What Is a Platform Bed?
Discover the platform bed of your dreams.
A platform bed is a sleek, low-profile bed frame that holds your mattress without the need for a box spring. Platform beds come in a variety of styles and designs and can achieve a clean, simple look in a modern bedroom.
Why Choose a Platform Bed?
The biggest advantage to platform beds is that they don't require a box spring so you can just lay your mattress on top. There is no need to purchase any additional accessories. Due to this design, platform beds are typically lower to the ground than traditional bed frames so they are easier to get into and out of. The typical platform bed lifts the mattress about 12" off the ground. If you want your mattress higher than that, some platform beds can be used with a box spring.
They also offer a clean, simple look, and fit perfectly into any style bedroom – from modern to minimalist to farmhouse and glam.
What Are the Types of Platform Beds?
There are numerous platform bed designs available: standard, slat/spindle, wingback, murphy, open-frame, bookcase, canopy, sleigh, daybeds, and four posters.
There are four main types of platform bed materials: upholstered, wood, metal, and wicker/rattan. However, there are also mixed material options: wood and upholstered, metal and upholstered, and wood and metal.
Upholstered Platform Bed: An upholstered platform bed can provide the ultimate in comfort and coziness, while achieving a sleek, modern look for your bedroom.
Wood Platform Bed: A platform bed made of wood adds a classic, timeless look to the modern bed style. You can choose from a variety of different types and colors of wood grain.
Metal Platform Bed: A metal platform bed can achieve a chic, industrial design for your bedroom. And some platform beds combine the look of both metal and wood to create a more classic look.
Wicker/Rattan: These beds feature a headboard and/or a footboard that is made of rattan and woven using the wicker method. These are perfect for boho, transitional, or coastal style bedrooms.
Storage-Included: These beds include storage – often under the bed or in the headboard. They are perfect for storing extra blankets, pillows, and books.
Lighted Headboards: As the name states, these beds have LED lights installed directly into the headboard. Many of them are connected to a remote or an app. Read a product page's "Product Overview" to understand which one is required.
Trundle Bed Included: Trundle beds are perfect for kids rooms or guest rooms as they easily provide additional sleeping space.
Written by Nancy Mann Jackson
