Queen Bed Frames

Queen Bed Frames

Queen bed frames are the most popular choice for Australian bedrooms, offering enough space for most couples without taking over the room. Our range includes metal, timber, fabric, upholstered and PU leather designs, with platform bases, gas lift storage frames, drawer frames and LED models.

Buying direct means you're not paying for showroom markups, helping keep our prices lower than many traditional retailers. Dispatch is 1 to 2 business days, and every frame comes with a 12-month warranty. 

How to measure dimensions of a queen bed frame

An Australian queen mattress usually measures 153cm wide by 203cm long. The frame itself will be larger, usually by 5 to 15cm each way depending on the style of the frame. Always check your bedroom dimensions to ensure the frame will fit before ordering, allowing for plenty of room around the bed. Queen bed frames arrive flat packed, making them easier to bring inside, but once assembled they're not something you'll want to move often. 

Choosing between a standard frame or gas lift

A standard platform frame is lighter, simpler and generally costs less, with no lifting mechanism to maintain. A gas lift queen frame trades some of that simplicity for extra storage, providing room for bulky items you’d otherwise put in a wardrobe. If you want storage that's always within easy reach, a queen bed frames with drawers gives you dedicated compartments without lifting the mattress.

Understanding queen mattress support 

A queen bed frame needs more support than smaller sizes because there's a wider span across the middle of the bed. Without a centre rail running the length of the frame and at least one floor-standing support leg, the base can bow over time under regular use. Slat spacing also matters, with smaller gaps providing more support. Wider gaps can allow the mattress to sag between the slats and may affect your mattress warranty if the base doesn't meet the manufacturer's support requirements. 

Matching the frame to your mattress and the rest of the room

If you're buying a new bed frame, it's worth choosing your mattress at the same time. Our queen mattress range covers every major construction in the queen size to help you find the right fit.

If the frame you like comes without a headboard, our headboards range has upholstered and timber options to fit standard queen frames. To finish the room, add matching bedside tables, a tallboy. Browse our queen bedroom packages if you’d prefer to buy your bed frame and mattress together or our queen bedroom suites if you would prefer the bed, mattress and storage furniture together. 

Why shop at Factory Buys

A queen bed frame is one of the biggest pieces of furniture you'll buy, so value matters. Selling direct lets us keep prices lower than many traditional retailers without cutting corners on quality or features. Every frame is dispatched within 1 to 2 business days, backed by a 12-month warranty, and supported by a real Australian team available 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. 

 

Queen Bed Frame FAQ

What size is an Australian queen bed frame?

A standard queen mattress is about 153cm by 203cm. The frame is bigger, usually 5 to 15cm more each way depending on the rails and headboard. Check the listed external dimensions against your room rather than working from the mattress size.

How much clearance should I leave around a queen bed?

You should leave around 60cm of walking space on any side you use, and closer to 90cm where a wardrobe or drawer opens into it. Also check the frame will pass through your narrowest doorway and around any hallway turn before ordering.

Is a gas lift queen frame worth it over a standard base?

If your bedroom has no room for a chest of drawers, yes, since the cavity is roughly the footprint of the bed. You'll need about a metre of clearance above the foot of the bed to lift it, and a standard base is cheaper with fewer moving parts.

What support should a queen frame have?

A centre rail running the length of the frame with at least one floor-standing leg. The span across a queen is wide enough to bow without it. Keep slat gaps under about 7cm, tighter for foam and hybrid mattresses.

Do queen frames come flat packed, and what tools do I need?

Yes, flat packed with tools and instructions included. Expect 45 to 90 minutes with two people. If you'd rather skip it, our Airtasker partnership makes it easy to find someone local to put it together.