6 signs it’s time to update your bed frame

A bed frame is often a forgotten part of the quest for a perfect night’s sleep. Most people focus on their favourite comforters and pillowcases when updating their bedroom furnishings without thinking too much about the foundation it sits on. But the bed frame is the true centrepiece of a room dedicated to healthy sleep. After all, the right bed frame gives you and your mattress the proper foundation of support needed to ensure an even weight distribution and a solid night’s sleep.

If you’ve never seriously considered a bed frame’s role in your sleep routine, now is the time to do so. And with so many stylish options available, like the Ecosa’s new Transcend bed frame collection, updating your current bed has never been easier. Like everything, your bed frame will only be at its very best for so long and a time will come when it needs to be updated. Being able to recognise the signs that your bed frame needs to be updated will ensure that you continue to get that all-important sleep that we all need to be at our best. 

Let’s take a look at six different ways you can tell if a bed frame isn’t measuring up, and whether you should consider a new frame like Ecosa’s Drift bed frame or Breeze bed base. 

1. Mattress Sinking

When you lay down, does it feel like you are sunk into a pit and need to climb up to free yourself? Does your mattress appear to have a deep impression in the middle, where you usually sleep? Many low-quality bed frames use poorly constructed centre slats made from soft metal or thin plywood cross members. Over time, these parts weaken, bend, and ultimately fail.  This causes a sinking feeling and appearance in your mattress. Lift your mattress and inspect these parts of your frame. If they appear worn, bent, or fractured, then it’s probably time for a new bed frame. Ecosa Transcend bed frame collection offers durability, functionality and a sleek design. They’re crafted from high-quality materials like solid wood and heavy-duty steel, ensuring sturdiness and longevity. 

2. Worn Hardware

The assortment of brackets, screws, and bolts holding your frame together are often sourced from low-quality hardware. These parts tend to get loosened over time, causing movement, wear, and ultimately breakage from repeated use. Worn hardware is a sign of subpar-quality construction and a predictor of future bed frame failure. In humid climates, the metal may oxidise and develop rust on the outer surfaces. This wear can even damage your mattress if it comes in contact with the hardware.

3. Creaks And Squeaks

As you lay down on the bed, if you hear any strange creaking or squeaks from beneath the mattress, those noises indicate your frame is moving at the joints where the individual pieces are connected. You either have loose bolts, cracked cross-members, or brackets that are about to fail; most likely, it’s a combination of all three issues. A quality bed frame doesn’t make any noise. It should provide adequate support to the mattress and the person lying on it. Noise indicates weakness and improper support due to low-quality plywood construction. Did you know Ecosa bed bases are constructed from premium American Ash timber and have a lightweight, shock-resistant metal frame? Ecosa bed bases are a creak-free zone and can hold up to 600kg of weight, so if you’re tired (pun intended) on creaks and squeaks, check out Ecosa’s new Transcend collection. 

4. Low-Quality Sleep

Chances are you know the signs of poor sleep. Feeling groggy in the morning, tossing, turning, and frequently waking up during the night. Sleep problems can arise from several factors, including health, stress, and the noises around your home. Poor quality mattresses and bed frames are also common causes. Suppose you’re otherwise healthy and don’t suspect stress or the environment is causing your sleep problems. In that case, chances are a worn or improperly fitting mattress and bed frame are contributing. Inspect these items for any signs of wear or failure.

5. Body Aches

Sleeping is a physical activity in its own right. Our bodies must be properly supported while sleeping to avoid repetitive stress injuries. Sleeping in unnatural positions for extended periods leads to poor circulation and potentially moderate to severe aches and pains. Poor mattress quality and frame support cause dips and valleys on the mattress, which our bodies sink into, causing stress on our joints and muscles. This stress manifests itself as pain and may lead to sleep quality degradation. Luckily, Ecosa bed frames are compatible with various mattress types, so you can upgrade your bed frame with confidence knowing that your mattress (and your body) will be properly supported. 

6. Damaged Wood

Many bed frames are constructed from low-quality plywood with poor strength ratings. This leads to wear over time, and the bracket hardware holding it all together will begin to loosen, leading to splits and cracks in the wood itself. Once this foundational structure weakens, you’ll experience the noises mentioned above, loss of support, and ultimately the bedframe failing. If you have never visually inspected your frame for damage to either the wood or metal bracket system, it’s time to periodically for an inspection. You may avoid a failure that could potentially cause injury or damage to your home’s floor.

A Strong Foundation Equals Deep Sleep

Without a solid wood structure supporting your new mattress, you risk developing serious aches and pains resulting from awkward body positioning and tossing/turning during sleep.  If your bed frame has one or more of the issues discussed above, it is time to upgrade. Ecosa New Zealand builds easy-to-assemble bed frames in many contemporary styles. The new Transcend bed frame collection offers several elegant bed frame styles to choose from, in addition to stylish mattresses, pillows, bedside tables, and sofa beds, so you can upgrade to a quality bed frame without compromising on style. All are easily assembled and come in multiple colours and styles to match any interior. The only choice for premium, eco-friendly, solid wood bed frames backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty, so if it’s time to update your bed frame, look no further than Ecosa.

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