Australia’s Best Bed Frames: Reviews
All good things have a solid base. The same is true when it comes to a good night’s rest. mattresses, blankets toppers, and pillows all play a major role in a good night’s sleep, but if you don’t have a quality bed frame or base then your slumber will suffer. It should complement your mattress and provide you with the support that you need. What is the best bed frame to provide these benefits?
Fear not! We have searched in all corners of Australia and overseas. We’ve spent a lot of time and effort compiling a list that includes bed bases and frames for every budget and needs. We didn’t have it easy, but will not rest until all Australians get the sleep they deserve.
Find out which bed frames are the best in Australia
1. Ergoflex Premium bed – Most Customisable (Best Splurge)
Highlights
- Colour Options: 30 Colors Available
- Design: Customisable without or with a headboard
- Sizes: Size: Single, King Single, Double, Queen, King
- Frame: Victorian Ash hardwood
- Fabric: Warwick
- Warranty: 5-year
- Price range: $1699 to $3000
Are you ready to let your inner designer out while investing in the ultimate bed? The Ergoflex Premium is the bed for you. The Ergoflex Premium bed is customizable to meet your needs: Size, foundation type (high or low), headboard material, and colour. There are more than 3,200 possible combinations to create your Ergoflex Premium Bed. Each component is also made and packaged in Australia.
Prices start at $1,699 and are not for those on a tight budget. However, the superior build quality, high-quality materials, and unmatched levels of customization more than makeup for the cost. The term “high-quality materials” does not exaggerate. With the Australian hardwood (Victorian Ash or heat-treated Pine) from sustainable sources and the hand-upholstered bed with the finest Warwick fabric, this is far superior to the flat-pack affair that is found in many modern homes. Ergoflex has a 5-year warranty on this product and should have you confident about its longevity.
This bed is customisable and can be adapted to any room. Many owners praise the easy assembly, the build quality and the many customisation options. One user suggested the high-foundation option for those with back problems, while others praised Ergoflex’s “White-Glove Delivery Service” (available on request).
Final Verdict:
We are very happy with the Ergoflex Premium bed. You can choose the colour, height, style of headboard, and even the materials. No matter which design you choose, the quality and durability of materials will be guaranteed.
Ergoflex, if you have the money to spare, can create the bed of dreams for you that will be easy to assemble.
2. Koala Timber Base Editor’s Pick (Ease Of Assembly)
Highlights
- Colour: Natural wood
- Sizes: Queen, King
- Frame: Natural Timer with Cottonwood Plywood
- Risk-free 120-Night Trial
- Warranty: 5-year
- Price range: $800 – $1,000
Want to be stylish and have it quickly? The Koala Timber Base will do the trick! The base is packed with features, including the lightning-fast (and FREE!) delivery service. The base is delivered in 4 hours to all major Australian cities (Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Perth Adelaide). It can also be assembled in just 4 minutes. This base is made with a honeycomb-style core and natural cotton plywood. It’s sturdy, supportive, and built to last. Prices begin at $800 for Queen size and go up to $1,000 for King size. Delivery is 100% free and there’s a 120-night “risk-free trial” period.
It’s simple to assemble but you’d be doing yourself a disservice if you didn’t mention the minimalist design of the Koala Timber Base. The award-winning design was developed in Australia over a period of two years. It gives the impression that the mattress is floating in mid-air. The addition of cable management and storage behind the headboard are great finishing touches to any minimalist bedroom. Natural wood in a light colour is a stunning platform. With gaps between each panel, the mattress has room to breathe, which is great for longevity and airflow.
This mattress, despite its simple design, is incredibly sturdy. It can support weights of up to 600kg over many years. The mattress is also easy to clean and water-resistant, which was perfect for a reviewer who had a lot of animals in her home. If the bed is damaged or worn out before its time then Koala provides a 5-year warranty.
Final Verdict:
As Koala put it: This base was made with “beauty AND brains”. It is stylish, strong and almost impossible to assemble. This bed is a great focal point for any bedroom with a minimalist, discreet style. It’s affordable at $800.
