| If you're one of the few yet to be swept up in the | | | | of a raised, flat, horizontal surface that can support a |
| platform bed hysteria, consider yourself, well...unlucky. | | | | mattress without a box spring. In most platform |
| A new platform bed is an easy and affordable way | | | | beds, multiple slats of wood or metal running the |
| to give your bedroom a new look while adding some | | | | width of the bed provide the support. Oftentimes, a |
| contemporary style and Far East influence. These | | | | thin, flat surface such as masonite or plywood sits on |
| low-profile beds make an ideal centerpiece for a | | | | the slats and the mattress, in turn, rests on this |
| modern bedroom with their sleek, simple design and | | | | surface. Pretty simple, huh? What this means for you |
| can save you money by not requiring a box spring. | | | | (besides having a bed on the cutting edge of design) |
| Unless you're going for a traditional or classic look in | | | | is that you save money by not having to purchase a |
| your bedroom, large, clunky furniture is out of the | | | | bulky, cumbersome box spring to support your |
| question. The contemporary bedroom is defined by | | | | mattress. |
| understated pieces and sharp, geometric lines. Also | | | | The average platform bed is very low profile, giving it |
| out is a bedroom full of mismatched furniture, where | | | | a European or perhaps an Asian aesthetic. This is one |
| one might have a natural finished bed with a | | | | of the many perks of owning a platform bed, setting |
| mahogany dresser and cherry nightstands. A unified | | | | yourself and your bedroom decor apart from the |
| look is a hallmark trait of the modern bedroom, | | | | millions of Americans with boring, old fashioned |
| where every piece is part of a matched bedroom | | | | standard beds. Use your bedroom space to create a |
| set with the same finish and hardware. | | | | peaceful sanctuary where you can unwind with a |
| If you're in the dark about what exactly a platform | | | | book after a long day at work or sneak away for a |
| bed is, here's a quick tutorial. A platform bed consists | | | | much needed nap on a hectic weekend. |