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This comparison covers IKEA king size frame-and-mattress combinations, frame-only options and storage beds. It separates calculated frame-plus-mattress totals from prices for bed frames alone.
Prices below are current listed prices; where a frame and mattress are bought separately, the total is calculated and excludes delivery or optional extras.
| Pick | What you get | Listed price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IKEA MALM with VALEVÅG | MALM king bed frame and firm VALEVÅG pocket-sprung mattress | £458 | Frame-and-mattress combination |
| KLEPPSTAD + VESTERÖY | Frame and pocket-sprung mattress bought separately | £378 combined | Lower-cost combination |
| IKEA VEVELSTAD | King bed frame only | £129 | Cheapest verified frame |
| IKEA MALM with two storage boxes | King bed frame with under-bed storage | £299 | Organised storage on a budget |
| IKEA MALM ottoman | King ottoman bed frame | £449 | Lift-up storage |
| IKEA BRIMNES | King frame with storage and headboard | £419 | Storage plus a built-in headboard |
The IKEA MALM frame with a VALEVÅG firm mattress is listed at £458. The KLEPPSTAD frame costs £179 and the VESTERÖY king mattress £199, giving a calculated combined price of £378.
A complete set should name both the bed frame and the mattress in the product description. The MALM and VALEVÅG combination brings those two products together at £458, while the KLEPPSTAD and VESTERÖY total is calculated from two separate listings. A frame-only price does not include the mattress.
Another set listed by Bensons for Beds is the Silvia Bed Frame & Simply Support Mattress Set. It is available in king size with medium or firm comfort choices, and the product page displays £357.98 in its recommendations area. The Silvia mattress is listed at 22 cm high, with a five-year guarantee and a 40 Night Comfort Guarantee subject to the retailer’s conditions.
A sensible budget depends on the mattress type and features. Current IKEA listings range from £179 for the VESTMARKA sprung king mattress to £799 for the VATNESTRÖM pocket-sprung model. The same range includes the VESTERÖY at £199, VALEVÅG at £229, ÅBYGDA foam at £279, ÅKREHAMN foam at £399 and ÅNNELAND hybrid at £699.
| Budget level | Example | Listed price | What it indicates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | IKEA VESTMARKA sprung | £179 | Basic king mattress option |
| Lower mid-range | IKEA VESTERÖY pocket-sprung | £199 | Pocket-sprung construction |
| Mid-range | IKEA ÅBYGDA foam | £279 | Foam construction |
| Upper mid-range | IKEA ÅNNELAND hybrid | £699 | Hybrid construction |
| Premium example | IKEA VATNESTRÖM pocket-sprung | £799 | Higher-priced pocket-sprung option |
Examples from other retailers broaden the range. Happy Beds lists king-size mattresses including the Ortho Royale at £179, a Mirage Spring Quilted Bamboo Fabric mattress at £199, the Cashmere 3000 Pocket Sprung Memory Foam mattress at £289 and the Duette Hybrid Pro 4000 at £449. Better Bed Company’s collection starts at £124.99 for the Bedmaster Pine Rest Mattress and includes products up to £399.99, with a maximum listed price of £1,399.99.
A standard UK king-size mattress measures 150 × 200 cm, equivalent to 5 ft × 6 ft 6 in. IKEA also gives the size as 60 × 78 inches. A standard double is 54 × 75 inches, so a king provides more width for two sleepers.
The mattress dimensions are fixed, but the external dimensions of a bed frame can be larger because of the headboard, side rails or storage fittings. Measure the available floor area and allow space for doors, drawers and movement around the bed.
The right storage format depends on how you want to access the space. IKEA’s MALM king frame with two storage boxes is listed at £299 and provides pull-out storage. The BRIMNES king frame with storage and headboard is listed at £419, combining storage with a built-in backrest.
An ottoman bed uses a lifting base to provide access to storage beneath the mattress. IKEA lists the MALM king ottoman bed at £449. This creates one large storage area rather than separate boxes.
For wooden king size beds with storage, compare the material, slat design and exact storage arrangement. The IKEA MALM storage frame and BRIMNES frame are the storage options in this comparison; the MALM ottoman uses a lift-up base.
Start with the mattress, then choose the frame around it. The mattress affects firmness and sleeping feel, while the frame determines style, access, storage and the space used around the mattress.
The right combination depends on your budget, storage needs and preferred mattress type. The IKEA MALM frame with VALEVÅG mattress is listed at £458, while the KLEPPSTAD frame and VESTERÖY mattress have a calculated combined price of £378.
Current examples run from £179 to £799 at IKEA. The displayed Happy Beds examples run from £179 to £449, while Better Bed Company’s collection starts at £124.99. Sprung, pocket-sprung, foam and hybrid mattresses appear across these price ranges.
Choose according to the feature you need. The MALM frame with VALEVÅG mattress provides a frame-and-mattress combination at £458. For storage, the MALM frame with two boxes is £299, the BRIMNES frame with storage and headboard is £419, and the MALM ottoman bed is £449.
The cheapest verified king-size bed frame in these examples is IKEA’s VEVELSTAD at £129, but it does not include a mattress. The lowest calculated frame-and-mattress total is the KLEPPSTAD with VESTERÖY at £378. The MALM frame with VALEVÅG mattress is listed at £458.
