BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-17·6 products compared
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What are the best bed frames to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Bed Frames in the UK is the Zinus Justin 4ft6 Double Metal Bed Frame.
The Zinus Justin 4ft6 Double Metal Bed Frame suits buyers who want a stated weight capacity of up to 680 kg / 1500 lbs, steel slats, 13'' of underbed clearance and a 5-year limited warranty on a double frame.
The Zinus Justin double metal bed frame is our top pick because its listing states steel slat support, a weight capacity of up to 680 kg / 1500 lbs in every size except single, 13'' of underbed clearance and a 5-year limited warranty. For lift-up storage, the VASAGLE Double Ottoman Bed lists a hydraulic lift, 31.7 cm of space beneath the frame and support for up to 500 kg; for a 120 x 190 cm small double mattress, the VASAGLE Small Double lists a static load capacity of up to 500 kg.
This guide compares six frames from Zinus, VASAGLE, Yaheetech and Bedmaster, using what each listing states: size, frame and slat materials, weight capacity, underbed space and warranty. Five of the six state a weight capacity, from up to 363 kg (Yaheetech) to 700 kg (Zinus Abel King); the sixth, the Bedmaster Malmo, is a solid Rubberwood ottoman with a gas assisted lift.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Bed Frames?
1Weight capacity: Zinus states 700 kg for the Abel King and up to 680 kg / 1500 lbs for the Justin (340 kg / 750 lbs in single size); VASAGLE states up to 500 kg for its Double Ottoman Bed and a static load capacity of up to 500 kg for its Small Double; Yaheetech states up to 363 kg. The Bedmaster Malmo listing states no weight capacity.
2Underbed space: 32 cm (Yaheetech), 31.7 cm (VASAGLE Double Ottoman Bed, as lift-up storage), 31.5 cm of clearance (Zinus Abel) and 13'' of clearance (Zinus Justin); the Bedmaster Malmo states a 27cm storage depth with a fully boarded base. The VASAGLE Small Double listing gives no underbed figure.
3Frame and slats: steel slats on the Zinus Justin; secured metal slats on a heavy-duty steel base on the Zinus Abel; a powder-coated steel frame with wooden slats on the VASAGLE Double Ottoman Bed; a coated metal frame with plywood slats and 9 legs on the VASAGLE Small Double; metal slats, side rails, a central rail and nine legs on the Yaheetech; solid Rubberwood with a sprung slatted base on the Bedmaster Malmo.
4Storage: the VASAGLE Double Ottoman Bed has a hydraulic lift with a lock that holds the base up, and the Bedmaster Malmo a gas assisted lift-up frame. The Zinus Justin, Zinus Abel and Yaheetech listings describe open space under the frame.
5Warranty: the Zinus Justin and Zinus Abel listings state a 5-year limited warranty. The VASAGLE, Yaheetech and Bedmaster listings state no warranty term.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
Metal, with side rails, an additional central rail and nine legs
Coated metal, with 9 legs
Solid Rubberwood
Slats
Steel
Wooden
Secured metal slats
Metal
Plywood
Sprung slatted base
Weight Capacity
Up to 680 kg / 1500 lbs (single size: up to 340 kg / 750 lbs)
Up to 500 kg
700 kg
Up to 363 kg
Static load capacity up to 500 kg
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Underbed Space
13'' clearance
31.7 cm (lift-up storage)
31.5 cm clearance
32 cm
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27cm storage depth, fully boarded base
Headboard
—
Upholstered, high-density foam with linen-like upholstery
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Headboard and footboard with cast metal scroll
Linen-look fabric and high-density foam; 2 height settings (110.5 cm or 116.5 cm)
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The rankings
The best Bed Frames, ranked
1
Zinus
Top Pick
Zinus Justin 4ft6 Double Metal Bed Frame
The Zinus Justin 4ft6 Double Metal Bed Frame suits buyers who want a stated weight capacity of up to 680 kg / 1500 lbs, steel slats, 13'' of underbed clearance and a 5-year limited warranty on a double frame.
