Comments on: Zinus Premium SmartBase 4 Extra Inches high for Under-bed

By: Nahrissa

Nahrissa — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:46:39 +0000

Updated: Full review two years later! (Preliminary Review: Unboxing and set-up)
I will write a full review of this bed frame after I have used it for a while but wanted to give a preliminary review first.I’ve had it for about a month before setting it up (waiting to get a new mattress and get rid of my futon), so it’s been in the box which was on the large side but was able to tuck it away in my kitchen for a few weeks. I live on the third floor of an apartment building and while the box was a bit bulky and heavy, I was able to get it up to my apartment by myself with no problem. I’m a big girl with a not-so-great back, but it was definitely manageable.Having forgotten anything I read in the reviews about assembly, I was expecting a cumbersome set-up job with a lot of little parts and pieces and metal clanging around as I jostled this frame around my tiny little one-room apartment. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the frame consists of two separate pieces that fold out, and are then joined together by two screws in the middle. THAT IS IT!! Putting it all together took me about 20 minutes. Probably would have been less if I had more room and wasn’t having to rearrange other furniture almost every step of the way.I have my new mattress set-up on the frame and expanding now (I got a Tuft and Needle original mattress which is a little longer than the frame, so not sure if that’s a frame issue or mattress issue, but hardly noticeable) and was impressed with how easy it was to move the frame during the unboxing of the mattress and how lightweight it is. I am honestly a little apprehensive about the two pieces of the frame staying together with two screws as the butterfly bolts don’t screw as tightly as I would like. I anticipate maybe having to find a washer or nut or something else to just make sure the fastener doesn’t come off, but that’s super easy so I’m not too worried about it.I did really appreciate that the hardware (two long screws and two butterfly bolts) came in a package together so it was easy to set them aside and not have to worry about them flying around. Oh! I also really appreciate that the frame came with two non-slip pads that are often used for carpets. That will hopefully help prevent the mattress from slipping off the frame.The storage capacity underneath this frame is AMAZING! Because there are two braces in the middle of each section, the storage underneath is in two sections divided horizontally but I can fit so much stuff under just one section because of the height which I am loving in my small apartment. The stuff from under my futon is now under ONE section of this frame, leaving me so much more room to store things that have been getting in the way.I will give it a full review after sleeping on it for about a week, but I’m optimistic that I will be highly satisfied!****UPDATED REVIEW****Two years later I am back to finally update this review! And two years later I am still 100% satisfied withthis bed frame! When I moved last summer (Aug. 2020), taking this apart on moving day was a snap and it took me five minutes to set it up at my new place. I had previously been worried about the two screws joining the sections coming loose but that has been a non-issue in the last two years. I eventually added a bed skirt to help conceal the totes and things I have underneath, but the storage space has been such a game-changer for me, even when I moved to a bigger apartment. The frame is super quiet and holds up with some company in the bed, so no complaints there! ; )I really cannot recommend this frame enough, it is one of the best Amazon purchases I have made. If you’re looking for something sturdy, easy to put together (seriously only like FOUR PIECES in total!), excellent under-bed storage, and durable, GET THIS FRAME!

By: Blanca

Blanca — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:46:39 +0000

Very sturdy bedframe with no noise
These are perfect for a tall young adult man. Itâs sturdy, easy to set, and no noise or squeaking.A great item and great price.

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:46:39 +0000

Wonderful bed frame.
For reference, I’ve owned this bed frame for almost 5 years. I came back to write a review because I like it so much.Pros:- easy to install- I love the recessed feet so you don’t bang your toes on them. I’ve never hit my toe on the feet of this bed.- extremely sturdy. We have a full latex mattress that weighs over 200 lb in addition to both me and my wife sleeping on the bed. It’s never bent or deformed in any way.- The underbed storage is great. There is plenty of roomCons:- I haven’t found one yetIs it a decent value for the money? Absolutely. This would be my go-to if I ever needed a new bed frame.Is it durable or decent quality? Very much so. It’s less expensive then many others but feels top-notch.Is it easy to use? Very easy to put together and set up.Does it match the description/photos? Yes. It looks very nice and just like the description photos. Color was exactly what I thought it would be.Does the bed slide on the frame? Surprisingly, not at all.

