Floating beds are a kind of low-profile platform bed that seems to float on top of the floor due to their hidden support system. Like any other bed frame, a floating bed intends to support a mattress and the user. Some floating beds include a wall connection. They don’t need box springs and typically have their slats on the interior.
The majority of floating beds are constructed of wood, with metal, foam, or cloth embellishments on occasion. These types, which are closer to the ground than most other bed frame types, may give a tiny space a feeling of spaciousness. For a more contemporary appearance, floating beds are often fitted with lighting below. Meanwhile, headboards, nightstands, and storage drawers are among the optional extras. Some floating beds are attached to the wall and supported by a single support bed, while others are seated on a much smaller box platform. Floating beds are firm and can securely support hundreds of pounds of weight. Users may rest and sleep securely on their bed without the danger of it collapsing, whether the bed is attached to the wall or has recessed legs.
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![a black minimalist bedroom with a black wooden slab accent wall and built in lights, a black floating bed with lights and monochromatic bedding a black minimalist bedroom with a black wooden slab accent wall and built-in lights, a black floating bed with lights and monochromatic bedding](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/a-black-minimalist-bedroom-with-a-black-wooden-slab-accent-wall-and-built-in-lights-a-black-floating-bed-with-lights-and-monochromatic-bedding.jpg)
a black minimalist bedroom with a black wooden slab accent wall and built-in lights, a black floating bed with lights and monochromatic bedding
![a bedroom with a dramatic black wall a catchy bedroom with grey and an accent black wall, a floating bed with lights, a white curved couch and printed bedding](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/a-catchy-bedroom-with-grey-and-an-accent-black-wall-a-floating-bed-with-lights-a-white-curved-couch-and-printed-bedding.jpg)
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![a catchy minimalist bedroom with a sleek floating storage unit, a floating bed, some Japanese art and a woven chair a catchy minimalist bedroom with a sleek floating storage unit, a floating bed, some Japanese art and a woven chair](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/a-catchy-minimalist-bedroom-with-a-sleek-floating-storage-unit-a-floating-bed-some-Japanese-art-and-a-woven-chair.jpg)
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![a chic and contrasting bedroom with a black ceiling, a wooden plank accent, a black floating bed and cool nightstands, a woven lamp and black and white bedding a chic and contrasting bedroom with a black ceiling, a wooden plank accent, a black floating bed and cool nightstands, a woven lamp and black and white bedding](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/a-chic-and-contrasting-bedroom-with-a-black-ceiling-a-wooden-plank-accent-a-black-floating-bed-and-cool-nightstands-a-woven-lamp-and-black-and-white-bedding.jpg)
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![a stylish industrial bedroom design a chic industrial bedroom with concrete walls and a dark stained floor, a black floating bed with lights and grey bedding](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/a-chic-industrial-bedroom-with-concrete-walls-and-a-dark-stained-floor-a-black-floating-bed-with-lights-and-grey-bedding-775x517.jpg)
a chic industrial bedroom with concrete walls and a dark stained floor, a black floating bed with lights and grey bedding
![a chic mid century modern bedroom in neutrals, with a rich stained bed with neutral bedding, a leather bench, a woven ottoman and black sconces a chic mid-century modern bedroom in neutrals, with a rich-stained bed with neutral bedding, a leather bench, a woven ottoman and black sconces](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/a-chic-mid-century-modern-bedroom-in-neutrals-with-a-rich-stained-bed-with-neutral-bedding-a-leather-bench-a-woven-ottoman-and-black-sconces.jpg)
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![a cozy modern chalet bedroom with a floating bed, floating shelves, a fireplace and some faux fur bedding is very welcoming a cozy modern chalet bedroom with a floating bed, floating shelves, a fireplace and some faux fur bedding is very welcoming](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/a-cozy-modern-chalet-bedroom-with-a-floating-bed-floating-shelves-a-fireplace-and-some-faux-fur-bedding-is-very-welcoming.jpg)
a cozy modern chalet bedroom with a floating bed, floating shelves, a fireplace and some faux fur bedding is very welcoming
![a creative bedroom with a printed statement wall, a black floating bed with built in lights, black nightstands, lamps and curtains a creative bedroom with a printed statement wall, a black floating bed with built-in lights, black nightstands, lamps and curtains](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/a-creative-bedroom-with-a-printed-statement-wall-a-black-floating-bed-with-built-in-lights-black-nightstands-lamps-and-curtains.jpg)
a creative bedroom with a printed statement wall, a black floating bed with built-in lights, black nightstands, lamps and curtains
Pros
A floating bed is fashionable and it looks very modern and fresh. It provides you additional options for furniture arrangement and decorations. Cleaning underneath is easy. It opens more room for you, allowing for extra storage or furniture space. Because it has built-in slats, you won’t have to purchase a separate box spring for your mattress. It allows you to install under-bed lighting and other elements that contribute to the contemporary appearance and help brighten up the bedroom.
