15 Best Bed Frame Brackets to Fix or Modify Your Bed

The KASUNEN Brackets are a set of bed rail brackets made from galvanized steel. When angled, each bracket has a dimension of 3.3 inches by 1.02 inches and 1.3 inches. When flattened, the brackets measure 3.5 inches by 0.24 inches by 1.3 inches. Asides the bed rail brackets, you will also get four bed rail fasteners and 32 screws for mounting them.

The bed rail brackets are most suitable for wooden bed frames, footboards and headboards, bed rails, and bunk bed ladders. You can also use these versatile brackets to assemble, construct, or repair your old furniture.

Why did it make our list?
• The bed fitting brackets have a finish of galvanized zinc that help them resist rust. They are also made of heavy-grade steel which makes them ideal for heavy headboards, bed platforms, mattresses, and user weights. In short, we like their versatility and strength.

What is not ideal about it?
• Unfortunately, unlike most other brackets in this review, this product wouldn't come with an instruction manual. So, you will need to find out how to install them.

This is a non-mortise bed rail brackets set that is made of durable and heavy-duty steel that is galvanized from rust. Measurng in dimensions of 3.375 x 1.375 x 0.6 inches, the product comes with four brackets, four plates and screws. The bracket and installation accessories are complete for assembling your bed’s headboard and footboard.

The bracket set is ideal for those who need to install their bunk beds, bed posts, bed rails, bed frames, bed headboards and footboards. They come complete with everything you need – four brackets and plates with screws needed. It has gold color, chrome finish, and steel material.

What makes it special?
• What we like most about these brackets is that they are very inexpensive. They cost three times less than most bed frame brackets sets which we have seen. And also, the components included are enough for a bed. So, you wouldn't need to make additional purchases. They are universal in design, fast and easy to assemble, and rust resistant.

What cons did we find?
• As many users have noted, their screw heads do not stay flush into the hardware. You can however resolve this with a drill bit, but you will have to deal with the frustration first and the extra expense.

These are also another type of bed rail brackets. Made by Socell, they are made from galvanized steel that are rust resistant. When angled, each bracket has a dimension of 3.38 x 1.04 x 1.3 inches. When flattened, the brackets measure 3.58 inches by 0.25 inches by 1.22 inches. Asides the four bed rail brackets, you will also get four bed rail plates, and screws for mounting them.

These brackets are very versatile and ideal for your wooden bed frames, headboards and footboards, bed rails, as well as bunk bed ladders. These non-mortise bed frame brackets are made of steel and galvanized in zinc for rust resistance. You can also use the brackets to assemble, construct, or repair your old furniture.

What do we love it for?
• Many users like its finish of galvanized zinc. They help the brackets resist rust. They are also made of heavy grade steel which makes them ideal for heavy headboards, bed platforms, mattresses, and user weights. In short, we like their versatility and strength. Made out of tough steel, the heavy-duty steel brackets can withstand high load from users and the bed frames.

What were we disappointed with?
• This product also doesn't come with an instruction manual. So, you will need to find out how to install them. Also, the screws included in it are not long enough.

The SuperiorTekk Bed Rail Brackets are a set of premium no-mortise brackets made of durable and heavy-duty steel that is galvanized against rust. Measurng in dimensions of 3.5 x 1.7 x 0.6 inches (angle pieces) and 3.4 x 1.7 inches (flat pieces), the product comes with four brackets, four plates and drive screws. The bracket and installation accessories are complete for assembling your bed’s headboard and footboard.

You can use the bracket for your bunk beds, bed posts, bed rails, bed frames, bed headboards and footboards. It is available in gold design and zinc coating. Also, you can choose the product with or without screws.

Why did it make our list?
• The product is made of heavy grade steel that is galvanized from corrosion. They can also withstand a combined weight of up to 5,500 lbs. The components included are enough for a bed. They are universal in design, easy to install, and rust resistant. It comes covered by a lifetime warranty from SuperiorTekk. The product also comes with instructions for self installation.

What is not ideal about it?
• We didn't see anything wrong with this product. There are also not many complaints from users. Users' experience with the rail brackets are generally positive.

This is a classic type of rail bracket for your bed frames. The bed rail brackets measure 5.04 x 1.18 x 0.4 inches in dimensions each at angled pieces and 5.16 x 0.63 inches at flat pieces. It’s made of steel and galvanized with zinc. The bracket set includes four pieces of rail brackets and 32 screws.

The brackets will have to be screwed into your bed frames, headboard and footboard. Everything you need for DIY installation is included. Although the set doesn’t include instructions.

Why is it special?
• This versatile set of bed frame brackets is ideal for a wide variety of applications. You can use them in wooden frames, bed rails, headboards and footboards, bunk bed ladder, as well as bed columns. They are easy to install on wooden frames and for any purpose.