3. Noa Venice Bed (Including Headboard)
Highlights
- Colour options: Beige, Charcoal
- Sizes: Queen, King
- Material: Wooden slats and steel legs
- Fabric: 100% polyester, Textured
- 30 days return policy
- Warranty: 1-year
- Price range: $900 – $1,150
The Noa Venice Bed is a modern bed with a retro touch. The bed comes in a charcoal or beige colour, with a hand-tufted headrest that is protected at the sides, and angled steel legs. It’s unique without being garish. Italian Modernist designs from the mid-20th Century inspire the bed. It adds a touch of sophistication to many bedrooms.
With a 30-day refund guarantee and a full-year warranty on manufacturing defects, you can buy with confidence. Noa’s prices start at $1,249 for Queen Size, but it falls behind its competitors when it comes to warranty. Noa does offer fast and free shipping between 2 and 5 days, which is at least competitive.
The reviews of the Noa Venice Bed have been almost all positive. Users suggest pairing the Noa Bed with the Noa Mattress for the ultimate “Noa Night’s Sleep”. The bed is stunning and customers are blown away by its beauty. It’s almost a pity, as the idea is to shut your eyes while using it. Some customers have reported minor assembly issues, but this is not a major concern considering the years of comfort they can expect.
Noa warns, depending on the size of your mattress, that the slats around the edge may be visible. This won’t affect the comfort of the mattress, but it may cause problems depending on your aesthetic preferences.
Final Verdict:
Noa Venice Bed looks great. This bed is hard to ignore with its premium upholstery, solid construction and luxurious headboard. This bed is a great buy, even though it has some minor issues with assembly and aesthetics.
4. Zinus Suzanne Metal & Pine Wood Platform bed frame with Headboard – Best Value
Highlights
- Colour: Walnut veneer
- Sizes: Single, Double, Queen, King
- Frame: Powder-coated steel with wood slats
- Warranty: 5-year
- Price range: $229 – $359
When it comes to the stylish, yet unbelievably affordable steel and pine hybrid bed, it’s best to refrain from asking too many questions. We are honestly baffled as to how Zinus is able to sell such a high-quality product for only $229. Could it be magic? We wouldn’t be shocked if it was magic. This bed uses foam tape placed intelligently to stop the frame from squeaking.
This affordable bed is available in single, queen, and king sizes, with prices ranging between $229 and $359. It will fit a wide range of mattress sizes and lifestyles. With a 5-year warranty that covers any accidental breakages or premature wear, this bed is a great option.
This bed’s industrial, clean design would look great in a bedroom with a minimalist or neat aesthetic. The lack of colour options is unfortunate, but the dark pine and steel colours complement each other well. Zinus also takes pride in its “one-box” policy and the ease of assembly offered by this bed, a fact which is backed up by numerous customer reviews. One user says that the assembly is “easier” than Ikea, while another describes the packaging (with its individually wrapped component) as “perfect”.
Final Verdict:
Zinus Suzanne Platform bed proves you don’t have to take out another mortgage to buy a stylish mattress. The combination of dark pine and steel makes the bed both sturdy and stylish. Zinus’s ease of assembly and packaging efficiency are also a major ‘plus.’ Some reviewers have even suggested that Ikea take some tips from Zinus. This is a great option for a budget bed that won’t compromise on quality.
5. Noa Sunset Frames – Best Minimalist
Highlights
- Colour: Walnut veneer
- Low platform
- Sizes: Double, Queen, King
- Frame: Powder-coated steel with wood slats
- Trial 30 Nights
- Warranty: 1-year
- Price range: $700 – $1000
Another Noa frame is selected. This frame is an ultra-minimalist and low platform, unlike the luxurious Venice frame. The Sunset Frame comes in a double, Queen or King size. It’s so sleek that it will make your mattress look like it is “floating” above the floor. Want to convince your guests that you are a genie with the ability to levitate on a floating bed? This bed (might be) the one that will do the trick…
The Sunset Frame is made from sustainably sourced American Walnut MDF and starts at $949. It comes with a one-year warranty and free shipping within 2-5 business days. This is perfect for people who don’t want the bed to be the dominant piece of furniture in their bedroom. It already dominates the “bedroom”, but is that enough? When discussing their purchase with previous buyers, they praised the dark finish and ease of assembly.
