15 Cheap Bed Frames You'd Never Guess Are Less Than $300

This linen-covered bed comes in both light (pictured) and dark gray, but we're feeling the former—especially if you're working with a small bedroom. Lighter colors tend to make a space feel a bit bigger, so if you want to maximize the look of your sleeping quarters, go with the lighter hue. Back to the actual bed, though: It features slats that are secured with equidistant velcro and what's called a silent bar, which can prevent frictional creaks between wooden slats and metal frames. No creaks here!

Choosing a bedroom scheme is a very personal decision that should be influenced by what makes you feel serene and calm. The easiest way to accomplish this kind of look is to pick pieces that are soft both on the eyes and to the touch. This bed, for instance, is upholstered in a velvety fabric and padded everywhere but the legs.

This textured platform bed looks like something we'd find in a Parisian apartment overlooking the Seine. With its black-painted steel frame and linen-upholstered headboard and footboard, this is a stylish bed that capitalizes on a strong color contrast. What's more, both the headboard and footboard are padded, so this bed is a bit more plush than it may look. It's also 60% off!

Upholstered in a peach-toned beige velvet, this Everly Quinn find may skew feminine, but it's also available in black and navy, so if you're on the hunt for a more gender-neutral alternative to the classically glamorous bed frame, this may be the winner. The entire thing, minus the brass details, is padded, so you don't even need to prop up your pillows for cushioned support when you're binging your favorite shows from bed.

If you're examining this intricate midcentury bed frame and thinking it looks like a nightmare to assemble, rest assured that the spindle back headboard ships ready to go. It's low-profile and made of solid pine, so once it's assembled, this bed will last. We'd suggest embracing the midcentury feel and going for neutral bedding with a super-soft texture.

Like the previous bed, this one comes in a lighter (pictured) and darker finish. We will admit, it's not the easiest to put together, as it requires two glove-donning people and a power tool, but once it's assembled, it's good to go for at least a few years. There's no need for a box spring, so feel free to snag whichever mattress best suits your needs—memory foam, latex, or springs, to name a few.

This wingback bed is available in five colors, but we're most into the rust-toned one because it's eye-catching in all the right ways. In the photo shown, it looks a bit too bold because it's so bright against a mostly white space, but picture it with a bit more color in the room. You can't go wrong with a colorful bed—especially if the rest of your bedroom (or at least your bedding) has a little spice.

Snag this super simple wood platform bed with or without a headboard. Personally, we will always suggest buying a bed with a headboard because beds tend to look a bit naked without one. This bed, even with a headboard, probably wont be the star of a space because its aesthetic skews quiet rather than bold, but that's kind of what we love about it. It lets the bedding do most of the talking.

We couldn't include only one cheap bed frame with storage drawers, so here is our second option, which comes in light and dark gray (pictured). This bed comes with four, repeat four, drawers, so if you're living in a bedroom with minimal closet space, this may be your saving grace.

Available in beige and black, this is another glamorously tufted bed we are pretty obsessed with. Did we mention it includes two deep drawers? The whole thing is wrapped in foam and upholstered in velvet, with exposed edges that are finished in gold toned metal.

This cheap bed frame kind of disappears, which is one of the reasons we love it. The main reason it's on the list, however, is because it's really easy to assemble and take apart. In fact, it consists of only two pieces. So if you're not in the market for a complicated piece of furniture, this is your best bet.

A more modern take on the spindle back bed we included earlier on our list, this one features an undeniable midcentury modern influence with a contemporary edge. And because of the natural wood grain, each piece will be slightly different, making every one unique.

Personally, canopy beds that include canopies can feel a bit outdated, but that doesn't mean we don't like them. In fact, we prefer them sans canopy. There's something cool and minimalist about a tall, stately canopy bed's frame, and this $150 option is proof. It may look like it requires soaring ceilings, but it's only a touch over six feet tall, so feel free to stick it in any standard size bedroom.

This metal bed frame is dubbed the Victorian because its shape is inspired by the English era named after the namesake monarch. In fact, this Amazon find is pretty accurate: It features a dark finish, ornate embellishments, and relatively heavy proportions, all characteristics of mid-19th century England. Unlike beds from the period, however, this one features an entire foot of space underneath for storage.

Can you believe this classic metal platform bed is under $100? Neither can we, which is why we don't think the shockingly low price will stay as it is for very long. It's available in three colors and six sizes, including a twin XL and a California king. Here's why we love this type of bed: It is so versatile. Depending on the rest of bedroom decor, it can go farmhouse, industrial, or traditional.