Choosing a new bed is always a decision worth considering carefully. After all, this is a piece of furniture that is going to get lots of use. Making the right choice of bed means that it should provide you with many years of good quality sleep. As The Sleep Foundation notes, creating the perfect bedroom environment is vital if you’re to get a restful night’s sleep. While ensuring that your new bed offers comfort and plenty of support to protect your musculoskeletal health and promote sleep is vital, it’s also wise to consider the aesthetics of your new bed. At Homary, we have a huge selection of bed frames in a wide choice of designs and styles to match your needs and tastes. Once you have picked the perfect new bed, it’s time to get to work and learn how to assemble a bed frame.
You may have spent time browsing your options and researching bed frames to ensure that you carefully selected the best possible bed. Your new bed frame may tick all the boxes by offering comfort and a stylish design that elevates the appearance of your bedroom. But it’s essential to ensure that you assemble the bed frame correctly. Failing to put your new bed together properly will impact both its functionality and its appearance. A bed frame that’s not correctly constructed won’t provide a comfortable night’s sleep, won’t look quite right, and could restrict the lifespan of your new bed.
In this handy guide, we’ll explain how to assemble a bed frame. We’ll run through everything you need to know, from preparing your bedroom for your new bed, right through to the tools you will need to assemble your bed frame.
Preparing to Assemble a Bed Frame
Many people launch straight into tearing open the packaging and start assembling their new bed frame as soon as it arrives. This leaves no time for properly preparing for the assembly. Unfortunately, failing to prepare for your bed frame being delivered and ensuring that you’re ready to assemble it can make the entire process incredibly stressful, and could make assembling it take much longer than it should.
Getting a new bed frame should always be an exciting experience, not a stressful one. So, it’s crucial to take steps to prepare before you rip open the packaging and start to put the bed together. Here are some helpful tips for preparing to assemble a bed frame:
Remove Obstructions
Preparing in advance of when your bed frame is due to be delivered is really helpful. Not only do you want your new bed frame to be delivered safely, you also want to ensure that no damage is caused to the rest of your home in the process. So, the first thing to do is to remove any obstructions or valuables that may inadvertently be in the way when the delivery team is bringing your new bed frame into the house to prevent any accidents.
Clear Your Space
Creating a path that’s free of obstructions is essential to get your bed inside the house easily. But your clearing work doesn’t end there. It’s also really useful to clear a big space in your bedroom. You want to allow plenty of space to make it as easy as possible to maneuver the packaged bed frame into your room. Plus, you need enough room to assemble the bed frame and spread out the tools, accessories, and parts that you will need to put it together. This is about more than just leaving the gap where the bed will be positioned free, it needs enough room to move parts around and position them during various stages of the assembly process.
Protect Your Surface
After finding your perfect bed frame, you certainly don’t want to damage it before you’ve even built it. So, it’s essential to build the bed frame on a smooth surface that won’t cause damage during the assembly process. Likewise, you don’t want your flooring to become damaged while constructing your bed frame, especially if you have flooring that is susceptible to scratches, such as tiles or wood flooring. You can prevent both of these potential issues by covering your floor before you get to work on building your bed frame.
Gather Your Tools
The final step in your preparations to build your bed frame is to gather your tools. Most bed frames require a few basic household tools to assemble them. The instructions that come with your Homary bed frame will specify exactly which tools are needed to assemble your bed frame so that it’s robust and strong enough to sleep on night after night.
Usually, you will need to use a Phillips (crosshead) screwdriver, a flathead (slotted) screwdriver, a hammer, a drill, and a pencil.
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Start Carefully
Having a clear space to work in will make a huge difference to your stress levels when you’re assembling your bed frame, making it much easier to construct. Once you have your space prepared and have gathered your tools, it’s time to get started.
Open Packaging with Care
Opening your bed frame’s packaging carefully is a must. It’s so easy to rip open the packaging, or slice through it with a knife, only to discover that you’ve damaged your brand new bed frame. It’s usually helpful to lay the packaging down, and then follow any opening instructions printed on the carton. This will help ensure that you avoid damage and that the packaging is the right way up so the bed frame is easy to remove.
Check the Parts and Accessories
When your packaging is safely opened, it’s wise to inspect the contents before you do anything else. Comparing what is actually inside the box with the accessories list that is shown on the assembly instructions is really useful. This ensures that you haven't lost any parts while opening the packaging and that you have everything you need ready to use.
