Quick Answer: The Brick bedroom sets typically include a bed frame, dresser, and nightstand bundled at a discount. Quality varies widely by price point, and the included mattress (if any) is rarely the strongest part of the package. For Canadians shopping bedroom furniture, comparing bundles against standalone purchases is worth the effort before you commit.
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Shopping for bedroom furniture in Canada usually starts with a familiar chain. The Brick is one of the country's largest furniture and appliance retailers, with stores across every province. If you've browsed their bedroom sets, you've likely noticed how broad the range is: particleboard starter sets under $800, solid-wood suites over $3,000, and everything in between.
This guide breaks down what you actually get in a bedroom set from The Brick, how to read the quality signals before you buy, and why the mattress question is worth thinking about separately. We've been helping Brantford families sleep better since 1997, and we've seen a lot of customers arrive with a beautiful new bedroom suite but a mattress that lets it down completely.
What Comes in a Bedroom Set
The term "bedroom set" means different things depending on where you shop. At The Brick, most sets are sold in two configurations: a three-piece set (bed frame, dresser, nightstand) or a five-piece set that adds a second nightstand and sometimes a chest of drawers.
Some sets marketed as "complete" include a mattress and box spring. Most do not. The listing will say "complete bedroom set" but use "bed" to mean the frame only. Read the fine print carefully before assuming a mattress is in the price.
Typical Bedroom Set Components
- Bed frame / headboard: Usually sold as one unit. Rails may be included or sold separately.
- Dresser: Standard six-drawer dresser with mirror, or a shorter five-drawer version.
- Nightstand(s): One or two units depending on set size.
- Chest of drawers: Included in some five-piece configurations; taller and narrower than the dresser.
- Mattress and foundation: Almost never included unless specifically listed. This is a separate purchase.
Rail systems are worth checking. Slat kits, centre support legs, and box spring requirements vary by frame. Some bed frames require a box spring for warranty coverage. Others are designed for a platform slat system that supports a mattress without a box spring. Confirm before you buy.
The Brick Quality Tiers Explained
The Brick carries bedroom furniture across a wide price spectrum. Understanding where a set sits in that range helps you predict durability and longevity.
Entry-Level Sets (Under $1,200 CAD)
These are typically constructed from medium-density fibreboard (MDF) or particleboard with a laminate finish. Drawer slides are often roller-style rather than ball-bearing. Joints are cam-lock or dowel construction. These sets work fine for a student bedroom, a guest room, or a rental property. They are not designed for decades of daily use.
Watch for finish quality on the inside of drawers and on back panels. Entry-level sets often have cardboard or thin fibreboard backs. That's normal at this price point, but it's good to know going in.
Mid-Range Sets ($1,200 to $2,500 CAD)
This is where you start seeing solid-wood accents, soft-close drawer slides, and dovetail joinery. The case pieces are still often engineered wood, but the structural components use real wood more frequently. Finishes are more durable. Some mid-range sets carry five-year warranties against structural defects.
Mid-range is the sweet spot for most Canadian families. You get a piece that will survive a few home moves and look good doing it.
Premium Sets ($2,500 and Up)
Solid hardwood construction, full-extension drawer slides, hand-applied finishes. These sets are built to last 20 to 30 years. Many are Canadian- or American-made. At this tier, you're buying something that stays in the family.
Wood Species and Durability
Janka hardness ratings give you an objective measure of wood durability. Pine sits around 870 lbf, making it workable but prone to denting. Maple comes in at 1,450 lbf and is common in better furniture. Oak (red: 1,290 lbf, white: 1,360 lbf) is widely used in Canadian bedroom furniture for its balance of workability and hardness. Rubberwood, common in mid-range imports, rates around 980 lbf and is reasonably durable for its price. Source: Wood Database, species hardness index.
Pricing and Value: Bundle vs. Separate
Bedroom sets are marketed as deals, and sometimes they genuinely are. The bundled price is usually 10 to 25 percent less than buying each piece individually from the same collection. But the savings only matter if you actually want all the pieces.
