Asian societies are noted for their crowded conditions. Homes and apartments are not large and therefore space becomes a significant consideration when purchasing furniture. Cost plus space economy resulted in the platform bed. At some point, the Western World took note of the endearing characteristics of the platform bed. It takes little space and affords the opportunity to incorporate storage within the bed.
A platform bed consists of a platform support system that has adjustable legs. The support system provides a stable platform for a mattress. Headboards and footboards are available but not required. The bed's height is set according to the selection of under bed storage . The number of drawers can vary from one to as high as twelve drawers. The most common is two to three. Another under-bed option is the trundle bed which supplies that additional sleeping space when needed.
There are many designs and sizes: King Platform Bed, Queen Platform Bed, Full Platform Bed, Twin Platform Beds and Studio Beds. Aside from aesthetics, choices are made based on size and under bed storage. The larger the bed the more space is available for under-bed storage. You will be amazed at the number of choices. Each one, depending upon its configuration, will have different measurements (footprint).
So, the first thing is the size of the room where the selected bed will go. Be sure to take into consideration the placement of the windows. You also might want to locate and chart where the room heating elements are. If possible, a bed should not be placed next to or over a heating element for obvious reasons
Next, ensure that when the room is finished that all of the activities to take place inside that room can be accomplished comfortably. Things like game playing, dressing, studying, horse-play, and, of course, sleeping. With this in mind, additional furniture, besides the bed, will be required, such as a dresser, a desk, a computer stand, bookcases etc...
Taking all of these considerations and putting them into a room plan will help you determine the size of the platform bed you will purchase. The type of wood used in its construction should be durable. If you are selecting headboards and footboards, then the wood selection becomes more important. A popular furniture wood is Rubberwood. The name Rubberwood invokes a variety of misconceptions due to a basic lack of understanding concerning its advantages. In fact, Rubberwood is one of the most durable lumbers used in the manufacturing of today's home furnishings. As a member of the maple family, it has a dense grain character which provides for very little shrinkage. It makes one of the most stable construction materials available to the wooden bedroom furniture industry. Much furniture manufacturing is done using veneers i.e. covering an inexpensive wood with a thin laminate of expensive, more exotic hardwood. Over time, de-lamination, resulting in an unattractive piece of furniture, could become a problem. Wooden bedroom furniture manufactured from Rubberwood is solid and does not require the use of veneers.
Lastly, Platform beds and Platform beds with under bed storage are generally less expensive than other types of beds. You can go with the minimum or add under bed storage, headboards and footboard to create your own style of platform bed.
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