Best Bed Frames For Heavy People

When you invest in a quality mattress its imperative that it rests on a bed frame that provides proper support.

When you invest in a quality mattress its imperative that it rests on a bed frame that provides proper support. For heavy set people, this can be particularly challenging because you need a bed that will support the extra weight over time. Your first step is to find a quality mattress for heavy people that will last for years and is designed for heavy people. The beds below are great choices because the will work with any mattress and all the new bed in a box brands. As a general rule, an adjustable bed is a great choice because they have steel legs and supports and will last longer than wood slat beds. Adjustable beds are designed to fit inside a traditional bed frame so if you like the look of a bed you can put an adjustable inside so that it gives you the right support and extra features such as massage.

Best Budget Bed For Heavy People – Prima Sleep

Most of the beds you will find on Amazon will work for people up to around 150 lbs. and even then, they won’t last all that long before you start noticing loose screws or bent legs. You often get what you pay for. And although they look nice, it’s no fun when slats fall through the frame or the frame wobbles at night as you change positions. An exception to this are some of the steel-framed beds. In particular, I like the Prima Sleep steel slat bed frame. It’s a simple construction that is super easy to assemble in just minutes and therefore portable. Another option is the Hercules from Classic Brands but the problem with frames like this is that although they are super portable, they tend to squeak. With these types of beds you also need to know that the bed can slide around so buying some double-sided tape to keep it in place would be a good idea.

Best Adjustable Bed For Heavy People – Puffy

Puffy makes incredibly comfortable mattresses but also makes an adjustable bed that is a really good value and is also very sturdy and durable. An Adjustable bed is a great investment for making your mattress more versatile but also provides a rock-solid foundation for years. Having an adjustable for your base ensures that you will no longer question if it’s your mattress or your bed which is sagging. You would be surprised how often mattresses get blamed for poor support when it’s actually the mattress.

Best Natural Bed For Heavy People – Avocado

Avocado is the most awarded and credited natural mattress online. I haven’t come across a mattress online or offline that is as intentionally designed as the Avocado Mattress. Avocado carries this attention to detail into their bed frame. The Avocado Bed Frame is a handmade frame made with 100% reclaimed wood and zero VOC sealant. It’s not cheap but it is heirloom quality. You will be able to pass this on to your kids and grandkids. This is a great choice for heavy sleepers because the slats are made with real wood! Most beds these days are made with particle board which can easily fall apart, scratch or chip. This bed just looks better and better with age.

Best Retail Store Bed Frame for Heavy People – Pottery Barn

We have had some Pottery Barn bed frames in the Sleep Sherpa stores and they hold up extremely well. If you are shopping Pottery Barn, West Elm or Crate and Barrel, all of these stores make great beds that will hold up well for heavy people but stay away from the mid-century modern styles. They look flimsy and because they have a minimalist style, there’s only so much material to work with. Stick with a more traditional style like the picture above and you will be happy.

My Final Recommendation on Beds for Heavy People

There are plenty of other brands and stores that offer quality beds for heavy people but this post gives you a good sense of what to look for. Again, an adjustable bed is always a great investment but that’s especially true for heavy set couples. If you are looking for an inexpensive option, a steel frame from Amazon will work but it will have some drawbacks as I have outlined above. By all means, stay away from cheap beds with wooden slats! They won’t hold up and you will probably end up on the ground sooner than you think. Finally, if shopping online isn’t your thing, check out some of the traditional retailer sand keep in mind that you often get what you pay for.

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