How Much Does a Good King Size Bed Cost?

There are all sorts of king size beds available today, and some will be less sturdy than others. A good king bed frame offers extra support and is hard wearing, offering you many years of service. It needs to be well constructed with good craftsmanship and should also have a smart and stylish appearance.

Things to look out for in a good quality king bed includes robust slats on a wooden base, or high strength mesh for durability where this is used to support the mattress on a metal bed frame. So how much does a good king size bed cost? Our helpful guide gives you an indication of how much you can expect to pay for various types of good king size bed.

Our guide to choosing the right king bed frame is a worthwhile read once the budget has been established. 

How Much Does a Good King Size Bed Cost?

The cost of a 5ft bed varies widely depends on a range of factors. These include the style of the bed, the materials used to make it, and any additional features, such as integrated storage. For a good quality king size bed you can expect to pay over £300 for a basic style, with prices rising over £1,000 for more elaborate beds or those with additional features.

Before we proceed, the standard size of a king bed frame measures 5ft x 6ft6 in the UK. Ensuring you are a purchasing the correct size frame to your region will give you a good start on the amount of mattress options available to you. 

Wooden King Size Beds

Enduringly popular, wooden king size beds are highly versatile and most designs will fit in with a range of décor styles. Prices for a good wooden king size bed start from just over £300, with many options in the £400-£500 price bracket, such as our classic Stavern Pine Bed.

The more expensive side of the wooden bed conversation are Oak bed frames. Oak beds are made of a hardwood ensuring long lasting durability. This material bed frame has been known to be pass down through generations, of course costing a premium for its durability.

Metal King Size Beds

Metal beds range from simple platform frames to beds with decorative headboards anf elegant footboards complete with brass or chrome finials for the deep and decadent interior stylists among us.

Reinforced Beds provide an incredible value for money metal king bed starts from £299 - the Block Bed. General pricing can vary from the low £300 through to thousands!

Divan King Size Beds

There are many styles of divan beds to choose from, including upholstered beds with hand-finished headboards, such as the Freya Fabric Bed, priced at £819. Many divans offer integral storage, such as ottoman beds, or beds with drawers.

At the top of the range for storage beds, you will find easy-access choices, including an electric ottoman base. If people have a large budget for a bed frame, seemingly the most popular choice is a exquisite hand crafted fabric bed frame. The headboard holds the most detail, including hand tufted buttons, rolled tops or integrated socket points.

Why Choose a Good Quality King Bed Frame?

With so many hours of your life spent in bed, you owe it to yourself to invest in a good quality bed. This means choosing a well-made bed and teaming it with a premium quality mattress. Although sleep experts recommend that you change your mattress every seven years as a minimum, your bed frame should last you much longer than that, so it is worth choosing a high-quality frame that is built to last with classic styling, which you will enjoy having in your home for many years.

A good night’s sleep is invaluable. The impact sleep has on our waking hours is considerable. According to the Sleep Council, 40% of the population in the UK suffers from sleep problems. Having a good quality bed can make a difference to both your physical and mental health. Sleepless nights are exhausting and can take their toll on your ability to concentrate and on your general resilience.

An old, damaged or poor-quality bed can aggravate back conditions, leaving you feeling achy and unrefreshed when you get up in the morning. Chronic fatigue can lead to many issues such as slower reactions, memory lapses and a reduced ability to process information, and has been identified as the cause of some major accidents. This means there is every reason to invest in a good quality king bed.

Product: Freya Fabric Bed

A good quality mattress is not enough without the support of a robust divan or bed frame, and similarly, you will not get the most from your luxury bed if you don’t have a good quality mattress to use with it. The bed frame provides essential support for your mattress. A mattress can become permanently damaged if used with a sagging bed frame, and it will not give you the level of support you need.

King size is now the most popular choice of bed in the UK, having replaced the double to reach the top spot. Ideal for couples, it offers additional sleeping space but can still be accommodated in a typical double bedroom. For those sharing a bed, it is important to find a bed and mattress which will be comfortable for both of you. With the extra support they offer, heavy duty mattresses and bases work well for couples.

At Reinforced Beds, we have an extensive selection of beds available, with options to suit all budgets. All the beds we supply, no matter what the type of construction, are designed to cope with bigger weights and with heavy duty use. Whether you are looking for a king size bed for your own home or for commercial use in a hotel or health setting, we can supply a robust piece of furniture to meet your needs.

At Reinforced Beds, you will find a range of heavy-duty king size beds to suit all needs and all budgets, from simple styles for a minimalist setting, such as the Becky Bed to our luxurious four poster Warsaw bed.

Our beds are ideal for heavier people, and anyone who moves around frequently at night and needs additional support for comfort. They are also an excellent choice for older children who prefer extra space and tend to be rougher with furniture, for example, children and teenagers with autism.

In addition to having a natural tendency to be clumsier with beds, children on the autistic spectrum are twice as likely to have sleep problems. This makes it all the more important for them to have a bed that is not just robust, but also comfortable, supportive and spacious. With prices starting below £350 for a king size, we offer the ideal sleep environment at an affordable cost.

If you want to find out more about how much does a good king size bed cost, and details of the finance deals we offer, do contact us at Reinforced Beds. One of our helpful advisors will be very happy to answer your queries.

Once your budget has been established, it could be worthwhile exploring our guide to choosing the right king size bed frame for you.