When you consider that a bed frame is a fairly simple piece of furniture, it should be pretty easy to pick out the right one for your mattress, right? Actually there is very little truth to that statement. From the material you choose for your bed frame to the height and size of your frame, choosing the right bed frame for your mattress can get a little trickier than you could have ever imagined.
You have likely heard a bed frame horror story or two. Maybe even experienced bed frame failure yourself? From that screw that gives and lands you on the floor to the frame that cracks and breaks due to poor design, the unlucky few who have had bad bed frame luck know all too well about squeezing onto the couch for the night or even sleeping on the floor. Or how about those people whose bed frame failed months ago and they have resorted to putting their mattress on the floor? All these stories are true and they could easily happen to you.
When shopping for a new bed frame, you don’t want to make similar mistakes when picking out one for your mattress and bedroom. So how do you shop for a bed frame? What should you look for in order to get a bed frame that will provide you years of wonderful, comfortable and most importantly safe sleeping? Read on and learn how.
Most bed frames consist of a head, foot and side rails. Larger mattresses such as queen and king will also require extra support in the center. Bed frames are generally made of iron or wood; iron being less susceptible to bug damage, water damage or fire damage. When you are deciding on the best bed frame for your mattress and room décor there are several factors to consider outside of iron or wood.
For starters you will want to evaluate the build of the frame. Does it fit well together? When looking at a wood bed, remember the fewer pieces of wood means less stress points and less points of breaking. Are the interlocking portions sturdy and do they use multiple fasteners so if one fails, you don’t end up on the floor?
The height of the bed frame is also important. If on display with a mattress, lie on the unit and get up as you would in the morning. A short person may find a bed too high where a tall person won’t want a bed so low that when they get up their knees are under too much pressure and body weight. Make sure the bed frame with mattress and box spring, if necessary, is at a comfortable height. While you lay on the bed checking the height, move, bounce and even jump around on it as well. Checking the sturdiness is important. This is a display unit; it most likely isn’t going to be for sale, so give it a good test for sturdiness.
You should research bed frames just as you would any other purchases you make. You want to make the right choice from all the options out there, so look around, search the internet and read reviews. If you have slept in a bed that you just loved, go back and examine it and look at how it is made, then you will know what to look for in your own bed frame.
Sleep is directly tied to our sanity, not to mention that we want to be well rested and ready to face another day with energy and vigor. The importance of a strong bed frame to hold us curled up on our mattress with our covers and pillows is unmatchable.
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