Light Grey Bed Frame: Corduroy and Velvet Compared

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Quick answer

The Bestier queen with an adjustable headboard and LED lights in light grey is 83.46 by 60.51 by 39.37 inches, and the Bestier queen with a headboard shelf and LED in grey has the same size. The Modway Current in light gray velvet is 84.5 by 63.5 by 26 inches. The beige Bestier in our bed upholstered guide lists 74.9 pounds and a rating of 1,100 pounds with the same dimensions. In an 8 foot room the headboards leave 56.63 inches of wall above the Bestier and 70 inches above the Modway.

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
Bestier Queen Size Bed Frame with Adjustable Headboard & LED, Light Grey	83.46 x 60.51 x 39.37 in	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
Bestier Queen Size Bed Frame with Headboard Shelf & LED, Upholstered, Grey	83.46 x 60.51 x 39.37 in	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
Modway Current Modern Performance Velvet Queen Platform Bed in Light Gray	84.5 x 63.5 x 26 in	See details on Amazon Affiliate link

Corduroy and velvet

The Bestier listing says corduroy upholstery with vertical channels; the Modway says performance velvet. Both are looks and textures; neither listing gives a cleaning instruction in the text we read. For color, light grey is not a standard name, so the same bed can be listed as grey, light grey or gray.

Worked example: wall, width and weight

This is our own arithmetic.

Bed	Size (L × W × H)	Width minus 60	Wall above in a 96 in room	Footprint
Bestier light grey	83.46 × 60.51 × 39.37 in	+0.51 in	56.63 in	35.1 sq ft
Bestier grey (shelf)	83.46 × 60.51 × 39.37 in	+0.51 in	56.63 in	35.1 sq ft
Modway Current	84.5 × 63.5 × 26 in	+3.5 in	70 in	37.3 sq ft

The two Bestier beds have the same size to the hundredth of an inch, which is strong evidence they are one bed under two listings. The Modway headboard is 13.4 inches lower than the Bestier’s (39.37 minus 26), which leaves much more wall.

Shelf. The Bestier headboard has a top ledge 4.5 inches wide, and the listing offers two preset headboard heights for 8 to 10 and 10 to 12 inch mattresses. A ledge 4.5 inches deep holds a phone or a book and not a lamp.

Weight. The beige Bestier lists 74.9 pounds; the Modway listing in the text we read gives no weight. A load of 430 pounds (an 80 pound mattress and two adults of 350 pounds) is 39 percent of 1,100 pounds.

What the listings say

Bestier Queen Size Bed Frame with Adjustable Headboard and LED, Light Grey (ASIN B0H5QPY1B6). The table gives an upholstered, plywood, hybrid wood and metal construction, corduroy, a size of 83.46 by 60.51 by 39.37 inches and queen. The bullets say light grey corduroy, a headboard with a 4.5 inch ledge and two preset heights for 8 to 10 and 10 to 12 inch mattresses. Best for: a headboard with a shelf and lights. Watch out: the weight rating is on the beige version’s page, not read here.

Bestier Queen Size Bed Frame with Headboard Shelf and LED, Upholstered, Grey (ASIN B0F5BF1VQR). The table gives reinforced metal slat support, a hybrid wood and metal frame, corduroy and 83.46 by 60.51 by 39.37 inches. Best for: the same bed. Watch out: it appears to duplicate the first listing; compare the sellers’ terms.

Modway Current Modern Performance Velvet Queen Platform Bed in Light Gray (ASIN B0BLZ1PYJM). The table gives velvet, 84.5 by 63.5 by 26 inches and light gray, with a wood slat support system. Best for: a lower headboard and a velvet look. Watch out: no weight or rating in the text we read.

