| Platform Beds - Proof that Less is More | | | | Different Types of Platform Beds |
| Ever wondered why many young adults love the | | | | 1. Japanese - Many platform beds were inspired by |
| simplistic look of platform beds? Modern and | | | | Asian influences. The Japanese culture for instance, |
| contemporary styles are filling up homes of young | | | | generally tries to live a simplistic lifestyle. |
| adults. The escape of the monotonous designs of the | | | | 2. Modern/Contemporary - The popular type of |
| past is filled with elegant showrooms of modern | | | | platform bed brought my clean, straight edge designs. |
| masterpieces. Seems like society lives one trend at a | | | | Very trendy and unique outlook on bedroom furniture. |
| time, but platform beds are more of a simplistic view | | | | 3. Traditional - Many people still love the crafty |
| of living than to be considered a trend. | | | | woodwork and rustic bedroom furniture style and |
| What You Probably Did Not Know About Platform | | | | many manufacturers are gearing towards these |
| Beds | | | | customers. |
| The first platform beds were actually loft beds. They | | | | 4. Storage - There are also many platform beds to |
| were raised high off the ground to have more living | | | | help increase storage space without being visible. |
| storage space underneath the bed. Over time, | | | | 5. Eco-friendly - The Green movement is moving full |
| platform beds were made low to the ground with the | | | | speed and now introduces Eco-friendly platform beds |
| option of a footboard or headboard. Although you can | | | | and other bedroom furniture sets. Quality matches |
| use a mattress support or box spring mattress, many | | | | other non-Green furniture, but it's helping our planet. |
| people prefer the low profile appearance with only | | | | Win-win situation! |
| using the mattress. | | | | |