A three-piece set might include two nightstands when you only need one. A dresser with mirror adds cost you may not need if you already have a standing mirror. Think about what you'll actually use before letting the bundle price drive the decision.
| Set Type | Typical Price Range (CAD) | What's Usually Included | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Piece | $700 – $1,800 | Bed, dresser, one nightstand | Smaller rooms, single occupants |
| 5-Piece | $1,200 – $3,000 | Bed, dresser, two nightstands, chest | Master bedrooms, couples |
| Complete (with mattress) | $1,500 – $4,000+ | All furniture + mattress + foundation | Guest rooms, furnished rentals |
One caution with "complete" sets that include a mattress: the mattress is often selected to hit a price point, not to match what you'd choose if you bought separately. We'll come back to this below.
Flyer Sales and Timing
The Brick runs significant promotions around major Canadian holidays: Family Day weekend, Victoria Day, Canada Day, and Boxing Week. These sales often bring 20 to 40 percent reductions on bedroom furniture. If you're not in a rush, waiting for a sale on a set you've already identified can save several hundred dollars.
Delivery and Setup at The Brick
The Brick offers delivery across Canada, typically with in-home delivery included on larger purchases above a certain threshold (this varies by location and promotion). Their premium delivery service includes assembly of case pieces, but confirm the scope when you order.
Delivery windows vary. Urban centres often see faster turnaround, sometimes within a week. Rural areas and smaller cities including parts of Southern Ontario can have longer lead times. If you're coordinating a move-in date, ask for the specific delivery window in writing before you finalise.
Bedroom Furniture Shopping in Brantford and Area
Brantford sits within reasonable driving distance of several furniture retailers across Southern Ontario. While The Brick has a Hamilton location, many Brantford families also compare with local independents. One thing we hear often at Mattress Miracle: customers who invested in solid bedroom furniture but paired it with a mediocre mattress. The furniture lasts decades. A poor mattress makes itself known within the first few months.
The Mattress Gap: What Most Sets Miss
Here's the honest truth about bedroom sets that include a mattress: the mattress is almost always the weakest component in the bundle. Retailers source mattresses at a price point to keep the total bundle number attractive. That means you're often looking at a basic innerspring or low-density foam mattress that will show its age in three to four years.
That's not a knock on any retailer specifically. It's just how bundle economics work. The furniture is built to last 15 to 20 years. The included mattress often isn't.
Brad, Owner, 40+ years of experience: "We see this regularly. Someone comes in with a beautiful new bedroom suite, maybe spent $2,500 on the furniture, and they threw in the bundled mattress because it seemed like a deal. Six months later they're stiff in the morning. The mattress was a $300 unit dressed up in a bundle. We always recommend budgeting for the mattress separately."
The good news: bedroom furniture and mattresses are genuinely separable decisions. Buy the furniture you love from wherever makes sense. Then come and talk to us about the mattress. We've been fitting mattresses to Brantford families for nearly four decades, and we'd rather help you get both decisions right than have you settle on either one.
What a Good Mattress Adds to a Beautiful Bedroom
A quality bed frame creates the visual statement in a bedroom. But the mattress is where you actually spend the time. The average Canadian spends roughly 2,920 hours per year in bed. That's more time than most people spend in their car over its entire lifespan. It's worth investing accordingly.
Choosing the Right Mattress for Your New Bedroom
Once you've sorted your bedroom furniture, the mattress question becomes about fit: your sleep position, your body type, whether you sleep with a partner, and your temperature preferences.
Mattress Size and Your Bed Frame
Confirm your bed frame size before shopping for a mattress. Most bedroom sets from The Brick are available in queen and king configurations; some have double and twin options. Queen is the most common Canadian choice for adult bedrooms. King suits couples who want more space, particularly those with pets or children who share the bed occasionally.
