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The largest piece in the room is also the one that sets its character: the line of the headboard, the warmth of the wood, the softness of the upholstery.

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Our Quickship collection arrives sooner than made-to-order furniture, so a guest room can be settled in before the holiday visitors arrive.

The Bed Guide

How to Choose a Bed

A bed is chosen once and lived with every day. Five considerations that set one frame apart from another.

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Start with the headboard

The headboard is the focal point of the room, seen from the doorway and from every corner. Its height and line set the tone: low and architectural, tall and enveloping, or slim and quiet.

Read the profile from the side

Much of a bed's character lives in its profile. A frame raised on slender legs lets the floor show beneath it and makes the room feel open, while a frame that sits close to the floor feels grounded and calm.

Pair wood with soft, upholstery with grain

A solid wood frame brings warmth and grain, and an upholstered frame brings softness and a quieter surface to lean against. Let the room hold both: wool bedding beside a wood frame, or a grained nightstand beside an upholstered one.

Measure the frame, not just the mattress

Headboards and side rails extend beyond the mattress, so check the frame's overall width and length. The nightstands on either side need to sit comfortably clear of it.

Let the ceiling guide the height

Where the ceiling is generous, a tall headboard has room to make a statement. Beneath a sloped ceiling or a window, a lower profile keeps the wall open and the proportions easy.

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Questions

Bed FAQs

What are the standard bed sizes?

Mattresses measure about 38 by 75 inches for a twin, 54 by 75 for a full, 60 by 80 for a queen, 76 by 80 for a king, and 72 by 84 for a California king. The frame adds to each of these, so check its overall dimensions.

What is a platform bed?

A platform bed has a solid or slatted base that supports the mattress directly, so no box spring is needed. It gives the bed a clean, low profile.

How high should a bed sit?

Most beds place the top of the mattress about 22 to 28 inches above the floor, which makes it easy to step in and out. Choose nightstands within a few inches of that height.

How can I see the size of a frame before I buy?

Mark its overall footprint on the floor with painter's tape, including the headboard, and walk around it. Leave about two feet on each side for the nightstands and for making the bed.

What size bed suits a guest room?

A queen welcomes most guests, and a pair of twins lets one room serve friends, family, or a couple, whichever the visit calls for.

Can a bed sit in front of a window?

Yes. A lower headboard keeps the window clear, and a frame with slim legs and a light line lets the view through.

What types of bed frames can I browse?

Frames range from solid wood to upholstered, and from low platform profiles to tall, enveloping headboards, so there is a design for every kind of room.

Can you help me choose a bed for my room?

Share the dimensions of the room, the wall you have in mind, and the look you love, and Design Assistance can narrow the choice to frames that suit the space.

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