By: C. Norborg

C. Norborg — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:46:39 +0000

I will say that this bed frame is far superior to the bed frame I got from a furniture …
Got this bed frame along with my Zinus mattress and while I’ll say the mattress is probably of equal quality with a much more expensive store bought mattress, I will say that this bed frame is far superior to the bed frame I got from a furniture store.When I bought my king memory foam mattress in the store, I also bought the box springs and wood bed with metal frame inside. The decorative wood bed frame/headboard is of ok quality, not great, but the frame that supports the mattress has always worried me. Very few legs and they were bending right away, Not sturdy at all.This Zinus frame on the other hand is excellent in comparison. Very easy to assemble, just a few wingnuts you need to tighten by hand and a screw/wingnut you put between the two pieces of the frame. However, you end up with a rock solid frame that is much sturdier and less likely to bend and break! I have since moved and the Zinus frame is as easy to take down as it is to put up again. I will caution you to pay attention when putting together, there is a right and a wrong way that is easy to mix up, but just read the instructions and its quite easy.One big advantage of the Zinus frame/mattress combo is the additional sturdiness of the frame makes it so that you don’t need a box spring for the mattress. It keeps its shape quite well without one. I went with the 18″ frame to get extra space underneath, but to be honest the 14″ one would have been just fine and gave me lots of space also. One drawback to the one I went with is the bed is a bit high for one of my dogs to get on it, so she stays on the floor.One again, excellent product, far superior to frames you get with beds in stores. No need for box springs at all!!

By: K Smith

K Smith — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:46:39 +0000

Easily set up in about 10 minutes by 2 middle-aged women who didn’t want to put their glasses on to read the instructions. I found that the diagonal support pieces (that you have to swing into place and then tighten the wing-nuts on) were a bit stubborn – they seemed very tight and then suddenly snapped in place. We made sure everything was snug before we put the mattress in place.I’ve been using it for a month now, no creaking and it feels sturdy.My only issue is that I wish the clearance was a bit higher. The 18″ model was about twice the price for the extra 2″ height, so I decided to try this. The 18″ would have allowed me to use my existing Rubbermaid 68L totes; instead, I made a trip to a local store and bought 2 kinds of Sterilite totes, alternating the 2 different lengths and widths, to use all the space underneath. Even these were a bit tight at the top, so I added rubber furniture cups under the legs, and that gave me just enough room so it doesn’t grab at the top. Solved!

By: Artur N

Artur N — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:46:39 +0000

Es sÃºper ligera y aunque solo usa un par de tornillos para juntar dos bases; una vez armada se siente super resistente. AdemÃ¡s su altura fue excelente para guardar cosas debajo de la cama

By: Nacho de Artois

Nacho de Artois — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:46:39 +0000

Compre la base King Deluxe, para mi colchon King Size y le vino perfecto, le queda grande o sobrado al colchÃ³n por no mas de 5 cm de cada lado, ya con el edredÃ³n la verdad es que ni se nota y mucho menos lo sientes por que no te golpeas, el armado es la cosa mas fÃ¡cil y practico del mundo, no demoras mas de 10 minutos en armarlo, el resultado es que te sorprende de lo prÃ¡ctico y resistente que se siente.Por Ãºltimo, la base es alta, lo que te permite guardar un maleta sin problema, lo que lo hace todavÃa mejor.

By: Helliphant

Helliphant — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:46:39 +0000

I have always just put my bed on a box spring on the floor, but I felt I needed more storage in a small living space so, after some looking around I bought this.I had, at first, been hesitant about a metal frame because they are usually so unstable and tend to squeak with every movement. I always slept like crap on metal frames because I am a light sleeper and need a good amount of back support. But the frame had good reviews and was incredibly cheap compared to more fashionable wooden frame options. Too my delight, I found that this frame has none of the problems I was concerned about. It’s really light and easy to put together – essentially, the legs just fold out and latch into place. That doesn’t sound like a sturdy setup, but trust me, it is; the metal is very thick. The entire thing folds together for easy moving if you need it. I honestly think you could even use it as a camping cot with a blow up mattress and something to put between it and the slats, simply because of how light and easy it is to move.If you’re looking for a quiet metal frame with lots of storage space underneath, I’d absolutely recommend this one. My housemate ended up going with a slightly different model from the same brand and she’s very happy with it as well.

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:46:39 +0000

This bed frame was incredibly easy to assemble – I did it by myself in under 10 minutes. It’s very sturdy and doesn’t make any noise. The under-bed storage space is a huge bonus. Excellent value for the price!