Platform Bed Frame
If you are in the market for a new bed, and are wondering what type of bed to invest in, consider the rising popularity of the platform bed frame in your search.
There are so many different styles and designs of beds on today’s market. In addition to the traditional box spring mattress sets, there are all of the memory foam beds, number beds, and futons that need to be considered. The platform bed is a somewhat lesser-known style of bed, which is worth the time to learn about, for it’s minimalist and stylish design principles, it’s comfort level, and it’s reasonable pricing.
Platform-style bed frames tend to sit low to the ground. They are intended to replace the bulky box spring that serves as a foundation for spring beds. On top of the basic frame, a non-spring mattress is housed, such as a futon. The advantage of housing a non-spring mattress on a level platform frame is that the support of the mattress will be entirely even, unlike futon frames which can be uneven and cause back pain, or spring beds which can creak and create uncomfortable pressure points.
Although they sit low to the ground, platform bed frames typically rest on stands, creating space between the frame and the floor. This space can be useful for storage, and also creates a clean look within the room, unlike the bulky and space-hogging box spring. For a space saving idea, consider a bed frame that incorporates storage drawers.
Platform-style bed frames are available at a wide range of price points. Factors that will affect their prices include the size of the bed frame, which larger sizes costing more to account for the need for more materials in their construction, the make of the frame, and how it is acquired. It is possible however, to find extremely reasonably-priced frames from between $90.00 and $200.00.