Size
Double 4ft6 (135 x 190 cm)
Frame
Metal, with recessed front legs
Slats
Steel
Weight Capacity
Up to 680 kg / 1500 lbs (single size: up to 340 kg / 750 lbs)
Underbed Space
13'' clearance
Warranty
5-year limited
Assembly
Two-person, less than an hour (per listing)
What we like
+States up to 680 kg / 1500 lbs in sizes other than single
+13'' of underbed clearance, per the listing
+5-year limited warranty
+Parts, tools and instructions packed in one box, per the listing
Worth noting
–The listing does not mention a headboard
–The listing does not describe any noise-reducing parts
£41.99£44.99−7%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
VASAGLE Double Ottoman Bed with Lift-Up Storage, 135 x 190 cm
The VASAGLE Double Ottoman Bed with Lift-Up Storage suits buyers who want lift-up storage under a double mattress, with a hydraulic lift, 31.7 cm of space and a stated capacity of up to 500 kg.
Size
Double, 135 x 190 cm
Frame
Powder-coated steel
Slats
Wooden
Weight Capacity
Up to 500 kg
Underbed Space
31.7 cm (lift-up storage)
Storage Lift
Hydraulic, with a lock that holds the base up
Headboard
Upholstered, high-density foam with linen-like upholstery
What we like
+Hydraulic lift with a lock that VASAGLE says prevents accidental drops
+States support for up to 500 kg
+31.7 cm of storage space beneath the frame
+EVA pads between the frame and slats, which VASAGLE says eliminate creaks
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing says assembly typically takes two people about one hour
£145.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
The Zinus Abel 5ft King Metal Bed Frame suits buyers with a 150x200cm king mattress who want a stated 700 kg capacity, 31.5 cm of clearance and a 5-year limited warranty.
Size
5ft King, 150x200cm
Frame
Heavy-duty steel base
Slats
Secured metal slats
Weight Capacity
700 kg
Underbed Space
31.5 cm clearance
Warranty
5-year limited
Assembly
Tool-free, bolt-free Quick-Lock system, under an hour (per listing)
What we like
+States a 700 kg weight capacity
+31.5 cm of clearance beneath the frame
+Washer-boosted connections and foam pads that Zinus says minimise squeaks and rattling
+5-year limited warranty
Worth noting
–Headboard-free, per the title
–Sized for a king mattress (150x200cm), not a double
£40.99£52.99−23%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
Yaheetech 4ft6 Double Metal Bed Frame with Headboard and Footboard
The Yaheetech 4ft6 Double Metal Bed Frame suits buyers who want a headboard and footboard with 32 cm of underbed space and a stated capacity of up to 363 kg.
Size
4ft6 Double
Frame
Metal, with side rails, an additional central rail and nine legs
Slats
Metal
Weight Capacity
Up to 363 kg
Underbed Space
32 cm
Headboard
Headboard and footboard with cast metal scroll
What we like
+32 cm of space underneath, per the listing
+Central rail and nine legs
+Headboard and footboard included
+Hardware and tools supplied with an illustrated manual, per the listing
Worth noting
–States up to 363 kg, the lowest weight capacity among the five listings here that give one
–The listing states no warranty term
£63.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
VASAGLE Small Double Bed Frame for 120 x 190 cm Mattress
The VASAGLE Small Double Bed Frame suits buyers with a 120 x 190 cm mattress who want a linen-look fabric headboard with adjustable height and a stated static load capacity of up to 500 kg.
