This post is full of gorgeous but cheap bed frames that’ll make you do a double take.
Bed frames these days can cost thousands of dollars (what the ***)!
We don’t have that money and even if we did, we don’t think we would spend more than $1,000 on one. If you’re the same, then this post is made for you. It’s full of great bed frames that won’t break the bank. (If you need a great mattress topper, we are loving this one!)
You shouldn’t just take our word for it so we also went ahead and quoted reviews from people who bought the beds.
17 Cheap (But Gorgeous) Bed Frames That Look Expensive
1. Allewie Full Size Bed Frame
Promising Review: “I downsized from a cumbersome king-size to a full and wanted this bedframe so much. I put it together in an hour. It’s sturdy and well-made. I love it.” – L. Brickley
2. Hanson Upholstered Low Profile Standard Bed
Promising Review: “Absolutely love this king bed. Great quality looks very expensive! I recommend doing the expert assembly too!” – Tayler
3. Novogratz Bushwick Metal Bed Frame
Promising Review: “Easy to assemble, though we had to look it up to verify the middle legs weren’t supposed to touch the floor, seemed wrong but it’s right!! It does squeak just a bit when you get in/out or bump it but it’s a great value for the money. Definitely recommend it.” – Elizabeth
4. Lorrick Quick Snap Platform Frame
Promising Review: “I love this bed frame. I just recently moved and had to down size, this bed frame is perfect. Uses minimal space, good amount of space underneath to store stuff and was SO easy to put together. I highly recommend.” -Jenna
5. Allewie Upholstered Platform
Promising Review: “It took us longer than anticipated to put together, we spent a day working on it. Definitely plan on it taking some time to assemble. But it’s really sturdy and it looks as good as it does in the pictures. The drawers slide in and out so easily and it adds a lot of storage space to our bedroom. There are two options when assembling it for the height of the headboard. We opted for the higher option. We really liked the option for different heights. I was really surprised at how sturdy it is. My fiancé and I are both big people and it holds both of us and our two dogs with no problem. We love this frame.” —Giesela Pierce
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6. Solid Wood Platform Bed
Promising Review: “Had bought a different bed and returned it for this one, it’s very sturdy and fits the mattress perfectly, the color is just like in the pictures warm-toned wood! For the price, we could not be happier!” –Laura
7. Raymond Wood Bed Frame
Promising Review: “I don’t post a lot of reviews on Amazon but I am just so impressed with Zinus’s packaging, incredibly easy and visually sound instructions for construction (the number stickers need to be joined/aligned together) – just the attention to detail here as will as the simplicity has be sold. The quality of the bed is great – it’s only been a few days but no creaks, cracks or flimsy parts. Glad I decided to save my money and great realization that you can get quality for a good price as well.” – Amrita
8. Aleiny Velvet Bed with Adjustable Upholstered Headboard
Promising Review: “Sturdy king size bed. Beautiful color. Easy set up. Much easier than other platform beds we’ve had. Great price. Quick shipping. King Bed comes in one large heavy box about 88lbs.” – Jamie
9. Mia Modern Studio Platform
Promising Review: “I love the height it gives my bed without the use of a box spring. The head frame gives it a nice simple look, which is what I was going for. I am happy with my purchase, and it came a day earlier than expected which was GREAT!😊” -Gab
10. Mellow Naturalista Classic
Promising Review: “I put this bed together start to finish in under an hour. The pieces are well marked. Packaging was done well and the styrofoam was wrapped so you don’t get little bits of it stuck to everything when your kids decide to break it. Comes with rubber pads to go on the bottoms of each leg. I love that all the hardware assembles from inside the frame so I didn’t have to move it around, in the tiny space, to try to access hardware. Instructions are crystal clear.Overall great product, easy painless assembly and nice looking frame. Would purchase again.” – ABCJ
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11. Elysian Upholstered Bed
Promising Review: “This bed is a go get and so sturdy and very comfortable. I never knew it will be that strong with price like that. Am impressed & I just love over all work done. Love it and very happily satisfied.” – Anoynomous
12. Costway Bed Frame Wooden Slatted Adjustable Headboard
Promising Review: “So beautifully finished the bed… Don’t miss this incredible buy!” – Veronica
13. Upholstered Bed Frame with 3 Drawers, Bed with Storage Headboard and Charging Station
Promising Review: “Lovely bed option! Looks great! I assembled with my 8yr old and 11-year-old with no issues. Our drawers are on carpet and won’t be used daily but they work on carpet as well. The different size Allen wrenches were kind of a pain and I would recommend having multiple on site. Makes assembly much quicker.” – Lindsay
14. Mattress Foundation with Steel Slat Support
Promising Review: “”Great product! Easy to assemble. A friend and I built this bad boy together in like 20 minutes! Very sturdy, crisp looking, and the height is perfect to store those little collapsible square boxes! I just moved into a small apartment and this is a wonderful purchase. Also makes no noise while moving on the mattress which is nice and speaks to the sturdiness of this bed frame! No box spring is necessary. Make sure you tighten very tightly; you might need some adjusting or tightening if middle bars ‘don’t reach.’ They do, I promise. Just tighten the other ends of the frame.” —Ruby
15. Arcadio Upholstered Bed
Promising Review: “This headboard is even better in person! It was easy to assemble and everything was nicely packaged and organized. We are so happy with our purchase! Thank you, Wayfair!” – Anonymous
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16. BIKAHOM Upholstered Platform Bed with Button Tufted
Promising Review: “This was the easiest bed I have ever put together. Literally took about 15 minutes. Seems sturdy so far. Bought for our daughter and she loves it.” – Sydetech01
17. Suzanne Metal and Bamboo Platform Bed Frame
Promising Review: “This is a sturdy bed frame. I had no problems assembling by myself with the tools provided. Every piece fit as it should. Just like in the pictures, you can fit a carry on luggage underneath. This frame is exactly what I was looking for.” -Kayso