I was looking for a new bed frame to take a look at, and the Alwyn Homes platform stood out to me as one with a lot of food reviews. So I did research into the good, the bad, and the ugly of this bed frame to see if it deserves the 4.7 average rating.
Alwyn platform bed frame pros are that it is sturdy, doesn’t squeak, is headboard compatible, is low to the ground, easy to assemble, and comes with non-slip tape on the slats. The cons are that the box it comes in is heavy and needs two people to move it, and not compatible with a footboard.
This is the one I have and it is less than $100 at Amazon here.
Review Highlights & Scott’s Thoughts
Summary of the many reviews that I choose to include in Table 1.
Best For:
- Sleepers with thick mattress
- Mattresses that can handle large slat gaps up to 4”
- Easily adding a headboard
- A box spring and a mattress as it is low to the floor
- A small budget but want a quality product
You may want to consider this model I am writing about now for $103 at Amazon, and it is looking good for this price
Scott Boyd
Not For:
- Super anal people who cannot accept that the frame might be 0.2” shorter than the listed dimensions
- The center rail is too short so you have to just start the screws on one end, then install screws on the opposite end, and then tighten the screws on the first end. After years would think the company could easily fix this… however.
There are better options such as:
Table 1. Alwyn Home Platform Bed Frame Reviews Highlights and Analysis
| Star Rating | Review Highlight | Scott’s Thoughts |
| 5 | Received it in two days. Low enough for an old cat. Looks great with short tables. Easy to put together alone. | This is a good review that is several paragraphs long. |
| 5 | It is a beast! Surprised at how heavy it is. Thick gauge steel tubing. Works perfectly with 8” mattress. Shopped in many places and am very happy to have bought this one. The perfect balance of price and quality. Love the look. | 188 people found this review helpful. This person is a huge fan. I hope to find some reviews from people who have owned it for a year or two to see how it holds up. |
| 5 | I am guessing that the the buyer did not install the adhesive strips onto the wood slats. Or more are needed. | Great quality. Easy to assemble. Perfect height for watching TV without needing to prop up against a wall or headboard. Smart slat design. Looks better than other modern bed frames she has seen. |
| 2 | Mattress slides. | This should be a 5-star rating because it clearly states that the clearance is 7”. It is not the companies fault that items with legs sink into carpet and the foam under the carpet. This is like complaining that it doesn’t have 7” of clearance when installed in a pool with 7” of water… well, terrible analogy but you get my point (I hope). |
| 4 | Husband and wife put together in 30 mins. Looks nice and is sturdy, especially for the price. One star deduction for not enough clearance for their storage plans. | Lots of information in this one and it was about a the year before the 2-star rating above. This means that the company was providing the adhesive strips before the 2-star rating. |
| 5 | More sturdy and solid than expected. Easy to assemble. Wood slats have strong Velcro to hold the slats to the frame. Strips of adhesive to hold the mattress in place, although he did not install them and his light mattress only moves a little bit. | Get a life lady. You aren’t building a piano or a rocket ship so deal with it. If you are so anal you can do the below: TIP: If you are insanely anal and “need” the exact measurements then you can place a plastic or foam spacer between the rails to make up that whooping 0.20” difference. I saw a buyers picture showing a Zinus box so I have been looking into this. It seems a little odd since most factories in China will duplicate any product and stick any name on it, so I am not sure why they are just delivering a Zinus product. Perhaps because it is such a good product? |
| 5 | Instructions were clear and as easy as 1-2-3. FedEx delivery man put the 65 lb package inside the house, and then he took one piece at a time to the bedroom. Holes aligned and screws fit well using the provided Allen wrench. The center beam is slightly short and caused a minor issue during assembly by loosening screws on one side and then starting the screws on the opposite side. Once all four screws are started you can tighten them all up. The Tuft and Needle mattress does not move thanks to the adhesive strips. It is a beast | Wow, this guy wrote a novel without paragraphs. I am getting a headache from reading it. The Bad: Make sure to follow the instructions perfectly or as warned (in the manual) or the center rail may be short. This gentleman is 100% confident that he assembled it correctly and it is still short. This review was in early 2018 so if it is a design flaw hopefully they have it fixed by now. |
| 3 | This is an unfair rating in my opinion. If one is perfect then maybe a 2.5 rating? And it would have been damaged by the shipper, not manufactured with bent rails. | The Cons: The measurements listed on the website are 54” x 75” but are only 53.8″ and 74.8″. The description shows the bed frame is from Alwyn Homes, but it is actually a Zinus product. The same problem with the center rail so only start the screws at one end and then attached the opposite end The Pros: It arrived a day early Mattress fits on it (Scott: well then why cry about 0.2”? |
| 1 | Could not assemble due to the center rail being too short. | Install the adhesive strips that you likely throughout and Voila, no problem. Or at least not a 1-star problem. |
| 3 | Bought two twins. One was perfect and the other was dented and had to be hit it with a hammer. | Either he did not follow the instructions clearly or he is not as smart as the previous two reviewers who managed to make it work. |
| 1 | Mattress slides off, very unhappy | Some mattresses require gaps between slats to be less than 3” so make sure you can handle up to 4” or you will need a box spring mattress. |
| 4 | Good: Happy the slats were easy to install. Bad: Gaps between slats were not consistent and ranged from 3.5 – 4” and too wide for her so she bought a box spring. The two adhesive strips were not sticky enough and too few. Purchased an anti-slip mat. | The typical good things other list plus his headboard was easy to attach. The only bad thing is again the center rail is too short. |
