26 best bed frames to buy in 2025, according to our editors

Why we love it: Brass bed frames are a perennial favourite of House & Garden editors. They are cosy and inviting whilst still looking grown up enough to hold their own in a smart bedroom. The Cornish Beds company is our go to for fully customisable pieces, and the ‘Hampton’ is our top pick.

There's something almost magical about the slightly nostalgic feel of a traditional metal frame: it's Bedknobs and Broomsticks and Mary Poppins all wrapped up into one cocooning bed. There are 13 colour options available for the Hampton Bed, but if you're not satisfied with any of those, The Cornish Bed Co will make a bespoke one for you for an extra £100. They also offer a whole range of customisations and you can order this bed as a bedstead, bed surround, with a headboard, with no headboard, as a four poster and so on. This is craftsmanship at its finest and you're guaranteed to love your bed for your whole life long.

Pair with:

The Lambswool Mattress

The Cashmere Mattress

Habitat Chiltern Spindle Double Wooden Bed Frame

Why we love it: For under £500, you can't get much better than this stylish Habitat bed frame. Reminiscent of Ercol pieces, there's a certain mid century cool to it that looks at once laidback and inviting. It comes in three neutral finishes, the oak which is shown here, plus black and walnut, all of which would pair well with either plain or patterned bedding. The Chiltern is made from solid wood and an oak veneer, meaning it isn't solid oak, but that's to be expect from a bed at the lower end of the price spectrum. There is some self-assembly required, but again, this is an effective cost saving measure, so if you have one eye on the purse strings it could be a good way to go.

Henrietta Winged Headboard Upholstered Bed

Why we love it: For a more elevated offering without an enormous price tag, Love Your Home is a great go-to. The winged headboard creates a cocooning feel and the whole bed frame can be customised in hundreds of fabrics. The legs also come in four options: dark walnut stain, light walnut stain, dark oak stain and natural hickory. Ultimately, regardless of how you choose to customise it, The Henrietta Bed is an impactful piece that will become the happy centre of your bedroom.

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Canoga Double Rattan Bed

Why we love it: Urban Outfitters might be best known as a clothing retailer, but their furniture is rather stylish too. It's part of the same brand group as Anthropologie, so that bohemian luxury thread runs through both furniture lines. Their Canoga Bed is rather affordable at £649, so it won't break the bank. There is some assembly required, so if that's not in your wheelhouse, this item might be best avoided. However, if you're looking for cost saving measures and a pretty frame, it's a good way to go.

Raphia Double Bed

Why we love it: Swoon Editions can sometimes fall off the radar when looking for furniture, but it really shouldn't. Their larger pieces are often pretty affordable and quite charming at that. This 70s inspired rattan number would suit just about any bedding style, so you could opt for either crisp white bed sheets or colourful linen.

Christo Four-Poster Bed

Why we love it: Those looking for a bed to last a lifetime should look no further than Pimlico Road stalwart, Pinch. Handcrafted and perfected down to every last detail, Pinch's bed frames are a cut above the rest. The Christo Four-Poster Bed is our absolute favourite, and those lucky enough to have high ceilings should be making the most of them with a dramatic four poster like this one.

French Sleigh Bed, double

Why we love it: Narrow or small bedrooms can present a challenge when it comes to decorating. However, the right design choices can take a space from cramped and unusable to a welcoming cocoon-like environment. One of the best ways to do that is to choose an attractive bed that will become the room's focal point without being overwhelming. This Scumble Goosie sleigh bed is such a beast.

Madara Retro Bed

Why we love it: Sometimes simple is best, and that's never more proven than with French furniture company La Redoute's offering. Their Madara Bed is a pared-back, stylish piece made from oak and cane. It's a brilliant bed frame for a guest bedroom, or first home thanks to its accessible price point.

Chamberlayne Bed

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Buy Now at Max Rollitt

Why we love it: Much like Pinch, Max Rollitt's pieces have an attention to detail you simply won't find on the high street. Their offering includes antique and contemporary, made to order items, making each furnishing unique. The Chamberlayne Bed has a particularly regal air about it. Dress it in swathes of beautiful fabric for maximum impact.

Melbury Velvet Bed, Dark Leg

Double Divan Bed Base with Drawers, natural

Ardmore Bed

Sugar Puff Bed

Gregory Bed, by Antonio Citterio, covered in ‘Eleo 1189’,

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Buy Now at Flexform

Marna King Size Bed

Carved Bed

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Buy Now at Chelsea Textiles

Coniston Four Poster Bed

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Buy Now at Turnpost Beds

Ruché Beech and Polyurethane Bed, by Inge Sempé

Companions Bed, by De La Espada

No. 4 Bed

Price on request

Buy Now at Savoir Beds

Group Bed, king size beech and plywood-framed, by Philippe Malouin

• Best bed frame overall: Soho Home Rivas Bed
• Best wooden bed frame: NiX Out for the Count Four Poster Bed
• Best upholstered bed frame: Darlings of Chelsea Lyndhurst Double Bed
• Best rattan bed frame: La Redoute Cleo French Vintage Rattan Bed
• Best specialist bed frame: Simba Sleep Atlas Bed Base
• Best metal bed frame: Cornish Beds Co. Hampton Bed
• Best budget bed frame: Habitat Chiltern Spindle Double Wooden Bed Frame
• Best luxury bed frame: Love Your Home Henrietta Winged Headboard Bed

Once you've settled on a fabulous bed frame, make sure you top it with a high quality mattress. Take a look at our selection of the best mattresses available to buy in the UK, our guide to the best memory foam mattresses, or our top tips for how to clean a mattress. To enhance your mattress, consider our pick of the best mattress toppers, or if you're looking to save some pennies, find out what we think is the best cheap mattress in our dedicated guide. Finally, if a buying a mattress that's mindful of the environment and your health is important to you, head over to our best organic mattress round up.