Size
Small Double, for a 120 x 190 cm mattress
Frame
Coated metal, with 9 legs
Slats
Plywood
Weight Capacity
Static load capacity up to 500 kg
Headboard
Linen-look fabric and high-density foam; 2 height settings (110.5 cm or 116.5 cm)
What we like
+Sized for a 120 x 190 cm small double mattress
+States a static load capacity of up to 500 kg
+Headboard with 2 height settings (110.5 cm or 116.5 cm)
+EVA padding on the vertical bars and protective foot pads, per the listing
Worth noting
–The listing gives no underbed clearance figure
–The listing states no warranty term
£67.99£79.99−15%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
Bedmaster Malmo Wooden Ottoman Storage Bed, Double, Oak
The Bedmaster Malmo Wooden Ottoman Storage Bed suits buyers who want a solid Rubberwood ottoman with a gas assisted lift, a fully boarded base and a 27cm storage depth; the listing states no weight capacity.
Size
Double (also listed in Small Double and King)
Frame
Solid Rubberwood
Slats
Sprung slatted base
Underbed Space
27cm storage depth, fully boarded base
Storage Lift
Gas assisted lift-up
Footboard
42cm high; headboard and footboard 6.7cm wide
What we like
+Solid Rubberwood frame, per the listing
+Gas assisted lift-up ottoman with a 27cm storage depth
+Fully boarded base so stored items do not touch the floor
+Listed in White, Grey and Oak and in Small Double, Double and King
Worth noting
–The listing states no weight capacity
–The listing states no warranty term
£369.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
Five of the six listings state a weight capacity; the Bedmaster Malmo does not, and VASAGLE words the Small Double figure as a static load capacity. The two Zinus listings are the ones that state a warranty term. Sizes differ: four are doubles, one is a small double and the Zinus Abel is a 5ft king, so check the mattress size each listing gives.
Our Take
As a default, the Zinus Justin: steel slats, up to 680 kg / 1500 lbs in the double size, 13'' of underbed clearance and a 5-year limited warranty, all on the listing. For ottoman storage, the VASAGLE Double Ottoman Bed lists a hydraulic lift and up to 500 kg; for a king-size mattress, the Zinus Abel lists 700 kg and 31.5 cm of clearance.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the weight limit of a bed frame?
The bed frame listings here state limits from up to 363 kg (Yaheetech 4ft6 Double) to 700 kg (Zinus Abel 5ft King). In between, VASAGLE states up to 500 kg for its Double Ottoman Bed and a static load capacity of up to 500 kg for its Small Double, and Zinus states up to 680 kg / 1500 lbs for the Justin in sizes other than single. The Bedmaster Malmo listing states no weight capacity.
Which bed frames state the highest weight capacity?
The Zinus Abel 5ft King states 700 kg and the Zinus Justin Double up to 680 kg / 1500 lbs, the two highest figures among the five bed frame listings here that give one. The Bedmaster Malmo listing states no weight capacity.
Which bed frames suit a small bedroom?
Two listings here pitch their underbed space at small spaces: Yaheetech describes its 4ft6 Double, with 32 cm of space underneath, as a bed ideal for small spaces, and Zinus says the Justin's 13'' of underbed clearance helps maximise small spaces. For a smaller mattress, the VASAGLE Small Double Bed Frame takes 120 x 190 cm, and the Bedmaster Malmo is also listed in Small Double.
Which bed frames have storage underneath?
The VASAGLE Double Ottoman Bed has a hydraulic lift-up base with 31.7 cm of space beneath, and the Bedmaster Malmo a gas assisted lift-up frame with a 27cm storage depth. The Yaheetech (32 cm), Zinus Abel (31.5 cm) and Zinus Justin (13'') listings state open space under the frame.
Which bed frames come with a warranty?
The Zinus Justin and Zinus Abel bed frames have a 5-year limited warranty, per their listings. The VASAGLE, Yaheetech and Bedmaster listings state no warranty term.
Which bed frames are designed not to squeak?
The VASAGLE Double Ottoman Bed lists EVA pads between the frame and slats, which VASAGLE says eliminate creaks, and the VASAGLE Small Double lists EVA padding on its vertical bars. Zinus says washer-boosted connections and foam pads on the Abel minimise squeaks and rattling, and Yaheetech describes its frame as stable and quiet once assembled.
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