Best Bed Frame For Heavy People: The Sturdiest & Most Supportive

“AmazonBasics’ Metal Platform bed frame is an ideal budget option for folks who want to keep it simple. It’s a basic metal frame with metal slats and wiring–no frills or fancy features. It’s nice and sturdy, though, with a capacity up to 500 pounds for all the larger sizes.

This might not be the prettiest thing on the market (there are a lot of legs, which does clutter up the overall look, but it serves the purpose very well. You can easily get two heavy people on one of these without ever feeling unsafe. It’s also the cheapest option I’ve found that works without a box spring or any extra support layer.

What’s great about this is how user-friendly it is. You don’t need a single tool to put it together, and you should be able to do it all without a helper. You’ll also have a lot of storage space, since there’s over a foot of clearance!”

“If you like to sleep lower to the ground, and are a heavier sleeper, this Zinus bed frame is my recommendation to you! It’s rock solid, simple, and practical. I really like the nice, clean lines around the edges and with the legs. All the metal tubing is the same width, so it makes for a great minimalist look.

The Zinus has the same weight rating as the AmazonBasics model above, and the same as all the other Zinus models below. It’s good for a total of 500 pounds, not including the weight of your mattress. That’s despite the fact that it has a much cleaner, sleeker design and is much lower to the ground.

This one’s a combination of wood and steel, which I like–you get the springiness of wood slats, but they’re supported by sturdy steel instead of flexible wooden beams. I think the Zinus is by far the best of the low-riders when it comes to sleeping heavier folks. Unless you get some very low bins, though, you’re not going to be able to store anything under a bed frame this low.”

“This Zinus bed frame is another good option in the lower category for heavier sleepers. I suggest it to anyone who wants a midpoint between the super-low 7” model above and more traditional bed frame heights like the 13”-18” models I’ve recommended elsewhere in this guide.

It’s also my recommendation to folks who want a bed frame with a headboard built in. The Zinus has a very chic modern headboard that matches its metal frame. I love the bold horizontal lines, which add a distinctive look without trying too hard to impress.

This Zinus, like the other models I’ve recommended from the brand, is rated for a full 500 pounds. You’ll be able to safely support your mattress, plus a couple of sleepers at up to 250 pounds each. Like the 7” model above, it combines a metal frame with wooden slats for an ideal mix of sturdiness and springiness.

I think the Zinus is a great bargain, too. It’s not terribly expensive, and it includes a bed frame and a headboard all in one package. There’s a 5-year warranty, too, so you don’t have to worry about replacing yours anytime soon.”

“This Zinus is my top recommendation to anyone who wants a bed that’s nice and high. It more than compensates for the lack of a box spring and offers plenty of storage. It’s also the sturdiest of the super-high models I’ve reviewed.

Like all the other Zinus models I’ve recommended in this guide, the 18” one is rated for up to 500 pounds, plus the weight of your mattress. It’s a metal frame with wooden slats, just like the models above. One key difference: the slats are very close together, at less than 3” spacing, which prevents any sags or droops in your mattress.

My favorite thing about it isn’t the high weight rating or the lack of squeaking, though. No, my favorite part of this Zinus is that you can put it together without a single tool or any additional hardware. Of only all bed frames were this easy!”

“This Zinus is my top quality recommendation for the average buyer. It takes all the key upgrades from the 18” model above, like the tool-free assembly and close slat spacing, but shaves off a few inches to make it a nice middling height. It’s rock-solid, rated to 500 pounds, and doesn’t make any noise at all. Basically, everything you could want in a bed frame and perfect for heavier sleepers.”