What are the flaws?
• This is not a bed rail bracket set that can be used on metal beds. Also, it doesn't come with instructions on how to install them. A few users also complain that the parts needed for a complete installation are not included.

These Zinus Headboard Brackets are 14-inch premium quality brackets. They have the keyhole basic format and are made of steel. The brackets have triangular designs with 14 inch altitudes. They weigh four pounds in total. They come in a box. They come with a five-year warranty.

Designed for the headboard and the footboard, they provide supports to the bed frames along their lengths. The brackets have multiple spots for adjustable sizing. The brackets are ideal for 18-inch high legs and can also work as legs for the bed base.

Why are we impressed?
• We like the fact you can use both brackets for the headboard and the footboard. Also, they fit into all metal beds from Zinus. The brackets are easy to fix. You only need to attach them to the external side of your bed. Additionally, they come with instructions which make installation intuitive. This helps you install the brackets in no more than 15 minutes. They are make of high-quality steel and are also powder coated against rust. They are really smartlooking in black matte finish.

What negatives must you be aware of?
• These brackets are only compatible with footboards and headboards of any Zinus 14 inches SmartBase. You can't use them with a 10-inch, 12-inch, 16-inch or 18-inch SmartBase version.

Ronin Factory is originally a brand that mainly designs and manufactures firearms as well as automotive products. However, it also make high-quality bed components like this Hook-On Bed Bracket set. The bed bracket has a built-in design and comes with an adaptor. They’re made from steel and are finished with zinc coating. The brackets are heavy-duty and can carry the full weight of a headboard. The package consists of two brackets with bolts that you will need to fit them to your headboard. If you need to mount your footboard too, you will need to buy an extra set, that makes two set of four brackets.

What makes these brackets different from other sets is because they are constructed of 25 percent thicker steel materials. So, they offer better stability for your headboard. The brackets weigh 15.2 pounds altogether. This goes to show they can withstand a lot of headboard weight. Each bed frame brackets is eight inches long, two inches broad and has a thickness of one inch.

What are its best features?
• We liked that everything needed for installing the brackets are included with it. The lack also includes instructions on how to install them yourself to the headboard and fit in the frames. Additionally, the brackets can also be used for your footboards.

What could be improved?
• The brackets could be designed to work on full-sized frames. Also, a couple of consumers complain of receiving torn empty packages.

This is a product made by Kings Brand Furniture. It’s a brand that designs and sells wood and metal and furniture as well as various fitting components and accesosies, which includes the Bed Frame Footboard Extension Brackets. This is a bedding set that includes extensions with the hardware required for installation, which include the nuts, bolts, among others. The brackets have lengths of 16 inches. They are two inches wide, four inches thick, and weigh 2.36 lbs.

This set is different from most of the brackets on the market as it has extension rails. These ensure they can work on footboards with a bolt-on style. They are suitable for those who want to install a footboard on a frame while not using brackets.

Why is it special?
• One of the things we like with these brackets is that it connects easily with beds with headboards and can fit into footboards with bolt-on fixings. They can withstand heavy weight as they are made from heavy gauge steel materials and are powder coated from rust in black finish. They are also fully supported by a lifetime warranty coverage.

What are the flaws?
• The only downside with this set is that they may include incorrect pieces. This is not a problem in all of the products, but just a few.

Made by Boyd Sleep, a global manufacturer of mattresses and bed components, these Headboard/Footboard Brackets are a set of two-piece bed frame brackets. The set that can be used both for your headboard and footboard. The brackets each have dimensions of 0.5 inches x 8 inches x 15 inches. The Bed Frame Adapters are made of steel and are plated with anodizing finish for resistance to rust. They include just two brackets.

These brackets are designed for the headboard and are also suitable for your footboard. They are most suitable for raised or arched platform bed frames made by Boyd Sleep.

Why are we impressed?
• The brackets can be used both for the headboard and the footboard. Also, the adapters are designed to withstand heavy-duty weights. They are the best bracket adapters for Boyd Sleep platform beds.

What negatives must you be aware of?
• The bed rail brackets isn't a complete set. You can only use these for the headboards and you'll need additional purchase if you were to also fix your footboard. But for that price it's sold for, we can't complain.

The Linenspa Headboard Brackets are some of the most chosen brackets online. Designed for Linenspa bed frames, they are a set of two brackets that come with installation hardware. They measure 5 by 5 by 10 inches in dimensions and are made of strong steel alloy.

Unlike the Hydrake Bed Frame Brackets, these are headboard brackets which can also be used for the footboard. They are most ideal for platform bed frames similar to or designed by Linespa. They are easily adjustable, thanks to the multiple slots.

