Trend Watch: Platform Beds
With their simple construction and clean lines, it's easy to see why platform beds have become an icon of modern home decor. From their practicality to their elegant beauty, it is hard to fault these all around solid beds. They are also easy to set up and maintain. They are designed such that they do not require any box spring or base other than the platform of the bed itself. You use just a regular mattress or a futon mattress and place it directly onto the frame.
Platform beds dramatically shift the look of your bedroom from traditional to minimalist and modern. Clean-cut lines are the hallmark of all platform beds but there is variety within the category. For example, you can choose anything from the simplest basic platform to beds with an added head and/or foot board without sacrificing the spirit of the piece which is sophisticated and harmonious. Wood platform beds can lend charm to your home while a metal design will add a hint of cutting edge industrial ambiance. Leather adds drama and panache and other upholstery can give platform beds just about any feel that you have in mind. Another option is to have your bed double for storage duty. Many models come with drawers underneath which utilizes the wasted space under your bed inconspicuously and adheres to the standard set by platform beds- efficiency and beauty. The streamlined construction of platform beds makes them a perfect solution for all kinds of spaces. If you have any small bedrooms, including kids' and teens' rooms as well as guest rooms, they will fit nicely into these small spaces without overwhelming the room. It makes a much more relaxing and attractive environment than a room that seems jam packed with too much furniture. Too much furniture is a big problem you want to avoid in designing comfortable spaces. Platform beds are also great for dorm rooms, studio apartments, or lofts. If your sleeping area is visible other parts of your living space you want to make sure that it gives a favorable impression and does not draw attention in an unpleasant way. Platform beds are especially good for blending into the rest of the surroundings to make a tranquil and comfortable atmosphere. With so many options to choose from, it's no wonder that so may people have found platform beds that they love. Try it, you just might like it. |
