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.
Futons are Versatile
There are some additions you can make to your home that will have more uses than others. A futon is one of those things. They really are great, they come as beds on their own, sofa beds and in a number of sizes and finishes.
A futon bed is a great addition to any room in your house, be it your family room, living room or spare bed room. They are extremely adaptable pieces of furniture to have at home.
There are hundreds of futons on the market, there will be one to suit every room and be a fine addition to your home. If you struggle for space to have a spare bed in your house then having guests over for the weekend or for holidays could be a struggle, a futon bed is a handy and comfortable solution to your problem. They take up considerably less room than traditional pine bedroom furniture.
A futon mattress can be folded away when its not in use and be kept in a cupboard, or if you opt for a futon sofa bed then it can be folded up into a comfortable sofa. When needed they easily fold out into a comfortable bed.
Futons are very versatile, they can easy be changed and adapted to convey many moods. a simple switch of the futon cover and you have a new mood. Or even move it to another room with a different colour scheme. There are literally thousands of possible options when it comes to changing your futon cover, go to any furniture store and see the vast selections available.
It also makes keeping your futon sofa clean, simply swap the covers and clean the old one. There is no rushing around trying to clean and dry one cover when you are expecting guests any minute.
When buying your futon you will no doubt be given an choice of cover finishes to choose from, obviously you need to choose one that matches your décor. Or buy several to keep you room looking fresh. There are many choices of style available, from modern to classic designs. Pick one to work with your room. If you cant find a futon that you like the look of you may want to have a look at a platform bed. If you don't need your bed to fold away then these beds are another great option.
Have a look at the stores online to get an idea of the options available to you regarding the futons and finishes available and what will suit your home best. There are several big name stores online that you can order your new futon from and have delivered right to your door. Make sure you know who you are buying from before you give out your details online.
Futons are great in the home, when you have one you will see that you have added freedom to your home allowing friends and family to stay without worrying about where they are going to sleep and whether or not they will do so in comfort. A good mattress cant be stressed enough though, spending the extra on a high quality item is well worth it, and your guests will thank you for it.