The Best Platform Beds for Every Bedroom Style (2024)

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Real wood, an upholstered headboard, double strength slats, and an overall timeless design make Thuma’s The Bed one of the best platform beds on the market. Each bed is made from repurposed wood, so natural imperfections, unique wood grains, and knots make each piece unique.

The low-profile upholstered headboard (which the brand has dubbed a “PillowBoard”) fuses comfort and function and is available in a natural linen or dark charcoal hue. No tools are needed for assembly—just a pair of hands to tighten two screws!

Being on a tight budget doesn’t mean you have to forgo a bed frame completely. Zinus is one of our favorite wallet-friendly furniture and mattress brands, and their platform beds give you the best bang for your buck. The Alexis Bed features solid and stable wood slats set in a fuss-free frame for your mattress, whether it's latex, memory foam, or spring.

The budget price does come with a few compromises, like a lack of headboard and a relatively low weight limit. This pick is best for kids or singles looking to furnish their first apartment, rather than couples looking for a bed to last for decades.

If you live in a small space, then you know the importance of underbed storage. While there are tons of decorative baskets and organizers you can buy for the space under your bed, the Matera makes it easy with built-in storage drawers.

The bed (which can also be purchased without any built-in storage) includes three to six drawers throughout, depending on which size you choose. They're spacious enough to store all your out-of-season clothes or extra linens, and the bed itself is gorgeous enough on its own—it's made of your choice of either solid walnut or oak.

Your bedroom is your personal sanctuary, so it's important to have pieces that reflect your style and needs best. That's why customizable furniture, like West Elm's Mod Upholstered Platform Bed, is ideal when it comes to designing your perfect space.

This bed is available in five standard sizes and over 30 fabric options, from rosy tweed to gray linen and everything in between. It has a streamlined silhouette and totally upholstered construction, giving you a blank canvas to work with and guaranteeing you'll find a design that fits with your décorstyle.

If you want your bed to keep you as grounded as possible, Urban Outfitters' Riley Platform Bed is worth a look. A gorgeous, upholstered frame with clean, cozy lines and short wood legs, it will instantly warm up your sleeping space. This look is best for a bohemian, Scandi, or romantic-style bedroom, thanks to its soft, rounded look.

In addition to the natural taupe color—which will look good with any color or pattern scheme—it's also available in a gorgeous pink hue as well as a neutral gray.

This totally customizable platform bed, courtesy of direct-to-consumer brand Floyd, is one of the coolest concepts around. After choosing your bed size, you can pick from birch or walnut wood with black or white accents. Next, decide whether you want to add a slanted wooden headboard to the platform or keep it simple and do without. You also have the option of adding some underbed storage, to just one or both sides of the bed.

The overall look of The Floyd Platform Bed is a little bit of mid-century meets contemporary with just a dash of industrial. And with so many customizable features, you're able to build your dream bed from the ground up.

For a bed that's sure to be the focal point of your space, look no further than Pottery Barn's Linwood Platform Canopy Bed. The wood design perfectly pairs clean, simple lines with sky-high heights that adds a little drama to your space—in a good way.

Available in two sizes—Queen and King—this minimal yet eye-catching piece will fit in with just about any décorstyle, from coastal to farmhouse to mid-century modern. If you want a more uniform look, there are matching nightstands that pair perfectly.

If you're looking for a no-frills, durable, and well-made platform that will blend seamlessly into your space, then check out the Helix Wooden Bed Frame. Featuring a very basic aesthetic, it will compliment almost any design scheme.

The only choice you have to make is your desired color—white or natural. Simple in design, this bed is made from high-quality, 100 percent Appalachian hardwood for the bed rails, 100 percent solid Southern Yellow Pine for the slats, and 100 percent solid Appalachian Maple for the legs. The best part? It comes packed neatly in a box, and no tools are needed for the simple and quick assembly process.