If you're moving from a double to a queen, you'll need new sheets and a new mattress. The frame size alone doesn't tell the whole story: some platform frames have non-standard internal dimensions, particularly when they include integrated storage drawers. Measure the usable mattress area before you buy.
Matching Mattress to Sleep Position
- Side sleepers: Need pressure relief at the shoulder and hip. Medium to medium-soft feel works best. Our Restonic ComfortCare Queen with 1,222 individually wrapped coils is a strong choice here.
- Back sleepers: Need lumbar support with moderate surface give. Medium to medium-firm. The Restonic Revive Reflections is designed for this balance.
- Stomach sleepers: Need firmer support to prevent hip sag. Firm to medium-firm. A thinner profile mattress often works better.
- Combination sleepers: Move through multiple positions. A medium feel with good response (like a well-made pocket-coil) handles the transitions best.
Body weight matters too. Heavier sleepers need more support through the core layers of a mattress. Lighter sleepers can sink too far into a firm mattress and lose the surface pressure relief they need. If you're shopping as a couple with a significant weight difference, look at zoned support options.
Canadian-Made Mattresses Worth Considering
Our Sleep In flippable mattress collection is Canadian-made and designed for longevity. A flippable mattress can be rotated and flipped, effectively doubling the usable lifespan of each comfort layer. For families setting up a bedroom they plan to keep for years, a flippable mattress is often the better long-term value even if the upfront cost is slightly higher.
For a premium option, our Restonic line carries reliable warranties and consistently earns strong reviews from Brantford customers. The Restonic ComfortCare Queen starts at $1,619 with 1,222 individually wrapped coils. It's our most-recommended everyday mattress.
How Long Should a Mattress Last?
The Sleep Foundation suggests replacing a mattress every seven to ten years, though this varies by construction quality and use. A 2008 study in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine found that replacing mattresses older than nine years led to significant reductions in self-reported back pain and improved sleep quality in study participants (Jacobson et al., 2008). Mattress lifespan is heavily influenced by the density of foam layers and coil gauge in innerspring units. A well-constructed pocket coil mattress from a reputable brand will outlast a budget foam unit by several years.
If you're investing in a bedroom suite that will last 20 years, consider pairing it with a quality mattress protector from day one. A good protector extends mattress life by protecting against moisture damage, the primary cause of early mattress deterioration.
Adjustable Bases and Platform Frames
One thing worth flagging: if you're considering an adjustable base, confirm that your bed frame is compatible. Many traditional bed frames from bedroom sets are not designed to work with adjustable bases. Some manufacturers offer "adjustable-base-compatible" frames with specific internal clearances, but this is not universal.
If an adjustable base is part of your longer-term sleep plan, talk to us before you finalize the bed frame purchase. We carry adjustable beds and bases and can help you understand compatibility across frame styles.
Mattress Protectors, Toppers, and Accessories
Once you have a mattress, a few accessories make a meaningful difference. A waterproof mattress protector is essential from the first night, both for hygiene and to maintain warranty coverage (most manufacturers void the warranty if the mattress has moisture damage). A good protector costs $60 to $150 and can add years to the life of a $1,000+ mattress.
Pillows are often an afterthought but directly affect how well your spine aligns while you sleep. Dorothy, our sleep specialist, recommends budgeting for quality pillows at the same time as the mattress rather than keeping old pillows with a new setup.
Setting Up Your Bedroom for Better Sleep
Once your furniture is in place, a few environmental adjustments pay dividends. Keep the room cool: 16 to 18 degrees Celsius is the range most adults sleep best in. Use blackout curtains or a sleep mask if morning light is an issue. And invest in a mattress that fits your body from the first night rather than one you "break in." A quality mattress should feel right within the first few weeks, not after six months.
Find Your Perfect Mattress at Mattress Miracle
We are a family-owned mattress store in Brantford, helping our community sleep better since 1997. Come try mattresses in person and get honest, no-pressure advice.
