Our bed frames can be paired with any Saatva mattress. Two exceptions are our Saatva HD and Zenhaven latex mattresses, which require solid support either from a mattress foundation or a solid platform like our Sydney platform bed frame. In order to use these mattresses on a slatted platform bed frame, you must first cover the slats with a solid material, such as plywood or a bunkie board.

Our Lineal adjustable base is compatible with all Saatva bed frames except for the Sydney solid platform bed frame.

It's also compatible with most other bed frames. Contact the manufacturer of your non-Saatva bed frame to make sure it's compatible with an adjustable base.

In general, bed frames should be able to support both the weight of its compatible mattress size plus the weight that a conventional mattress can hold.

If you have a heavy-duty mattress (like our Saatva HD) that’s designed for sleepers who weigh between 300 to 500 pounds per side, you might consider reinforcing it with an additional layer of support or a heavy duty mattress foundation. Our Saatva HD foundation is available to use specifically with our Saatva HD mattress.

You can also add a bunkie board or plywood over your regular mattress foundation, box spring, or over your slatted platform bed frame to give it more support.

If you prefer a bed that sits higher, the best place to start is your mattress. A thicker mattress, like our Saatva HD which sits 15.5" high or our Saatva Classic in the 14.5" height option, will give your bed added height.

A bed base is designed to give your mattress optimal support and raises your sleeping surface to an ideal height. Bed bases can either be adjustable (like our Lineal adjustable base) or static (like our mattress foundation). Both types can be used alone or on top of a bed frame. The only exception is platform beds, which are compatible with our Lineal adjustable base, but don’t require a separate mattress foundation.

Bed bases typically don’t come with a headboard, although a separate headboard can be attached to any standard metal frame that your mattress foundation can sit on.

A bed frame typically comes with some type of headboard and can be made of wood, metal, or upholstered in fabric or leather. There are a variety of bed frame styles to choose from, but a bed frame’s purpose is more decorative than strictly functional. Some people also use their bed frames for added storage space under the bed, either with built-in drawers or under-bed organizers.