If you own a Sleep Number Bed or are considering one, then you also know that the company offers a healthy lineup of bases and frames you can take advantage of. Many of these also provide additional comfort features that work for adjustment, and even smart sync purposes. Sleep Number beds can fit within existing frames you may have, alternatives which we’ve listed below, and you can purchase risers for the legs to create the perfect fit if needed, so height differences won’t be a concern for you.

Best Bed Frames for Sleep Number Beds

Sleep Number Bed Frame Buyer’s Guide

Sleep Number makes a completely unique type of bed specific to your own personalized, adjustable comfort. Because of this, they need very specific support so as not to void the warranty, and to allow you to take advantage of all it has to offer. Finding a frame can be a difficult task if you’re not sure you want to purchase a base direct from the company. But what many people don’t realize is how many options you truly have pertaining to both the proper placement of the bed, as well as your own taste in style. Read on to help organize your thoughts in reference to the best bed frame for a Sleep Number Bed. Your options are practically endless, and you should have no problem getting exactly what you want.

Sleep Number Bed Construction

Sleep Number Beds are Smart Bed choices that provide the opportunity to not only adjust the level of support you receive each night, but also track your own sleep patterns through an integrated sensor system that syncs with your smartphone. These are built in layers with patented foams for support and cooling comfort, as well as multiple air chambers to help adjust specific areas of the bed for your own needs. As you sleep, they adjust to your movements based on your unique Sleep Number setting.

This construction requires a surface that allows the bed to work as it’s designed to do. This means a supportive base that can hold the bed steady through both your movements, and the bed’s own adjustments is needed. This may sound like you’ll be limited in what you can use, and you may even be cringing at the thought that you’ll have to purchase from the company directly – and that it does not match your decor. You can stop fretting both about cost as well as style, because as I will explain below, you have many options to fit both budget and your own interior decorating needs.

Bases, Frames, and Beds – Oh My!

First off, let me explain that Sleep Number offers a wide variety of base choices for proper bed support. These are fairly simple in design and color, and though they’re of excellent quality, these may not always be the first choice for many home decors. But this doesn’t have to be an issue, as according to Sleep Number, all of their bases can be purchased with, or without, a frame which can actually fit within most of your own existing frames or new frame of choice. You’ll always need to take careful measurements and take into account that adjustable bed features do require specific dimensions and frame types. However, owning one of their bases is not a requirement, and you can absolutely take advantage of just about any frame you have in mind with a few simple bits of helpful knowledge.

– Using your Own Choice of Frame

Here is what you have to avoid: boxsprings, and slatted platform beds that have more than a 2 inch gap between the slats. Basically, what this means is you can use any size bed and frame combination you want, as long as you:

• Ensure your slatted bed has not more than a 2 inch gap through the addition of more boards (most slatted platform beds have a 3 to 4 inch gap, which can be added too), or
• Add a bunkie board to the existing bed support to allow for a uniform, unbroken flat surface.

It’s simply that easy to convert your existing frame, or choice of frame into one that’s considered an acceptable support for a Sleep Number Bed!

– Using a Bunkie Board

It’s important to explain what a bunkie board is if this is a new term for you. I’ll also recommend a few popular ones you might want to consider. A bunkie board is a solid board that’s made to fit within your existing bed frame. It can sit upon wide slats, or be supported through the side rail and cross supports. They’re made of a sturdy construction of different materials, such as wood and plastic, and are usually covered with a fabric to help keep your mattress from slipping.

Continental Mattress Foundation Bunkie Board

This basic board is only 1.5 inches thick and provides excellent support for your Sleep Number Bed. Wrapped in a non-woven bonded fabric, it ensures the protection of your mattress choice and comes fully assembled. It’s designed to be used with a slatted support system to provide maximum security.

Spinal Solution Foundation Bunkie Board

This basic board is only 1.5 inches thick and provides excellent support for your Sleep Number Bed. Wrapped in a non-woven bonded fabric, it ensures the protection of your mattress choice and comes fully assembled. It is designed to be used with a slatted support system to provide maximum security.

Greaton Split Foundation Bunkie Board

These split foundations provide the support your bed needs to stay within warranty and also work as it should. Wrapped in fabric, it also helps keep your mattress from moving and provides protection to your bed. Plus, the split feature allows for easy storage if needed.

Solid Platform Bed Options

If you’re not happy with your existing bed frame and don’t want to invest in a Sleep Number base, your best option is to find a good solid platform bed with either a flat support, a series of slats you can add to, or to place a bunkie board on top of it. Platform beds come in many different shape and size options, and can even be made quite easily if you’re DIY-savvy. Simple frame blueprints are easy to come by if you need any inspiration.

— Size and Design Options

Many platform beds are a bit lower to the ground overall than what you might be used to with a traditional frame. Because of this, you may want to carefully consider the bed’s profile to ensure you aren’t too low, which may make it uncomfortable to get in and out of bed. Other frames may also be enclosed, with storage drawers beneath. You should be careful when selecting your frame’s design to ensure it’s compatible with a Sleep Number Bed, and that the hardware that comes with the bed works properly.

— Adjustable

Some platform beds may also come equipped with ergonomic styles. Although some may work with a Sleep Number base, be sure to do your research in advance to make sure they’re fully compatible.

How to Choose a Sleep Number Frame For Your Needs

It’s clear that you have many different options to provide the correct support for your Sleep Number Bed. Whether you decide to use your own frame and provide added support or buy a new bed, your decision should be based on:

• The ability to provide a proper fit for the bed, and the correct support to avoid voiding the warranty and use the bed as it was designed to be used.
• Your own personal taste and style for home decor and comfort.

Conclusion

If you’ve been worried about the support you need for your Sleep Number Bed purchase, or are concerned with cost – you now know this doesn’t have to be a big concern at all. You have many choices to provide the support you need to an existing bed or future purchase, and can stay well within a budget if you need to. Whether you decide to create your own support in an existing piece of furniture, or add a Sleep Number base to your current mattress, as long as you keep in mind the type of platform your bed needs, you should be fine!

Recent Updates

July 16, 2021: DHP Tokyo Platform Bed Frame has been removed due to product unavailability. Two new products have been included: Zinus Shalini Platform Bed Frame and Mellow Naturalista Classic Bed Frame as popular customer choices. An Additional Resources section has been added to refer readers to related content.

Additional Resources

• Are Sleep Number Beds Worth It?
• How to Put a Sleep Number Bed Together?
• How to Move a Sleep Number Bed?