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If you have decided to purchase a new bed, then you may want to consider one of the platform beds on the market as a viable option. These comfortable beds are low to the ground and you will not have to worry about using a traditional, hard box spring along with your mattress. The beds come with some great bedroom furniture and you will not be disappointed by the quality of sleep that you will have when you rest at night. But if you are unfamiliar with the platform bed, then you are in luck. This is the article to turn to for advice.
Platform beds consist of mattresses that sit upon a solid wooden structure, such as hardwood or plywood. They can also be made of metal which is quite the modern look. A platform bed is usually very close to the ground which has its pros and cons. The pros are that you do not have to worry about climbing up onto a steep bed nor do you have to worry about rolling off the bed and falling from a great height. Another pro is that you will be sleeping on just your mattress.
The cons of using a platform bed are that it is pretty low to the ground and you will not have the storage capacity that most beds offer beneath. If you have trouble bending your knees or lowering yourself, then this is not the bed for you. One thing you should keep in mind is that a platform bed is not like the wooden or metal frames for futons. Those have spaces beneath the mattress, whereas the platform bed does not.
Many people compare the platform bed to that of air beds. It is true in one sense. You will not have the hard wooden box springs beneath your mattress. This may give you the support you need without worrying about pressure points coming from the slats beneath your mattress.
Bedroom collections that offer platform beds are becoming the “in” style of the bedding world. Go ahead and splurge and buy the entire collection. Your bedroom will thank you when it becomes stylish and comfortable. If you are interested in having a platform bed and want to purchase one online, then you can visit www.platformbeds.com for more information. Get the style that you want in your bedroom.
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February 6, 2009 - 5:14 AM
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Adjustable beds were once solely found as hospital beds in nursing homes, home health care situations and in hospitals. The need for these beds was apparent, as they allowed patients to get into and out of the bed easier. They could also lower and raise the head and foot of the bed depending on what position they wanted to be in. This was a plus, yet the huge minus was the cold, plastic covered mattress that made any night a long one. No matter how much bedding was used, the backside still felt cold and uncomfortable.
Adjustable beds are becoming very popular with people of all ages. They love the new styles that have been introduced. But there are health reasons for having an adjustable bed at home. Many people suffer from acid reflux and find that they cannot sleep flat on their backs. By elevating the bed’s head they are able to enjoy a good night’s sleep.
The beds mattresses have changed as well. They do not have the plastic coating that hospital beds have. They are comfortable beds and the mattresses function well with any bedroom collections. This means that you get a better night of sleep no matter what position you want the adjustable bed to be in. But there are still some downsides to purchasing an adjustable bed.
Queen beds are the most popular size of bed; however, you may be hard pressed to find a queen size bed that is also adjustable. They can be found but you are going to be dishing out quite a large amount of money. Twin beds are often the most common size. You can push two twin beds together and create a large sleeping surface that can easily accommodate two people. Each person can adjust the bed to their preferred sleeping position. If you prefer your mattress flat against the railings, then you can do so while your sleeping partner can have his or hers in a completely different position. The downside is that there will still be a gap between the two beds. So, factor in the size of the beds and the gap between if you decide to purchase twin adjustable beds.
If you suffer from acid reflux, then you may want to give adjustable beds a chance. Sure they are normally found as twin beds but you can overcome this as mentioned above. The styles will have you amazed at how much they differ from the standard issue, adjustable hospital beds. The new mattresses will have you convinced to make the switch from a traditional bed to that of an adjustable one.
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January 21, 2009 - 5:14 AM
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Everyone has heard jokes about sticking someone on
a sofa bed, yet the reality is that it is not a joking matter. Sofa beds of the past were not what you would call a comfortable bed.
Comfortable beds make you want to stretch out upon them. The mattresses on these old style sofas were thin and did not protect you from the railings beneath. They were racks of torture.
The sofa bed of today is a miracle compared with its late model cousin. They far eclipse the traditional futons and these new sofa beds are in high fashion. You can find them in a variety of colors, designs, shapes and fabrics. One of the greatest feats is that you can get the fold out bed in a full size couch or in an oversized chair that pulls out to a twin bed. The mattresses are quite thick and protect you very well against the rails.
One of the greatest inventions of late is the oversize chair. Many oversized chairs now fold out into twin beds. The outside of the bed is very comfortable and can accommodate up to two people, yet the oversize chair is actually meant to be a single seating situation. Instead of a full sized sofa, many people are opting to purchase two of these chairs to accommodate their overnight guests. What is unique is that when guests come over they are treated to a great night’s sleep on twin beds that have thick mattresses and are actually very comfortable.
The added bonus of an oversize sleeper chair is that it does not take up as much room as a full sized sleeper sofa. It is also easier to move than the traditional full size sleeper sofa and can stand up to more weight in the center of the mattress. It has much more support and with its beautifully plush exterior it is a bonus to have in any living room, guest room or den.
The days of the sofa bed being uncomfortable are at an end. It is time for a new era of “guest bed” to enter the scene. You no longer must have a guest room because your living room furniture or den furniture can serve double duty as comfortable sleeping arrangements for guests. This is a big boon to those that do not have the extra room to devote solely to guests. Forget those old torture racks that were once used as guest beds. It is time to update that old worn out sleeper bed.
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January 17, 2009 - 5:14 AM