a great night's sleep begins. Be sure to check out the huge selection of the best bed frames available at Wayfair, so you can build your dream bed from the floor up.

Written by Sara Coleman

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