🛏️ Can I Use My Existing Bed Frame or Headboard With an Adjustable Bed Base?
Meta Description: Thinking about an adjustable bed from Mattress Point? Find out if your current bed frame or headboard is compatible — and how we can help make it work.
Love Your Current Bed Frame? Here’s the Good News.
At Mattress Point, one of the most common questions we get from customers in NSW is:
“Can I use my existing bed frame or headboard with an adjustable base?”
And the answer is usually yes — with a few important checks.
Whether you’re upgrading for comfort, health reasons, or just a better night’s sleep, here’s what you need to know.
✅ Can I Use My Current Bed Frame With an Adjustable Base?
Most adjustable bed bases are designed to fit inside standard Australian bed frames — especially those sold over the past 10–15 years. But some setups may need small adjustments.
Here’s what to look for:
1. Slats or Platform Base
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Got slats or a platform bed? You might need to remove them so the adjustable base can sit flat and move freely.
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Most platform beds are compatible once the inner supports are taken out or adjusted.
2. Clearance for Motors
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Adjustable bases need space underneath for their electric motors and movement.
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Most modern frames have enough room, but it’s good to check that nothing will block the mechanism.
3. Storage Drawer Bases
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These are often compatible, as long as the drawers don’t interfere with the adjustable base or its movement.
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Many of our customers successfully use adjustable bases inside storage beds with side-access drawers.
🪵 What About My Headboard?
Great news — you can absolutely keep your current headboard.
Most of the adjustable bases we sell at Mattress Point come with headboard brackets included, or have kits available to suit your style. Whether you have a timber, upholstered, or metal headboard, we can help you line it up properly.
Just make sure your headboard is:
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Freestanding or bolt-on, not one that’s permanently joined to the bed base
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At a standard height (most are fine!)
🛠️ What If My Frame Isn’t Ideal?
If your current frame isn’t quite right, we can show you adjustable-friendly bed frames that still match your bedroom décor. Many people also choose a minimalist look with no outer frame — just the adjustable base and a stylish wall-mounted or floor-standing headboard.
We have both in stock and ready to demo.
⚙️ What Works Best — Quick Compatibility Guide
| Component | Works with Adjustable Bed? |
|---|---|
| Timber frame (with removable slats) | ✅ Usually yes |
| Metal frame | ✅ Yes |
| Platform base | ✅ Usually yes (check internal support) |
| Storage drawer base | ✅ Usually yes (verify drawer clearance) |
| Upholstered headboard | ✅ Yes |
| Bolt-on headboard | ✅ Yes |
💬 Final Thoughts From Mattress Point
You don’t need to give up the frame or headboard you love to enjoy the benefits of an adjustable bed.
At Mattress Point, we’ll help you check your current setup, talk you through compatibility, and show you exactly how your new base will fit — no guesswork, no pressure.
📞 Call Mattress Point — We’ll Help You Work It Out
Still unsure if your frame or headboard will work?
Call us today on 0478 847 190 or drop into your nearest Mattress Point showroom. We’ll check everything for you, and if needed, show you adjustable-friendly frame options in person.
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