Bed Frame Guide · Bed Frame
Bed Frame, Sizes Guide
Twin, twin XL, double, queen, king, California king bed frames. Each size has specific external dimensions different from the mattress size inside it. Here's the bed frame size guide for Canadian shoppers.
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Level Platform Bed | 10-Min Assembly
$435.00
Foldable Metal Bed Frame | Sturdy | Convenient
$150.00
Black Velvet Bed Frame Storage Benches Luxury
$1,700.00
Adelaide Platform Bed - Absolute Footboard Luxury
$1,200.00
Chelsea Tufted Bed Frame - Contemporary Luxury
$1,350.00
Ennis Grey Upholstered Bed - Absolute Footboard Design
$1,200.00
Heaven Upholstered Bed - Woodland Footboard Design
$1,250.00
Heaven Upholstered Bed Frame - Absolute Footboard
$1,250.00
Questions, Answered
The bed frame questions we actually get asked.
If your question isn't here, call our Brantford showroom at 519-770-0001 or stop in at 441 1/2 West Street. A real person answers the phone.
How much bigger is the bed frame than the mattress?
Most bed frames are 2-4 inches larger than the mattress on each dimension. A queen frame externally is typically 63-65 inches wide x 83-85 inches long (for a 60 x 80 mattress). Always check the specific frame's external dimensions.
How much room around the bed do I need?
Leave 24-30 inches of walkway on at least one long side. Two sides clear is ideal. Add 12-18 inches for a nightstand. A queen bed needs a room at least 10 x 12 ft to feel comfortable.
Will a queen mattress fit a king frame?
Technically yes, but the queen mattress will leave 16 inches of unused width inside the king frame. Sheets won't fit properly. Don't try to make a smaller mattress fit a larger frame.
What's a Cal king frame vs regular king?
California king frames are 72 x 84 inches (for 72 x 84 mattress) — narrower but longer than regular king (76 x 80 frame for 76 x 80 mattress). Same total area, different shape. Cal king suits tall sleepers.
Do frames come in custom sizes?
We can special-order custom-sized frames for RV, truck, and ADA-compliant builds. Call 519-770-0001 with your exact mattress dimensions for a quote.