Here's the frame, just bought it myself last week. https://www.amazon.com/Zinus-Ironline-Platform-Headboard-Optional/dp/B075FGY7G2/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=Zinus+bed+frame&qid=1559326610&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Your becoming an adult ... Time to straight up just sit down with your roomy and say, I need to rub the muffin and we need to figure this out. as for the boys on the other side of the wall, they are probably jerking off. I did find this interesting thing on amazon ask for it for Christmas.

Privacy Pop Bed Tent (Twin) - BLACK

https://www.amazon.com/Privacy-Pop-Bed-Tent-Twin/dp/B006XBJ3UI

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this one which is pretty simple and inexpensive. The wood and metal combo looks very masculine but is still versatile. Simple, clean lines. Nothing frilly or unnecessary, but gives off a “grown-up that cares” vibe and not a “college kid that bought the cheapest bed they could find” vibe

Edit: since the amazon link says 2-5 months, here’s the link to the manufacturer’s website which is just a little more expensive.

Here you are sir

ZINUS Suzanne 37 Inch Metal and Wood Platform Bed Frame / Solid Wood & Steel Construction / No Box Spring Needed / Wood Slat Support / Easy Assembly, Chestnut Brown, Queen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FGY7G2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_E4N3GFAZJMH0K85AZMNV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Not OP, but that’s my picture 😂 here’s the frame: ZINUS Suzanne 37 Inch Metal and Wood Platform Bed Frame / Solid Wood & Steel Construction / No Box Spring Needed / Wood Slat Support / Easy Assembly, Chestnut Brown, Queen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FGY7G2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_E4N3GFAZJMH0K85AZMNV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I got one one similar to this and for the price I’ve found it hard to beat for something with solid wood:

ZINUS Suzanne 37 Inch Metal and Wood Platform Bed Frame / Solid Wood &... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FGY7G2/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_EKKSWCGPKSXP7DRSN0DB

They have slight variations of this design.

Edit: Note though that I am using the outer frame part only, not the slats that the mattress would normally rest on. Don’t know how well that holds up.

I have two of these ZINUS Suzanne Metal and Wood from Amazon. If you're looking at Ikea, you might like this - metal frame, so it feels really solid - I've been really happy with them (2 years). I was skeptical of ordering something like this, but it's pretty much just flat-pack metal frame and simple headboard - not much that can go wrong.

Mattress - Zinus sells them on Amazon, but I have no idea their quality.

We have a Casper ("Original"), but it's more than your budget alone. They do have a cheaper one that would possibly work for you. However, our "Original" feels very soft to me compared to our 12+ year old Tempur-Pedic - the Casper is serviceable, but I do like the heft of the Tempur-Pedic.

I haven't tried any other mattress in a box companies - but they are a big business, so there must be a lot of people who like them.

Beware of mattress return policies, however, if you want to be a conscientious shopper - yes most of the online stores have good return policies and they favor you as the consumer - but the mattress very possibly ends up being trash if you do return it - when I researched this before, in some states they can donate the mattresses, but in others they have to just trash them. I can't find documentation on where Virginia falls on that, though.

I'm upgrading to a queen bed when I move in a few months and this one is at the top of my list! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B8GQAOO/?coliid=I2WBUJDPO3I5VH&colid=3CO0WJBES85X3&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

>Flexus Quadra-flex

Yes, this is the slats im using:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXM1HEK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's funny you mention this, the following link has been in my Amazon cart for a while now but I might just pull the trigger.

Do you think this would be easy enough to pack up when moving apartments? I have about 10 months left on my lease.

Definitely solves my bed skirt issue and yours looks much better than the one I have linked below.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NHWGGWE/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_20?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Zinus sells beds on Amazon that are exactly the same structural shape but made of black metal. They are usually around $120 depending on size and are well reviewed.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXM1HEK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xx.DzbZMFNZ66

Matress from tuft and needle and low bed faux leather bed from Amazon. Zinus Deluxe Faux Leather Upholstered Platform Bed with Wooden Slats, Queen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NHWGGWE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mDNsBbH9AXP7V

Amazon! We've put together a lot of IKEA furniture in our years together, and this bed was a freaking breeze. It's super sturdy and has been such a great steal! *fwiw-- our mattress is from the same company and it's awesome too!

Here’s the bedframe I have, I quite like it. I think it would go with your room well. My only concern is that the wood in the below linked is a little bit reddish compared to the rest of your furniture. But, I think Zinus is a very good and affordable company to shop from!

