Platform Bed Frame

Why I Prefer Wooden a Platform Bed Frame

The platform bed is a great way to guarantee a comfortable nights sleep and also to have a stylish room.

The main decision you have to make when choosing a platform bed frame is the material. There has been a recent rise in the popularity of the metal platform bed frames. This is due to some very attractive styles appearing on the market. These are often with curves; curves on the head board, and even low arches forming the legs. These are very attractive – but they are still not my first choice. Let me explain why.

I like my rooms to be clear and simple – I am not a clutter sort of a person. So, yes, I do love the style of the metal contemporary beds – but they simply are not practical enough for me.

I have a couple of platform beds in my apartment and they are both wooden frames. One is in the main bed room. This room is quite large, so I choose a bed with drawers underneath it. It has two drawers which pull out on each side. This is the perfect place to store all my bed linen. In fact, since I have drawers on both sides, I have bed linen on one side and all my towels on the other – perfect. These no longer takes up valuable space.

My second room is a guest room, and this is somewhat smaller. The size of the room meant that if I was going to have drawers under the bed, I would have to choose a smaller bed; I wasn’t too keen on this. So I looked a bit further and found a great design of bed. The whole platform which the mattress sits on lifts up. It is jointed at the head board and has an amazing mechanism which allows the mattress and frame to be lifted up to reveal a huge storage space. I have actually divided this space into two sections. One half is used for all the blankets and quilts and bulky items which you never know where to put in the summer. On the other side I have put those clever storage bags, where you can put your out of season clothes and then vacuum the bag to seal it.

So, with my two platform bed frame designs, I can store all my bed linen, my blankets, my towels and my out of season clothing. This is by far the most effective way to keep a clean and stylised look to my home.

 

South Shore Step One Collection Full / Queen 54/60-Inch Storage Platform Bed, Natural Maple

• Contemporary full/queen platform bed with built-in storage
• Manufactured from eco-friendly CARB compliant composite wood carrying the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification; laminated natural maple wood grain finish
• 2 drawers (1 drawer on each side); full extension metal glides for easy access; rounded corners; top surface is finished; box spring not required, fits full or queen size mattress. Drawer interior dimensions: width 30 inches, front-to-back 19,25 inches;
• Assembly required by two adults; Tools not provided; To clean, use a soft dry cloth; Made in Canada
• Measures 62 inches wide by 81 inches long by 9 inches high; 5-year warranty.

This full/queen platform bed with its Natural Maple finish has a timeless look and blends easily in any decor. It provides storage with two large drawers, one on each side, without handles. Drawers have full extension metal glides for easy access. This bed fits full or queen size mattress and box spring is not required. When used with a full matress, a fringe of the Natural Maple finished top surface will be visible on each side and at the foot of the mattress. This bed is made of recycled CARB compliant particle pannels. It has to be assembled by two adults. Measures 62 inches wide by 81 inches deep by 9 inches high. It is delivered in one box measuring 88 inches by 22 inches by 5,5 inches and weights 138 pounds. Tools are not included. 5 year warranty. Made in Canada. Manufacturer style number: 3013217