I'm no stranger to cutting costs when it's time to buy furniture. But, when a recent CNET survey found out that roughly six in 10 US adults are willing to invest in their bed setup, as a sleep expert, I knew what I had to recommend: buy a bed frame.
Now, if you're wondering why? There are many reasons why a bed frame is a key part of your bedding setup. A bed frame's purpose is to protect you and your mattress from the downsides of sleeping on the floor. Not only that, but mattresses are expensive. Storing yours on the floor is like leaving your watch or phone on the floor. You could, but you can't be surprised when something inevitably goes wrong.
Below, I explain what can happen if you leave your mattress on the ground and offer affordable bed frame options you won't have to spend an arm and a leg on.
What is a bed frame?
A bed frame is the main support structure for your mattress and your box spring (if you have one). It keeps your mattress up off the floor, and protects from moist, dust and general floor gunk. There are a variety of different bed frames, from basic to decorative and functional. Some even come with a head or footboard.
Here are some of the most popular bed frame types:
Platform: Common bed frame made with slats to support your mattress without the need for a box spring.
Common bed frame made with slats to support your mattress without the need for a box spring. Floating: These bed frames are more modern, and typically have hidden legs or they are omitted completely. It looks like a large decorative box supporting your mattress.
These bed frames are more modern, and typically have hidden legs or they are omitted completely. It looks like a large decorative box supporting your mattress. Trundle: A trundle bed is great for siblings because it supports two beds in one. They are normally twin or full size mattresses that sit on top of one another. However, the mattress on the bottom rolls out from underneath when it's ready for use.
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