Short answer: The Naptime Mellow is an upholstered bed frame that ships compressed in a single box and opens out into a finished bed base — with the headboard already attached — in under two minutes, with no tools and no assembly. It uses a pocket spring base rather than timber slats, comes in Single, Double, Queen and King in grey, and is priced from $499 to $699. A Queen measures 153 × 203 × 109 cm assembled and arrives in one 164 × 39 × 39 cm box weighing 42 kg. It is delivered to your door only — there is no carry-in or assembly service.
Below is everything about how it ships, how it sets up, what it is made of, and how a sprung base differs from slats.
Naptime Mellow at a glance
| Naptime Mellow Bed Frame | |
|---|---|
| What it is | Upholstered bed frame with the headboard already attached |
| Base type | Pocket spring base — individually wrapped coils, not timber slats |
| Assembly | None. No tools. Opens in under two minutes |
| Sizes | Single, Double, Queen, King |
| Colour | Grey |
| Price | $499 Single · $549 Double · $599 Queen · $699 King |
| Height | 109 cm overall, including the headboard |
| Packaging | One box per bed |
| Delivery | Drop-off to your door only — no assembly, no carry-inside |
How does a bed frame come in a box?
The Mellow is compressed and rolled at the factory, the same way a mattress-in-a-box is, then packed into a single carton. Compression is what makes a full bed frame shippable as one parcel instead of a flat-pack of panels, rails and fasteners.
What that changes for you: there is no assembly step. Most bed frames in this price range arrive as a set of parts with a fastener bag and an instruction sheet. The Mellow arrives as one object that opens into its finished shape.
It takes under two minutes and needs no tools. The headboard is already attached when it comes out of the box — it is not a separate piece you bolt on.
What are the Mellow's dimensions?
These are the assembled measurements. Height is 109 cm in every size, measured to the top of the headboard.
| Size | Assembled (W × L × H) | Box size | Box weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 92 × 188 × 109 cm | 104 × 38 × 38 cm | 26 kg |
| Double | 137 × 188 × 109 cm | 149 × 38 × 38 cm | 36 kg |
| Queen | 153 × 203 × 109 cm | 164 × 39 × 39 cm | 42 kg |
| King | 183 × 203 × 109 cm | 195 × 38 × 38 cm | 51 kg |
Two practical notes. The box is long and narrow rather than bulky, so it moves through a standard doorway and up a staircase more easily than a flat-pack carton of the same weight. And because a Queen box is 42 kg and a King 51 kg, plan on two people to move it into the room before you open it.
Pocket spring base vs timber slats: what is the difference?
Most upholstered bed frames sit on a timber slat platform. The Mellow uses a pocket spring base instead — individually wrapped coils across the full base area.
What that means in practice:
- Slats support in lines. A slatted base carries the mattress on a series of timber strips with gaps between them. Support is even along each slat and absent in the gaps.
- Pocket springs support across the whole area. Coils are distributed across the base rather than spaced in rows.
- Slats can sag or crack over time, particularly in the centre of a wider bed, and a sagging slat is felt through the mattress above it.
Does a mattress need slats? No. A mattress needs continuous, even support. A sprung base provides that, and so does a solid platform. What causes problems is uneven support — worn slats, an unsupported centre on a Queen or King, or gaps that are too wide.
Does the mattress sit flush on the Mellow?
Yes. The mattress sits flush and spans the full width of the base. The Mellow does not frame the mattress with a raised lip or border around the edge.
This matters when you are choosing sheets and a mattress size. Because there is no surrounding lip, the mattress size matches the frame size exactly — a Queen mattress on a Queen Mellow, with standard Queen fitted sheets.
What size bed frame should I buy?
Match the frame to the mattress you already own, or to the mattress you are buying at the same time. Australian sizes are standard, so a Queen mattress fits a Queen frame from any brand.
- Single (92 × 188 cm) — children's rooms, bunk-free single beds, compact spaces.
- Double (137 × 188 cm) — a solo adult who wants more width, or a smaller couple's room.
- Queen (153 × 203 cm) — the most common size for couples, and the one that fits most main bedrooms.
- King (183 × 203 cm) — maximum width for couples who want space, or who share the bed with kids or pets.
Anyone around 180 cm or taller should choose a size that is 203 cm long — Queen or King — rather than a 188 cm Single or Double. For a full breakdown of Australian sizes, see our mattress sizes guide.
What is the Mellow made of?
The frame is upholstered in a grey fabric over the sprung base and headboard. The foam used in Naptime products is CertiPUR-US® certified foam, and the Mellow's cover is an OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified cover, Product Class I — the classification applied to textiles tested for harmful substances, including those intended for babies and toddlers.
To be precise about what those marks cover: the foam is certified and the fabric is certified. The certifications apply to the materials, not to the finished product as a whole.
How is the Mellow delivered?
Drop-off to your door only. There is no assembly service and no carry-inside service on this product. The box is left at your door, and moving it to the bedroom is up to you.
That is worth planning for at the larger sizes. A King box is 51 kg. Have a second person available on the day, and decide where the bed is going before you open the box — it is far easier to move in the carton than out of it.
Who is the Mellow for?
- Renters and movers. It goes back into a box shape more readily than a flat-pack frame that has been assembled and disassembled twice, and there are no fasteners to lose.
- Anyone who does not want to build furniture. There is no tool, no fastener bag and no instruction sheet to follow.
- Small-access homes. Apartments with tight stairwells, narrow hallways or small lifts — a long narrow box negotiates those better than wide flat panels.
- Kids' rooms and guest rooms, where a finished-looking upholstered bed matters more than a statement piece.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Naptime Mellow bed frame need assembly?
No. It requires no assembly and no tools. It opens from the box into its finished shape in under two minutes, with the headboard already attached.
Does the Mellow come with a headboard?
Yes. The headboard is part of the frame and is already attached when it arrives. It is not a separate purchase or a piece you fit yourself.
What sizes does the Naptime Mellow bed frame come in?
Single, Double, Queen and King.
How much is the Naptime Mellow bed frame?
$499 for a Single, $549 for a Double, $599 for a Queen and $699 for a King.
How tall is the Mellow bed frame?
109 cm overall in every size, measured to the top of the headboard. The height does not change between sizes — only the width does.
Does the Mellow have slats?
No. It uses a pocket spring base — individually wrapped coils — instead of timber slats.
Can I put any mattress on the Mellow bed frame?
Yes, provided it is the matching Australian size. A Queen mattress goes on a Queen Mellow. The mattress sits flush and spans the full width of the base.
How big is the box the Mellow arrives in?
One box per bed. A Single is 104 × 38 × 38 cm at 26 kg, a Double 149 × 38 × 38 cm at 36 kg, a Queen 164 × 39 × 39 cm at 42 kg, and a King 195 × 38 × 38 cm at 51 kg.
Is the Mellow bed frame delivered and assembled?
It is delivered to your door only. Assembly and carry-inside services are not included — though there is no assembly to do.
What colour is the Naptime Mellow?
Grey.
Is the Mellow suitable for a child's room?
Yes. It comes in Single and Double, and the cover carries OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification at Product Class I, the classification used for textiles tested for harmful substances including those intended for babies and toddlers.
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