Whether you are tossing and turning at night, or doing something far more exciting – bed frames can squeak, rattle, and make a racquet.
This article looks at the most silent bed frame available online, picking out 6 of the best options.
First; what makes a quiet bed frame? Here’s the general idea:
Platform beds are a lot quieter than box springs. Box springs usually make more noise due to the clinking and stretching of the metal coils. So that’s why we’ve featured only platform beds in this list.
Below these 6 quiet bed frames, you’ll find some useful FAQs.
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- Zinus Brock Japanese Bed Frame
- Upcanso Full Size Bed Frame
- Mellow Metal Platform Bed Frame
- Ziyoo King Size Bed Frame
- Zinus Moiz Wood Platform Bed Frame
- Bilily Bed Frame with Steel Slat Support
First, let’s look at the specs:
#1 – Zinus Brock Japanese Bed Frame
Without the need for a boxspring, this wooden platform bed cuts out a significant amount of noise with its solid design. It’s durable, strong has has an attractive low profile.
This sturdy acacia wood platform supports a mattress without the need for a box spring, cutting down bed frame noise. Amazon reviewer Steph said:
“No creaking or movement from the bed or headboard.”
Due to the design of the 7-inch platform, your bed will still have the solid, well-supported look that a box spring bed does. The low profile not only gives a restful, grounded look, but means it’s easier to just roll out of bed each morning.
Acacia wood offers advantages such as an optimum strength-to-weight ratio and moisture resistance, meaning the Zinus Brock Japanese Bed Frame will last you for years. Within the bed, the framework itself is made from wood and steel.
Aside from the strength, durability, and appealing design, the Zinus Brock Japanese Bed Frame also gives you a generous headboard. There’s a five-year warranty, and the manufacturer claims that using the accompanying instruction manual, you can put this bed together in just an hour. Before you get your stop watch ready, it’s recommended you get a family member or friend to help you assemble the bed. It won’t just be quicker, it will be less of a stretch!
Pros
- 100% acacia wood
- Strong and durable
- Appealing low profile
Cons
- Some users report that assembly takes longer than advertised
#2 – Upcanso Full Size Bed Frame
This is a solid platform bed made from metal. It’s taller profile means that it offers more storage space than other silent bed frames.
If you like a little more elevation from your bed, consider the Upcanso Full Size Bed Frame as a taller quiet bed option.
Box spring-free and sturdy, this metal bed frame offers 9 strong legs that support a maximum weight of 3,500 lbs. The manufacturer has reassuringly billed the Upcanso Full Size Bed Frame as “noise-free”, and due to the strength of the metal build and the design, this claim is believable.
Metal platform beds such as this give you the benefits of no shaking or squeaking compared to box springs.
What else? You should note that a headboard or footboard is not included with this platform bed, but you can attach your own. There are drilled holes on six of the legs, making a headboard or footboard easy to attach.
Due to the height options of up to 18 inches, you’ll have potential storage space under the bed. The bed can be self-assembled using the instructions.
Taking into account price, low noise, and durability, the Upcanso Full Size Bed Frame is a winner no doubt. There are 6 size options and 4 height options.
Pros
- Noise-free
- Very strong
- Tall height with storage space underneath
- Excellent value
Cons
- May need assistance for assembly
#3 – Mellow Metal Platform Bed Frame
Cute-shaped metal platform bed frame that looks anything but cold. Low noise due to solid platform design and a decent allowance of storage space.
Coming in a range of heights and sizes – from twin to king – the Mellow Metal Platform Bed Frame is a good value, strong, low-noise option.
With its heavy-duty steel slat mattress foundation, there is no box spring needed. As you know this makes for a quiet, if not silent, bed frame. Kayla, an Amazon buyer, confirmed:
“1) There is no creaking or squeaking. 2) The foundation is supported 360-degrees with welding, so the weight distribution is phenomenal. 3) The middle bar and legs have not cracked, bent, or warped.”
The range of heights is low- to mid-profile. Unlike some lower-profile platform beds, there is an opening on all sides – this makes for easier storage.
All the tools you need come with the product package for self-assembly. This bed frame is not headboard compatible.
