Beds

Your bed is more than just a place to rest your head each night. It's a place of comfort, support, and relaxation. From your mattress and bed frame to your bedding and headboard, there are a lot of components that contribute to a restful night’s sleep. Here’s everything you need to know to outfit a bed designed to help you nod off each night.

Bed Frames

Bed frames are a multipurpose gem in your bedroom. They keep your mattress off the floor, provide support and structure, and are a beautiful statement piece. Here are a few common types to consider:

Platform Beds: Platform beds provide a simple, minimalistic design with a low profile and sturdy frame. Their modern design is perfect for contemporary preferences.

Sleigh Beds: Sleigh beds are a statement piece known for their curved headboards and footboards. They provide a beautiful focal point for your bedroom.

Canopy Beds: Canopy or four poster beds add a soft and regal touch to your space, with plenty of options for customization. Drape curtains around the posts for a dramatic feel.

Bunk Beds:Bunk beds provide twice the sleeping arrangements in the same space. They are a perfect space-saving design for bedrooms with multiple sleepers or rooms that need extra space.

Bookcase & Storage Beds:Bookcase or storage beds ensure you get extra shelving and drawers to store clothes and accessories in one efficient space-saving design. They're perfect for small spaces.

Common Bed Frame Materials

Wrought Iron:A wrought iron bed frame provides a modern, sleek, and durable statement. These styles are lightweight and low maintenance and are the perfect show-stopper. Choose from industrial, traditional, or comfy cottage designs.

Wood:There are a variety of wooden bed designs that differ from ornate craftsmanship to rustic charm. Fitting many different design aesthetics, wood is a sturdy and durable frame material that comes in painted, stained, or clear finishes.

Fabric & Upholstery: Upholstered beds are available in a variety of neutral colors and soft styles that lend well in contemporary spaces. Upholstered bed frames are constructed from wood or metal. The headboards, footboards, and side rails are padded and wrapped with a fabric-like leather, velvet, cotton canvas, or linen for a soft, quilted look.

Headboards

Headboards are the most visible part of your bed and usually pair with a bed frame for a finished look. They protect your walls and are a comfortable place to sit and lounge. Headboards are a multipurpose blend of functionality and aesthetics. When complementing your frame, here are a few different headboard types:

Panel Headboards: Panel headboards consist of a solid panel of material across the entire headboard, such as wood, metal, or upholstery.

Slat Headboards: These headboards include multiple horizontal or vertical slats that are encompassed by an outer frame.

Sleigh Headboards: Paired with a sleigh bed frame, sleigh headboards curve away from the mattress and vary from ornate to minimalistic.

Bookcase & Storage Beds:Bookcase or storage beds ensure you get the extra shelving and drawers you need to store your clothes and accessories in one efficient space-saving design.

Pairing Your Headboard With a Frame

You want to ensure the sizes align when pairing a headboard with a bed frame. The width of your headboard should be directly proportional to the size of your bed and mattress. Don't be tempted to go up or down a size. It will make the headboard harder to install and create a disproportionate view. There are three common ways to install your headboard, which include:

Freestanding: Freestanding headboards stand directly on the floor as a separate unit, or they can be attached to the frame legs or wall.

Mounted Headboard: A mounted headboard attaches to the back of your existing bed frame.

Wall-mounted: Wall-mounted headboards, or hanging headboards, attach to the wall and can be hung at any desired height preference.

Mattresses

There is a sleeping solution to fit your needs, whether you are a hot sleeper that likes a firm place to rest your head or a cold sleeper who prefers that melt-into-your-mattress comfort. Here are a few of the most common mattress types you will see when building out the bed of your dreams.

Foam Mattress: A foam mattress is known for adapting to your body, offering relief and comfort. They're typically made from materials like memory foam or latex.

Innerspring Mattress:Known for their bounce and firm support, an innerspring mattress has a coil support system to provide a structural core.

Hybrid Mattress: A hybrid mattress brings you the best of both worlds by blending the support of an innerspring mattress with the comfort of foam.

Check out our mattress buying guide for more information on how to choose the perfect mattress.

Common Bed & Mattress Sizes

When it comes to deciding on your mattress size, consider these factors:

1. The size of your room

2. How much support do you need?

3. The night of each sleeper

4. Comfort preferences of each sleeper

Here are the common bed sizes you’ll find:

Twin Bed Size (38" x 75”):Sleeps one comfortably. Perfect for children and teens.

XL Twin Bed Size (38" x 80”):Sleeps one comfortably. Perfect for children and teens.

Double / Full Bed Size (53" x 75”):Sleeps one or two. Perfect for adult solo sleepers or a couple who doesn't need much space.

Queen Bed Size (60" x 80”):Sleeps one or two people comfortably. Perfect for adult solo sleepers or a couple.

Find a Restful Night's Sleep

We're here to help you find your perfect fit. Find a mattress or bed frame to overhaul your nightly support system, or choose bedding and a headboard for the ultimate blend of comfort and style.