11 Best Bed Frames (2025), Tested and Reviewed
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An Adjustable Bed Frame
Photograph: Molly Higgins
This adjustable base is from the makers of one of our favorite mattresses overall and one of our favorite mattresses for side sleepers. It runs on electricity to move the hydraulic-like motors below, which raise both the head and foot area of the bed. It comes with a wireless Bluetooth-enabled remote with buttons to adjust the head and foot portion of the bed up and down, a built-in flashlight, and a button to bring the frame down to a flat level.
The Legget & Platt app (available for iOS only) can act as a remote as well—a huge sigh of relief for a generally scatterbrained person like myself who’s prone to losing things. In the app, you name your bed, make the same adjustments, and save your favorite positions so you can easily go back to them. The bed frame is sleek—not bulky at all—and is around 13 inches off the ground, making extra storage space underneath that I didn’t have before. The legs are virtually invisible, although the zero-clearance design allows the base to be used without the legs if using platform bases.
The adjustable frame rises in half-inch increments from 13 to 18 inches from the original base, and the motor is fairly quiet. The base works with mattresses designed to flex, without shifting inside materials or weakening the structure, and is compatible with nearly all Saatva mattresses. For non-Saatva mattresses, check with the manufacturer to ensure it’s compatible with an adjustable base.
Saatva provides a 10-year warranty as well as free in-room delivery and setup, and the men were done in less than 15 minutes, even putting my old mattress back on for me. I often work in my bed and use pillows to prop me up, and this took away the need to be surrounded by a dozen or so of my favorite body pillows. This customizable frame would work great for those with mobility issues or health issues like acid reflux, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, or sciatica (among other things). This bougie bed base isn’t completely necessary for me, but it’s a fun luxury to have. —Molly Higgins
Available Finishes 1 Materials Used Steel, plywood Weight Capacity 850 pounds Warranty 10 years -
Best Bed Frame With Lift-Up Storage
Castlery
Auburn Performance Bouclé Storage Bed
If your bedroom needs decluttering, the Auburn is a splurge but a worthwhile investment in your mental well-being. Covered in Castlery’s spill-resistant bouclé fabric, the Auburn proves surprisingly durable against my cats, who treat my furniture like their personal playground. Although I was initially worried about the creamy white—a shade most pet owners might avoid—it has remained pristine after a month. Aesthetically, I adore the wingback headboard and low-profile design. The dense-looped Cambria textile is soft without being overly delicate.
Though my favorite feature is the lift-up storage compartment, ideal for my 700-ish-square-foot apartment. It’s not tall enough for full-size suitcases, but it accommodates all the random items that typically lack a designated spot—duffels, Christmas ornaments, a cat stroller, etc. Castlery offers white-glove delivery, provided the bedroom is ready. Assembly is doable alone, but it’s easier with two people. —Boutayna Chokrane
Available Finishes 1 Materials Used Plywood, engineered wood, PU foam and fiber, non-woven fabric Weight Capacity 600 pounds Warranty 3 years (Frame). 1 year (Foam and fabric.)
