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Your bed serves as a natural focal point in your bedroom, so it’s important to find one that offers the style and support you need. Panel beds provide a sturdy and supportive solution that doesn't sacrifice on style and are as timeless as bedroom furniture design comes. With their distinctive headboards and footboards, you can find a silhouette, finish, and color that suits your favorite design style whether it’s farmhouse or industrial.
In this round of design inspiration for the bedroom, we’re reviewing the ins and outs of panel beds, including the pros and cons of panel beds and how they compare to other bed frame options. Then, we’ll recommend our favorite panel bed frames in popular design styles from Liddiard Home Furnishings.
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Shop NowWhat is a Panel Bed?
Panel beds are known for their signature headboard and footboard look, which are often used by manufacturers to add style to piece. Unlike a platform bed, a panel bed requires a mattress and box spring, but the height is part of what gives panel beds their appeal. It is typically lined with wooden slats to support the mattress foundation and increase breathability, which can extend the lifespan of your mattress.
Opting for a sleek and simple headboard can make your room feel more modern while choosing an interesting and varied wood grain gives a rustic feel. Additionally, a panel style bed may have bonus features like an upholstered headboard, under-bed storage, or shelving in the headboard. With styles available in various finishes from white to wood to metal, a panel bed frame is a go-to staple in the bedroom.
Pros and Cons of Panel Beds
Despite being one of the most popular bed styles every bedroom is the right fit for a panel bed, We’ve weighed the pros and cons of panel beds, and here’s what you should know.
You might like a panel bed if you want:
✅ Support: The combination of wooden slats and box springs offers great support, which can help you get a good night’s sleep. Support is essential for proper spinal alignment and pressure relief.
✅ Breathability: Slats on the bottom of the bed allow for airflow, which helps reduce trapped body heat and keep your mattress fresher for longer.
✅ A bed for a large bedroom: Headboards and footboards can make an impact in a large bedroom, anchoring the room and serving as a stylish focal point.
✅ A variety of style options: You can find headboards and footboards in every style and material from coastal to contemporary to glam. A panel bed can be a major element in your bedroom design plan.
Reconsider a panel bed if:
✖ You’re worried about cost: Panel bed frames tend to be more expensive than platform beds, although they’re often less expensive than solid wood sleigh beds or elaborate poster beds. Keep in mind that you also have to purchase a mattress and mattress foundation or box spring.
✖ You have a small bedroom: Although this isn’t always the case, a distinctive headboard and footboard can take up a lot of space and feel visually overwhelming in a small bedroom. You can find sleek and modern panel bed frames, but a low-profile platform bed may be the ideal choice if you’re truly tight on space.
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Panel Beds vs Other Bed Types
There are several types of bed frames to choose from. We’ve already discussed panel beds, but what other options are out there, who are the best for, and how do they compare to panel beds? Here’s the summary.
| Bed Styles | How They Compare | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel Bed vs Platform Bed | Platform beds are an inexpensive and simple choice that are ideal for small and modern spaces. Additionally, most platform beds don’t require a box spring, so you’ll be saving money and a few inches of visual height. | ||
Panel Beds by Style
Keep reading to see our top 6 picks for contemporary, farmhouse, industrial, modern, rustic, and upholstered panel bed frames from Liddiard Home Furnishings. You can find them in a variety of sizes, like a king size panel bed or queen size panel bed.
Recommended Contemporary Panel Bed: Liberty Canyon Road Burlap Linen/Burnished Beige Queen Storage Bed
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This upholstered panel bed from Liberty Furniture is a contemporary panel bed that is both beautiful and practical. Contrasting white oak veneer and upholstery bring elegance to this piece while a footrest bench and drawers offer practicality. Depending on how you accessorize it, its textured burlap fabric could be at home in a boho or eclectic design as well.
Recommended Farmhouse Panel Bed: Signature Design by Ashley® Willowton Whitewash Queen Panel Bed
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The Signature Design by Ashley farmhouse panel bed will help you create a cozy and inviting bedroom. The whitewashed wood finish with contrasting wood tops on the headboard and footboard are classic farmhouse design that can be played up with a variety of decor. The slatted style wood and neutral color palette would also work great in a coastal design. To incorporate this panel bed frame into the rest of your design and create a calming bedroom, one designer recommends thinking about the natural landscape where you feel most peaceful and drawing your color palette from there.
Recommended Industrial Panel Bed: Aspenhome® Tucker Stone Queen Bed
This Apsenhome industrial panel bed stands out because for its black metal details and contrasting wood that showcase a classic of industrial design. Take a closer look to reveal features like USB charging ports in the headboard, which are great for those who love using e-readers in bed or want to charge their devices while they sleep.
Recommended Modern Panel Bed: Liberty Modern Farmhouse Gray Queen Panel Bed
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One major element of modern panel beds is geometric patterns, and this pick from Liberty Furniture has all the right shapes to make a statement. The distressed wood grain lends itself to a modern farmhouse design, depending on how you accessorize the rest of the space. Pair this bed with complementary dark bedroom furniture to master the modern look that’s full of sophistication.
Recommended Rustic Panel Bed: Aspenhome® Mill Creek Carob Full Bed
The Aspenhome Mill Creek collection panel bed is the perfect rustic panel bed for a teen bedroom refresh. Available as a twin or full panel bed, this rustic pine panel bed adds just the right amount of texture and warmth to your space with the versatility to last season after season. The headboard features USB headboard charging ports to add convenience, and because it’s made of pine solids, this wooden bed is designed to last for years.
Recommended Upholstered Panel Bed: Signature Design by Ashley® Adelloni Brown Queen Upholstered Bed
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For an upholstered panel bed with a refined and subtle sense of sophistication, this pick from the Adelloni collection is a top contender. A tufted upholstered bed is ideal for a glam design while this simpler style would work well in a contemporary, modern, or mid-century modern design. Coupled with clean-lined bedroom furniture and décor, this panel bed will become the stylish landing zone you’ll always love going to bed to.
Featured Adelloni bed review: “I ordered this online and it looks exactly as it does in the [pictures]. It was relatively easy to put together and feels solid and doesn't have any movement nor make any creaks. I think the taller or thicker that your mattress is, the better it will look on this bed frame.”
No matter what your favorite design style is, you can find a panel bed for your dream bedroom. Panel beds are a supportive and stylish option, and you can browse a wide selection of panel beds for every style and budget at Liddiard’s. Discover more online or visit our furniture store in Toole, UT today to browse even more bed styles.
FAQs
Do panel beds need box springs?
Yes, panel beds require box springs.
What's the difference between a platform bed and a panel bed?
A panel bed requires a box spring while a platform bed does not. With a platform bed, the platform base itself acts as a support, so no box spring or mattress foundation is needed.
Is a panel bed frame good for a modern design?
Yes, you can find sleek and simple panel bed designs that fit a modern design. For example, a mid century panel bed will feature geometric shapes with no ornamentation or even a curved headboard to add a sense of playfulness to the design.
How much is a panel bed?
Panel beds typically range in price from just over $100 for a twin panel bed to over $2,000. Prices vary based on the material, construction, and style of bed. At Liddiard’s, you can look for Budgets & Bargains or check out our Current Promotions for sales. You could also consider financing a bed frame or mattress.
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