Comfort And Style - It Must Be A Platform Bed

As people, we can be hard to please at times. We want jobs that make us tons of money yet still provide minimal or non-existent stress; or perhaps the car that can go from 0 to 60 in 2.3 seconds but is still thrifty on the gas. It is no different with bedroom furniture. Today's modern society has us craving for a stylish bed that also provides optimal cushioning, support, and comfort. Enter the Platform Bed.

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But it would be unfair to go into detail as to why they've become so popular over the years without going over some of its basic history, influences, and the different types.

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A Brief History:

The Platform bed isn't necessarily a new invention. Rather, it is more of an evolutionary concept as the first ones could be better defined as Loft beds. These beds were raised on four poles, so as to use the bottom area as a workstation or extra living space. However, as times and trends moved on, the beds became lower and lower. They eventually got to the point where it is today, very close to the ground, giving birth to the modern day platform bed.

What makes them different from other beds is the lack of a necessary box spring and slats for support. Although some may still use a box spring, it is more common to see them without it. Also, instead of wooden or metal slats to support the bed, most use a straight flat base to support the mattress. Headboards and Footboards are also sparingly used; however some still may incorporate them.

Influences:

Although there are many different styles, the most noticeable influence that platform beds were derived from are traditional Japanese beds. Traditionally, Japanese beds are very close to the ground and very flat. Platform beds take on similar traits. For example, many are indeed lower to the ground than traditional beds. This provides a sense of extra space in your bedroom. Also, many mattresses that accompany the bed are firmer than standard mattresses. This is used to promote a straighter posture as you sleep. Some even incorporate Japanese Tatami Mats, which are usually made of straw and are used for keeping people and objects separated from the bed frame.

Today, many contemporary styles exist, made to suit western-style living, utilizing pillow-top mattresses, and head or foot boards, and high elevation.

Different Types:

Modern:

Modern Platform Beds use very sleek and sexy lines to create a clean and fresh feeling for your bedroom. Most are made of metal, however there are some made of wood. Some may include casters for added mobility and convenience if you're ever in need of moving your bed from one room to the next. Modern styles usually use bold colors and finishes, such as black, white, or red.

Accent Platform Beds:

These beds are usually made of wood and are very delicately designed with accents to create a classic feel. Scroll work and motifs are commonly used to decorate accent beds. Many are coated with classic finishes such as cherry or oak.

Contemporary:

Contemporary Platform Beds take on similar traits of both accent and modern beds, giving you the best of both worlds. They commonly use clean lines such as those found in modern styles however will have small accents for additional charm. Contemporary styles utilize a large range of finishes from white to black to brown.

Canopy:

Although more of a rarer form, some furniture manufacturers will produce Canopy Platform Beds. These will have four high posts in each corner which you can use to cover with drapes to add more privacy.

With a strong history, influential designs, and many styles to choose from, you now know why these beds have become so popular in today's society. So remember, the next time you see a bed with Style and Comfort - It must be a Platform Bed.

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Hollywood Bed Frame - What is It?

"Hollywood" is a brand name for a metal frame system with legs into which a box spring may be set and to which a headboard may be attached. Hollywood Bed Frame Company started producing solid angle-iron framing systems for box springs in 1925. Much like the brand name Kleenex is synonymous with facial tissue; many people came to associate box spring frames with the Hollywood based company, calling them simply "Hollywood" Frames. You might also hear this bed support system called a "Harvard Frame". Again, this is a case where the name of the manufacturer of the product became a household name. Harvard Manufacturing was a manufacturer of this bed type in the 1950's, but I do not believe this company is still in business.  The brand name still lingers, however.

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A wide variety of frames are available; you can find ones that raise your bed offering storage space, and ones that can lower your bed, if your mattress set is too tall.    Since 1925, this style of metal bed frame has become a staple of many American homes.  When compared to wood bedsteads, these are generally much less expensive and offer superior support for today's ultra thick and often plush mattress sets.  Mattress frames of this type can usually be found for less than 0.  Also, frames of this type are generally easy to assemble, easy to transport, and extremely versatile.  In fact, you can buy styles that adjust in width to work with every mattress size.   

