Design Your Modern Home with Platform Storage Beds

There are many different types of bedroom furniture that help you create more space efficiency while maintaining an inviting look. Platform storage beds are good examples of these types of fixtures. These beds include additional storage space, built right into the bed frame. Like any other type of furniture, they too have their own pros and cons:

• Space efficiency – Storage beds help you transform the empty space beneath the mattress into a functional storage area. Not only do you maximize your bed space, you also free up areas where you would originally keep bulky cabinets and drawers. 

• Neat bedroom – Because of all the free space available, you have a cleaner-looking, not to mention, a truly neater room, as you do away with the dust bunnies that box springs and conventional beds collect. Cleaning time is also reduced, because there will likely be less clutter.

• Specialized designs – Storage beds come in a wide range of interesting and quite impressive designs. Wooden styles with solid construction offer a particular visual appeal and there are plenty of contemporary and more traditional designs to match various bedroom plans.

• Difficult to transport – On the flip side, storage beds are terribly hard to move and transport, which can be problematic for transient dwellers. Conventional beds with simple bed frame configurations are a lot easier to disassemble and transport, making them a better choice for people who tend to move between homes a lot.

• Extra hardware – With the amount of additional hardware that have to be maintained, you can have eventual problems when it comes to replacing handles, knobs, or hinges that have fallen off, become damaged, or loosened. 

• High cost – Storage beds often come with hefty price tags. They are much more expensive than typical bed frames, although you may find the extra cost quite worth it if you absolutely need the built-in storage space.
  
  

Convenience of Using a Platform Bed Frame

Using a platform bed frame can be convenient and beneficial in many ways. It eliminates the need for a bed foundation or a box spring, which can typically contribute to certain health problems and discomfort in the long run. Platform bed frames may also help improve your sleep quality and reduce health problems associated with a dirty box spring, which tends to become a breeding ground for mold and dust mites.

The structure of the platform bed provides a more stable and flat surface for the mattress, whether futon or latex. You can achieve a firmer sleeping position when you place the mattress directly on the platform bed frame. This ultimately helps you sleep better.  

A flat platform can make the bed more stable, too, so it is recommended for heavy individuals who require a sturdy and safe bed as well as for sleepers who toss and turn a lot. Platform beds tend to be lower to the ground, making them more stable and ideal for shorter people. Memory foam mattresses suit platform bed frames, too, especially if you prefer a supportive and a firmer sleeping surface.

Most platform bed frames are designed with a modern and clean look to go well with most contemporary and modern interior designs. They do not usually require Bed skirts, so they are easier to maintain and can provide a more streamlined look to your bedroom. Hence, you can instantly upgrade the look of your space when you upgrade to a platform bed frame. And because it does not require other foundations and box springs, you only spend money on the new mattress and the frame.

There are platform bed frames with built-in storage drawers under the mattress area. This can help you save space and to keep some of your items organized in one place. It eliminates the need to buy storage containers or store items in cardboard boxes that tend to gather dust under the bed.