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Explore the Best Upholstered Bed Frames for Your Room

Upholstered Bed Frames: Burrow Circa Bed

When it comes to a gorgeous bedroom design, few pieces of furniture make more of an impact than the bed. Beds take up prime visual real estate, so investing in a gorgeous bed frame is a simple and easy way to take any bedroom design to the next level.

Top Picks: Best Upholstered Bed Frames

Let's check out this curated selection of upholstered bed frames, from budget-friendly options to the more luxurious ones.

1. The Thompson Bed

Upholstered bed frame with wooden legs and a mattress with white sheets and sleep pillows
  • Brand: Maiden Home
  • Price: Starts at $2,775

Four-poster beds have been making major waves in the interior design scene lately, and just one look at this beauty makes it easy to see why. Combining organic structure with textural upholstery, this bed frame can suit any style. You can also choose from a variety of upholstery fabrics and wood finishes to create the perfect fit for your space.

The brand provides a white glove delivery service for this piece, featuring delivery and assembly by a skilled two-person team.

2. Chorus Upholstered Bed

Grey upholstered bed with a mattress with white sheets and two pillows
  • Brand: Burrow
  • Price: Starts at $1,219

Equal parts simple, minimal, and elegant, this bed frame can truly live anywhere and look great doing it.

The bed frame’s rails are made of solid wood for optimal durability, while heavy-duty wooden slats ensure you’re well-supported throughout the night. The mid-century, modern-inspired frame also comes in three neutral colors—Heather Charcoal, Papyrus, and Stone Gray—each of which can offer a timeless accent for just about any space. You can also choose to add an upholstered headboard.

Inspired by Japanese minimalism, the Chorus Bed boasts a unique design that is easy to assemble while maintaining its sturdiness with thick wood slats.

Check out our full review of the Chorus Bed here.

"The clean, minimalist design means it can easily match with a variety of colors, patterns, textures, and accessories so it’s a very welcome addition to my work-in-progress second bedroom," writes Cassandra Brooklyn.

3. Modern Wingback Bed

Modern upholstered grey bed frame with a large grey uholstered headboard, a mattress with sheets
  • Brand: The Inside
  • Price: Starts at $1,220

“The Inside's Modern Wingback Bed is a classic and stylish option and a customer favorite,” raves Danielle Walsh. “We especially love this frame because it can make your bedroom feel like a luxury hotel suite.”

The bed frame’s upholstery is available in a wide range of fabrics, from 100% cotton to polyester-linen blends. Plus, you can choose from virtually any color or pattern you can imagine, whether you’re looking for a soft, solid hue or a bold pattern full of showstopping personality. If the one you want is unavailable, you can contact customer service to find out if that option will be available soon.

With its classic look, this piece of furniture features a high headboard, which is certainly an eye-catching statement piece for your room.

4. Nein Bed

Low upholstered bed frame with light gray fabric, a mattress and white bedding sheets and pillows
  • Brand: Medley
  • Price: Starts at $3,612

This low-profile bed frame features a padded headboard perfect for propping you up for your favorite book or enjoying late-night conversations with a loved one. It also comes in every size, from twin to California king, so it’s a great fit for everyone in the house.

Medley’s co-founder Travis Nagle agrees: “Medley’s beautifully constructed solid wood and upholstered bed frames are handcrafted and built for a lifetime of wear. The headboards on our upholstered beds make an excellent backrest for slow Sundays, late-night book binges, and breakfast in bed.”

Additionally, this platform bed frame is built with quality materials in the United States, so if you want to invest in local artistry that's worth the price, this is a good option. This investment piece is crafted with solid wood and formaldehyde-free hardwood plywood, which makes it a super sturdy platform base that will last decades.

5. Hollyridge Storage Platform Bed

Dark gray upholstered bed with a gray headboard, a mattress with white sheets and four pillows
  • Brand: Apt2B
  • Price: Starts at $1,698

The Hollyridge Platform Storage Bed, part of Apt2B’s Hollyridge collection, combines subtle elegance with functionality. It has a tufted and tall headboard clad in grey upholstery and two drawers at the footboard, providing ample storage space, perfect for small apartments.

Crafted from solid acacia wood and veneers, the Hollyridge Platform is designed for durability. The sturdiness of the platform design eliminates the need for a box spring, allowing you to place the mattress directly on it.

