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- Quick answer
- Quick compare: the products in this guide
- What tufting does
- Worked example: size and wall
- What the listings say
- How the three compare
- Questions to ask
- How to choose
- Fabric care and lighting
- Delivery and carrying
- Where to put it
- Mistakes to avoid
- When a different bed is better
- Frequently asked questions
- Products worth checking
- Sources checked
Quick answer
The Merax bouclé bed is 88.6 by 67.7 by 40.4 inches with a 4.7 inch thick tufted headboard and a stated capacity of over 800 pounds. The Modway Leah chevron velvet bed is 87 by 63.5 by 13 inches in its table, which is the height of the frame, not the headboard. The HAOARA tufted velvet bed is 83.46 by 60.03 by 41.33 inches, weighs 58.9 pounds and lists capacities of 800 and 1,000 pounds. In an 8 foot room the headboards leave 55.6, and 54.67 inches of wall above them for the Merax and HAOARA.
Quick compare: the products in this guide
Sizes come from the Amazon listings as we read them; check the product page for the current details before you buy.
| Product | Listed details | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Merax Queen Size Upholstered Platform Bed with 4.7″ Thick Tufted Headboard | 88.6 x 67.7 x 40.4 in; 800+ lb | See details on Amazon Affiliate link |
| Modway MOD-6969-WHI Leah Chevron Tufted Performance Velvet Queen Platform… | 87 x 63.5 x 13 in | See details on Amazon Affiliate link |
| HAOARA Queen Size Bed Frame with Fabric Upholstered Headboard | 83.46 x 60.03 x 41.33 in; 58.9 lb | See details on Amazon Affiliate link |
What tufting does
Tufting adds depth to the headboard: the Merax listing gives a thickness of 4.7 inches. That adds to the bed’s length at the head, and the tufted face collects dust in the folds. A fabric like bouclé or velvet is a choice of look and care; we have no tested comparison of wear, so we describe what the listings say.
For upholstered beds in general, see bed upholstered.
Worked example: size and wall
This is our own arithmetic.
| Bed | Size (L × W × H) | Width minus 60 | Wall above in a 96 in room | Footprint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merax | 88.6 × 67.7 × 40.4 in | +7.7 in | 55.6 in | 41.7 sq ft |
| Modway Leah | 87 × 63.5 × 13 in (table) | +3.5 in | Not stated | 38.4 sq ft |
| HAOARA | 83.46 × 60.03 × 41.33 in | +0.03 in | 54.67 in | 34.8 sq ft |
The Merax is 7.7 inches wider than a queen mattress, which with two 20 inch nightstands (an assumption) is 67.7 plus 40 inches, 107.7 inches of a 120 inch wall, leaving 12.3 inches. The HAOARA at 60.03 inches is nearly the mattress width, leaving more room beside the bed.
Weight. The HAOARA weighs 58.9 pounds. The Merax and Leah listings give no weight in the text we read. A load of 430 pounds (an 80 pound mattress and two adults of 350 pounds) is 54 percent of 800 pounds, 43 percent of 1,000.
What the listings say
Merax Queen Size Upholstered Platform Bed with 4.7 Inch Thick Tufted Headboard, White (ASIN B0HJ2K6ZL7). The table gives bouclé, plywood, a rubberwood leg and wood, with 88.6 by 67.7 by 40.4 inches. The bullets say a curved headboard with pleated tufting and a thickness of 4.7 inches, scratch-resistant bouclé, a reinforced frame with solid wood slats that supports over 800 pounds and a precision-joint, noise-dampening build. Best for: a thick, sculptural headboard. Watch out: “over 800 pounds” is not a rating, and the bed is 7.7 inches wider than the mattress.
Modway Leah Chevron Tufted Performance Velvet Queen Platform Bed, White (ASIN B0BS5D47F6). The table gives wood, 87 by 63.5 by 13 inches and white. The bullets say a chevron tufted headboard, a glam deco design, stain-resistant performance velvet over an MDF frame and a poplar wood slat support system, wood legs with gold metal sleeves and non-marking foot pads. Best for: a velvet chevron look. Watch out: the 13 inch height cannot include a tufted headboard; ask for the overall height.
HAOARA Queen Size Bed Frame with Fabric Upholstered Headboard (ASIN B0F6MY4MTZ). The table gives 83.46 by 60.03 by 41.33 inches, 58.9 pounds, a metal frame with a wooden headboard and fabric, and capacities of 800 and 1,000 pounds. The bullets say a geometric tufted velvet headboard, nine center support legs, evenly spaced slats with hook-and-loop connections and 6.3 inches of under-bed clearance. Best for: a tufted headboard on a lighter frame. Watch out: two different ratings; plan for 800.