441 1/2 West Street, Brantford, Ontario
Call 519-770-0001Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Brick include a mattress with bedroom sets?
Most bedroom sets at The Brick include only the furniture: bed frame, dresser, and nightstand(s). Some sets are listed as "complete" and do include a mattress and foundation, but these are the minority. Always read the product listing carefully and confirm with the sales associate what is included before purchasing. The mattress in bundled sets is generally a budget model selected to keep the overall price attractive.
What is the best bedroom set size for a Canadian master bedroom?
Most Canadian master bedrooms are designed around a queen or king bed. A five-piece queen set works well in rooms from 10 x 12 feet and up. A king set needs at least 12 x 14 feet to allow comfortable movement around the bed. Measure your room before shopping and mark out the furniture footprint with tape on the floor to visualise the layout before you commit.
How do I know if a bedroom set is good quality?
Open every drawer and close it slowly. Quality drawers have ball-bearing slides that close smoothly and stay aligned. Look at the back panel of the dresser: solid backs are better than cardboard. Check the inside of drawers for real wood or quality laminate, not raw particleboard. Ask about the joinery: dovetail is the gold standard. Cam-lock and dowel construction is common in entry-level pieces and serviceable, but won't hold up to the same number of moves and reassemblies.
Can I buy a bedroom set at The Brick and get a better mattress from Mattress Miracle?
Absolutely. The furniture and mattress are separate purchases, and mixing sources is common. The key is to confirm the bed frame dimensions and rail requirements before buying your mattress. Bring the frame specs or model number with you when you visit our Brantford showroom at 441½ West Street, and we can match you with the right mattress fit and firmness for your frame and sleep style.
What is the average delivery time for bedroom sets in Ontario?
Delivery times from The Brick in Ontario typically range from one to three weeks for in-stock items. Special orders can take six to twelve weeks. If you're furnishing a new home, order the bedroom set early in the process so delivery timelines don't hold up your move-in. Assembly is included with premium delivery but confirm the scope: some locations only deliver to your door and leave assembly to you.
Where can I buy bedroom sets in Canada, and how do I judge quality?
Major Canadian retailers selling bedroom sets include The Brick, Leon's, Wayfair, IKEA, and Costco, with prices ranging from about $899 for a 5-piece particleboard suite to $4,000+ for solid-wood Canadian-made sets.
Talia, who walks customers through frame and mattress pairings in our showroom, says quality comes down to the joinery and the slats more than the finish: "Lift a drawer if you can, peek at the back panel of the dresser, and ask whether the bed slats can support a queen mattress without bowing. Solid wood, dovetail joints, and a centre support beam beat marketing copy every time." The Canadian Chiropractic Association notes that a properly supported bed is part of a sleep system that helps manage back pain, since sagging slats translate directly into mattress sag and lumbar strain.
For the bed itself, browse our bed frames collection or our bedroom sets in Canada buying guide for a wider comparison.
What is the best place to buy bedroom sets in Brantford and Southern Ontario?
The honest answer: it depends on what you're optimising for. For coordinated furniture suites at chain pricing, big-box retailers like The Brick or Leon's are convenient. For solid-wood, longer-life pieces, an independent furniture maker is usually the better call.
And for the part of the bedroom set that actually affects how you sleep, the mattress and frame, that's where we come in. A 2015 study in Sleep Health by Radwan and colleagues found that medium-firm sleep surfaces produced statistically significant improvements in back pain and sleep quality compared to firmer or softer alternatives.
Dorothy, our sleep specialist, puts it plainly: "A bedroom set is only as good as the mattress it cradles. Beautiful headboard, broken back. We've seen it." If you're pairing furniture with a new mattress, our Whitney bamboo mattress is a popular Brantford pick, and our best bed frames in Canada guide walks you through what to ask before you buy any frame.
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If you're putting together a new bedroom and want to make sure the mattress matches the investment you made in the furniture, come see us. We'll help you find the right fit for your frame, your sleep style, and your budget.
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