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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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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Urban Outfitters has some really nice-looking upholstered headboards for a low cost.

http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4024574

WorldMarket.com has beds at great prices. $400 for the fully upholstered bedframe shown in the above link. I bought this bed last year and love it. It's beautiful, looks much more expensive than it is, super easy to assemble, and goes with everything. I get compliments on it all the time and even my husband loves it. Gender neutral. LOVE this bed!!!