How the three compare
| Listing | Headboard | Fabric | Weight | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merax | 4.7 in thick, curved | Bouclé | Not stated | Over 800 lb |
| Modway Leah | Chevron tufted | Velvet | Not stated | Not stated |
| HAOARA | Geometric tufted | Velvet | 58.9 lb | 800 and 1,000 lb |
Questions to ask
Ask for the overall height of the Leah, the weight and rating of the Merax and Leah, the fabric’s cleaning instructions and whether the headboard can be removed for delivery. A tufted headboard is a large, soft panel that is hard to carry through a narrow stair.
How to choose
Decide on thickness. 4.7 inches adds depth at the head.
Check the width. 7.7 inches wider takes wall.
Check the rating. Ask for a number.
Check the fabric. Bouclé and velvet are looks; ask about care.
Fabric care and lighting
Bouclé and velvet are different textures: bouclé is looped and nubby, velvet is smooth with a pile. The Merax listing calls its bouclé scratch-resistant; the Modway Leah calls its velvet stain-resistant performance velvet. Neither listing gives care instructions in the text we read, and tufting gathers dust in the folds, so a soft brush or a vacuum on a low setting is a general habit. In a room with strong sun, a light fabric can fade; that is a general point, not a listing claim.
Delivery and carrying
A tufted headboard is a large padded panel that does not fold. The Merax is 88.6 inches long and 67.7 wide, so a carton can be over 7 feet; measure the stairs and the turn into the bedroom, and ask the seller about the carton size and whether the headboard comes in one piece. The HAOARA weighs 58.9 pounds as a whole bed. Plan for two people.
Where to put it
A headboard 4.7 inches thick, like the Merax, stands further from the wall than a flat panel, and the bed’s length of 88.6 inches is 8.6 inches more than the mattress. In a 10 by 10 foot room (120 inches), that leaves 31.4 inches at the foot (120 minus 88.6). With a bench at the foot, as in our end of bed seat guide, the walkway is tight.
Mistakes to avoid
Reading a frame height as the bed’s height. The Leah’s 13 inches is the base.
Ignoring a thick headboard. It adds to the length at the head.
Trusting “over 800”. It is not a rating.
Skipping the carry. Measure the stairs.
When a different bed is better
For simpler upholstered beds, see bed upholstered. For leather-look beds, see faux leather bed frame. For black upholstered beds, see queen black upholstered bed.
Think about how the bed will look in your room. A headboard of 40 inches at 4.7 inches thick is a large form; in a small room it can dominate. The Modway Leah is described as a glam deco design with gold metal sleeves on the legs, which suits a particular style. The HAOARA’s geometric tufting is quieter. We cannot judge looks from a listing, so look at the photographs with your room in mind.
Then check the practicalities. A headboard that is soft and thick can push the bed away from the wall, and in a narrow room it can block a window sill or a radiator. Measure from the wall to the front of the headboard, not to the mattress, when you plan nightstands. Finally, think about cleaning. Tufting gathers dust, bouclé can snag and velvet can mark; a vacuum with a soft brush is a general habit, and the listings give no instructions in the text we read.
It is worth asking each seller whether the headboard is removable, since a one-piece upholstered headboard is the hardest part to move. A bed whose headboard unbolts from the rails comes through a narrow stair more easily, and the same feature makes the bed easier to take apart when you move. The listings do not say, so ask.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tufted headboard?
A padded headboard with buttons or pleats that pull the fabric into a pattern.
How thick is a tufted headboard?
The Merax listing states 4.7 inches.
How much weight can a tufted bed hold?
The Merax says over 800 pounds; the HAOARA lists 800 and 1,000.
Do tufted beds need a box spring?
The listings say a slat system supports the mattress. The HAOARA says no box spring is needed.
How tall is the Leah?
13 inches in its table, which cannot include the headboard.
How much clearance is under a tufted bed?
The HAOARA states 6.3 inches.
Products worth checking
We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.
Merax Queen Size Upholstered Platform Bed with 4.7″ Thick Tufted Headboard
- Keep in mind: we have not tested it, and the listing may show more than one size or finish, so pick the variant that matches your numbers.
Modway MOD-6969-WHI Leah Chevron Tufted Performance Velvet Queen Platform Bed, White
- Keep in mind: we have not tested it, and the listing may show more than one size or finish, so pick the variant that matches your numbers.
HAOARA Queen Size Bed Frame with Fabric Upholstered Headboard
- Keep in mind: we have not tested it, and the listing may show more than one size or finish, so pick the variant that matches your numbers.
Sources checked
Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.
