{"id":7734,"date":"2026-07-29T23:18:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T16:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ventry.co.th\/how-to-choose-a-bed-frame\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T23:18:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T16:18:32","slug":"how-to-choose-a-bed-frame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ventry.co.th\/en\/how-to-choose-a-bed-frame\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Bed That Suits Your Body, Your Mattress and Your Bedroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people spend a long time choosing a mattress, then pick a bed on looks alone. In practice the bed frame affects how stable the mattress feels, how easily you can sit down and stand up, how well moisture is managed, and how the bedroom works over the long term.<\/p>\n

Before buying a bed, it is worth thinking through these six points.<\/p>\n

1. Measure the internal mattress area, not just the advertised bed size<\/h2>\n

Beds and mattresses described as 3.5 feet, 5 feet or 6 feet can differ slightly in their actual dimensions and tolerances. Ask for the internal dimensions of the bed frame and compare them against the true size of your mattress.<\/p>\n

ISO 24975<\/a> sets out methods of measurement and recommended tolerances for mattresses, bed frames and bed bases, so that the different components fit together properly.<\/p>\n

The mattress area should not be so tight that it squeezes the edges of the mattress, nor so loose that wide gaps appear — gaps let the mattress shift around and collect dust along the edges.<\/p>\n

Before ordering, tell the bed maker which mattress model you have, its actual dimensions, and whether you are adding a topper.<\/p>\n

2. The right height means measuring the bed, mattress and topper together<\/h2>\n

Do not look at the height of the frame alone. The level you actually sit on and rise from is the height from the floor to the top surface of the mattress.<\/p>\n

The simplest way to test it:<\/p>\n

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  1. Sit on the edge of the bed in a normal position.<\/li>\n
  2. Both feet should rest flat on the floor.<\/li>\n
  3. You should be able to lean forward and stand up without losing your balance.<\/li>\n
  4. The edge of the bed should not press up under your thighs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    NHS falls-prevention guidance states that when you sit on the edge of the bed, the soles of your feet should touch the floor and you should be able to stand up easily (Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust<\/a>).<\/p>\n

    A study of 24 older adults, with a median age of 74, found that as bed height increased, the movement and trunk lean required to stand up decreased. The researchers concluded that a relatively high bed, together with using the hands for support, may help most older people rise more easily (Lindemann et al., Ergonomics, 2014<\/a>).<\/p>\n

    That said, “higher” does not mean “the higher the better”. If your toes dangle or your feet cannot rest flat when seated, your balance before standing may be less stable. Height should be chosen to suit each person’s body and mobility, not set from a single number that applies to everyone.<\/p>\n

    Older adults, anyone who has fallen before, and anyone recovering from hip or knee surgery should try sitting and standing at the real height, or consult a physiotherapist or occupational therapist, before commissioning a bed.<\/p>\n

    3. The structure must support the mattress evenly<\/h2>\n

    Natural latex mattresses are heavy and highly resilient, so the base needs to be strong and support the weight across the whole surface, with no sagging points, dips, or gaps wider than the mattress specification allows.<\/p>\n

    For larger beds, check whether:<\/p>\n