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It would be difficult (or impossible) to find a wood set for a comparable price with that sort of versatility. The Hollywood Company is still in business in Commerce, CA, but today many companies produce similar items out of sturdy and durable angle-iron. Several manufacturers with comparable products are Leggett and Platt, Mantua, Knickerbocker, and Glideaway, all with manufacturing facilities still largely located in the USA. This is one product in which importing is not as attractive as other items due to the expense of shipping such heavy, bulky objects from overseas. 

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Putting Together a New Bedroom Verse Updating an Old One

If you are about to put together a new bedroom or update an old one, you will want to carefully map out the entire layout first. The reason for this is the fact that you can make even a smaller bedroom seem large by arranging the furniture properly. For example, think about the bed. The easiest possible way to save a load of space is with either captain's or lofted positions. By raising the bed up, you will be leaving room to put so many things underneath it, such as a desk, bookcase, or even futon. Any size bed can be lofted, from twin size to king size.

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Of course, this is not the best option if you want to display a fancy headboard. For standard California King and Queen Size beds that will be the center of the room, you should get an appealing frame. Many types are available, including the very popular sleigh and tufted headboards. These can come in a variety of materials, depending on what kind of feel you are going for. Normally, sleigh headboards are made of woods such as cherry, oak, pine, or maple, but they can be forged from metal or iron. Tufted headboards are usually leather or some other type of fabric covering a wooden frame, though they too can be on a metallic frame. It is not difficult to find upholstered tufted headboards.

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Now, if you have kids, what setup should you go with? One of the easiest solutions is to install a bunk bed. It's not difficult, it saves a lot of space, and the children love it. Why do they love it so much? Well, one child will love being on the top, and they are much happier with the extra room they have to play in their room. These too come in a variety of materials, with wooden frames being the most popular.

Last, think about how the nightstands and dresser will fit with the dynamics of the room. Though it is not necessary for them to match, it does tie the room together nicely when they do. However, don't forget the most important rule of home furnishing though: Get what will function the best for your needs first, and pay attention to looks second.

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Building Your Own Platform Bed

We are going to take a quick look at how to go about building your own platform bed. If you're not a 100% sure what a platform is, let's clear that up right now. It is not a bunk bed necessarily. With a bunk bed you have one bed above another. A platform bed would be more like having only the top bed in a bunk bed. Underneath, rather than having a second bed, people use the additional space for any number of things such as storage, perhaps a writing desk or a sofa and/or chairs.

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As you can imagine, a platform bed adds a lot of usable space to a room. This makes it ideal for children's rooms as well as a college dormitory room. While platform beds can be made of either metal or wood, when were talking about building one ourselves, let's stick to the wood variety.

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By the way, if you didn't know it platform beds have been used in Japan, Europe and Scandinavia for many many years. Perhaps even thousands of years. This is not some kind of new fad, just so you know.

One of the beauties of platform beds, in addition to the extra living space they provide, is there simplicity. This kind of bed normally does not have a headboard or a footboard and it would be very unlikely for it to have any kind of canopy since it is already considerably high off the ground. Also, because the "platform" of the platform bed is often wooden slat that are sturdy enough to support a mattress yet allow for a little bit of give, there is no need for a box spring. Simply resting a single mattress atop the platform gives great support and a great night sleep.

Some people like to take the comfort of their platform bed a step further while keeping it in a reasonable budget by adding a memory foam mattress topper. You've probably seen commercials of memory foam mattresses; the kind of "space-age" material that forms around your body as you sleep and is very stable. Maybe you've seen the glass of wine resting on the bed while a woman jumps around on the other end without disturbing it. Whatever...

The point is memory foam mattresses can be rather expensive. However you can buy a simple mattress topper that is a fraction of the thickness of a complete mattress, as well as a fraction of the cost. You still get the benefit of the body contouring characteristics of the foam on with the excellent back support of the mattress on the platform surface of the platform bed. It's really a great setup.

For those of you who are handy and crafty enough to build your own platform bed, There is a lot of customization that you can build into it. (Mind you, it's really not a complicated process to create a very basic version of a platform bed. In fact, I built one in college with no carpentry experience and not a whole lot of tools. Granted, I was 18 and willing to live on the edge with the danger possibility of the whole thing crashing down in the middle of the night as I slept... fortunately, that never happened). For example, building in storage units or a studied or craft desk into the underside of the platform bed could easily be done in might be an ideal setup for your given situation.

