bed frame
noun
variants
or less commonly bedframe
plural bed frames also bedframes
: a structure designed to support a mattress
Having a sturdy bed frame makes a difference in caring for your mattress and even your sleep quality, as poorly constructed options may wobble or creak with every movement.—
McKenzie Dillon
McKenzie Dilloncalled also bedstead
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The Eyes must have tossed the Pearl Girls dormitory, too, because Daisy’s pocket radio — the one she’s been hiding inside her bunkmate Thalia’s bed frame — is sitting on the desk.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
For those looking for a one-and-done furniture solution, this piece boasts ample storage, a four-seater sectional sofa, and a queen-sized pull-down bed frame.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026
Now his bruised body was twisted, lying on the floor with his head against the bed frame.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Just like the brand’s bed frames, there’s a strong emphasis on natural, sustainable materials to deliver a high-quality mattress.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2026
Often fewer than 12 inches from the floor to the top of the mattress, these bed frames create a cozy and unassuming aesthetic and are popular with bohemian-style bedrooms.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Many leave behind bulky items like sofas, bed frames, and tables that are ripe for scavenging.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
Clean the bed frame, headboard and the floor underneath too.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Your bed frame, headboard and floor beneath the bed collect dust that migrates right back onto the mattress.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
For those looking for a one-and-done furniture solution, this piece boasts ample storage, a four-seater sectional sofa, and a queen-sized pull-down bed frame.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026
Now his bruised body was twisted, lying on the floor with his head against the bed frame.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Just like the brand’s bed frames, there’s a strong emphasis on natural, sustainable materials to deliver a high-quality mattress.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2026
Often fewer than 12 inches from the floor to the top of the mattress, these bed frames create a cozy and unassuming aesthetic and are popular with bohemian-style bedrooms.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Many leave behind bulky items like sofas, bed frames, and tables that are ripe for scavenging.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
Clean the bed frame, headboard and the floor underneath too.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Your bed frame, headboard and floor beneath the bed collect dust that migrates right back onto the mattress.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Bed frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed%20frame. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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