The height of the bed, or the lack thereof, is something to keep in mind. This bed frame is not for those who have difficulty getting into or out of bed. The Sunset Frame does not have a headboard. This is a nice touch to the sleek design. However, if you are someone who likes to lounge in bed, talking, reading, or watching TV, this may not be for you.
Final Verdict:
The Noa Sunset Frame is the bed that best embodies minimalism: From the right angles, it’s almost invisible! Although comfort has been sacrificed to achieve the sleek look, it is worth it if your goal is to have a minimalist sleeping area.
6. Sleep Republic Pro Base: Best Platform
Highlights
- Colour options: Storm grey, Moonlight black
- Type: Low platform
- Sizes: Single, Long Single, King Single, Double, King, Queen
- Frame: Wood slats and steel legs, centre beam.
- Trial of 100-Nights
- Warranty: 5-year
- Price range: $379 – $549
The Sleep Republic Pro Base is all about support, both in the bed and with the excellent customer service provided by the company. This low platform bed is available in sizes from Single to King, and starts at $379. It comes with a five-year warranty. Sleep Republic offers a risk-free 100-night trial. If after three months, the bed isn’t bringing you blissful sleep, you can simply return it for no cost.
What about the mattress itself? Sleep Republic went to great lengths to make this base stronger and more supportive than any of its competitors. The Pro Base has 14 slats, compared to the 10-12 found on most beds. They’re also thicker, about 50% thicker. The bed will not sag after many years of use. It is also perfect for heavy sleepers.
The Pro Base may be functional but it is also stylish! Available in “Moonlight Black” and “Storm Grey”, the bed sits at a low-profile 29CM off the ground and offers a simple but attractive design that’ll fit nicely into almost any bedroom aesthetic. Sleep Republic’s base can be assembled in just 10 minutes, without the use of any tools. The company’s demonstration video makes construction look simple enough for a child to do.
Final Verdict:
The Pro Base is stylish, strong and affordable. This bed may not be for those who like a bit of ‘give’. It is as solid and comfortable as a rock, but it will suit those who want a firmer mattress. Sleep Republic offers a 100-night free trial, as well as a 5-year warranty.
7. Zinus Omkaram Upholstered fabric bed frame – Budget Upholstered frame with Headboard
Highlights
- Colour: Upholstered navy fabric
- Sizes: Single, Double, Queen, King
- Frame: Wood slats on steel base
- Trial of 100-Nights
- Warranty: 5-year
- Price range: $225 – $329
Zinus has made a name in the industry for its quality and affordability. This upholstered frame is a combination of a solid metal base and slick navy blue fabric to create a stylish, understated design. This Queen-size bed is priced at $289 and combines both classic and modern design sensibilities. Zinus offers a generous 5-year global warranty that is “worry-free” – Zinus takes quality seriously.
This bed comes in a convenient box that requires no extra tools. Unpacking and building this bed will not be a difficult task. Put away your toolbox! All reviewers agreed that the assembly was extremely simple. One buyer pointed out the slip-free, velcro-secured slats.
Upholstered bed headboards are perfect for those who like to relax in their beds, and not just sleep. They cushion the head, neck, and back. This bed can be a great option for those who enjoy reading, watching TV or surfing the web at night.
Final Verdict:
Zinus has delivered another quality product at a low price. Zinus’ navy blue colour may not be to everyone’s taste but with the convenience, comfort and excellent post-purchase service offered (gotta love that 5-year warranty), it’s a no-brainer for anyone looking for an upholstered headboard.
8. Zinus Black Modern Metal Stainless Steel Platform (Metal)
Highlights
- Sizes: Single, Double, Queen, King
- The beds are 35cm tall with a 30cm clearance underneath.