A cast iron bed is a fun way to keep your bedroom furniture from looking too matchy-matchy. This farmhouse-meets-industrial-meets-rustic style bed still has a traditional feel, but stands out against wooden dressers and upholstered accent furniture.

The super sturdy metal frame is available in four finishes—bronze, white, matte black, and gold—each one as gorgeous as the next. Even the slats that support your mattress are made of metal, so this bed is as sturdy as it is statement-making.

If you want to bring boho-meets-coastal vibes to your space, consider Serena & Lily's Harbour Cane Bed. The bed's hardwood frame is complete with a handwoven rattan headboard and footboard, creating a look that's reminiscent of a chic island hotel you'll never want to check out of. In addition to the striking ebony option, this bed is also available in white and natural for a subtler look that still manages to make a statement.

A fully upholstered leather bed? Yes, please. This truly unique piece of furniture courtesy of Arhaus will make a sophisticated statement in your sleeping space thanks to its gorgeous construction and color options.

The bed is made with a hardwood frame and is upholstered by hand with soft leather that's what dreams are made of. It's available in both Queen and King sizes as well as a variety of colors, like a gorgeous light brown or custom navy blue. Not sure which color is best for your space? You can order a few swatches to try out before you commit.

If you want to give your bedroom a major dose of interior design power, The Inside's Modern Platform Bed is your best bet. Like nearly every product from this brand, the bed can be customized in over 130 different fabric options, ranging from solid hued velvets and linens to Scalamandré zebras, cheetahs, and birds, as well as a banana palm print that looks straight out of the Beverly Hills Hotel.

This bed also features sleek metal legs—your choice of brass or chrome—and is available in sizes Twin through King. The Inside also offers plenty of add-ons that will match your bed, like cute throw pillows and accent furniture.

Looking for a statement-making bed frame to build a whole room around? Article’s Nera Bed—an aesthetic blast from the past—looks like something you would find in Don Draper’s Manhattan penthouse. Constructed out of stunning veneered American walnut, this 2-in-1 piece combines your bed and your nightstands into one seamless design.

Other thoughtful touches include a wire nook where you can thread your phone charger, and under mounted, soft-close nightstand drawers. If you are as obsessed with this mid-century collection as we are, you can complete the look with other bedroom pieces, including a gorgeous dresser or media unit.

You'll never feel the need to upgrade from this high-end bed frame courtesy of Rove Concepts. The Chloe’s upholstered frame and headrest (with a cool, wooden "halo") have a contemporary look that's available in a range of textures and colors, from black velvet to off-white felt.

The headrest is gently tufted and the base itself is generously padded to give your bed a soft, cozy vibe (and prevent you from stubbing your toe or banging your shin in the middle of the night). The platform sits inside of the cushioned base, which helps keep your mattress from sliding around when you get into or out of bed.

For a farmhouse-style bed, consider Pottery Barn's North Reclaimed Wood Platform style. Made of solid reclaimed pine wood, this bed offers a rustic look yet with a refined, modern touch. It's available in three sizes, each of which includes a headboard that's bound to make a statement.

Because the bed is made of reclaimed materials, it'll have one-of-a-kind variations throughout that make each bed truly special. Plus, the wood is kiln-dried to prevent mildew and other damage so the bed will stay in good shape for years to come.

If you're looking for a bed that doubles as a work of art, this Anthropologie design has you covered. Inspired by a Moroccan entryway, the bed frame is sure to make a statement in any bedroom thanks to its intricate hand-carved design.

Made of tropical hardwood, the neutral color scheme makes it easy to pair a variety of bedding options and furniture pieces. Though the bohemian style would certainly fit well with an eclectic collection of pieces, there's also a matching nightstand available for a more uniform look.

Final Verdict

Overall, we recommend Thuma's The Bed (view at Thuma) for its timeless design, materials, and its no-tool assembly. For a budget-friendly option, we suggest the Zinus Alexis Wood Platform Bed (view at Amazon) for its versatile style and fuss-free frame.