How the three compare

Listing	Fabric	Headboard height	Extras	Weight and rating
Bestier light grey	Corduroy	39.37 in overall	Shelf ledge, LED, two heights	See beige version
Bestier grey	Corduroy	39.37 in overall	Shelf, LED	Same size as above
Modway Current	Velvet	26 in overall	Wood slats	Not stated

Questions to ask

Ask for the weight and rating of each, the fabric’s care instructions, how the LED is powered and whether the two Bestier listings are the same bed. For the Modway, ask the slat gap and whether a center support is included.

How to choose

Decide on headboard height. 39.37 inches for a tall one; 26 inches for a low one.

Decide on extras. The Bestier has lights and a shelf; the Modway does not.

Check the width. The Modway is 3.5 inches wider than the mattress.

Check duplicates. Two listings with one size may be one bed.

Fabric and light

Corduroy has vertical ridges that catch the light and show texture; velvet is smooth and shows the direction of the pile. Light grey fabrics suit rooms with plenty of daylight, and in a dim room they can look flat. The listings do not describe the shade beyond “light grey” and “light gray”, and photographs differ from the real color, so ask for a fabric swatch if one is available. We have no source on how the covers wear.

Pairing with walls and floors

Light grey sits between white and charcoal. With white walls it makes a soft contrast; with a dark wall it can lift the bed. A light wood floor and a grey bed give a calm, low-contrast room. A warmer room may suit a beige bed better. We do not have a rule for this, so these are general notes rather than listing claims.

Assembly and delivery

The Bestier listing in our bed upholstered guide gives a cross screwdriver and a manual and a weight of 74.9 pounds for the beige version, which has the same size. The Modway listing says a wood slat support system and gives no weight in the text we read. A tall upholstered headboard is a bulky carton; measure the stairs. The Bestier’s LED lights need a socket near the head.

Questions to send

Ask for the weight of each bed, the rating, the slat gap and center support, the fabric care and how the LED lights are powered. For the Bestier listings, ask whether the two are the same bed and which seller offers the better return terms.

Mistakes to avoid

Assuming two listings are two beds. Compare sizes.

Using the ledge for a lamp. 4.5 inches is shallow.

Ignoring the cord. The LED needs power.

Skipping the fabric care. Ask.

When a different bed is better

For other upholstered beds, see bed upholstered and tufted upholstered platform bed. For black upholstery, see queen black upholstered bed. For steel frames, see black metal bed frame.

Compare the three on how much you want the bed to do. The Bestier gives a shelf, lights and two headboard heights; the Modway gives a low velvet headboard and a plain platform. If you want to reduce clutter on a bedside table, the Bestier’s ledge of 4.5 inches is a small shelf, not a table. If you want a bed that stays out of the way of a window, the Modway’s 26 inch headboard does.

If you cannot decide on color, a light grey bed is one of the easiest to pair with bedding, because it works with white, navy, green and patterned sets alike. That is a general observation. Fabric samples are the best check, and many sellers can send one.

Finally, think about the mattress. An upholstered platform with a wood or metal slat base suits foam and hybrid mattresses if the slat gap is within the maker’s rule, as in our bed foundation guide. The Modway says wood slat support; the Bestier says metal slat support. Neither gives a gap, so ask.

If you plan to sit up in bed, the Bestier’s 39.37 inch headboard gives more back support than the Modway’s 26 inches, which sits lower. That is a simple difference you can see in the numbers, and it is worth deciding before you order, because a low headboard needs a pillow to lean on.

Frequently asked questions

What is a light grey bed frame?

A bed in a pale grey finish, usually upholstered.

How tall are the headboards?

39.37 inches for the Bestier and 26 inches for the Modway Current.

Do light grey beds have storage?

The Bestier has a headboard ledge, not drawers.

Are the two Bestier listings the same bed?

They share a size. We cannot confirm.

How heavy are they?

The beige Bestier lists 74.9 pounds; the others state no weight in the text we read.

Do they need a box spring?

The Bestier is described with metal slat support and the Modway with a wood slat system.

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.

Sources checked

• Amerisleep: mattress sizes and dimensions chart

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.

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