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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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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
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Getting a good night of sleep is important. It allows for a productive day and without it a person can become restless and filled with anxiety. That is why it is important to have
the right bed for your particular body. Each person’s body is different. Some like their beds firm while others prefer a softer bed. If you are going to find the right bed for your body, then it means testing them out while you are at the store that sells bedroom furniture.
The search for the right beds mattresses will be a breeze, yet you should steer clear of futons because they will not give you the support that you require. More traditional beds will give you the back and hip support that you need in order to have relaxing sleep. Once you have decided on the size of bed you want, then perhaps you should take the time to look at some of the new bedroom collections at your local store or online.
Try to keep your room furniture all in one design. This will help you when you are redecorating your room. The bed that you choose will be based on this furniture design. If your bedroom style has more of an Asian flare, then you may want to give a platform bed a shot. This bed frame is close to the ground and you can put your pillow top mattress directly on the bed, though many people still elect to use the box springs in addition to the pillow top mattress.
Once you have the right bed frame picked out for your master bedroom, it is time to look at the actual mattress itself. You may be interested in trying out a memory foam mattress. This type forms to your exact body shape and is designed to minimize the pressure points on the body. Or you may want to give the traditional pillow top mattress a try. The decision on the firmness and/or softness of the mattress is entirely up to you. You are the one that will be sleeping on it.
When shopping for beds it is imperative that you try out the bed in the store first. Kick off those shoes and try lying down. Twist and turn to see if the bed feels comfortable. Do not be embarrassed about lying down in front of other shoppers. They should be doing the same thing! Good luck on finding your new bed!
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January 15, 2009 - 9:49 AM