If you don't have a lot of experience in carpentry, construction or as a handy person, you might be better off either purchasing a kit, or at the very least professional plans for constructing your own platform bed. A quick search of the Internet will turn up a whole host of plans that you can use ranging from free to some costing you a certain amount of money. You might look for plans from some well established retailers or perhaps even woodworking clubs. Or, if you're exceptionally daring, you might look around college classified ads and/or bulletin boards. Platform beds are a staple of college dorm living there is no doubt you can find what you need in such an environment.

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Review of Myer's Beds

Before you purchase any new item of furniture you need to make sure you do a little research to find the item which is most durable, practical and offers the best value for money. This is especially true when it comes to investing in a new bed as a durable and comfortable bed will last you for many years. As Myer's beds have over 130 years of experience in bed design and manufacturing, you will be making a sound investment when you choose a Myer's bed.

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Benefits of Myer's beds

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Although Myer's beds are similar to many other beds on the market, Myer's beds excel in the choice of bespoke mattresses and quality finishes on offer. There is such as huge range of Myer's beds and mattresses to choose from that whatever your requirements are, you'll find something to suit. You can choose from a range of bases, mattresses and Myer's bedding (including mattress covers) so you can piece together your perfect bed.

Myer's beds specialise in the quality and comfort of the surface of their mattresses. The Myer's bedding mattress covers available range from high quality woven Damasks for a luxurious and traditional feel, to modern and highly breathable fabrics. As well as the mattress cover, Myer mattresses also feature multiple sheets of upholstery which are layered up to provide the ultimate comfort without compromising on support.

The luxury range of Myer's beds also feature spring coil technology which provides optimum support by distributing a person's weight across the mattress. This makes Myer mattresses a particularly good choice if you suffer from neck or back pain as the pressure on these areas will be dissipated across the surface of the mattress. Myer mattresses are renowned for their Memory Foam technology where the top layer of upholstery (Memory Foam) moulds to your body shape when you are laid on it but resumes its original form once you leave the bed. Myer's Memory Foam beds offer superb support which is tailored to your individual needs.

Price of Myer's beds

Considering the range of benefits Myer's beds have to offer, the cost of a new bed or mattress is surprisingly affordable. Mattresses start at around £150 for a Myer's single bed but can go right up to £600 or more for a spacious Myer's king size bed with a luxury mattress on top. Search for cheap Myer's beds online and you could find a real bargain, especially as many online Myer's beds stockists offer free delivery.

Myer's beds offer comfort at an affordable price so to checkout everything from Myer's single beds to Myer's divan beds visit the official Myer's Beds Online Stockist KD Beds.

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When You Might Need A California King Bed Frame

California king bed frames can be difficult to obtain regardless of where you look or what number of shops you pay a visit to. They are an original item for the right minded consumer. Before buying however you should look at your bedroom size to avoid the possibility that your bed frame is too large for the space available. You should also ensure you have sufficiently large doors and stairs for this kind of bed.

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Regular size mattresses can literally be a handful in case you measure six feet or higher. Not to mention those moments when you feel you need to extend completely! An easy way to resolve these problems is simply to expand your bed size. Suppose your length is way over average, the extra 4 inches which this type of bed can provide - contrary to various other bed frames - will do just fine.

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In order to get a bed ready to use, you must buy a few separate items. The mattress together with the box springs usually comes included. Headboards however are generally separate. California king beds are usually pretty expensive so remember to take care of the mattress, box springs, and headboard to protect your investment.

The standards measurements of all California king bed frames are uniform as well as those of the mattress: 76 inches x 80 inches. The only thing you must decide on is the tallness frame. The size of the box springs, the frame, and also the mattress should be taken into consideration for a satisfactory result. The coziness of the bed is based on three factors: the height of the actual box springs, that of the frame, and also the thinness of the mattress. In particular, box springs must be your first concern if you own the memory foam mattress as well as plan to take full advantage of it.

Finally, you will have to decide on how your bedroom is going to appear with the bed in it as the bed can occupy a very lage space. Keep in mind that your bed frame is very important to tie it altogether. When planning a room out and the other furniture pieces are not there yet, make sure to leave ample room for your bed. If you plan properly, you will have a beautiful room which can accent your California king bed.

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