Platform Beds

Platform beds, as part of an urban trend towards minimalist decorating, are in fashion. This low lying bed type consists only of a platform and a mattress, making it a quintessential piece in minimalist furnishing.

A bedroom set includes a bed, dresser, chest, night stand, and mirrors. The bed is the centerpiece of the room; all other pieces should follow in the furnishing style of the bed. A platform bed is stylistically very simple; it is low to the ground and brandishes clean, sharp lines. Given the design of the platform bed, it is not an appropriate selection if your other bedroom furniture is highly ornate or bulky. You need to carefully assess whether a platform bed is the right choice for you based on the furniture already present in the room. If you are buying a new set, be sure to carefully select pieces that match. Simplicity is crucial in furnishing your space with a contemporary or modern edge.

Platform beds are also ideal for homes adopting Japanese or Zen themes. Similarly, Asian themes embrace minimalist design. Just remember to keep your theme consistent. Beyond furnishing your bedroom, you want to be sure that your lighting embraces your décor as well. As with furnishing, the same rule applies to lighting: if it is an Asian and/or modern look you’re trying to achieve, keep your lighting simple.

If you choose to outfit your home in this style, you will find there are a plethora of choices regarding furnishing, particularly with respect to platform beds. Several styles offer storage space beneath the platform. Other modes feature headboards and even foot boards. You can go with either a metal or wood frame. As always is the case when buying a bed, consider first your own sleeping needs.

Are you going to be comfortable on a low lying platform bed? If not, you might prefer a more traditional model that includes a box spring. You might even choose a sleigh bed. If you feel you can sleep comfortably without a box spring, find a platform bed that has a sturdy and supportive frame.

It’s easy to overlook how much time we spend sleeping until we realize that our bed accounts for back pain and lost sleep. When it comes to buying a bed, do your homework well. Consider first your needs, and then consider the needs of your space. If you want a sleek modern look in your bedroom, you will find the ideal platform bed, and bedroom furniture to match when you put some time into the project of redecorating.