Where to buy a cheap wooden bed

Wooden beds are among some of the oldest materials used for constructing beds. The beds ranged from the simple pallets of 3400 BC (not counting the jewel-encrusted one of King Tutankhamen ) to the veneered and inlaid beds of the Middle Ages. Wood as a bed frame material is endearing and enduring, and lends itself to a multitude of styles. Buying a cheap wooden bed today is not only possible, you will have many styles from which to choose.

Furniture stores

Furniture stores like Bedworld and Time for Sleep (or Time4Sleep) can be places where you could find a cheap wooden bed. These beds come in many styles, from low beds to king beds, to pine beds and more. The styles can range from traditional to modern, and everything in between. Cheap wooden bunk beds and guest beds are also available. Due to the range of styles and finishes, whether plain or painted, you will be able to find a wooden bed to not only fit your budget but also your room.

Surplus stores

Surplus stores like Surplus Freight Furniture or 2Clear can be good sources of cheap wooden beds and a discount. These beds may be available as part as a set, as through Surplus Freight Furniture, or individually, as at 2 Clear. At surplus stores, you are able to find beds for sale at prices lower than regular furniture stores. The downside with surplus stores is that the supply may be limited or always changing. To borrow a slogan from a famous American surplus store,
"I should have bought it when I saw it at [your store's name here]."

Make your own

If you are not happy with the selection of the cheap wooden beds offered, the cheapest way to get a wooden bed may be to make it yourself. The lumber can be reclaimed, pine, knotty or left over from another project. With some work, stain or paint, you can turn the bed into an heirloom that could be passed down through your family. Since mattresses can be available through a discount, the wooden bed you make could represent a large savings with the investment of your time.