Beds

In the flurry of furnishing a bedroom, it’s all too easy to opt for a practical bed frame — something that meets only the most basic criteria, such as elevating your mattress off of the floor. However, a modern bed frame should transcend pure functionality.

Not only should it be durable, but your bed frame and headboard should also be visually pleasing elements of design that make a statement, whether minimalist or traditional, mid-century modern or Bohemian-chic, in your bedroom. Well-chosen modern bedroom furniture has the power to transform a room from a mere place to sleep to a haven of rest and solace.

From contemporary bed frames to a mid-century modern bed, there’s a range of types and styles to suit every interior.

How to Choose a Bed Frame

Wondering how to choose a bed? As with many pieces of furniture, size and style are the most important factors to consider. Keep these various types in mind as you search for a stylish yet comfortable bed frame for your home.

A modern daybed, usually designed for a twin- or full-sized mattress, features a sturdy bed frame. This type encloses a mattress on three sides so that it can double as a sofa or love seat during the day. A modern canopy bed offers a fresh take on a classic Old World style. It features a modern wood bed frame flanked by four posters that connect to create a canopy. While some variations of this type feature fabric draped over the top and sides, others forgo the fabric for a more modern — and slightly minimalist — aesthetic.

Next, a modern upholstered bed is a stylish yet comfortable choice, especially if you spend time reading or watching television in bed. Designed with a plush headboard, this type can be covered in a plethora of materials, including bouclé, cotton twill, leather, tweed, and more. Some upholstered headboards showcase thoughtful design details, like topstitching, quilting, or button tufting.

A pillar bed frame delivers a stately design, featuring columnal pillars at each corner. Think of it as an updated four-poster bed. Finally, a sleek bed frame showcases clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic. It may be designed in powder-coated steel, wood, or even wrapped in leather.

Modern Bed Design

A bed frame with storage is a refreshingly modern design that plays double duty in the bedroom. Many frames feature underbed storage in the form of drawers that pull out for ease of access. While some are equipped with drawers that open from either side of the bed, others open from the foot of the bed. Choose a style according to the layout of your room and which side of the bed will be most easily accessible.

Modern bed frame design has come a long way in recent years. Today’s options are sleek, sophisticated, and available in a wide range of materials. With the right designer bed frame, you can instantly elevate your bedroom’s interior — and your bed, too.

At Design Within Reach, we’re here to answer questions and more, with complementary design services to support you at every step of your interior design journey. Our staff of in-store design professionals can give advice and recommendations via chat, photos, and live video. They can also do 3-D renderings of your rooms so you can see how an arrangement might work. Look for the black chat icon at the lower right of webpages.