6. Frame-Only Bed
A frame-only bed does not feature a headboard or footboard and is a visually simple, more affordable option for sleeping. Keep in mind that these beds often look best with a skirt or bedding that obscures their utilitarian legs. “This isn’t a bad thing, but in a small space, it can feel blocky,” says designer Elizabeth Drake.
7. Sleigh Bed
Sleigh beds refer to designs that are — you guessed it! — shaped a bit like a sleigh, with headboards and footboards that curve upward and outward. These beds certainly have character and flair, and Drake finds that they automatically make a room feel cozier. If you want to go in this more traditional direction with your bed frame, just be sure your bedroom has the floor space for one. “It’s a bulky piece, so it’s a bit more cumbersome and heavy for a space,” Joyner shares.
8. Adjustable Bed
Adjustable beds can be positioned upward and lowered when needed, similar to a pool lounge chair. Not sure how to style an adjustable bed during the day? “Select bedding and decorative pillows to look like a chaise, keeping the back tilted up in ‘reading position,’” Drake says. If you’re the type of person who likes to read in bed, this style might be for you.
9. Loft Bed
Often used in small studio apartments and kids’ rooms, loft beds refer to instances where a mattress is positioned on a tall wooden structure that is open on the bottom — imagine a bunk bed without the bottom bunk. Most commonly, the area beneath a loft bed instead houses a desk, dresser, or floor pillows, depending on whether its owner craves a study space, additional storage, or a place to lounge.
10. Poster/Canopy Bed
Four-poster beds feature posts on each corner that add height and a sense of grandeur to a sleep space. Canopy beds are similar; specifically, they feature fabric draped across the top of the posts, which softens the look and can introduce an additional pop of color and pattern.
While these bed styles will certainly add a touch of glamor to any space, they are best avoided in smaller bedrooms, Drake cautions, as the size of the bed can be too overpowering in tighter quarters. “If you must, opt for a four-poster, but keep it in the middle of a wall — not wedged in a corner,” she advises.
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