Platform beds are those beds where extra slats are put across the frame. They arte very low and close to the ground and do not need a Box Spring. A single mattress will suffice the bed. In the present times people are beginning to prefer this kind of bed more because of its elegant look and the contemporary style. Platform beds do not have head or footboards. They provide a firmer base to sleep on. These beds were quite popular in places such as Scandinavia, Western Europe, and Japan but recently its popularity is spreading wide and fast. These platform beds are less expensive but in many ways more attractive. The beds need less mattresses and bed materials. And they look very elegant and therefore we don't have to hide the bed with long bed spreads and so on.
The platform beds have usually four legs or may rest on a rectangular box which is slightly smaller than the size of the slat or the mattress. People can store some things under the bed in this way. Many line up the drawers, cubbies, or cupboards with cedar to protect linens or seasonal clothing. Some people prefer open space in place of enclosed storage. They can fit large baskets or decorative bins under the bed to hold files, photographs, or anything that should be kept out of site. In this way platform beds offer the much needed storage space. These platform beds are therefore very innovative and are very modernistic.
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We can get these beds ready made from the market or make it at home. These beds may be made of wood or metal according to the preference and affordability of the person. Wooden platform beds are built using different kinds of wood like teak, palm, rubber wood, etc. they may also be covered in leather and can therefore be purchased in different colors. There are many companies that make these beds and sell them. The quality and the prices will differ according to many factors and the customer needs to know the best prices and the best quality before actually walking in a shop to get one of these platform beds. Platform beds right now are the most demanded style of beds. They are available in all sizes. They are also safe for old people and children because getting on the bed and getting off the bed can be quite dangerous at these times. Because the bed is low, they can easily get on the bed and then easily get down too.