Queen & Double Bed Frame & Mattresses (Quick, Easy, Quality?)

Click_It on 16/05/2020 - 22:54
  1. Quick
  2. Easy
  3. Quality

I don't know if I can get all 3 for a reasonable price, or if my budget is realistic for my expectations. Since I'm no expert here I am hoping I'll get some good advice. Reason for easy assembling criteria is I expect to be moving around a bit in the coming years. My old bed was great but it's a pain to disassemble/reassemble each time and is generally getting tired after >10 yrs. I want something a lot easier this time.

Budget: (~$2000 total)

$1,500 for Queen
$500 for Double (part time kids bed, doesn't need to be too fancy)

Bed frame:

Queen:
Whilst I find the Koala frames ugly, I hear only good things about them so they certainly tick the 3 boxes but are a bit pricey leaving only $700 for a mattress? I hear they discount occasionally but I'd like to purchase in the coming weeks. Is there any cheaper bed frames similar to Koala out there?

Double:
Koala don't make frames in double size, this is for a child who will be with me part time. Doesn't have to be too fancy, just not junk either.

Mattress type:

Queen:
I've only ever slept on innerspring beds so I don't have much knowledge here. I do like firmer mattresses so I was thinking I might be best looking at a pocket spring variety (the best of the innersprings from what I've researched). In principle, I like the idea of memory foam but in practice, because I tend to sleep on the side of the bed a lot, I would worry about it's ability to hold up over time. Happy to be proven otherwise.

Double:
Again, something cost effective for this.

I did some quick shopping tonight, Koala frame + Englander Boston Extra Firm Mattress (pocketspring bed) comes to $1,750. That's not leaving enough for the double so I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

Find Me A Bargain

Comments

  • Hybroid on 16/05/2020 - 23:13
    +2

    1.Quick
    2.Easy
    3.Quality

    IKEA.

    • Click_It on 16/05/2020 - 23:34

      The IKEA frames don't appear to meet what I'm looking for in the "quick" assembling criteria. And they look a bit junky unless I spend the equivalent of the Koala frame which would defeat the purpose.

      Thanks for your suggestion though.

  • ThisIsAUsername on 17/05/2020 - 07:18

    ensemble base and a bed head.

    No assembly required.
    Base $300
    Bed head $500

    Don’t get a bed frame.

    Hotels use this setup cause it’s quick n easy

  • jenki on 17/05/2020 - 11:04
    +1

    I'm also looking for a queen bed frame and these two appeal to me more than the Koala frame:
    1) Quokka beds: Australia made, easy assembly and lifetime guarantee.
    https://quokkabeds.com.au/timber-bed-base/

    2) Ecosa: "Assemble and disassemble your bed base in under five minutes, zero tools required".
    https://www.ecosa.com.au/bedbase

    • Click_It on 17/05/2020 - 14:13
      +1

      Thanks those look interesting 🤔

    • audreysteph on 06/11/2020 - 14:36

      Hi Jenki,

      Did you finally buy Quokka?

      Thanks

      • jenki on 09/11/2020 - 22:01

        I did! And I adore it! The wood is gorgeous (I chose Oak) and it was so easy to put together and it has made my 15 year old mattress feel new again. (The mattress will be the next thing I replace).
        The only thing I didn't realise was that it was about 20cm lower than my old bed frame. That's the only issue I had and I got over it after one night's sleep.
        It cost approx $1160 and that's because I selected the optional headboard and chose Oak as the material. Sounds like a lot but it's made in Australia and it'll be my bed frame for at least the next 20 years, so on a per use basis it is great value.

  • jenki on 17/05/2020 - 11:06
    +1

    In terms of a mattress, do a ozbargain search for "Zzz Atelier", people seem very happy with them and they are great value.

    • Click_It on 17/05/2020 - 14:14

      I was looking at those this morning. Definitely in the mix!

  • shaybisc on 17/05/2020 - 12:55

    I've been sleeping on sprung slats for the last 5 years. I really have no idea if they give me a better sleep than solid slats.

  • shaybisc on 17/05/2020 - 13:05

    The Koala sure does look ugly. Not much more ventilation than an ensemble with those little slots.

    How do ensembles get any ventilation? They look sweaty to me.

  • shaybisc on 17/05/2020 - 13:09
    +1

    The Zinus bed frames get a lot of positive reviews at Amazon and they are cheap.

    • Click_It on 17/05/2020 - 14:17

      Wow the price is right for a pocket spring! I'll look into these further, thanks!

      I like this mattress, just unsure if it will be firm enough for me :

      Zinus iCoil Pocket Spring + Memory Foam Queen Mattress 34cm Box Top | Strong Coils, 4 Layers Foam - Med Soft

      It's that vs the Atelier when on sale. I think the Atelier might have the edge 🤔

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