Read Through the Instructions
Making yourself familiar with the instructions before you begin is really helpful. Having an idea of the steps you need to take before you build the bed frame is usual. Crucially, the instructions will provide you with some key information you are going to need for successful assembly. This includes how long assembling the bed frame will typically take, and also how many people are needed to complete it. After all, if you’re going to need another pair of hands to help it’s better to know this before you get started.
Begin Building
Now, it’s time to really get down to assembling your bed frame. How to assemble a bed frame will depend on the type of bed frame that you have selected. Here are two of the main types of bed frames and a handy guide to assembling each of them:
How to Assemble a Wooden Bed Frame
Wooden bed frames, such as the Japanese Style King Floor Wood Bed, can usually be assembled quickly. With two people assembling your new bed, your brand new bed should be ready for you to use in just 30-40 minutes.
Assembling a wooden bed frame usually involves the following steps:
- Following the installation instructions provided with your bed, begin building the outer bed frame. To do this, fix the two side rails of the bed frame to the headboard and footboard. Use the Allen wrench supplied to secure the fixings into the pre-drilled holes. This creates the overall shape of the bed.
- Next, attach the center support beam or beams to the bed frame.
- Your wooden bed frame will probably have feet or legs. Now, is the time to attach these to the bed frame, ensuring that they line up with the pre-drilled holes. This will ensure that your bed frame is the correct height and that the legs are even and stable.
- Finally, if your bed frame has a headboard, now is the time to fix it onto the bed frame. It’s helpful to move your bed into its final position in your bedroom before attaching the headboard.
How to Assemble a Platform Bed Frame
Assembling a wooden bed frame is simple. But assembling a platform bed frame is often even easier. You should always follow the instructions that come supplied with your bed frame. But as a general rule here are some tips on how to assemble a platform bed frame:
- If you have purchased a platform bed frame, such as the Queen Size Boucle Upholstered Cloud Platform Bed Frame, the bed base itself will usually arrive in one piece. All you will need to do is to attach the upholstered headboard to the bed frame.
- Once the headboard is in position it is time to construct the frame that will support the mattress. This will consist of four rails, two for the side, and one each for the head and foot of the mattress. These should be assembled using the fixings provided.
- After assembling the basic frame to support the mattress, it’s time to attach the support planks to the mattress frame. These usually run down the center of the frame to provide extra stability and sturdiness.
- With the basic frame built, you then need to simply attach the mattress slats to the frame. Finally, position the mattress frame into position on the upholstered bed frame, ready for you to add your mattress.
Bed Frame Assembly Service
Assembling our bed frames is a fast and simple task. But we understand that not everyone wants to put their own bed together. So, we have partnered with Taskrabbit. Taskrabbit’s taskers in your area can be booked at your convenience to assemble your bed frame at the best time for you after you have purchased your bed frame from Homary. You can even use a Homary promo code to save money on your bed frame assembly.
Expert Tips to Assemble a Bed Frame
At Homary, we’re passionate about providing you with the best possible choice of furniture and home decor, and ensuring that all our products are of the highest quality. Our bed frames are no exception. This is why all of our bed frames are carefully packaged, and delivered quickly to you soon after purchase.
Remember, to assemble a bed frame to the highest standard, so that you achieve the perfect finish and many years of use, you need to:
- Prepare your room, allowing enough space to build your new bed frame.
- Gather the tools you need to assemble the bed frame with care.
- Always read the instructions with care before you begin.
- Avoid damaging your flooring or your new bed frame by assembling it on carpet or covering the floor.
- Follow each step and gather the accessories and pieces that you need to complete each step in turn.
After completing these steps, you can step back, admire your handiwork, and enjoy restful nights in your stylish new bed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all Homary bed frames require full assembly?
No, some of the beds in our collection simply require partial assembly. Even those requiring full assembly can be put together quickly with help from the clear instructions.
How long does it take to assemble a bed frame?
Our bed frames are fast to assemble. Most of our bed frames can be put together in just 30 minutes or less.
How do the bed frames fit together?
Most of our bed frames have pre-drilled holes and come with the hardware needed to assemble them. This makes the entire assembly process much simpler.
Can you assemble my bed frame for me?
We have partnered with TaskRabbit, who offer a furniture assembly service. TaskRabbit’s taskers can assemble your new Homary bed on your behalf, saving you time and effort.
Do I need special tools to construct my bed frame?
No, you will only need common tools you already have at home. These include screwdrivers, a hammer, a drill, and a pencil. Allen wrenches will be provided in the box with your new bed frame’s fixtures ready for you to use.