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Platform beds offer sleek design, strong back support and underside storage solutions

Platform beds maximize space while maintaining style

A platform bed consists of a mattress on a solid platform raised off the floor by legs or framing, with the floor space beneath the platform used for living space or storage.

Platform beds are an excellent space saving choice for any bedroom or small apartment space where you still want to incorporate a designer touch into your room design.

Hundreds of unique styles and designs

Take a few minutes to browse through a few furniture design sites that specialize in platform beds to get a sense of different design styles and functions available in loft beds. There are so many styles, configurations, and finishes to select from when choosing a platform bed. We suggest you review some of our editor's top picks.

ADVANTAGES OF PLATFORM BEDS

Here are some of the top reasons people select platform beds over conventional bed designs:

Sleek design

Platform beds are very popular with interior designers due to their clean lines and functional design.

Firmer support

Without a box spring underneath, platform beds generally provide a firmer mattress support area. The best part is no more sagging beds, popped springs, or squeaky springs overtime.

Increase storage space

Many platform bed designs incorporate storage design solutions inside the base of the platform. The benefit of this underbed storage is that everything stays clean and dust-bunny free. Some designs have the entire platform and mattress lift up on a hinge system, while other designs incorporate drawers.

Inexpensive and versatile

Loft beds are inexpensive, portable, and come in various design configurations and combinations. You also don't need to buy box spring covers

Less dust and allergies

No more dust bunnies under the bed. Its easy to clean the floor space under loft beds and this can keep allergy irritants like dust and pet dander at bay.

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN SELECTING A PLATFORM BED

Aside from the obvious advantages of a platform bed, you may want to consider the following additional points in your buying decision:

Durability

Make sure the platform bed you select in made out of heavy duty wood frame construction with lots of center bed support. Most have center beam support in addition to the side frames, make sure these supports run the entire length of the bed. Cross supports should also be evident, and make sure to check the quality of the joint brackets and hardware used to hold the bed together.

Mattress fit

If you are not buying the mattress with the bed, make sure you have measured the mattress you will be using against the platform bed frame you have selected.

Mattress feel

If you are trying mattresses out in a store, the feel of laying on it is a combination of the box spring and the mattress. On a platform bed the same mattress will feel firmer. You may want to ask to try the mattress on the floor to give you a better sense of its feel on a platform style bed.

BENEFITS OF BUYING ONLINE

unique designs and styles that are not available in your local stores
vast selection of functional designs and price points
competitive pricing buying directly from the manufacturer or wholesaler
retailers that specialize in platform beds generally stock higher quality beds that a general bed retailers

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