Hi Louise.

Thank you for your enquiry on our website.  There are two kinds of metal bedframes - cheap and well made.  The cheapest (to produce) are those with the rounded bars like the one you mention.  These will dig into the underside of any mattress and offer no benefit to the mattress, or to you whatsoever.  You can adapt them with Plywood or MDF to create a more stable frame but only suitable as a base if constraints on budget prevent you from getting anything better.

A better mattress will not make this frame any more suitable.  The main concern about metal bases are the fixings. They do have a tendency to work loose (metal fixings in a metal frame) and unless tightened regularly you will be hearing that all too familiar 'squeaking' with the slightest movement.

Better produced frames will have a more elaborate fixing but even so, I think wooden or upholstered platform bases like our Contemporary and Origins bases will be a better option and these are not necessarily more expensive in the long run.

If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact the office on 0161 437 4419.  Our office hours are 8 am - 8 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am - 4 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Kind Regards

Michaela