Platform Bed Frames Are Popular Because They Can Offer Different Variations

Today we have two basic choices in bed frames - the platform bed frames and the box spring bed frames. The first one is the original type of bed frames, which may have evolved out of necessity such as to save the sleeping person from cold or from insect bites. These types of bed frames are so ancient that you even find them preserved inside the Egyptian pyramids along with all other pieces of furniture used in those days. Therefore, in spite of a modern name its root lays in antiquity

A platform bed frame is simply a bed frame that uses only a mattress. But, most of the old-style bed frames are actually box-spring bed frames, which have the frames, box springs, and mattresses working together to make up the actual bed. These types of beds were introduced in the mid 1960s and they dominated the world for quite a long time. However, of late, discerning buyers seem to prefer the platform bed frames to the other types.

If you want to refurbish your home, consider the platform bed frames without any hesitation. Today, they come in three styles.
Contemporary - Just as all types of contemporary bedroom furniture, the contemporary platform beds too come with clean lines, neutral elements and solid color characteristics.
Traditional - The traditional beds give a rich traditional look and feel of that early Mission Style Furniture, but with a difference. The genuine mission style beds were of box type where as today you have them in platform style too.
Transitional - The transitional platform bed frames are the bridge between contemporary and traditional. They look modern, at the same time may have delicate modern scroll work contained within the headboard.

Today, the contemporary bedroom furniture is way ahead of others. Such furniture will naturally suit contemporary architecture as well as decor. Today such furniture is coming in sets. However, each piece can be bought separately. If you want to do so, see that they are compatible in style as well as in materials.

At the same time, we must add that if the existing décor or the furniture is traditional, you should consider only the traditional style of bed frames. Then again, the size of your room too is important. Canopy beds may look quite fanciful; but if the room is too small, it may look quite clumsy. In short, you must have a holistic approach towards your bedroom décor rather than concentrating on each piece.

However, the contemporary canopy bed frames is certainly different and unique. If you make a careful choice, they add individuality to your room. However, certain types of these kind of beds are designed for outdoor use only. They look clumsy inside your bedroom. In fact, the furniture should not be too big or too decorative for the room; it shouldn't be either so insignificant in size and decor that it gets lost in the room. This is the golden rule to be followed.

Another important point is that, for perfect room décor, the less is better; there must be enough space left in the room for carrying out the day-to-day activities. For example, if you believe you will need more storage space than the room can actually afford, you can try the Captain's Bed. It may be that this is the first time you have heard of the name, but it cannot be the first time you will be seeing it. You see, a captains bed is actually a platform bed with drawers and storage compartments built in underneath. People generally use them for storing bed linens and blankets.

Getting a bunk bed for the children's room is also another way of saving floor space. In this type of bed, a number of platform bed frames can be stacked one above the other. This saves a lot of floor space in the room as it allows more than one person to sleep in the same room. Four pillars, one at each corner of the bed, support the upper beds. Ladders are provided to reach top beds and railings prevent the upper bed users from falling off in sleep. Therefore, they are safe as well as convenient.

Article by Sam Kiesel of BedFramesOnline, who is a specialist in beddings. For more information on bedroom sets and modern canopy bed frames, visit his site today.