Sleep Easy With Platform Beds - Great Storage Options Too!


by Andy Maingam - Date: 2007-01-07 - Word Count: 549 Share This!

Let's start be describing what platform beds actually are and why they are such a good idea. Basically they are beds consisting of a mattress on a solid platform raised off the floor by legs or framing. This allows for the floor space beneath the platform to be used for either living or storage. If built correctly, they can really give a lot of extra living or storage space to any bedroom, although they are chiefly used in kid's rooms to accommodate all their clobber.

The great thing about platform beds is that the frames come in a wide variety of sizes and styles so that they can fit different personal tastes and requirements. You can also choose a platform bed frame complete with wood posters and curtains to make it immediately functional. These types are typically known as a canopy platform bed.

Years ago, the first platform beds were known as loft beds as they were elevated way off the ground, so you may hear both terms used when scouting for more info, but they are really one of the same. Platform beds are also extremely versatile and easy to maintain, so if you're getting a little squeezed out by all the homely junk that so many of us tend to collect over the years, then you might want to take a look at the range of these special beds.

A lot of folks are drawn to these beds not only for the practicality but also the simple, elegant styling found with the latest options available. This especially makes them popular among discerning homeowners. But apart from the simplistic look that these beds offer, where they really come into their own is for those people who live in tight spaces or small rooms.

What's quite common these days is for people to equip their platform beds with special mattresses made of memory foam. Memory foam is a gel-like substance that conforms to the curves of the body while at the same time offering full support for the skeletal structure. It seems to be the latest craze in bedding right now. It's particularly beneficial to folks who suffer from neck, back, and shoulder complaints, but even if you don't, it'll guarantee you a good night's sleep.

Another reason why memory the foam mattress is a good idea is because a platform bed is a bed that has no box spring, and some people find it difficult to sleep easy without the standard box spring mattress.

Many Handy Andy's these days try to save costs by building their own platform beds. If you do you want to try your hand at building one, you could actually save quite a bit of money as many beds can cost thousands of dollars or more for queen and king sizes.

It's important to get your plans right before starting your construction so that you avoid any costly mistakes. A platform bed for under-bed storage will obviously be a different construction to a loft style which is simply a raised platform bed. Raised types are where you acquire the extra area underneath for desks, entertainment centers, or whatever use you might have for the extra floor space.

Remember, platform beds are ideal for kiddie's rooms as they really do maximize living areas for younger children who share their bedrooms with each other.


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