6. Everett Upholstered Bed

Grey Upholstered Bed with small wooden legs, a mattress with white sheets and two white pillows
  • Brand: Apt2B
  • Price: Starts at $2,038

If versatility is a top priority for your bed frame, you’ll love this option from Apt2B. It comes in gorgeous colors and upholstery materials that go well beyond the basics. There’s even a Flamingo Pink velvet fabric option.

You can also choose from several finishes for the solid wood legs, including Pecan, Espresso, and Natural. And the bed frame is as durable as it is gorgeous thanks to a solid wood frame with a lifetime guarantee. This bed does require a box spring to provide the necessary support for your mattress.

7. New Standard

Black uphosltered bed with black aluminum legs and a mattress with white sheets
  • Brand: Blu Dot
  • Price: Starts at $2,290

This classic bed frame comes in twin, full, queen, and king sizes, so it’s a great fit no matter your needs. It features a padded wood bed frame that combines structural durability with a soft, textural appearance.

The bed frame’s upholstery comes in six different colors, all equally neutral and sophisticated. You can choose from Black or White finished legs to find the ideal match for your color palette.

Button Shop at bludot.com

8. Solene Platform Bed

Dove velvet upholstered bed frame with a round corners headboard and a mattress with white sheets
  • ‎Brand: Lulu and Georgia
  • Price: Starts at $2,498

The Solene Platform Bed makes a striking statement with its softly curved silhouette and textured upholstery. The bed and headboard are wrapped in luxurious 100% cotton velvet in a serene dove color and supported by elegant oak wood legs. The bed frame’s modest headboard height creates a sense of spaciousness in your room. Pair it with all-white bedding and muted, tonal accents for a chic and calming retreat.

Designed with both style and function in mind, the Solene Platform Bed features four removable slats and a center support leg, providing a sturdy and reliable foundation. The platform design allows for the optional use of a box spring, giving you flexibility in how you set up your sleeping space.

9. Dawson Bed

Low-profile white upholstered bed with an upholstered headboard, a white mattress and two pillows
  • Brand: Castlery
  • Price: Starts at $1,299

Featuring soft rounded edges and a low-profile design, there’s everything to love about this upholstered bed frame from Castlery.

You can choose from a queen or a king bed, so it’s a stellar option for couples. This bed design comes with breathable polyester-linen upholstery, complete with foam and fiber filling, and will look and feel great for years to come thanks to optional two-, three-, and five-year warranties. 

10. Eli Upholstered Bed

Panel bed with a grey upholstered head and footboard, a mattress and white sheets and pillows
  • Brand: Joss & Main
  • Price: Starts at $679

This super affordable panel bed frame is a total steal, starting at less than $800. You can choose from full, queen, or king sizes or opt for even more expansive comfort with a California king.

Regardless of the size you choose, you’ll enjoy matching headboard and footboard upholstery, along with a sturdy slat system that will offer comfortable support night after night.

Shop now at jossandmain.com

11. Graham Bed

Modern upholstered blue bed frame with a blue uholstered headboard, a mattress with sheets
  • Brand: Interior Define
  • Price: Starts at $1,287

Designed to be versatile and work with a range of bedroom aesthetics, Graham features a fully upholstered frame with piping details and rounded corners, giving the bed a soft and welcoming vibe.

"Graham's beauty is in its simple and versatile design that works with any bedroom. In addition to a range of fabrics and sizes, we're loving the ability to further customize with contrast piping and storage functionality," Interior Define's Director of Merchandising Emily K told Living Cozy.

Shop now at havenly.com

Honorable Mentions

There are so many great upholstered beds available online today, narrowing our list down to just 11 was incredibly challenging. Here are a few more honorable mentions worth checking out:

Why You Should Consider an Upholstered Bed Frame

Upholstered Bed Frame in a bedroom near a window, two chairs, a rug and bedroom furniture

Bernhardt's Bayonne glamorous channel tufting is the perfect choice for this romantic retreat. (credit: Jon Freidrich, designer: Deborah Bettcher)

A major benefit of upholstered bed frames over wood and metal bed frames is that they come in so many different colors, textures, and patterns, so they can really help to anchor your design and enhance your color palette.

“Upholstered bed frames and headboards are an incredible way to add warmth and coziness to your bedroom,” says Paige Gray. “I love how different fabric and upholstery options can provide a broad span of style choices.”

“Upholstered bed frames and headboards are an incredible way to add warmth and coziness to your bedroom."