Edit: there’s other styles offered by Zinus you might like more, all wood, or all brushed metal.

https://www.amazon.com/Zinus-Ironline-Platform-Headboard-Footboard/dp/B075FBJXZ7

Check out the Zinus frames on Amazon

Not OP, but I was in the same boat as you. I loved having my bed on the floor but it did seem a little trashy. So I got this. Zinus has amazing bed frames that are easy to put together. I got a taller one for my guest bedroom as well.

https://allswellhome.com/products/the-allswell-hybrid-mattress

Went with a queen size. We use it on a steel frame with wood slats.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXM1FE6/

it replaced a low end mattress and box spring from a retail store that cost about the same amount ~10 years prior.

I think it is much better than that low end combo. It is about 3 years old now.

ZINUS Alexis Deluxe Wood Platform Bed Frame / Solid Wood Foundation / No Box Spring Needed / Wood Slat Support / Easy Assembly, Rustic Pine, Queen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WW7XRNG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_F1KBAJK64S3Y8MJZWHF7 The rustic is going for 137!!!!

I think the bed looks like this one: ZINUS Suzanne 37 Inch Metal and Wood Platform Bed Frame / Solid Wood & Steel Construction / No Box Spring Needed / Wood Slat Support / Easy Assembly, Chestnut Brown, Queen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FGY7G2/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_J17WDJNZVS1S6HYH1AZ3

But not sure on the other furniture but I'd love to know as well!

$163 OFF!

NOW: $376.42

Zinus Ironline Metal and Wood Platform Bed with Headboard and Footboard / Box Spring Optional / Wood Slat Support, Queen

https://www.amazon.ca/Ironline-Platform-Headboard-Footboard-Optional/dp/B075FBJXZ7?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&linkCode=sl1&tag=lilymcalli0ba-20&linkId=44f0dba97acbbdd29afa1e2dd7a28aaa&language=en\_CA&ref\_=as\_li\_ss\_tl

Thank you very much for the feedback! Actually going to order in a couple hours, need to discuss internally.

Either the one you recommended, or this Zinus one.

https://smile.amazon.com/Zinus-Platforma-Mattress-Foundation-Boxspring/dp/B01LXM1HEK?sa-no-redirect=1

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We have this and really love it - super sleek, although not like the Thuma visually, but goes well with almost anything. Easy to set up, sturdy, and very affordable.

I think the black rug and black bookcase will look nice. Your room seems fairly bright and I think it could make it cozy. Honestly you could make any of the rugs work, a blue or green would be fun and would be a different feel to the black. With your flooring, I might consider a different bed frame, maybe a something like this or this?

Here you go. I got this one just because of the reviews looking for squeakiness. Comes up a lot on best sex bed lists. So far, so good.

Bed frames are trivial to put together

I bought this one back in 2019. I recommend it but I would get something taller for more space to store things underneath

ZINUS Suzanne 37 Inch Metal and Wood Platform Bed Frame / Solid Wood & Steel Construction / No Box Spring Needed / Wood Slat Support / Easy Assembly, Chestnut Brown, Queen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FGY7G2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5S8BHGZ6FFJZEYXYEPD2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I would purchase a metal frame from Amazon. There are slots of options. metal frame with headboard

Depending on what kind of beds you have, the roommate who is sensitive to light could get a bed canopy.

https://www.amazon.com/Privacy-Pop-Bed-Tent-Twin/dp/B006XBJ3UI?ref_=ast_sto_dp

My nephew has the one I linked in his dorm and he loves it. It's easy to set up and to get in and out of. The two of you who want to stay up late should probably split the cost of a canopy if your other roommate agrees to use since the sensitive roommate has the right to uninterrupted sleep.

My eyes water a ton when I lay down so I can't wear sleeping masks because they get really gross and itchy. So I understand your roommate's refusal to use an eye mask. The canopy seems like a good compromise on my opinion.

I’m getting this one from Amazon. No idea how good it is but matched well my price point.

Zinus 12 Inch Deluxe Wood Platform Bed / No Boxspring Needed / Wood Slat Support / Rustic Pine Finish, Queen https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06WW7XRNG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_G5D72VRGZJ6KFEAPPESG

Kudos to your brave adventuring, and thanks so much for the writeup. Of course I would find this post the same day that I ordered a Helix Midnight...

Would you recommend a bed frame like this one for this setup? https://www.amazon.com/Zinus-Platforma-Mattress-Foundation-Boxspring/dp/B01LXM1HEK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=zinus+joseph+platform+bed+frame&qid=1627336537&sprefix=Zinus+j&sr=8-3

I'm thinking about going with this and the DIY components you've laid out, as we have comparable profiles.