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Has anyone got a metal bed frame?

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Duckingpondlake · 12/02/2026 19:20

DD is after a new bed, and I'm looking at a metal day bed with trundle.

I've never had a metal bed frame, are they noisy / squeaky? She's only 9 so no boyfriend activity to worry about of course! Are they more or less comfortable than a wooden bed / divan?

Any thoughts appreciated.

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henlake7 · 13/02/2026 21:21

Romeiswheretheheartis · 12/02/2026 19:38

This! I've had mine for years and it looks lovely, but sitting up is definitely uncomfortable.

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I bought some blocks of upholstery foam and fabric and made a proper back and arms for mine. Works a treat!

NeedWineNow · 13/02/2026 21:45

We’ve got one with wooden slats. Love it. I get really hot in bed and I find holding onto the cool frame really helps me settle (weird I know). It’s quite high as well so room underneath for storage boxes.

Pricelessadvice · 13/02/2026 21:46

Mine is metal and has squeaked when things have got particularly energetic!

Day to day though, it’s fine.

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Diversion · 13/02/2026 21:49

ERthree · 12/02/2026 19:47

cant link but bout this from Amazon, doesnt make a noise and it doesn't have wooden slats or plastic slat fixings. Very solid.
Yaheetech single 3ft bed frame vintage iron . Depending on colour it is aprox £50. My DH is fussy when it comes to the engineering of things and he is really pleased with this,

I also have 2 of this brand and mine do not squeak either. Very happy with them.

QuietLifeNoDrama · 13/02/2026 21:52

Don’t buy a cheap one. Only ones I’ve slept in all squeaked and creaked every time you rolled over. I can only assume those people that have a silent one didn’t buy a budget Argos one

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