The Best Queen Beds

Platform Bed Frame

• Platform bed frames are a minimalist choice for owners of queen mattresses. Platform frames simply offer an elevated surface on which to rest your mattress for better hygiene, a more attractive look, and greater ease of cleaning and changing the bed linens. Platform frames are also a good choice because they are usually lightweight, disassemble easily, and are available in many different materials -- from metal to solid wood -- and finishes to suit your décor. Using a platform bed frame also eliminates the need for expensive and unsightly box springs. You may also choose to buy a headboard separately in addition to a platform bed frame to complete the set.

Open-Construction Bed Frame

• Open-construction bed frames are very decorative and constructed of metal or wood. The headboard and footboard of open-construction frames are designed with aesthetics in mind, using twisting supporting poles in ornamental designs to complement your other home decorations. Open-construction frames can support a queen mattress with slats or a box spring. Those individuals who are particularly design-conscious may opt to look for an open-construction bed frame that catches their eye.

Sleigh Bed

• Heavy and constructed of solid wood, sleigh bed frames have sloped, curving details that resemble the cold-weather vehicle they are named after. Sleigh beds are highly decorative, and the solid headboard provides support for reading or typing upright while in bed. Sleigh bed frames have high-quality construction and are built to last for years.

Captain's Bed

• A captain's bed is similar to a platform bed frame: it is basically a platform on which to place a mattress. A captain's bed, however, has under-bed storage, usually in the form of drawers. The drawers underneath a captain's bed are a handy place to store clean bed linens or other household items you may have trouble finding a home for. For this reason, captain's beds are an excellent choice for smaller bedrooms where storage space is limited.