Low Profile King Bed Frames
Buy the best low profile king bed frames selected and recommended by interior designers. By Eliza Bush.
Say goodbye (or goodnight) to the most common designs: a low profile king bed frame will revolutionize your room’s visual flow and introduce some minimalist charm. You can either focus on the headboard since a wider portion will show or go in the opposite direction by choosing a frame without it, bringing the minimalist element to the next level. Either way, here are our expert ideas to match your decor style with your new low profile frame.
Low Profile King Bed Frames
Buying Guide
Eliza Bush
Interior Design Expert
Eliza is a creative interior designer who swears by the power of sleek interiors and quality furniture to transform daily personal and professional life. With a B.Sc. in interior design from Philadelphia University and a well trained eye for craftsmanship, she offers unparalleled advice on how to arrange your space to make it sophisticated, comfortable, and functional, whether it’s the office or bedroom.
Yes, low-profile beds are comfortable to sleep on, but they aren’t for everyone. Taller people may find it quite annoying to get into a squat position each time they get in and out of their bed. But, if you don’t mind doing a mini workout each time you wake up and go to bed, a low-profile king bed won’t do you wrong.
Low bed frames typically feature slats at the bottom, so your mattress won’t budge, bounce, or creak at all. Also, these bed slats can provide adequate support to your mattress which promotes more comfort and relaxation. That said, the thickness and quality of your mattress will also determine how comfortably you sleep.
A low profile king bed is ideal for anyone seeking a Japanese-style aesthetic for their room, without the look of a platform bed. Low profile bed frames typically sit 4” to 6” off the floor, which is significantly lower than a typical style bed. Traditional beds with a box spring are usually around 25” high.
While it’s recommended to choose a bed frame height around knee level, which is usually 16” to 25” for adults, some people prefer low profile beds for the ease of getting in and out at a lower level. The significantly shorter low profile bed frame is also a great choice if you live in an apartment with low ceilings.
Night tables the same height as your low-profile king bed makes the most comfortable pairing. Low profile king beds are between 18-22” off the ground, and a suitable night table should be about 16-18” tall.
However, you still need to consider if you’ll need a table to hold a few items or extra storage. Low profile nightstands and simple tables are furniture pieces with a lamp, a clock, a few accessories, and a photo frame. Sometimes, nightstands are designed with a single drawer for more effortless organization. Bedside cabinets are small chests of drawers to provide extra storage. The shorter the nightstand, the less storage space it offers.