You spend a third of your life on it. It deserves more than a flat-pack delivery slot.

Most off-the-shelf bed frames squeak within a year because the joints don't allow for any movement at all. Ours use a hardwood frame with a tongue-and-groove slat system that breathes with humidity, and a brass-bolted box construction that can be disassembled for moves.
Headboards range from a flat upholstered panel to a fully shaped, brass-inlaid walnut showpiece. Storage drawers and a hidden bedside ledge are popular requests, particularly for smaller condominium bedrooms.