ZINUS SmartBase Heavy Duty Mattress Foundation, 18 Inch Metal Platform Bed Frame, No Box Spring Needed, Sturdy Steel Frame, Underbed Storage, Queen

I’ve bought other frames before for more money and even had wood slates, that didn’t hold up as good as this one. I did a lot of research this go around, and found this one on many lists as a quiet and durable bed frame-which was a concern for me. Have had it for 4 months now and zero sound or squeak when getting in or out or moving around. I bought the heavy duty even though at 145lbs I could have saved a little and bought the regular. What I was most surprised at first glance was how thin the frame looked out of the box and how lightweight it was. I thought I had made a mistake with this one, but I was proven wrong. It’s incredibly sturdy. The matress does not move around. The frame stays in place but can be moved without a lot of pressure if I need to clean underneath. It was so easy to put together, also. Literally snaps into place and a few screws tightened. Took about 10min or less. I love that there is storage space under my bed now also. A really great quality purchase.

I usually don’t review furniture, but I’m compelled to make an exception. After six weeks of using the queen-sized 18-inch SmartBase foundation, I can’t speak highly enough of it (and everyone I already know is tired of hearing me go on, so I’m in need of a new audience). Here are the top reasons why I declare this foundation the boss.1. Easy assembly. I come from a history of wooden bed frames and European-style foundations, and the comparative ease with which I put this new product together is outrageous. It’s light as can be, and I succeeded in assembling it within minutes. It’s really just a matter of unfolding the two foundation halves and securing them with screws. I will say that even though you technically don’t need tools for this, it wouldn’t hurt to have a wrench for tightening the wing nuts…unless, of course, your fingers are already toughened from a career of construction or oyster shucking.2. Sturdiness. This thing is 12-legged rock. Even after two 210+ -pound individuals have monkeyed around on top of it (with a 10-inch mattress), it feels absolutely solid. Not a hint of a squeak, even after my weirdo boyfriend literally walked across it like an elevated sidewalk. Time will tell whether it maintains this performance, but the stout design – with its multitude of legs supporting virtually every part of the structure – appears excellent for supporting weight over a long period of time. I expect that in a few decades from now, when I’m 70, I’ll still have it and be inventing reasons to get rid of this old thing.3. STORAGE. I was tempted to just leave the space beneath the bed empty so I’d have a place to crawl into when the urge hit me, but opted to put it to other use. Just about everything you’ve heard about how much junk you can cram under here is true. After moving out of the old house and into an apartment, virtually my entire past fits under this foundation. The four middle legs and support bars slightly limit the amount of applicable space (especially when compared to the Quick Snap Platform Bed Frame), but truly, we’re talking about so much room that it won’t make much difference. You could throw a party underneath this thing.Coupled with a 10-inch latex foam mattress, this foundation forms a special structure in my home called The Cloud. It’s an innocuous name for a powerhouse that regularly renders me unconscious, but it’s just so comfortable. I readily recommend this guy.UPDATE 12/10/18: Almost 17 months later, I stand by everything I've written previously. This thing is excellent.

30 minutes to assemble. No squeaking. Sturdy. Works great! Lots of storage underneath.

This is very sturdy. I have a10” mattress on top of it. There was no assembly. I use it in my camper van so I needed something that was easy to put in sand take out when I wasn’t camping. The legs fold in to make it easy to carry and store.The only minor issue I had was that my mattress slid on it because there are no sides. I solved this by purchasing things that slide on to the frame and are raised up to hold the mattress in place. There were six in the set.I highly recommend this bed frame.

Two nights of use and happy so far (June, 2016). I always write updates if my opinion changes, so if no comments, assume I am still happy with the purchase. This was incredibly easy to assemble (I actually think it was made more difficult by having a second person helping and getting in each other's way with the limited space in the room). Just unfold, fold out legs, secure braces on 4 legs (I had to unscrew the wing-nuts a bit to make that happen), tighten wing-nuts - repeat with other side, flip over and line up (rounded edges to the outside) and screw together two sides with bolts and wing nuts that slide through pre-drilled holes. That is it - easy peasy. Make sure to get the legs completely straight and listen for the "click" as the braces are pushed in place. I think most people who have had issues in the past either had defective items to start with (e.g., damaged in delivery) or failed to get the braces fully into place so the legs are fully engaged.Comfort-wise: much more comfortable than when I had my mattress directly on the floor. However, it was slightly more comfortable with my old wooden platform bed from Ikea. But, at 1/3 the price (this was just under $100 when I ordered it), I am fine with this alternative.Height: it is tall. I am 5'5" and have to get on tippy-toes to get into bed. It reminds me of staying at a hotel with the extra tall beds. I probably would have preferred the regular 14 inch bed, but the current price was nearly twice the price of the tall frame, and my back could not take another week of sleeping on the floor. The extra height is great for storing space, but a pain for finding an appropriate skirt. I managed to order the wrong size skirt, so I have yet to comment on how well that works. There is plenty of storage space underneath. For now, it is just a playground for my cat.Noise: none. nada. not a squeak or a peep.Optional non-skid pad: I ordered a set of non-skid pads, but they are on backorder, so I will have to update after they arrive. I went for the set of 2 pads, as recommended for people choosing to use a bedskirt. The idea is to put one between the frame and the bedskirt, and the second goes between the bedskirt and the mattress. I will see if it helps, as I did have to push the mattress back into place this afternoon - it shimmied about an inch to one side since being set up.

Lightweight but so sturdy and quiet. Easy to assemble. Great room for storage underneath.