All About Platform Beds

By Author: Eddie Jacobian
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Platform beds are great beds in terms of style and functionality. They work well in different environments and make bed spreading easy and fun with lessened blanket tucks. Couple it with a good quality mattress and you are good to go!

Platform beds are also known as cabin beds because of the underneath storage offered. The bed comes in three styles namely storage, traditional/transitional and contemporary. Transitional platform beds mean exactly that, a bed in between the traditional and the modern type while traditional platforms are the original bed designs.

Traditional and Transitional Platform Beds

The traditional type is a basic bed with no head-board or foot-board. It just has a base with no storage space below. The base is solid and rectangular in shape. The base is constructed with slats and requires no box springs. The bed is called traditional as it looks traditional and the design is very basic. Its base is almost the same size as the standard mattress. It does not stick out along the edges like the contemporary platform designs.

Transitional beds are thusly named because they combine ...
... some modern designing with the traditional look. The end result is a combination of the two bed types but with a heavier bend towards the traditional design. For instance, the transitional bed has a head board, tailboard and a slatted base. The headboard and tailboard can be carved or designed to create the modern contemporary finish while maintaining a traditional base that does not stick out at the edges.

Storage Beds

Storage beds are a kind of a platform bed but with additional cabinets and drawers underneath the solid base. They come in handy when space is limited. They are especially useful for students with a need for extra space to store books, clothing, Audio CDs, Gaming devices and other merchandise that will otherwise clutter the room. The storage beds also serve children well as they are low and can be designed as a Decker with extra storage. Storage beds do not occupy large spaces hence their popularity within town apartments and kids' bedrooms.

Contemporary Platform Beds

The modern look is more sophisticated, requires a spacious setting and includes more straight cuts and protruding edges with a solid base that may or may not include storage space. The best feature of the modern design is the overall feel it gives to a room. Because of the need for space, it is not suited for small apartments. It requires a room with ample space. The fact that it does not have storage cabins on the underside of the base clearly demonstrates the need for larger rooms with other storage options.

Functionality

The essence of platform beds is to provide the back with a firm support while sleeping or resting. The solid base ensures a sturdy support without unnecessary movements especially for ailing people with back problems. It also comes in handy for the elderly as it is a low height bed with a firm base.

For the DIY (do-it-yourself) enthusiasts, there are plenty of platform designs to choose from in order to construct your own. You can also get a readymade bed which you can assemble at your pace.

The author of this article is an interior decorator, who is a repeat customer of LaContempo - Furniture Store, renowned for the aesthetic appeal of their modern contemporary furniture, which is designed with a focus on functionality and simplicity. For information and ideas on modern contemporary furniture including dining room furniture you can visit the official website of Lacontempo.