This post is all about neutral upholstered beds on a budget.
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Upholstered beds are a staple for neutral, cozy living. It goes well with all interior design styles and can easily complement any other materials used within your bedroom (from wood to brass and all of the in-between).
Besides the looks, having an upholstered bed provides a soft, comfortable headboard where you can easily sit up and watch TV (something I do often).
Although, finding a cute upholstered bed on a BUDGET can be tricky. Check out the list I’ve compiled below for a neutral upholstered bed on a budget!
(To make them all easily comparable, I pulled Queen sizes and beige/linen-like fabrics.)
1. Dean Sand Queen Upholstered Panel Bed – Living Spaces
To start off, this is BY FAR my number 1 favorite upholstered bed on a budget. And it just so happens to be the bed that I have in my master bedroom. From personal experience, this bed is the definition of a DREAM; the perfect traditional and classic structure to fit with any style. It provides the perfect neutral base for any interior design style, allowing you to build around the bed frame and decorate your bedroom to your liking.
This bed is from Living Spaces and is only $395 for the Queen size!!! Those prices are truly UNBEATABLE. The ‘Sand’ color is the perfect tan/beige and the dark wooden legs add a layer of coziness to the bed frame. There’s a reason why this bed has over 1,500 reviews and an average rating of 4.8/5 stars.
This bed does require some sort of box spring, which isn’t included in the purchase of the bed frame (sold separately). I purchased the adjustable base from Living Spaces instead of the box spring and it works really well.
Key Points:
- Price: $395
- Box Spring Required?: Yes
- Assembly Required?: Yes (options of Full Service Delivery for addtional $119 – unlimited items)
- Shipping: Free (unless Full Service Delivery)
- Style: Low Profile, Tall Headboard, Squared Edges, Wooden Legs, 100% Polyester (Linen-feel)
2. Tessu Clay Taupe Queen Bed – Article
During my search for the perfect upholstered bed, I stumbled across this amazing one from Article. Very similarly to the Dean bed from Living Spaces, this Article one in ‘Clay Taupe’ also provides the perfect base for any room. This bed provides the perfect blend of modernness through its clean lines and coziness through its upholstered fabric.
This bed is a bit pricier than the Living Spaces option, at $799 for a Queen size, BUT it does come with a wooden slat base. You’d be able to save by not having to buy a box spring! This bed is also on the lower side, giving more of a minimalistic, mid-century modern vibe.
There are over 200 reviews on the Article website with an average of 4.5/5 stars. In addition, shipping is only free with a minimum purchase of $999, so you’d have to buy something else from Article as well to get that perk! Perfect excuse to buy other furniture/home decor items 😉.
Key Points:
- Price: $799
- Box Spring Required?: No, wooden slat base included
- Assembly Required?: Yes
- Shipping: Free with minimum purchase of $999
- Style: Low Profile, Low Headboard, Curved Edges, Wooden Legs, Linen-feel Polyester Fabric Blend
3. Riley Platform Bed – Urban Outfitters
Thirdly, another great option is from Urban Outfitters, the Riley Platform Bed in Taupe! Very neutral, clean, and cozy just like the other options listed above. The rounded edges of the bed frame provide a more youthful, hip look. But you can still decorate your bedroom to fit any interior design style using this frame as a base.
This bed is $649 for the Queen size. It includes a wooden slat base, so no box spring is needed. Moreover, this bed sits on the lower side with a fairly low headboard.
This bed has an overall rating of 4.3/5 stars (a bit lower than the previous two) and over 50 reviews. Even though these reviews are a bit lower than the previous two, the price is still great for an upholstered bed frame and it’s still 90% recommended!
Urban Outfitters does a $99.95 Unlimited Furniture Delivery, therefore this amount is tacked on to the $649 base price. In conclusion, this bed has several pros and cons. But if it suits your style and budget, it’s a great option for an upholstered bed!
Key Points:
- Price: $649
- Box Spring Required?: No, wooden slat base included
- Assemby Required?: Yes
- Shipping: $99.95 Unlimited Furniture Delivery
- Style: Low Profile, Low Headboard, Curved Edges, Wooden Legs, Unknown Fabric (but looks a bit more sleek compared the the linen-feel from the above options)
4. Holst Upholstered Low Profile Standard Bed – Wayfair
This next option is from Wayfair, specifically the brand Joss & Main. This bed comes in a pretty neutral linen beige (‘Zuma White’) with ridged details on the edges. The side profile of the bed is extremely unique and not like any of the other beds listed above. Another stunning thing about this bed is the tall headboard paired with the low profile. The taller upholstered headboard adds to the coziness feel and would work especially well if you have tall ceilings in your apartment or home.
This bed is originally $1,249.05, but it’s on SALE! It is currently going for $790 for the Queen size and qualifies for free shipping on the Wayfair website. This bed has over 3,500 reviews with an average of 4.7/5 stars. Clearly, people love it and from the pictures, I can tell why! A box spring is required but there is a 1-year warranty included.
Key Points:
- Price: $790
- Box Spring Required?: Yes
- Assembly Required?: Yes
- Shipping: Free
- Style: Low Profile, Tall Headboard, Wingback Details, Black Metal Legs, Polyester Blend Fabric (Linen-feel)
5. Emmett No Tufting Bed, Full, Twill, Dove, Andes Leg, Light Bronze – West Elm
I think I saved the best for last. This one is definitely on the pricier side of things, I mean it is West Elm. But I’m hoping that the higher price comes with higher quality. By looking at the photo, the bed looks STUNNING. The fabric looks so cozy and high-end, I’d love to have this bed if it was within my budget! This is definitely something to look forward to in the future hopefully.
This bed is $999 for a Queen size, non-tufted, standard headboard, and ‘Sand, Twill’ fabric.
What I love about West Elm and this bed is that it is very customizable. The size range goes all the way up to a California King. You can either get the headboard tufted (Grid, Border, Horizontal, Vertical, Diamond) or non-tufted (matches all the beds mentioned above). You can either get the Standard headboard or the Tall headboard (costing more). And the array of fabrics and colors is insane, from various performance fabrics to Boucle. The last customization would be the leg style: Light Bronze or Dark Pewter.
With all these customizations available, the price ranges from $699 – $1,999, depending on all the choices you make. This bed does come with wooden slates, therefore no box spring is required.
Another perk that comes with the high-end price and quality is their “White Glove Service”. This is at an additional cost, but the bed frame will be placed in your home (room of your choice), fully assembled, and all packaging removed. The alternative would be Doorstep Delivery, where they will bring the item into your home, yet assembly and packaging removal are not included. Please visit the West Elm website for more information.
Key Points:
- Price: $999
- Box Spring Required?: No, wooden slat base included
- Assembly Required?: Yes
- Shipping: Doorstep Delivery/Local Store Pick-up (Flat Rate Delivery Fee) or White Glove Service
- Style: Low Profile, Tall Headboard, Metal Legs, Polyester Blend Fabric (depending on customizations)
And we’ve made it to the end…
A great thing about all these websites is the PICTURES. I love how these websites provide photos from real-life customers. Seeing how they purchased the bed and decorated their bedrooms to fit their own styles gives me inspo and an honest expectation as to what the bed will look like in my apartment (compared to the professional photos taken by the companies).
If you’ve made it all the way to the end, I hope you found this list to be inspiring or helpful when it comes to furnishing and decorating your bedroom! Check out my previous blog posts:
if you’re looking for some fall home decor tips or must-have cleaning-related products if you’re a pet parent 😃.
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