Upholstered bed frames also have a knack for making spaces feel warmer and cozier, which is a perfect fit for the tranquil vibes that so many of us seek in a bedroom design.

According to Becc Burgmann, “If a headboard is wrought iron or wood, while still lovely, you’d probably want to add a rug for visual warmth, otherwise the space can feel really cold, especially if it’s a larger room.” However, opting for an upholstered bed frame means you’ll instantly have more warmth in your space, regardless of the other elements. It also offers a textural base layer that you can build more warmth using other design elements, like cozy throw pillows, blankets, quilts, and duvet covers.

Interior designer, Bridget Desroches adds, "[Upholstered beds bring] a soft feeling and visual effect to differentiate from the wood pieces such as end tables or dressers in the space. An upholstered bed can give the bedroom a sense of soft coziness, perfect for a good night’s sleep. It also breaks up the textures in the room, so it doesn’t feel too matchy – matchy."

Plus, upholstered bed frames are amazing at elevating virtually any aesthetic, thanks to their versatile designs. For instance, if you have a minimalist bedroom design, you can opt for a low-profile bed frame with clean lines, airy metal legs, and chic upholstery. Or if your aesthetic leans more glam, you can choose a bed frame with velvet upholstery or button tufting to make your space feel more luxe and sophisticated. Meanwhile, “A navy pinstripe headboard against a crisp shiplap wall can say country farmhouse or coastal Hamptons,” says Becc Burgmann. The possibilities are truly endless.

Pro Tips on Buying and Styling an Upholstered Bed Frame

Navy Upholstered Bed Frame in a cozy bedroom with sidetables, a window and a matching rug
Navy upholstered bed frame with nailhead trim (credit Maria DeCotiis Design)

When buying and styling a big bedroom furniture piece like a bed frame, it’s helpful to consider several factors, including your personal aesthetic, lifestyle, and functional needs.

If you have a small space, an upholstered storage bed with hidden storage drawers can help you maximize your space while reducing clutter. On the other hand, Paige recommends that “For a larger bedroom with more space to freely place furniture, don't be afraid to add a bed frame with a little more volume.”

“For a larger bedroom with more space to freely place furniture, don't be afraid to add a bed frame with a little more volume.”

In addition to the size of your room, you should also consider the size of the bed frame in relation to the rest of your furniture. For example, maybe your room can only snugly fit a California king, but if having nightstands is important to you, a queen size or full bed frame with space for nightstands on the sides might be a better fit overall.

Of course, style is also a big factor, and your bed frame takes up a lot of visual space, so deciding on the right color is important, considering it should also work with the wall color. For example, a nailhead trim, tufted headboard, or bold, boho upholstery pattern can make all the difference to the feel of your space.

“Keep your upholstery neutral. Colors such as light gray, beige, and white are great backdrops for a beautiful bed set or feature headboard wall."

Eliety Perez recommends that you “Keep your upholstery neutral. Colors such as light gray, beige, and white are great backdrops for a beautiful bed set or feature headboard wall. These colors are also beneficial long-term as styles or color palettes.” A neutral bed frame is also great for guest rooms since they appeal to a wide variety of style sensibilities. Before you purchase a white bed frame, consider if it is the right color if you have kids or pets.

You can also use your bed frame as a statement piece, opting for a bold color or pattern to make a big style splash.

Finally, consider the design of the bed itself and whether it’s built to last. “I prefer a whole bed box where the headboard and footboard are one assembled piece,” says Paige. “Look for reputable furniture manufacturers that focus on dovetail construction. That way, if your style changes over the years, the quality stays consistent so you can simply update the upholstery.”

Meet The Bed Experts

At Living Cozy, we work closely with leading names across the industry to bring you the best home goods, furniture, and design recommendations. To create a curated selection of the best upholstered bed frames, you’ll find advice from the following experts:

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Written by
Kelly Weimert
Kelly Weimert is a writer, editor, and interior design expert with 10 years of experience writing about design and home decor. She's written for interior design publications such as MyDomaine, Apartment Therapy, Domino Magazine, and Hunker. When she's not writing or editing, she's probably busy obsessing over how to beautify her home.
Kelly Weimert
Written by
Kelly Weimert
Kelly Weimert is a writer, editor, and interior design expert with 10 years of experience writing about design and home decor. She's written for interior design publications such as MyDomaine, Apartment Therapy, Domino Magazine, and Hunker. When she's not writing or editing, she's probably busy obsessing over how to beautify her home.
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