Poll: Strange Question About Bed Frames (Globally)

[spartan231490]

I very much doubt that is one of the most common types of bed frames anywhere except cheap rental apartments. Most beds I've seen are much sturdier and cost a lot more, I've only seen those types of frames in college and apartments rented to college students.

 

[Ragnar47183]

This is my bed frame. Built in storage and built in lights with adjustable brightness levels for sexy times.

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Such a great frame. Its also the first time I have bought a frame and mattress on Amazon without trying them.

(Im not sure why there is a white box on the bottom right of the picture but they only have one picture for it now)

 

[KyuubiNoKitsune-Hime]

I very much doubt that is one of the most common types of bed frames anywhere except cheap rental apartments. Most beds I've seen are much sturdier and cost a lot more, I've only seen those types of frames in college and apartments rented to college students.

The metal rolling frame is really common in the US because it's dirt cheap, and usually easy to work with. If you need to move your bed, like to vacuum under it, there really are no better frames. A ton of them have better edges. Plus they're simple and modular which means it's easy to attach a headboard and on either side to boot.

 

[likalaruku]

I'm curious about bed frames around the world. Here in America, one of the most common, if not the most common type of frame is this horrifying monstrosity:
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Had the exact bedframe 6 years ago. I liked to sleep up high, so I had it stacked on these weird things that look like flower pots.

Used to bang or scrape my legs on that thing at least twice a month. I'm talking bruises that start off purple & turn green a week latter.

Tried a Tempurpedic for a couple of years..Ended up needing a chiropractor because of it.

Twitched to a Sleep Number. It has a table-like foundation with nothing poking out.

 

[spartan231490]

I'm curious about bed frames around the world. Here in America, one of the most common, if not the most common type of frame is this horrifying monstrosity:
Horrifying Monstrosity
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Had the exact bedframe 6 years ago. I liked to sleep up high, so I had it stacked on these weird things that look like flower pots.

Used to bang or scrape my legs on that thing at least twice a month. I'm talking bruises that start off purple & turn green a week latter.

Tried a Tempurpedic for a couple of years..Ended up needing a chiropractor because of it.

Twitched to a Sleep Number. It has a table-like foundation with nothing poking out.[/quote]

Like I said, I've never seen one outside of a college town. Yeah, they're modular and movable, but so are frames that aren't nearly so flimsy. These break and bend very easily, they're cheap as crap.

 

[viranimus]

I hope you do realize that is only part of the frame. Notice the flat pieces at the end with cut out slats? That is for you to bolt a head/foot board to. In fact that "standard" frame typically comes with that end piece on both ends. (IE: Head board & Foot board)

This is done so the buyer can decide what head/foot board style they wish to add on. Its basically the frame for the "ill upgrade the frame later" buyer.

Further, when you buy a bed, you typically are buying the mattress, the foundation (IE box springs). Typically in the US they are sold in bundles, like Pay X amount for the mattress, get the foundation for a dollar, or something of the like. The frame is usually not included, or if it is, it is this manner of frame that allows you to build on to it for making the choice of not purchasing a proper frame outright. Usually this is the type of frame that is a "freebie" throw in, because the frame typically only costs about 60$ MSRP, whereas a normal frame would cost every bit as much as the mattress & foundation, if not more. So if you bought your first mattress & foundation combo, be happy they threw in anything at all because at least in the US, the frame is a separated purchase from the mattress and foundation.

In fact it is actually sort of rare to see a bed plus a frame sold as a bundle because it is sort of illogical to do so, as retailers do not want to bundle a frame to a mattress whereas potential customers might not like the frame that goes with the specific bed, or vice versa and would end up with people trying to mix and match based on their existing furniture. Or, what is equally as common, selling the bed frame as a part of a bedroom suit, that can accept any of the standard bed sizes. Twin, Full, Queen, King, ect.

To give a rough breakdown, a full size mattress typically starts at about 200$, Foundation, about 100$. A frame can start as I said about 60$. However things like headboard/foot board, rails, drawers, ect are all considered accessories. A full size headboard typically starts at roughly 100-150$. Full frame sets run around 300$ and up. So if you shelled out around 300$, dont expect more than a mattress and box spring. A bed + a proper frame for it, that isnt the "standard" "Ill upgrade it in the future" type, should start at about roughly 600$ and upward.

 

[flying_whimsy]

God I hate those things. I'm too tall for standard mattresses, so I've been stuck using those since puberty because my feet stick off the edge. I have big feet, too; I can't tell you how many times those stupid bed frames have sent me away limping with a toe nail bent back and bleeding.

I'd still take that over the alternatives for the time being: I like using risers and how easy it is to clean underneath. I also like small spaces so sometimes I climb under the bed because it's really cozy; the metal is light enough that I can't get stuck to the point where I can't just lift the bed up if I can't move. Yeah, when I say tight spaces my ideal bed is actually an mri machine built into a wall.

 

[Evil Smurf]

I have a bedframe made of dildos, but it's only for special occasions.

 

[Smooth Operator]

Not even came across a steel frame before, it's probably sharp because they only stamp cut them and don't do any finish... cheapest way to do it.

Around here it seems wooden frames with occasional steel joint are the norm, but wood will inevitably start to creak so my bed frame is now a mere pile of planks behind the door. Turns out just putting down a matters is far more versatile then fucking around with bed frames that only make your sleeping space more cumbersome.
Always interesting to see peoples reactions also, they see one furniture piece not used in it's socially predescribed manner and they start thinking you might be an alien.

 

[sunnychokshi]

There are different size and wooden frame design of beds and mattresses. Creative and innovative design of wooden frame bed and wooden furniture give a stylish and unique look. Selecting an attractive wooden frame bed should be eye catching.

 

[DefunctTheory]

I've been using that frame for 4 years, and the only time its ever attacked me was during the last move, when I accidentally popped out one of the retainer clips before picking it up.

I hate to say this but... it' really not bad. Here's how you should be using it.

1. The end that actually extends all the way to the corners of the bed goes 'outwards' - toward the side of the bed that stick out into the room. Its smoothed metal.
2. The frame should have came with rubber caps for most or all of the exposed metal edges. If you don't have it, just wrap a strip or two of duct tape as a cap.
3. Get a bed skirt. It will put a layer of cloth between you an the frame, cost about 4-10 bucks, and looks nice.

I mean... I am, without a doubt, the most clumsy person alive, and if I can manage to retain all my toes and shins around these things, I'm not sure how everyone else is having a problem...

 

[Eclipse Dragon]

OT: I've only been attacked by this frame maybe once? It's okay though, I'm up to date on my tetanus shot.

Personally I don't see the point in a bed frame. I put the box spring on the floor and two mattresses on top of it. It works very well.

You've never dealt with bed bugs? Those will get you to see the usefulness of a frame real fast.

Metal frames are also better for dealing with those blood sucking monstrosities, they really like wood and if your whole bed frame is wood, have fun replacing it.

Wood looks nice and offers comfort and stability, but metal offers convenience, is cheaper and less likely to get infested and destroyed by pests.