Top 3 Best Bed Frame for Airbnb

What Is A Bed Frame Used For?

Bed frames were invented to raise your box springs and mattress off the floor which helped prevent cold drafts in the winter months. Now with proper ventilation, we use bed frames to store items under the bed and bring the whole room together. All our listings have an Airbnb bed frame to showcase the room.

Furthermore, your Airbnb bed frame should prevent squeaks or rattles and is solid enough to support your mattress. If a bed wakes up your partner or guests in the middle of the night then it’s time to think about replacement.

Our personal tip is to place roving coves on the corners of the frame so unfamiliar guests don’t stub their toes as we have.

How To Choose A Bed Frame?

For any Airbnb listing, you never want your bed to take up more than 70% of the room size. This gives you enough space to put a dresser and nightstand in each bedroom.

The standard bed frame height is 7 inches off the floor. For our Airbnb beds, we leave 14 inches between the floor and frame for easy cleaning. If you are looking for something lower, then find adjustable feet to raise or lower the bed frame for your preferred height.

Next, you have to choose whether you want a headboard. Most bed frames come with brackets and choosing a headboard should match your Airbnb room colors and design. This will add character and make your guests feel comfortable.

Not all Airbnb bedrooms use headboards and footboards. This choice is up to you and depends on the size and design your Airbnb listing. Just a bed frame is perfectly fine.

What Are Bed Frame Sizes?

• Twin – 38 inches wide by 75 inches long
• Full –  53 inches wide by 75 inches long
• Queen – 60 inches wide by 80 inches long
• King – 76 inches wide by 80 inches long
• California King – 72 inches wide by 84 inches long

What Is The Most Common Type Of Bed Frame?

The most common bed frame types are platform, sleigh, folding, and panel beds. A platform frame being the most common since under the bed has storage, it works to support many mattress types and is normally very stable. Additionally, a platform bed frame takes away the need for box springs, can normally adjust in height and is the best match for memory foam mattresses.

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Our Top 3 Airbnb Bed Frame Recommendations

1. Zinus Shawn 14 Inch SmartBase Mattress Foundation / Platform Bed Frame

Not only is this platform bed frame under $60, but it also comes with over 27,000 Amazon reviews with a 4.5-star review rating. Definitely worth the price. From personal experience, we can vouch for this bed frame. Once assembled (20 minutes), it is built like a rock with plenty of storage space underneath. You won’t need a new Airbnb bed frame for many years and found it made our old mattress feel new. Furthermore, with how many supports come with the frame, there is no squeaking or movement at all. Our number one pick is the Zinus Shawn Smartbase Bed Frame.

2. ZIYOO 14 Inch Wooden Slats Platform Bed Frame, 3500lbs Heavy Duty

For a traditional wooden slats platform bed, the ZIYOO heavy duty bed frame is exceptional. We loved the modern aesthetically pleasing look and feel of this bed frame. We haven’t tested the max weight of 3500lbs but that’s what the rating is. Furthermore, we loved the little gesture of extra/spare parts you get with the packaging. Perfect for replacing parts in the future. Our top wood slate bed frame is the ZIYOO Wooden Frame Platform.

For our installation tip, attach the corner legs first. It makes the assembly much easier. The process took 15 minutes total and came with simple instructions.

What To Look For In A Bed Frame?

With numerous bed frame variations on the market which makes choosing tough. We put together a standard checklist to help you with any purchase:

• Material
• Price
• Size
• Installation
• Construction
• Design
• Durability

What Bed Frame Is Good For A Memory Foam Mattress?

For a memory foam mattress choose a platform bed frame. Either wood or metal slats are fine as long as the slats are no more than 6 inches apart. Because memory foam shapes and molds, a platform bed frame will support all parts of the foam.

We have always been impressed by the very cheap Zinus 14 Inch SmartBase Mattress Foundation Bed Frame with over a thousand, 4.5-star reviews on Amazon and is the king of mattress support. The bed frame quality limits movement and makes the whole bed frame solid and noise reducing.

How Often Do You Replace A Bed Frame?

Out of a whole bed, the bed frame is the least replaced. How often do you replace a bed frame? Most last 5+ years but the replacement process comes with noticeable factors.

The first sign we use is creaking. No guest wants to wake up their partner or feel uncomfortable getting out of bed. The second sign is that your mattress will start sinking in the middle.

This not only is a sign you need a new frame but could cost you more on replacing a mattress if left to long. What we found is by using middle supports you can lengthen the lifespan of the frame itself and any mattress. This was a big factor that most bed frames miss.

Furthermore, this is one of the reasons we suggest buying a platform bed frame. The wooden or metal slats in the middle disperse the bodyweight making for a more pleasant sleep and less wear on the frame.

Final Thoughts

A bed frame is what holds your mattress together and allows yourself or guests to have a good night’s rest. The phrase “Having a solid foundation” is key for this blog post. Your beds comfort starts with the foundation and works it’s way up to the bedding. For this article, we cover the bed frame. Enjoy and happy hosting!