What to Know About Modern Platform Beds

Also referred to as European bed, a platform bed is one which is raised on closely set slats or a platform so that there is no need to use a box spring mattress to support the top mattress. The foundation built into the bed, either as slats or panels, provides ample support for your mattress in addition to helping to open up the look of your bed.

Modern platform beds are mostly made of durable hard wood and even with metal in some cases. They provide a minimalist look to bedrooms, especially smaller ones. You can store beddings, sheets and pillows in the box or the drawers installed into the bed’s platform. Another advantage of having a platform bed is that it can be lofted to make a large roomy space underneath it. This option is quite popular with young adults and college students in small living spaces.

Modern vs. Traditional Platform Bed:

A modern platform bed is considerably different from a traditional one. While a traditional bed typically has a headboard that is designed in such a way that it looks traditional, a modern bed may come with a headboard that can recline.

Traditional platform beds are usually modeled after the Arts & Crafts era of furniture; where as modern platform beds are more contemporary in their design elements, material, finish and the frame construction. Modern platform beds with new designs elements have increasingly been replacing the traditional designs that had simple wood slat foundations or open headboards.

What to Look for Before Buying a Modern Platform Bed

It is important to keep in mind the existing décor of your bedroom when selecting your platform bed. It must not look out of place but should match with the curtains, flooring, windows, cupboard, etc. Height of the user and available space are also to be considered before buying a platform bed. Modern platform beds are available in various sizes. You should also see if the height of platform bed matches the height of existing chairs, side tables, windows, etc. Normally, platform beds come in 38″ x 75″, 53″ x 75″, 60″ x 80″, 76″ x 80″ and 72″ x 84″ sizes. In case you think these sizes don’t match your room parameters, you may ask your furniture supplier to customize the bed to the size of your choice.

Selecting where to buy your bed is as important as the selection of the bed design itself. Every player in the market promises to supply superior quality furniture, but not all of them are trustworthy. Online shopping is an easy, economical and convenient way to choose the bed of your choice. Surf furniture websites to find the bed that suits your home and fits in your budget. You might be lucky enough to find some great sales, too. But before you place an order for your modern platform bed, be very sure about your choice because returning the furniture is not only difficult but also expensive.

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