- Frame: Powder-coated steel with wood slats
- Warranty: 5-year
- Price range: $139 – $229
Never before have bargains looked so good. Zinus’ Black Modern Metal Steel Platform is a striking bed with its sharp lines and clear angles. This bed is available in Queen, King and Double sizes for slightly higher prices. However, the single size starts at just $139. Zinus products come with a standard 5-year warranty.
This discreet product is filled with intelligent design choices. The bed is packaged in an efficient single box using Zinus’ patented packaging methods. Foam tape is strategically placed to stop the frame from squeaking, and non-slip adhesive tape holds the sturdy wooden slats of the bed in place. There’s more: the 30CM clearance under the bed provides plenty of storage space and the hidden plastic feet are designed to blend into the metal frame and protect the floor from scratches.
The Black Modern Steel Platform is a simple bed that has a lot of positive reviews. Many of the positive reviews for this bed emphasized its storage capacity, durability and ease of assembly.
Final Verdict:
Zinus’ Black Modern Metal and Steel Platform is cheap but avoids the negative connotations that go with it. This bed is stylish, well-designed, and packaged efficiently. It also comes with Zinus’ fantastic after-purchase support. This bed was the best value for money we found. We tried. This bed is our ‘Bargain pick’ and should be of interest to any budget-conscious buyer.
Guide for the Buyer: What to consider when shopping for a bed frame
We know you are a discerning shopper and that you want to be able to make your own buying decisions. We’ve put together a Buyer’s guide to help you understand the ‘ins’ & ‘outs’ in the Australian bed buying game.
1. Sizing Up
The size of the bed is important when choosing one.
What size mattress do you have?
You’ll need to ensure that the bed you choose matches your mattress size. Otherwise, you may be in for a rude surprise at night! You should also be aware that not all beds can accommodate all mattress sizes.
How big is the room in your house?
Although extravagant beds are attractive, they can dominate a small room. A minimalist bed may also seem small in a room that is large and heavily furnished. Your bed should be the right size and style for your bedroom.
2. This is a Material World
Your bed base or frame’s primary material can have a significant impact on your sleep experience as well as the aesthetics of your room.
- Wood Beds made of wood are more durable, quieter, and have a variety of charms. They’re also generally more expensive. Wood can be rustic, modern, grand, minimalist or sturdy.
- Metal: The beds made of metal are easy to maintain, and they are also often the least expensive. They can be noisy (because the metal parts rub together) and unattractive when poorly designed.
- Upholstered: Upholstered beds are more expensive and require more maintenance than wooden or metal beds, but their style is undeniably attractive and they can enhance the comfort of a bed. It’s much more comfortable to relax in bed while resting on an upholstered headboard.
3. Beware of those Slats
There are many differences between bed slats. When it comes to the (potentially) new slats for your bed, there are a few things to keep in mind.
- Spacing
The mattress will be more stressed over time if the slats are too far apart. A bed that has fewer slats is also more likely to break under the weight of a person. However, it is still important to have spaces for airflow beneath the mattress.
- Flat or Curved?
Curved slats offer more bounce, resulting in a more comfortable sleep. Flat slats are less flexible and perfect for those who prefer a little more support.
4. Height
Too high or too low? A bed that is too high or low can ruin a good night’s sleep. Low beds are a nightmare for people who have trouble getting out of bed due to their age, bad joints or other reasons. Small sleepers, on the other hand, may find it difficult to get into bed every night.
For people who have limited space, high beds also allow for more under-bed storage.
Wrapping up
The bed frame may not be as well-known as sheets, duvets or mattresses, but it can make the difference between a good night’s rest and a nightmare. The bed frame is also a focal point in the bedroom. A bad bed can ruin the look of a room.
It’s important to know how to create the perfect sleeping arrangement. Do not rush, take your time and learn as much as you can. You have a wide range of options when it comes time to sleep in Australia. Make sure you choose the right bed for you.
