How Much for Bed?

Asking how much a bed costs usually produces a vague answer, because the frame and the mattress are two separate purchases and each is priced by entirely different factors. This article breaks the question down properly. It explains why the mattress deserves at least half the budget, then works through what genuinely drives frame pricing: size, material and construction, storage mechanisms such as ottoman gas lifts and drawer bases, and decorative finishes that add cost without adding function. Mattress pricing is covered too, from open coil through pocket sprung to hybrid builds, along with why spring count alone tells you little. There is a clear list of forgotten costs including bedding, protectors, assembly and old mattress disposal, practical guidance on where to spend and where to economise, budgeting notes by room type, and a four point checklist for comparing two beds fairly....