How The Right Bed Can Totally Transform Your Bedroom (2024)

This striking green nailhead bed frame can be tame when paired with classic neutrals, or it can be dressed up with wild accessories. If you opt for the latter, we're loving the look of leopard-print throw pillows and a creamy beige duvet. Otherwise, let the punchy headboard do all the talking.

The best thing about simple frames is their potential. With an easy wood frame, you can go in just about any direction because wood—especially a neutral-toned one—is so versatile. Whether you opt for a moody palm-print headboard or something a little quieter, your base will only play along with your chosen vibe.

When there's too much cane in one space, it can feel a bit too beachy. One cane piece, though, works, and we've got our eye on the Ida bed from West Elm. It's somehow both rustic and sophisticated, making it a 10 out of 10 in our book. Plus, it's made of contract-grade sustainably sourced wood.

With its sumptuous curves and elegantly slender bars, the Cavale bed is a modern take on the classic wrought iron bed, and we're here for it.

Sometimes the simplest design is the best—especially if the rest of your space already has a lot going on. We're loving this elegant and luxurious bed inspired by cables of suspension bridges around the country. Industrial-chic? We think yes!

If we could only use one word to describe this bed, it would be "cool." It's somehow both simple in its design and bold in its aesthetic. We'd expect nothing less from furniture designer Sarah Ellison who brings her unparalleled funky look to just about everything she touches.

Urban Outfitters may not be as famous for its furniture as its fashion, but that doesn't mean its decor is less than. In fact, we're loving this midcentury-inspired, affordable bed frame.

Maximalists, prepare to meet your match. Anthropologie is our go-to outpost for modern yet bohemian furnishings, and this romantic upholstered bed is at the top of our list. From its dreamy palette to the gently curved headboard, the Judarn Pied-A-Terre is one of our favorites.

Sometimes all you need is a headboard. In that case, we'd suggest the Winston Porter, which comes in three neutral shades. Our favorite? Navy, which looks (and feels) more like denim.

Would you believe us if we said this Parisian-inspired bed is less than $1,000? It's also totally customizable, with the headboard, footrail, and side rails (all of which are thickly padded) and made the fabric of your choice.

Opting out of a bed frame in lieu of a headboard is never a bad idea. Case in point: this handcrafted Nantucket-meets-Cape Town option from The Citizenry.

There is nothing more traditional than a canopy bed, but this unique piece from Crate & Barrel is making us reconsider. Ultra-modern in its funky shape, the Gracia bed is the perfect mix of classic and cool.

AllModern is like the holy grail for anyone who loves a mid century reference. If you're in the market for a typical 1960s-inspired bed, allow us to introduce you to the super-low-profile Glow bed.

We have an affinity for beds with easy silhouettes made of sturdy, non-budging materials. Enter: Burrow's Chrous bed, which features color-matched finishes and a quiet aesthetic that you can easily dress up or down with bedding.

The Camilla bed is just as bold without a canopy as it would be with an ornate fabric draped above it, making it a 10 in our book.

Sometimes minimalist furniture can get a bad rap for being sharp or cold, but such is not the case with Eternity Modern's Sloane platform bed, which looks like something we'd find in a coastal Italian villa.

If there is one brand with truly unparalleled beds on offer, it's Maiden Home. Our favorite design from the 2017-founded retailer? The Thompson, which offers a sleek twist on the traditional canopy bed, making it more modern and less fussy. Did we mention it's highly customizable?

If you've ever spent time in any of the world's carefully curated collection of Soho Houses and wondered how to recreate the luxurious yet bohomian aesthetic in your own space, you need to check out Soho Home. We're coveting the sumptuous and soft-to-the-touch Belsa bed, inspired by the White City House in London.

Another Soho Home find we've got our eye on? The Loretta bed from Soho House Rome. No, you don't need to live in the pasta capital to snag this bed for yourself.

Call us crazy, but four-poster beds can feel a bit medieval. The exception? This stately piece from Williams Sonoma. With its dark, smooth finish and tapered posters, the Lacourte bed is a good choice for anyone looking to bring a tough of elegance to their space.