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Metal Beds Australia for Your Child's Room
Tough enough for daily use and clean enough to grow with them.
Buying a bed for your child is one purchase you want to get right the first time. A metal bed frame does not crack, splinter, or wobble loose after a year of use. It holds its shape, wipes clean, and looks just as good in a teenager's room as it did in a young child's. Our metal beds collection runs from $299 for the Akira King Single in White through to $599 for the Jesse Double in Pristine White. Single, king single, and double sizes in white and black powder-coated steel. Buy metal beds for kids online in Australia with fast tracked delivery from Sydney.
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Why Metal
Why Parents Choose a Metal Bed for Their Child
A kids bedroom is not a showroom. It gets used hard every day. Here is what a metal frame gives you that timber and upholstered options do not.
It Does Not Break Down
Powder-coated steel does not crack, chip, warp, or split the way timber can under years of rough daily use. The joints on a well-made metal frame stay tight through thousands of nights of sleep and the kind of movement that comes with having an active child in the room. You buy it once and it stays solid.
It Grows With the Child
The clean lines of the Jesse and Akira frames do not scream kids bedroom. A white or black metal bed looks at home in a seven-year-old's room and equally natural in a fifteen-year-old's space. Many parents buy a king single at primary school age and keep the same frame right through high school without the room ever looking wrong for the child's age.
It Is Easy to Keep Clean
A smooth powder-coated surface wipes clean with a damp cloth. No fabric to absorb spills or odours. No timber grain to trap dust. For parents managing allergies or asthma, a metal frame removes one more surface from the room that can hold allergens. Practical in a way that upholstered headboards simply are not.
Better Value Over Time
The Akira King Single in White starts at $299. The Jesse Single in Classic White is $549. At these price points, and with the lifespan of a well-made metal frame, you are not replacing this bed every few years as the child grows. One frame, one purchase, a full childhood of reliable use.
Common Concerns
Questions Parents Ask Before Buying a Metal Bed
A few concerns come up regularly when parents are choosing a metal bed for a child. Here are straight answers to all of them.
Is it safe if my child bumps into it?
The Jesse and Akira frames have smooth, rounded rail profiles with no sharp edges or exposed bolts. The frame sits close to the floor and does not have protruding hardware that creates a bump hazard. Check individual product pages for exact rail height and profile details before purchasing.
Will it squeak over time?
Metal frames can develop a squeak at joints if the bolts work loose. Tightening all bolts every six to twelve months takes two minutes and keeps the frame completely quiet. The Akira and Jesse series use standard bolt fittings that are easy to access and retighten without tools in most cases.
Which size should I buy?
Buy one size larger than the child currently needs. A king single bought at ages seven or eight suits most children through to adulthood without ever feeling cramped. If the room allows it, a double gives even more room and works well from age ten onwards.
Does it come with a mattress?
The frames are sold without a mattress. Any standard Australian mattress in the matching size fits the Jesse and Akira frames. Check the listed slat spacing on each product page before purchasing if your child uses a memory foam or latex mattress that has specific support requirements.
Shopica Sizing Guide
Allow at least 60cm of clear floor space on three sides of the bed so the child can move safely and making the bed is not a struggle against the wall. For bunk beds, confirm the ceiling height leaves at least 90cm of clearance above the top mattress.
Single (92cm)Ages 4 to 10
King Single (107cm)Ages 8 to adult
Double (138cm)Teens and older
Floor clearanceMin 60cm each side
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Fast Tracked Delivery to Every Australian City and Region
Every order ships from our Sydney warehouse on business days with full tracking. Metro deliveries to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra arrive within three to seven business days. Regional orders to Hobart, Darwin, and the Gold Coast ship on the same tracked service.
Not right once it arrives? Return it within 30 days. Read our shipping policy and returns policy for full details.
✦ Ships from Sydney daily
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Shopica Product Information
Colour and finish may appear slightly different on screen depending on your device display settings. Check listed dimensions and slat spacing carefully before purchasing. Mattress not included. Some pieces in this range are currently out of stock. Check individual product pages for current availability and weight limits. Contact our customer service team Monday to Friday with any questions before ordering.
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WHY SHOPICA?
Quality You Can Trust
Shopica is a Sydney-based, family-owned homeware, décor and furniture store founded by Eliane El Khoury. What started as a passion for beautiful, considered interiors has grown into a trusted destination for Australians who care about how their home looks and feels. We curate cushions, floor lamps, mirrors, bedside tables, dining tables, outdoor furniture and decorative pieces chosen specifically for Australian homes. Every piece is held to the same standard we would demand for our own. We do not stock products simply because they are popular. We stock them because they are well made, beautifully designed and worth every dollar.
Our Sydney-based team understands how Australian homes are lived in. The open plan living and dining spaces that define modern Australian architecture. The need for furniture that is beautiful on the weekend and durable through the week. The importance of getting the details right, from the cushion on the sofa to the lamp beside the bed. We source every product with all of this in mind.
With Australia-wide delivery dispatched daily from our Smithfield warehouse in Sydney and personal customer support from a team that genuinely cares about your home, Shopica is here to help you create a space that feels as good as it looks. One considered piece at a time.
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