Bedroom Furniture, Bedroom Style
July 22, 2024
6 Ways to Hide Metal Bed Frame Legs
Written by Shelby Deering
Metal bed frames, though common, might lack style. To hide metal bed frame legs, use bed skirts, wraparound covers, floor-length bedding, or furniture like benches. Metal sleeves or painting the frame can also improve aesthetics.
There are a few things that are necessary to complete your sleeping space. A couple of accompanying nightstands for storage, linens, and of course, a mattress.
Additionally, a bed frame is a must-have for your bed setup. Metal bed frames are a popular option, but they aren’t always the most stylish to include in a space.
If you’re looking for ideas on how to hide metal bed frame legs, you’re in luck. Ashley Ferguson, principal designer of Ashley Ferguson Interiors, is here to share her best tricks.
How to hide bed frame legs
Turn to a bed skirt
“Bed skirts are the heavy hitter when it comes to hiding bed frame legs,” Ferguson says. “There are so many different types of skirting options—tailored, box pleat, gathered, and the list goes on.”
The skirt can be a great area to get some fun fabric into your room as well, adds Ferguson. “Simple bedding and a fun print on the bed skirt can make a trés chic room,” she says.
Wrap with a cover
To “bring some softness to your room,” as Ferguson says, consider one of the newer wraparound bed wraps. These look less skirt-like and more like they’re simply part of the bed.
Opt for bedding that reaches the floor
Ferguson recommends choosing “to-the-floor bedding” to cover up those metal bed frame legs. Specifically, she suggests a heavy-weight bed cover. “They are very en vogue currently, and add a great look to the space,” she says.
Utilize furniture
Another way to hide the legs is through your furniture choices. Ferguson advises creating “a sitting area at the front of the bed” or choosing “a long bench that can double as storage.” Just make sure it’s long enough to hide the legs, she says.
Try metal sleeves
Ferguson says you can find metal sleeves to hide your bed frame legs. These act like caps that the feet sit in. “If your bedding hangs low enough, they should cover the legs, and all you’ll see are the cool feet,” she explains.
Embrace the metal
“Embrace the metal and paint it a fun color,” suggests Ferguson. “Give your room some pop with a totally unexpected color painted on the metal.”
The bottom line: If your budget is geared more toward a metal bed frame, at least there are many ways to minimize its look if the metallic details aren’t all that appealing to you. Paint is very nearly free, while bed skirts, wraps, and sleeves are also cost-effective options.
Don’t want to worry about hiding bed frame legs? Here are stylish bed frame options
Santorini Bed Frame
A platform bed, with a lower profile, sleek lines, and graceful legs. Featuring plush padded edges that lend a rich look and a fully upholstered back. Available in taupe and graphite vintage velvet.
Sydney Bed Frame
A low-profile solid platform bed frame with modern elegance. Its solid platform base is as supportive as it gets and its recessed legs make the bed appear as if it’s floating off the ground.
Minori Bed Frame
An understated bed frame, with a lower profile headboard and gently tapered wings. Featuring a nailhead trim and fully upholstered back. Available in natural linen and taupe and graphite vintage velvet.
Cassis Bed Frame
Like the charming coastal town in the South of France from which it derives its name, Cassis boasts a relaxed yet refined comfort. Its organic, sculptural lines and low profile invite you to spend more quality time in bed.
Copenhagen Bed Frame
A striking Scandinavian-inspired platform bed frame. From its gently sloped headboard to its strikingly modern legs, it adds a dose of confidence to any bedroom look.
Marseille Bed Frame
An elegant bed frame with a fine attention to detail. With its clean lines, squared-off edges, and crisp details, Marseille lends any bedroom an elegant touch.
Porto Bed Frame
A platform bed frame with an updated mid-century vibe. Elegantly finished with a curved detail and tailored piping on the foot rail to balance its minimalist headboard.
Valencia Bed Frame
A classic yet contemporary platform bed frame with deep channel tufting. Available in natural linen and taupe and graphite vintage velvet.
Siena Bed Frame
A timeless platform bed frame crafted with fine leather. Its refined headboard and luxurious double French seams prove that elegance is all in the simple details.
FAQs
How do you cover a metal bed frame?
If you’re wondering how to hide legs on a metal bed frame, you’ll be pleased to know that there are lots of ways to go about it. You can go with a bed skirt, a wraparound cover, bedding that reaches the floor, camouflaging furniture, or metal sleeves for the feet.
How can I hide my bed frame without a bed skirt?
Instead of a bed skirt, you can consider the wraparound cover, which is a more modern take on a bed skirt. Or, hide the frame with furniture by creating a seating area in front of the bed or opting for a long bench. There are also special metal sleeves that the feet can go into, which look more stylish than the standard metal legs.
How do you hide the bottom of an adjustable bed frame?
“The easiest way to hide an adjustable bed frame is to use a bed skirt or dust ruffle, paired with a bench or a piece of furniture at the end of the bed,” Ferguson says.
Find the most stylish bed frame for you at Saatva
Luckily, Saatva offers a wide range of stylish bed frames you don’t have to worry about covering the legs of, including platform beds, wingback beds, and more. Find your perfect match amid our many bed frame options.
Shelby Deering
Shelby Deering is a Madison, Wisconsin-based freelance lifestyle writer contributing home design and health articles to national publications. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her hiking, running, or walking with her husband and corgi, Dolly.
Related Stories
Table of Contents
