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If you are in the market for a new bed in the near future, consider moving away from the traditional box spring mattress set, and looking into a platform bed. Platform beds have been popular in Europe and Asia for decades, and are now starting to appear more frequently in North American stores and homes. They are known to be comfortable furniture pieces, and frequently users that have already made the switch claim that they will never go back to their old bed setups. They are not only a functional and comfortable solution to traditional box spring designs; they also can be attractive design features of bedrooms, making your bed not just an essential aspect of the room, but an attractive centerpiece that can bring the entire room into a new focus.

In today’s market, platform beds are available in a variety of materials and styles, and at a wide range of price points. When searching for a new bed frame and mattress, it is important to identify specifically what you will require of your new investment. The following article will discuss the workings of platform beds, and suggest various features that individuals may wish to search for when considering the purchase of a new platform bed.

A platform bed differs from a regular box spring set up in that the platform bed frame itself is the means of support for the mattress, eliminating the need for a foundation or box spring mattress. The result is a sleek bed design that is attractive and compact, as opposed to the stacked look of the traditional mattress placed on top of the box spring look. The platform bed frame is most often constructed of wood or metal, or a combination of the two, and either has one large slab for the mattress support, or a slatted design. It may or may not include a headboard or footboard, depending on the personal taste of the owner.

Platform beds are available in every size and model, in order to accommodate rooms of any size and style. For children or teens, consider a twin size bed, and for a master bedroom, depending on the amount of space available, choose either a queen platform bed or a king platform bed. The design of your platform bed can also vary considerably, depending on your personal style, as well as the other pre-existing design elements of its intended room.

Some designs of platform bed are part of a larger bedroom set. Such a set may include an armoire, bedside tables, dressers, and so forth. The advantage to this type of set is the easy creation of a unified room, where textures and colors naturally blend into one another. If you prefer a more eclectic look, you can choose from the wide variety of colors and styles of platform beds that are currently available for purchase. Due to the increased demand for this style of bed, there is sure to be a design that will satisfy even the most exacting and personal taste.

There even exist excellent space saving designs for platform beds. Consider the style from which they originally were conceived: The loft bed. Loft beds are elevated beds that allow for space to move around or store items underneath the bed itself. Some creative space-saving ideas include placing your home office underneath your loft bed, offering a funky or bohemian design that is also extremely functional. Another space saving platform bed design, that is available in many forms, is one that includes built in drawers in the frame. These drawers could store clothing, books, games, or any number of additional items that you wish to store away. Built in drawers are not only excellent space savers, but also a creative way of keeping rooms tidy and clutter-free.
Mattresses for platform beds can vary in style and quality. For the most comfortable sleep possible, choose a memory foam mattress to top your platform bed frame. Though certainly not the least expensive mattress option, it will surely be the most comfortable; adjusting to the individual contours of your body, based on temperature-sensitive foam, to provide a restful night’s sleep that is less likely to be interrupted to adjust body position. If a memory foam mattress is beyond your price range, look for a less expensive futon mattress, and consider adding a top memory foam layer for added comfort.

By investing in a platform bed, you are assuring yourself not only of a comfortable and restful night’s sleep; you are also updating the look and style of your bedroom. With the option of low-profile frames, frames with added space-saving designs, or more traditional style frames, platform beds are the newest and most versatile home furnishing option for any size or style of living situation.