{"id":399,"date":"2022-02-28T12:24:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T12:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.landofbeds.co.uk\/help-and-advice\/?p=399"},"modified":"2025-06-16T11:47:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T10:47:23","slug":"essential-guide-to-beds-for-heavier-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.landofbeds.co.uk\/help-and-advice\/buying-guides\/essential-guide-to-beds-for-heavier-people\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Choose The Best Bed For Heavier People"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The following guide helps explain everything you need to know when looking for a bed for heavier people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to The NHS Health Survey, 63% of us in the UK are now large enough to be considered obese. As our nation grows plumper, it is vital that we have adequate sleeping support to avoid further health complications. But how much weight can a bed frame hold? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discovering the right bed construction for your size is made simple with this ultimate guide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After reading it you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Understand the purpose of a bed frame
– Select a bed size suitable for obese types
– Choose the best mattress for heavier people
– Know if a bedstead or a divan is best for your needs
– Consider what height of bed is appropriate for your size
– Be able to select the best bed frame material for heavier people  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is Your Bed Frame Strong Enough For A Heavier Person?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The middle of the night. You\u2019re in a deep sleep. Then, a loud crashing noise pumps you full of adrenaline. Your eyes open, and you notice the ceiling is further away than usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A second passes, and you realise you\u2019re lying on top of the rubble of a collapsed bed frame, your mattress now awkwardly drooped over the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nobody likes a rude awakening, particularly one that comes with a large repair bill. In order to avoid being in a comedy film scene, the next time you purchase a bed, devote a little time to considering \u2018how much weight can a bed frame hold?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mostly a concern for more heavyset people, and those who acquire beds from cheap, questionable sources, a relaxing carefree night\u2019s sleep is impossible without the certainty of knowing a bed frame will support your weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Land of Beds customers are privileged with the assurance that their beds are 100% reliably strong and sturdy. Although all our beds are robust enough to deliver complete peace of mind, some larger individuals may want to explore which bed is best for their weight and size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, whether you have experienced a complete collapse, or just the odd squeak and creek, our ultimate guide to choosing a bed frame for the more heavyset will help pair you with the bedstead you need for a great night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When we think of support in relation to beds there is a tendency to focus entirely on the mattress. This is understandable as the material we lie on is an essential factor in our comfort. It is important to remember however, that the frame is the foundation of the bed, and as a result the mattress can only ever be truly as comfortable as the structure supporting it allows. A reliable, strong bed frame is crucial for the long-term stability required for a great night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the feeling of having a great new, beautiful piece of furniture doesn\u2019t hurt either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Exactly Is A Bed Frame?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It may seem like an odd question, but few of us have consciously considered what a bed frame does. While there are a wide variety of frameworks available, all bed structures are created primarily to sit a mattress on. Although there are now many minimalist designs that don\u2019t incorporate all of the subsequent features, bed frames traditionally consist of the following components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n