![a fab contemporary bedroom with a wooden slab accent wall, a white floating bed with neutral bedding, a cluster of dark glass pendant lamps and a black TV unit a fab contemporary bedroom with a wooden slab accent wall, a white floating bed with neutral bedding, a cluster of dark glass pendant lamps and a black TV unit](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/a-fab-contemporary-bedroom-with-a-wooden-slab-accent-wall-a-white-floating-bed-with-neutral-bedding-a-cluster-of-dark-glass-pendant-lamps-and-a-black-TV-unit.jpg)
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![a gorgeous bachelor bedroom with a dark floating platform bed and a headboard extended to the ceiling, a leather chair and a letter accent on the wall a gorgeous bachelor bedroom with a dark floating platform bed and a headboard extended to the ceiling, a leather chair and a letter accent on the wall](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/a-gorgeous-bachelor-bedroom-with-a-dark-floating-platform-bed-and-a-headboard-extended-to-the-ceiling-a-leather-chair-and-a-letter-accent-on-the-wall.jpg)
a gorgeous bachelor bedroom with a dark floating platform bed and a headboard extended to the ceiling, a leather chair and a letter accent on the wall
![a laconic contemproary bedroom with a glazed wall, a stained floating bed with a lit up headboard and nightstands is a chic space a laconic contemproary bedroom with a glazed wall, a stained floating bed with a lit up headboard and nightstands is a chic space](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/a-laconic-contemproary-bedroom-with-a-glazed-wall-a-stained-floating-bed-with-a-lit-up-headboard-and-nightstands-is-a-chic-space.jpg)
a laconic contemproary bedroom with a glazed wall, a stained floating bed with a lit up headboard and nightstands is a chic space
![a lit up floating bed with printed bedding and a wooden headboard is a stylish idea for a modern bedroom and this light will create an ambience a lit up floating bed with printed bedding and a wooden headboard is a stylish idea for a modern bedroom and this light will create an ambience](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/a-lit-up-floating-bed-with-printed-bedding-and-a-wooden-headboard-is-a-stylish-idea-for-a-modern-bedroom-and-this-light-will-create-an-ambience.jpg)
a lit up floating bed with printed bedding and a wooden headboard is a stylish idea for a modern bedroom and this light will create an ambience
![a stylish minimalist bedroom design a minimalist bedroom with a large skylight, a floating lit up bed, a bathtub clad with wooden panels is a chic space](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/a-minimalist-bedroom-with-a-large-skylight-a-floating-lit-up-bed-a-bathtub-clad-with-wooden-panels-is-a-chic-space.jpg)
a minimalist bedroom with a large skylight, a floating lit up bed, a bathtub clad with wooden panels is a chic space
![a modern and laconic bedroom with a light stained floating bed, a black storage unit, some marquee letters and neutral bedding a modern and laconic bedroom with a light-stained floating bed, a black storage unit, some marquee letters and neutral bedding](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/a-modern-and-laconic-bedroom-with-a-light-stained-floating-bed-a-black-storage-unit-some-marquee-letters-and-neutral-bedding.jpg)
a modern and laconic bedroom with a light-stained floating bed, a black storage unit, some marquee letters and neutral bedding
![a nature inspired bedroom with tan walls and light green curtains, a light stained bed with neutral bedding a nature-inspired bedroom with tan walls and light green curtains, a light-stained bed with neutral bedding](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/a-nature-inspired-bedroom-with-tan-walls-and-light-green-curtains-a-light-stained-bed-with-neutral-bedding.jpg)
a nature-inspired bedroom with tan walls and light green curtains, a light-stained bed with neutral bedding
Cons
Cheaper versions may not be able to sustain a lot of weight. Many floating beds have little storage capacity and come in small sizes. The low-profile frames make getting in and out of bed difficult, particularly for the elderly. The frame’s support endurance is directly proportional to its quality. The majority of floating bed frames are only available in specific bed sizes and do not allow customization.
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a neutral bedroom with a baby blue accent wall, a white floating bed with lights, a fluffy rug and some pillows is cool
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a small minimalist bedroom with a stained floating bed with a planked headboard and floating nightstands, pendant lamps and a skylight
![a sophsticated minimalist bedroom with an aged metal accent wall, a light stained floating bed with built in nightstands, neutral bedding and a pendant lamp a sophsticated minimalist bedroom with an aged metal accent wall, a light-stained floating bed with built-in nightstands, neutral bedding and a pendant lamp](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/a-sophsticated-minimalist-bedroom-with-an-aged-metal-accent-wall-a-light-stained-floating-bed-with-built-in-nightstands-neutral-bedding-and-a-pendant-lamp.jpg)
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a stylish modern bedroom with a fabric panel accent wall, a rich-stained floating bed with nightstands and lights, elegant black lamps
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a super stylish modern bedroom with a rich-stained floating bed and matching nightstands, catchy black sconces and a duo of artworks
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a welcoming bedroom with a teal floating bed and a soft headboard plus matching curtains is a gorgeous space to sleep
![an industrial bedroom with concrete walls and a shabby chic floor, a floating bed with a built in nightstand and a platform on top an industrial bedroom with concrete walls and a shabby chic floor, a floating bed with a built-in nightstand and a platform on top](https://i.digsdigs.com/2021/10/an-industrial-bedroom-with-concrete-walls-and-a-shabby-chic-floor-a-floating-bed-with-a-built-in-nightstand-and-a-platform-on-top.jpg)
an industrial bedroom with concrete walls and a shabby chic floor, a floating bed with a built-in nightstand and a platform on top