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Aug 30, 2023

19 Best Wooden Bed Frames in 2023: Shop Our Favorites Now

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Neutral, natural designs that help you sleep better? Count us in!

There's a time and a place for trendy furniture, but when it comes to your sleeping quarters, we suggest sticking to the classics, like wooden bed frames. After all, wood—like mahogany, cherry, maple, and oak, to name a few of our favorites—is warm, luxurious, and always in style. Plus, the natural material is hardly limiting, as plenty of retailers have designed wooden bed frames to suit different looks.

Ahead, we’ve chosen some of our favorites that come in different grains, sizes, and styles, so you’re bound to find something that suits your space. Did we mention that there's a massive price range (some are even less than $150), and plenty of our top picks are on sale? So if you’re looking to upgrade your bedroom with arguably your home's most important piece of furniture, consider this your cheat sheet.

Aside from breaking down all of the reasons we’re into these wooden bed frames, we’re giving you the crucial stats including size options, delivery type, and whether or not you need to learn how to use a drill. We even chatted with Quentin de Coster, Thuma's Senior Director of Product and Industrial Design as the brand specializes in thoughtful, easy-to-assemble wooden designs backed by timeless Japanese technique. Go on, get the good night's sleep you’ve been craving on a brand-new ultra-cool bed that will elevate your space in all the right ways.

The Webster bed is Serena & Lily's contemporary twist on 17th-century bobbin furniture. Of course, it features the classic turned-wood detailing, yet it's sleek in all the right ways giving it an airiness that typical spool-style pieces don't. Plus, if you use the code "SPRING" at checkout, you can save a whopping 20%.

There's a reason why you've been seeing Thuma everywhere. This bed has over 14,300 positive online reviews and shoppers can't stop raving about how easy it is to put together. "It took longer to unwrap the boxes than it did to set up," according to a verified buyer. "Truly a five minute assembly, without tools, and I am a 69 year old woman. The walnut color is beautiful..."

As if that glowing review isn't impressive enough, the slats on the bed ensure noise minimization so gone are the days of squeaking whenever you toss and turn during sleepless nights. Plus, you won't have to worry about toxic materials as the bed is GREENGUARD Gold Certified.

This West Elm classic is called the Midcentury bed for a good reason: It boasts all the characteristics of the beloved design era, including a minimalist shape, warm-toned wood, and clean lines.

Another midcentury-inspired wooden bed frame that deserves a spot on our list is this affordable Amazon find. Did we mention it's available in three sizes and four finishes? Best of all, the most popular size, a queen, is less than $150.

If you'd consider yourself a Francophile, this Louis XVI-style cane bed, which comes in three natural finishes, is for you. Not only is it made of solid mahogany, but each piece is hand-finished to give it a faux patina.

Transform your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary with a cool yet quietly luxurious wooden bed frame that features slanted legs and slim cutouts. Because it's made of solid natural oak, each piece is slightly different. So no matter which one you get, it's one of a kind.

What this 17 Stories bed frame lacks in headboard it makes up for with plenty of cleverly hidden storage. In fact, the base comprises two drawers on three sides, so if you live in a small space with only one closet, this bed is a solid pick. Not to mention, there's no box spring required, so feel free to get any mattress that suits your fancy.

From the front, this looks like a 1960s- and Scandinavian-inspired frame, but from the side, there's a lot of visual interest to consider. From the round-end posters to the gently angled headboard that shows off the wood grain, the Solano bed is easily one of our favorites.

We have a thing for cane furniture, which, depending on the shape of the bed can read French country or 1970s bohemian. In the case of this rattan bed, it's the latter. Our favorite part? The headboard curves inward to make nighttime reading and movie nights even cozier.

This cut-out bed comes in four finishes, including gray, white, weathered pine, and acacia (pictured). If you want to keep your bedroom feeling minimal and easy-on-the-eyes, you can't go wrong with this piece of furniture. It's what we'd call an essential.

Birch Lan'e Clove farmhouse platform bed is selling out fast, so get it while it's still available. You may not be able to see it from the photo, but it comes with a simple slat system that gives your mattress support and space to breathe, meaning there's no need for a box spring.

The low-profile Seb bed may not be 100 percent wood, but we will make an exception because it's so stylish. For starters, it includes a plush upholstered headboard. Secondly, it's lacquered in a muted honey color that gives it a slightly distressed finish.

There's something about canopy beds that feel sophisticated and regal. Case in point: Pottery Barn's poplar wood Calistoga bed, which is inspired by modern French design. The best part? It's hand finished in a jet black hue, giving your bedroom a dramatic Parisian vibe.

Avocado may be most well-known for its nontoxic, all-natural mattresses, but the brand's collection of simple wooden furniture is coming in hot. Take, for instance, the City bed, which is made of FSC-certified, sustainably harvested American timber.

It doesn't get more traditional than a slatted-wood bed frame. This one is made using high-quality, long-lasting hardwood that is as sturdy as it is durable, so it will last for years to come. There's also a 100-day sleep trial.

Rejuvenation's Colfax bed makes a serious case for streamlined Scandinavian design. The solid walnut or white oak frame is inspired by 1940s Swedish examples.

Depending on your bedding, this best-selling Williams Sonoma find, which is woven in natural seagrass, can skew either classic or nautical—two styles we love. It's hand-crafted by skilled artisans, so you know it will exude perfection, no matter what type of bedding you use.

With woven cane panels on both the head and footboard, and a natural mango wood grain, Lulu and Georgia's Hannah bed is another bohemian pick we're obsessed with. Our advice? Let the details shine by opting for simple, all-white bedding.

Made of solid mango wood, this platform bed is simple, quiet, and minimal in all the right ways. There may not be a headboard, but the extended frame doubles as a nightstand. There's plenty of space for your cell phone, a glass of water, and anything else you may need in the middle of the night.

"Platform bed frames come in a range of materials, but when it comes to the home, especially the bedroom, it's smart to choose sustainable, natural materials whenever possible," Coster shares. "Your bed should last a lifetime, so look for durable, high-quality materials. Compared to synthetic veneers or imitation wood, real wood bed frames last longer and generally have less added chemicals, especially if they’re GREENGUARD Gold Certified. And if you’re able to buy a bed frame made from upcycled wood, you get to benefit from the aesthetic and durability of hardwood, while maintaining a low impact on the planet."

Jessica Cherner is House Beautiful's associate shopping editor and knows where to find the best high-low pieces for any room.

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