Pine Beds – Ideal For Those On A Budget
Everyone has got to have somewhere to lay their head at night, preferably somewhere that looks good and can stand up to years of use as well. Pine beds are shunned by a large number of people because they are not seen as being “cool” any more. I can remember in the 90s pretty much everything that everyone bought was made of pine, those days have passed, but pine furniture has not change at all.
For those looking for furniture that doesn’t cost a huge amount of money, pine beds frames are ideal. They are simply made, they are elegant and look great, plus they are strong and as mentioned before, they can be very cheap too. Having said that it would be wise to avoid the cheapest pine beds that you come across, most of these will be made using low quality wood and the joins and hardware wont be great either, after a short while they will no doubt fall to pieces. So spend a little more, not a lot, and get a bed that will last a good number of years.
These days pine beds are underrated, most people will prefer to go for other woods such as cherry, oak or maple, but there really is no need, pine is strong and it looks great. If the color doesn’t quite fit in with the other furniture or the décor of your room then it can be painted, stained or waxed to a different color as many pine beds come unfinished. People can spend over $1,000 on a cherry or oak bed frame simply because they are fashionable. Quality, solid pine beds can be bought for between $200-$300 from Amazon.com
Pine Beds Can Be Expensive Too
If you do a quick “Shopping” search on Google you will find a number of pine beds for well over $2,000. The difference between these beds and the pine bed frames that cost $300 is not much, other than how they look. They use the same wood, though it may be a slightly nicer looking piece of wood, it may have a fancy finish or it could be old reclaimed wood or an antique piece. This tells us that pine is used to make expensive, seemingly “higher quality” beds, but in reality the main difference is that these bed frames have a fancy designers name on them.
If you looking for a new bed but are trying to spend as little as you possibly can then you should really give pine beds a bit of though. Yes, they may not be the most fashionable beds right now, but they are going to last you for many years and they wont break the bank. Going by the current recycled fashion trends, pine beds will be back in fashion before long anyway and you will be one step ahead of everyone else.
Ottoman Beds – Beds With Storage
As we have discussed in quite a few of the other articles on this site our new homes are getting smaller all the time as property developers try to squeeze as many homes into plots as they can, this is why using space saving furniture like, futon beds, bunk beds, cabin beds and so on is so essential. To add another piece of furniture into the mix we are going to look at Ottoman beds in this article. These beds really are multifunctional pieces of furniture.
Beds with storage underneath them can often look quite messy, even if you use decent storage boxes or baskets. Ottoman beds are unlike most of the other styles of bed other than divan beds. The difference between Ottoman beds and divan beds is that the Ottoman bed has got a huge amount of extra storage space. The entire mattress on the Ottoman bed lifts up to reveal that the full base of the bed is available for storage, this is many times more storage space than a divan has. It also means that unlike a divan you don’t need to leave a gap around the bed to allow you to open drawers, the mattress, with all of the bedding on top of it, just lifts up and gives you access to the storage compartment. The hinges on these beds that allow the mattress to be lifted up are pretty strong, so there is no reason to worry about the bed breaking under the load of the duvet, pillows and so on.
No one is going to know what is under the bed, if anything at all, as everything is hidden from sight and is so much tidier than using storage boxes under the bed or just throwing things under there.
The Sleeper Ottoman
The sleeper Ottoman has got so many different uses, of course it can be used as a fold out bed, but when not being slept on it can be used as a coffee table, a foot stool or spare seating in your living room or lounge. When the time comes that you need a spare bed these beds are so easy to fold out, it might look quite complex but in actual fact it is no more difficult than any other fold out bed or sofa bed.
Because these beds fold up into such a tiny size they are perfect for people who live in apartments and dorms and for those who need a spare bed at home but the only place they have for it is in the living room. You don't need to store any extra bedding for them everything you need is contained in that little cube. If you live in a small space this style of Ottoman bed is absolutely perfect.
Construction
Just like pretty much every other bed you can get Ottoman sleeper beds made from a number of materials. Metal and wood just like most other bed frames, but you can also get Ottoman sofa beds that effectively have no frame, it is all fabric. This frame-less style of bed is ideal for kids bedrooms. Kids beds with metal and wood hinges are an accident waiting to happen, it wouldn’t be long before their little fingers got trapped in the mechanisms, so the soft, fabric frame is the best option.
Both styles of Ottoman bed are available in a number of different styles and designs to suit every home. They come in all of the normal sizes too, single, full, king size and so on. And you can choose from a wide range of materials from wood and metal to leather Ottoman beds.
What Is A Platform Bed And Are They Any Good?
You might have heard the term “platform bed” banded around a lot as they are a popular choice of bed, but what exactly is a platform bed and are they any good? Basically it is a bed frame that only accommodates a mattress. The mattress will sit on a platform which is normally solid wood or wooden slats. There are no box springs on the base. Does this ring a bell now? In many cases there will be space under the bed as well, unlike box spring bases, this space is ideal for storage.
How Platform Beds Look
The looks of platform beds are one of the biggest selling points without a doubt. Generally they will have really simple, sleek, modern designs which appeal to a wide range of people. Designs like this also made platform beds really easy to match to other bedroom furniture. If you are buying a bed now and the other furniture later you really don’t have to worry about not being able to find a furniture set that matches.
Advantages Of Not Having A Box Spring Base
A lot of beds come with box springs and there are a lot of people who like to use box spring beds but there are actually quite a few advantages to not using a bed like this. Because there isn’t a lot of excess bulk in a platform bed frame you can have a much more low profile modern look as mentioned above. Not having the box spring can save you quite a bit of money as well. In many cases the box spring can actually cost as much as the bed frame, or in some cases more, doubling your outlay. The money you save could be spent elsewhere, buying other bedroom furniture, a better mattress or whatever.
The box spring is also another part of the bed to break and need replaced, costing you more money. If they don’t break they will become squeaky over time. I know from experience this can be incredibly annoying after a very short time, you can lose sleep or be woken up during the night by your partners, or your own movements. Because a platform bed has no moving parts, it is just a wooden frame, it is going to last a lot longer.
Affordability
The price of these beds are another huge factor in why they have become so popular. You don’t have to spend a huge amount of money to get a great looking bed. Of course there are expensive beds as well as cheap platform beds. These more expensive models can cost over $1,000, but with this style of bed you are able to get great looking, high quality frames for between $150 and $300. Not only as these platform bed frames cheap but they are also great quality, because there are no moving parts and the design is simple, as long as you pick a good solid material these beds are going to last you for many years.
A Platform Bed With Storage
As mentioned earlier most platform beds will come with space underneath them, this creates a really nice look, but this isn’t ideal for everyone. You are able to get a platform bed with drawers under it to give you some extra storage, just like divan beds or Ottoman beds. These drawers are ideal if your bedroom doesn’t have a lot of storage in it, or doesn’t have room to add any more storage, you can keep all of your bedding and such like under the bed and out of sight. While platform beds with storage look a little different to the regular beds they do still look fantastic.
I hope that has helped you to understand just what a platform bed is. Simple, elegant, modern looking beds that don’t need to cost the earth. There is a massive range of different designs that you can choose from so if you decide this style of bed is what you would like you will have no trouble finding something that suits your tastes and your budget.