Twin bed frames are smaller than king, queen and full sizes. However, their size offers plenty of room for young children and provides plenty of room for maneuvering around a bedroom or a college dormitory.

For young boys twin frames designed to resemble race cars will make them eager to sleep in their own beds. To make any little girl feel like princess, consider purchasing canopy style twin bed frames.

Twin frames come in metal or wood designs. For many metal frames, no tools are required and the frame just needs to be unfolded.

Though metal frames are lightweight, they may be able to support 1,000 pounds or more. Metal frames can also be folded up when not in use and lightweight metal frames can be moved around the room if you decide to change the position of the bed.

Twin frames may or may not feature headboards and footboards. Metal frames are usually up higher off the floor and offer plenty of room under the bed for storage. Some wooden bed frames come with drawers for organizing and storing large items and supplies.

Frames don't just come in basic black and white. Both wooden and metal frames are accessible in many different colors and feature attractive designs.

Consider your sleeping preference when choosing bed frames. Metal frames have less give then wooden twin bed frames, and are ideal for those who prefer a firmer mattress.