Pros
- Heavy-duty steel means low noise
- Range of heights and sizes available
- Good value
Cons
- Can’t attach headboard
#4 – Ziyoo King Size Bed Frame
Squeek resistant bed which is close to noiseless. Benefits from strength and support of heavy metal platform design.
With its 3 inch wide wood slats, the Ziyoo King Size Bed Frame is billed as squeak resistant. These heavy-duty slats will certainly offer the strength and support to make the frame close to noiseless. This is a structure that also prevents shaking which could cause noise, and the structural twisting that you get with some box springs.
You should also note that these wide slats will make the bed heavier than the average wooden bed frame.
Those searching for a silent bed frame will also find that comfort is an added bonus of the heavy support structure. There is the option for up to an 18-inch clearance above the floor, meaning you can utilize the space underneath the bed frame for storage space.
The manufacturer says that you can put the Ziyoo King Size Bed Frame together in under an hour, and users have backed up this claim, reporting easy assembly. If you would like to add a headboard or footboard, the good news is that this bed frame is compatible.
There are 6 sizes and 3 heights available.
Pros
- Heavy structure means lower noise
- Squeek-resistant
- Headboard and footboard compatible
Cons
- Heavy weight means frame can be cumbersome to move
#5 – Zinus Moiz Wood Platform Bed Frame
Much less noisy than a boxspring bed thanks to sturdy wooden platform frame. There are various color and size options available. Comes with a five-year warranty.
Another bed frame makes the list from Zinus, the South Korean manufacturer with a base in America.
The 100% solid wood of the Zinus Moiz Wood Platform Bed Frame might not quite give the strength of a metal platform bed, but it is certainly a noise level down from box spring options.
It comes in four sizes – from twin to king – and four color options; natural, cherry, rustic pine, and antique espresso.
Bear in mind that the twin size only supports up to 350 lbs. Try and make a rough calculation of your and your partner’s combined weight. If the twin capacity is looking tight, upgrade to a full, queen, or king – they have a 700 lbs capacity.
Pros
- Solid, low-noise wooden platform
- Various sizes and color options
- Five-year warranty
Cons
- Some reviewers reported a slight wobble when moving around in bed
#6 – Bilily Bed Frame with Steel Slat Support
Sturdy silent metal bed frame with some storage space. Strong, low profile and several size options.
Of course, there is no real need for wooden slats. Some platform beds are entirely made of metal, and they can be some of the quietest.
The low-profile options of this Bilily Bed Frame with Steel Slat Support – with 6- or 10-inch height options – means that it is closer to the ground and more stable. This structural feature, combined with metal (a super-strong material for bed frames) results in lower noise and no squeaking. If you are thinking of wobbling this Bilily Bed Frame with Steel Slat Support here are two words for you – “good luck”!
A middle bottom horizontal tube design – which is basically another metal bar that runs centrally on the floor from the head to the foot of the bed – makes it even more stable than similar metal platform bedframes. And as you know, stability = less noise.
If you want the most stability possible and aren’t concerned about storage space, go for the 6-inch high version. The 10-inch high version is more suited for taller mattresses that will give you room for anything from clothes to books and shoes.
There are four size options from twin to full, queen and king. The bed is easy to assemble and there’s a five-year warranty.
Pros
- Metal frame offers more stability and less noise
- Low profile offers further stability
- Very strong
- Can extend life of mattress without louder box spring
Cons
- Not headboard compatible
Silent bed frame FAQs
What are the quietest bed frames?
Wood and metal platform bed frames tend to be much quieter than box springs, which can squeak and clang due to the twisting of the metal springs within them.
Do noise-free bed frames damage a mattress?
No, you’ll get proper support from a metal or wooden platform bed frame. As long as your platform bed has the necessary strength and stability, you’ll be able to support your mattress adequately while reducing noise.
What should I look for in a silent bed frame?
The golden rule is always to look for a platform bed frame, as opposed to a box spring. As you’ve seen, many of the quietest bed frames are heavy. Whether it’s heavy wood or metal – this heaviness provides more support and stability, and can negate wobbling and squeaking.
How long will a noise-free bed frame last?
Due to the quality and strengths of the materials used, many of the quietest bed frames are also the most durable. The structure – such as cross-base support – is also conducive to durability. You can expect the sort of bed frames we’ve featured in this article to last you over a decade.
