Back in college, I purchased a utilitarian black metal bed frame and memory foam mattress from Wayfair. It was a solid bed: ...

You might be tempted to choose a tried-and-true bedroom furniture material, like solid wood, to avoid mishaps. Wood has been used to build furniture for years, but is it really worth the investment?

For half the price of the Article frame, check out this mid-century-modern-inspired bed made from solid pine wood from AllModern that Strategist senior writer Liza Corsillo bought after scouring ...