Well-Priced Upholstered Bedframe in Full Size? Good Questions

Well-Priced Upholstered Bedframe in Full Size?
Good Questions

Q: I was hoping that some shopping savvy readers could help me find my dream bed. I *love* the Colette bed from C&B (shown here) but it is out of my price range and too big for my full sized mattress. I can't afford to buy a new mattress and mine is only two years old and extremely comfortable. I am in need of a real bed frame as my bed is being held up by used paint cans and love the look of chic upholstered bedframes. Please help!

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West Elm?
http://www.westelm.com/products/f826/?pkey=cbed-frames
http://www.westelm.com/products/f821/?cm_src=rel

or maybe overstock.com

posted by Laura on August 24th 2009 at 6:08pm
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I've seen a ton of cool antique/vintage full-sized wood beds (heywood wakefield and the like) out there.

I've come to think that queen beds were not a standard size in before the 1970s (pure conjecture on my part) because I've NEVER seen any queen-sized "vintage" beds

I don't think I've seen any upholstered ones, though. If you're willing to switch gears I bet vintage stores/antique stores might have some great options.

posted by JenPDX on August 24th 2009 at 6:12pm
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The Sofa Company is a great place to buy headboards... you can pick the frame, fabric, size etc. and it's really reasonably priced!

The Sofa Co

posted by Lizlander on August 24th 2009 at 6:14pm
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Yes - WestElm.

posted by bepsf on August 24th 2009 at 6:20pm
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You have a great opportunity to find any number of beautiful vintage beds because of the size. And there are plenty in thrift stores and consignment shops

posted by hippyvieja on August 24th 2009 at 6:45pm
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Here's another nod to vintage- my parents have a gorgeous antique wood bed frame they bought for a song- and it's a full. I'd consider being creative about it or trying to come up with some DIY options to possibly buy vintage & then personalize. Like JenPDX said though, most vintage is wood.

posted by CozyLittleCave on August 24th 2009 at 6:56pm
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Target?

http://www.target.com/Upholstered-Headboards-Beds-Bedroom-Furniture/b/ref=sc_pgc_r_5_0_14009541_1/181-4929688-6081841?ie=UTF8&node=16009061

posted by Jess2nola on August 24th 2009 at 7:01pm
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There is always the cliche Ikea upholstered bed. The Floro is only $379 for a fullsize: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S79871302. I actually checked this one out in the stores, and I don't normally like the Ikea beds because they are flimsy, but this one was pretty sturdy. Good luck!

Laura
http://www.justalittlebit.net

posted by grafxnerd on August 24th 2009 at 7:40pm
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Make it! I made one about a month ago using this tutorial - http://freckleschick.blogspot.com/2009/05/nailed-it.html

Like you, I'd been coveting the Colette, but couldn't justify it. My homemade version looks great, took about 1 1/2 hours and cost less than $75.

posted by ollie8 on August 24th 2009 at 7:44pm
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I actually just bought an upholstered bed from this place: www.clubfurniture.com. They were easy to deal with and the product looks pretty much as it did online. I only received my bed last Thursday so I can't yet speak for the long term wear and tear - but the frame seems reasonably sturdy so far.

These look up your alley:
http://www.clubfurniture.com/docso.html
http://www.clubfurniture.com/mocso1.html

posted by dmoney on August 24th 2009 at 8:49pm
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What about this? http://www.inmod.com/skyline-metro-upholstered-bed.html

Or a bunch of wonderful ones in the post on decorology-
http://decorology.blogspot.com/2009/08/little-quiz.html

posted by shannonN on August 25th 2009 at 8:03am
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Wow - I think I'm going to try making one using freckleschick's tutorial too. Although I want to make mine about 3-4 inches thick vs. just the plywood and the batting. And I'll attach it to the wall with a large horizontal wood cleat so it doesn't move. Love it.

posted by asinner on August 25th 2009 at 2:00pm
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JYSK? for most things its very cheap (in quality) but i bought a bed frame and mattress there and so far it's amazing! and they have some great sales:

http://www.jysk.ca/ProductDetails.aspx?id=10249&prodid=7004036

posted by hla21 on August 25th 2009 at 4:02pm
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Urban Outfitters has some really nice-looking upholstered headboards for a low cost.

posted by frannyglass on August 25th 2009 at 6:07pm
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