| 3 | I call BS on this review. I have not found any other reviews claiming no holes for headboards. I can assure you that if one had no holes then an entire sea container of these bed frames was the same. And if this was the case there would be many poor views around the same time as this review. I don’t understand why it is such a big deal if a bed frame or mattress is a day late arriving. Who throws out their bed and mattress before receiving the new one? So you still have a bed, no problem. I understand that there are situations where this is a bigger deal, but I would guess the percentage is low. | This review was in September 2019, so not too long ago and the design flaw is still not fixed. Shame on Zinus. |
| 1 | Too squeaky | |
| 1 | No place to screw in a headboard Took longer to arrive than expected (Scott: boo hoo) Waste of money and time | Crap happens. Not every delivery or package is going to be perfect. I would be happy to get a free replacement and I would have spent 30 minutes making legs for a second and free foundation. |
| 1 | Came with only 3 legs and took a long time to get the replacement. And she did not like having to dispose of the first one. | Another shipping issue. Come on FedEx, what the heck are you doing to bend metal rails??? Well, this was in 2016 so maybe it was a different company there. |
| 1 | Bent rail | Some folks don’t realize that a 5 is better than a 1 rating. |
| 1 | Easy to assemble, quick delivery, would order again | All bad: Two-day delivery took 10 days Center middle rail too short |
| 1 | Works perfectly for her 14” high mattress. | |
| 5 | This guy is French so I am going to guess that he means strong. This is the only comment he made and I can not see anyone else say it was even “somewhat strong”. So I don’t agree with this review. | |
| 2 | The center rail is not welded to the footboard | Well Duh. You need to fasten it to the footboard with the screws provided. |
| 1 | Noisy | |
| 1 | A bent piece made it wobbly, but a piece of foam fixed it. | I would say a 1-star rating was a little harsh. |
| 2 | Not enough hard than I expected | This guy is French so I am going to guess that he means strong. This is the only comment he made and I can not see anyone else saying it was even “somewhat strong”. So I don’t agree with this review. |
The Good
- Low to the ground, which is good for dogs that like to jump up on the bed.
- It has Certi-PUR US certification so it won’t affect air quality.
- N formaldehyde, mercury, chlorofluorocarbons, prohibited phthalates, or PBDE flame-retardants.
- 5-year limited warranty.
- It is sturdy and has a center beam and leg.
- The frame doesn’t squeak.
- You don’t need a boxspring.
- It is compatible with a headboard.
- Simple, clean look that goes with most decor.
- It comes with non-slip material on the slats, so the mattress won’t move around.
The Bad
- A twin won’t take the weight of more than one person.
- There isn’t much storage underneath, because of how low it is to the ground.
- You can’t use a footboard with it.
Why Does The Alwyn Home Platform Have so Many Good Reviews?
It has over 3500 reviews and an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. The main reasons why it has so many good reviews are because:
- It is visually appealing. It has a simple, minimal design, that goes with most decor. So, it works for many different rooms and color schemes.
- It is easy to set up. It takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour to put the bed together.
- It has a low price point relative to quality. It comes with many added features such as tape on the slats to stop the mattress from sliding, and slots for a headboard.
The Specs of The Alwyn Home Platform Bed Frame
Alright, down to the fine details. Though this might be a bit of a bore for some people, I made the specifications as easy and relevant to read as possible. Here goes,
The Frame
The frame is made from steel that has a black powder finish. Powder finish is a method of finishing metal to make it last longer, and give it a different color.
Size
It has 6.8 inches (17.2 cm) of clearance from the bottom of the bed.
| Size | Width | Length | Weight capacity | Bed weight |
| Twin | * | * | 250 lb | 46.9 lb |
| Full | * | * | 500 lb | 61.8 lb |
| Queen | 60″ | 80″ | 500 lb | 68 lb |
| King | * | * | 500 lb | 76 lb |
* Details not given.
The weight capacity of a twin is only 250 pounds. Two people would typically weigh more than this. So, the twin bed isn’t suitable for a very large person, or for two people. I would go with anything bigger than a full size.
Slats
The slats are connected down the sides making them easy to install. The two connected parts of connected slats are half the length of the bed, and you place them on top of the assembled frame.
Headboard and Footboard
The Alwyn home platform bed frame is compatible with a headboard, but it doesn’t come with it. It also does not come with a footboard and it also does not have holes or a bracket to accept one. So, if you like footboards you’re best to go with a different model or get your drill.
TIP: If you want to add a footboard you can position the new footboard against the bed frame and have someone hold it in place. Mark the footboard location on the bed frame legs.
Drill all the way through the legs with a drill bit larger than your fasteners. Use metal self-drilling screws and start from within the bed frame and drill out and into the first layer of metal in the footboard.
Make sure to have someone hold the footboard in place.
This method won’t revel any fasteners so the appearance is not affected.
Quality
The ratings speak for themselves regarding the quality of this bed. As mentioned previously, after over 3,500 reviews it has an average score of 4.7 out of 5. The high amount of reviews means that the score is reliable and you can read my thoughts and comments in the table above.
Price Point
Table 3. Alwyn Home Platform Bed Frame Prices
| Size | Price* | Shipping |
| Twin | $112.99 | Free |
| Full | $151.99 | Free |
| Queen | $151.99 | Free |
| King | $139.99 | Free |
- Prices updated July 2020,
Conclusion
The Alwyn home platform bed is a good all-around slat bed and is very popular with more than 3,000 reviews on Wayfair.
The Good and Bad
| Good | Bad |
| High rating | Only 6.8″ of clearance (but this may be a pro for some people) |
| Foam on metal rails to reduce squeaks and creaks | You can’t use a footboard with it without some effort of drilling holes and using fasteners. |
| Easy to assemble | |
| Non-stick tape on the wood slats to reduce mattress movement |
If you are looking for a decent cheap platform bed frame I think this is a decent option and likely your opinion on its looks is what will determine if this is the right one for you and your family.
Sources
Compare this one to the Hanks with my review here.
