Quick answer: To buy bedroom furniture well, start with the bed frame sized to your room (leave 60 cm of walkway on each side), match it to the right mattress size, then add bedside tables at mattress height and storage that fits your remaining floor space. Prioritise solid-wood construction for longevity, confirm the frame's external dimensions before buying, and — if floor space is tight — choose a storage bed to reclaim the space under the mattress.
A bedroom is the one room you furnish around a single large object: the bed. Get the bed and its proportions right and everything else falls into place. This guide walks through every decision — frame, mattress, bedsides and storage.
1. Start with the bed frame
The bed frame anchors the room, so size it first. Australian bed sizes run from Single (92 × 188 cm) up to Super King (204 × 204 cm), with Queen the most popular for couples. The frame footprint is larger than the mattress, so plan your layout around the frame's external dimensions. For the full breakdown see our Australian bed sizes chart. Browse all bed frames.
2. Decide if you need storage
In smaller Australian homes, under-bed storage is often the difference between a cluttered room and a calm one. A storage bed frame uses the dead space beneath the mattress for drawers or a gas-lift compartment — often smarter than a separate dresser. We weigh the trade-offs in are storage beds worth it?
3. Match the mattress
The frame sets the size; the mattress sets the comfort. Firmness should match your sleeping position and weight — back and stomach sleepers generally suit firmer feels, side sleepers softer. Browse mattresses.
4. Add bedside tables
Bedside tables work best when the top sits close to mattress height — typically 50–70 cm tall — so essentials are within reach. Browse bedside tables.
5. Choose your storage: tallboy, dresser or chest
A tallboy goes up (narrow footprint, lots of drawers — good for tight spaces), a dresser goes wide (more surface, often a mirror), and a chest sits in between. Browse dressers, tallboys & drawers.
6. Think about materials and longevity
Most Proferlo bedroom pieces use solid wood — oak, walnut and pine — chosen for durability over cheaper engineered alternatives. Our timber is FSC-certified and CARB2-compliant for low formaldehyde emissions; what those credentials mean is explained on our sustainability page.
A sensible order to shop
- Measure your room; decide bed size (frame footprint + 60 cm walkways).
- Choose frame style and whether you need under-bed storage.
- Match the mattress size and firmness.
- Add bedside tables at mattress height.
- Fill remaining wall space with a tallboy or dresser.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I buy bedroom furniture in?
Start with the bed frame, sized to your room, then the mattress, then bedside tables, then drawer storage. The bed dictates the layout, so every other piece is chosen to fit around it.
How much space do I need around a bed?
Leave at least 60 cm of walking space on each side of the bed and at the foot where possible. Measure around the bed frame's external footprint, not the mattress, as the frame is larger.
Is solid wood bedroom furniture worth it?
Yes for longevity. Solid wood frames and drawers outlast cheaper engineered-board furniture and handle Australia's humidity changes better, making them more economical over the life of the piece.
Can I buy bedroom furniture online in Australia safely?
Yes. Proferlo is an online-only store shipping Australia-wide, with full dimensions, materials and photos on every product page so you can measure and compare before ordering.
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