The platform bed gets its name from the platform impression their framework gives. The fact that they only have a wood or metal frame for foundation without springs and other features other bedding have, they create storage space at the bottom. They also vary in design with both normal size and low profile platform beds available. Here are various designs of platform beds based on the material used.
Modern platform beds: These are the latest design of the platform bed available. They have many styles available. They are the most versatile because their styles are customized to accommodate a certain feature. This can be illustrated by the upgradeable solid decking that is meant to enable the user to use mattresses other than the platform type.
Upholstered platform beds: The frames are covered by upholstery material. This adds fashion and liveliness to the beds. The upholstery material is either leather or fabric. One can either choose and color or decoration designs. The kind of design depends on the country of origin the bed comes from. They are usually low profiled.
Wood platform beds: The frames and beddings of this type of platform bed are made of hardwood. Different types off finishes are applied on the wood for both decoration and preservation. The foundation would either be made from the wood or metal panels.
Metal platform beds: They are the most durable ones since the frames are made of metal. They have the most because metal can be forged into any design and this explains why they have the most modern designs. The designs range from contemporary to traditional and even simple designs. Other features include the rails, footboard,
Additional features of platform beds
Room for storage: Having a platform bed is like purchasing an extra room for storage. This is because the size of storage dictates the size of the storage room that you would have secured for your stuff. Apart from this, additional storage is found on the sides of the bed in form of drawers. The twin types have drawers on one side while the king and queen size having drawers at either side
Platform bed accessories: They have a number of accessories that one can purchase to complete the look in one’s bedroom. These include the wall units, nightstands, armories, dressers among many other accessories that complement their look.
Durability: Platform beds are usually made of hardwood and metal this guarantees one a bed that would last a lifetime.
The platform bed also comes in different sizes. The ranges of size available for these beds are twin size, full size. The two have twin extra long and full extra long sizes. There are also queen size, king size and eastern king size. One has to be sure which one is the most appropriate size when choosing this sleek beds. Other things to consider are the thickness of the platform mattress that you will use on the platform bed. The thickness of the mattress should be thick enough not to be swallowed up with the bed’s slats.
