Simple platform beds have four legs and slatted frames for the mattress to rest on. They have been around for years and were first popularized by Europeans. A floor-to-ceiling bed along with low bedroom furniture can make a tiny room feel more spacious and give the illusion of high ceilings. This platform bed can be raised to accommodate attached drawers or independent small  Balkenbett storage boxes with wheels. This can help people save space by storing lots of things and reducing the need for extra cabinets or shelves.

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Add four posts to the legs and voila – the platform bed can be converted into a four poster bed for a more classic and vintage look. The simplistic design of platform beds means they are a much better fit on your budget and your extra cash can be used to buy a very good quality mattress and other bedroom furniture. The concept of the simple platform bed also applies to waterbed models. Affordable platform beds are available in furniture stores and you can research models, sizes and prices before ordering.

By people who invest

Of course, the main reason why many people investing in new bedroom furniture choose platform beds is that they can serve as storage space. This is useful when decorating a bachelor pad, baby room or master bedroom. Buying storage beds requires a lot of research as you need to consider your storage needs and existing bedroom space before making the purchase. Homeowners don’t have to worry about losing bedroom style when they buy storage beds because furniture designers have come up with great modern trendy designs for this very useful product.

If you are designing a child’s room, you can opt for storage beds that have a headboard with a built-in bookcase. In addition, there can be storage space under a bed that can be used to store shoes, toys, games, drawing materials and the like. Since the drawers under the storage space are deep and easily accessible, children can be taught to put away their things after play. They can no longer excuse themselves by saying that the closet is too high for them and therefore they cannot tidy their room.

Another advantage of platform beds

Another advantage of platform beds in a child’s room is that if they are high enough, they can be used to store an extra trundle bed on wheels. This is extremely useful for an overnight stay. Bunk beds, which are very common in homes with many children, also resemble a platform bed frame. Sometimes the bunk bed model can even be used in a single children’s room, using the sleeping area above and the area below as a work area with a table, chair and bookcase. This is extremely useful in small apartments.

Platform beds also come in different models that are also suitable for adult bedrooms. They have beautiful queen-size beds that can dominate the center of the bedroom, complete with nice mattresses and furniture, and matching end tables. Then there are two platform beds that look great in smaller bedrooms. There are loft-style storage beds that can have functions such as a desk and bookcase, which is useful for working professionals with one-bedroom apartments. Pedestal beds also serve as Balkenbett  hidden extra beds when the space under the bed is not used for drawers.

Now that we’ve seen the many uses of platform beds, let’s look at some of the common types of materials that they are made from.

Platform bed frames are mostly made from wood and the most common types of wood are:

Native Hardwood – Oak – Maple • Native Softwood – Pine – Aspen • Imported Timber – Ramen – Rubberwood • Steel • Aluminum

Hardwoods like oak have a beautiful dark earth tone that looks good in country style bedrooms. Softwood is used when making designs and carvings on the frame of the platform beds. These woods can be left untreated for homeowners to stain them in their preferred colors. However, softwood can easily be scratched and dented, especially when moving house. Sometimes both types of wood can be combined for better quality and more durable bed frames. Imported woods are popular, although they can be more expensive. Steel and aluminum bed frames are cheaper than wooden frames and you have to decide on the material based on your budget and style preferences.

Relatively simple shape

Because metal allows for relatively easy shaping, many modern metal bunk beds feature appealing curved shapes that add to their appeal. They are also slightly cheaper in price, partly due to lower production costs and partly due to their simplicity; Metal bunk beds generally come with fewer optional items and additions than their wooden counterparts, and of course that shows in the price.

Wooden bunk beds now represent well over three quarters of the bunk bed market and as such come in a greater variety of styles, shapes and configurations and also offer more optional elements: stairs, ladder types, under-bed sleeping/storage units, drawers etc.