What are our favorite features?
• These are the best and most fitting brackets for Linenspa bed frames. They are what you should consider if you have or planning to built platform bed frames. You can use them for your headboard and footboard.

What could be better?
• They are not versatile or universal bed frame brackets. They mostly work for Linenspa headboards and bed frames.

This is a set of two-piece bed frame brackets. It is an adapter set that can be used for your headboard and footboard. The brackets each have dimensions of 4.192 x 5.31 x 0.1 inches. The Hydraker Bed Frame Adapters are made of sheet steel and are plated with zinc for resistance to rust. They include just two brackets adapters. But you also have eight bolts and eight lock nuts.

It’s designed for the headboard and can be attached to your twin, king, and queen beds as well as daybeds. This model is not suitable for your footboard.

Why is it special?
• The adapters are designed to withstand heavy-duty weights. We like how thick they are. According to the manufacturer, the adapters are 24 percent thicker than those from other brands.

What are the flaws?
• The brackets can only be used for the headboard. They cannot be adapted to the installation of the footboard.

This Caforo product is a bolt-on and hook-on bracket that comes with a hook adaptor. It comes in two pieces and is a hook type of frame brackets. It’s made of high-quality steel that is powder coated from rust with galvanized zinc.

The hook bracket differentiates from its competition as it has a design which lets you convert the hook-on into a bolt-on. You can use the bracket for your headboard or footboard. This is one of the few bracket sets that is made of 2mm thick steel coated with powder.

Why is it special?
• The bracket set is complete with everything you need to mount your bed frames. It comes with brackets, washers, bolts, buts, and screws. It also comes with detailed installation instructions. The brackets are also powder coated so as to prevent rusts. They prevent rickety and squeaky sounds that can disrupt your sleep or relaxation. We also like the fact these brackets come with a lifetime warranty.

What are the flaws?
• They are not universally designed hooks. Also, the brackets for bed frames cannot be laterally adjusted.

The Viktorwan Bed Rail Brackets are a set of heavy-duty no-mortise brackets that are made of durable and heavy-duty steel. They are galvanized against rust and measure dimensions of 3.5 x 0.8 x 0.6 inches (angle pieces) and 3.3 x 1.5 inches (flat pieces), the product comes with four brackets, four plates but there are no drive screws. They are smaller than the no-mortise brackets we have seen.

What differentiates this model is that it is finished with chromate plating. This serves as a galvanized finish and helps the materials resist rust. The bracket and installation accessories are complete for assembling your bed’s headboard and footboard. You can use the  bracket for your bunk beds, bed posts, bed rails, bed frames, bed headboards and footboards.

What are our favorite features?
• This is perhaps the cheapest and most complete rail brackets we came across. The product is made of heavy grade steel that is galvanized with chromate plating from corrosion. They are made of heavy gauge steel and can withstand a lot of weight. They are universal in design, easy to install, and rust-resistant.

What could be better?
• An instruction manual should have been included in this product. It also doesn't come with the screws. However, most users should not find any problem with installing without instructions from the manufacturer as they are easy to assemble.

Hewnda is a manufacturer of baby safety tools and bedding accessories even for adults. This Bed Rail Bracket is a product of Hewnda. The bed rail bracket is, like many other brackets, made of galvanized steel. When angled, each bracket has a dimension of 3.2 inches by 1 inches and 1.25 inches. When flattened, the brackets measure 3.5 inches by 0.25 inches by 1.2 inches. The package includes four bed rail fasteners and screws for mounting them.

The bed rail brackets are most suitable for wooden bed frames, footboards and headboards, bed rails, and bunk bed ladders. They are also suitable as replacement brackets.

What do we love it for?
• These brackets have heavy-duty constructions. They can withstand a weigh of up to 5,000 pounds. They are also made of heavy-grade steel which makes them ideal for heavy headboards and footboards. The bed fitting brackets have a finish of galvanized zinc that help them resist rust.

What were we disappointed with?
• Unfortunately, this product does't come with instruction manual. Also, many users complain of the screws. For many, they are unusable.

This is a different type of bed frame brackets. It is a Modi-Plate adapter set that can be used for a headboard. The brackets each have dimensions of 1/8 by 4 by 6.25 inches. The Lussuoso Modi-Plate Bed Frame Adapter is made of steel and includes just two bracket adapters.

This is unlike a bed rail bracket set. It’s a set of bracket adapters. It’s designed for the headboard and can be attached to a twin, king, and queen bed as well as daybeds.

What are our favorite features?
• We like the fact that you can use this for the headboard and they can also be adapted for installation of the footboard.

What could be better?
• They are not a complete set, however. You'll get an extra set if you need to assemble the frames of your bed, the footboard and the headboard.