Choosing Your Perfect Solid Wood Platform Beds with Storage

You have probably heard experts say that a solid wood platform bed is always worth the extra money—and they are right. Why should you choose solid wood, you might ask? The answer can be summed up in three words: durability, style, and function.

Solid wood platform beds are more expensive, but they also last for decades. They are certainly excellent investments if you are looking for a ‘forever’ bed that will serve you for a lifetime. Unlike cheaper beds that are made using particle boards covered in veneer, solid wood can withstand humidity, moisture, and temperature fluctuations. Particle board beds are known to expand and separate from their veneer coating. This won’t happen with a solid wood platform bed.

Cheaper particle board beds are also notorious for falling apart because of the weak anchoring for the nails or screws. You won’t have the same problem when you buy a platform bed frame made of solid wood. Additionally, painted particle-board platforms tend to scratch over time. This will not happen with solid wood that has been properly finished to be scratch resistant.

Solid wood platform beds are also very stylish and timeless. Their sleek and elegant lines complement any type of interior décor theme. They work extremely well in smaller spaces because they are not bulky. They are also very comfortable to sleep on. Some of the best platform beds feature solid mahogany wood construction and a solid wood slat upon which the mattress will rest. The slat system lets air circulate within your mattress and frame, thereby creating a much healthier sleeping environment.

To enjoy the dual functionality, choose solid wood platform beds with storage underneath. The drawers should be sturdy and easy to slide. They should be big enough to store items such as extra bed sheets, extra pillows, the books and magazines you read before bed time, and even the remote control.