Wood platform beds offer a modern design solution for every type of decor. Wood platform beds are also an excellent choice for all ages from youth to adult. With so many styles to choose from, you will find just the right wood platform bed for your taste and decor.
The low profiles of wood platform beds are a stunning presence in the bedroom that will create a central focus with plenty of options for accessorizing. Wooden platform beds are usually made from oak wood or maple wood. They are also available in many different sizes like full size, king or queen size, and twin size.
Wood platform beds come in three primary types of woods; domestic hardwoods, domestic softwoods, and import woods. Domestic softwood platform beds will be generally made out of pine or aspen woods. These woods are typically softer than hardwoods and more susceptible to denting because of the softness of the wood.
Domestic softwood platform beds are generally offered with roll out slats and you will see knots and other features you would find in softwoods. Softwood beds are often left unfinished, so customers can stain or paint them in the color they choose. The unfinished nature of pine and the cost effectiveness of this type of wood make these beds be the least expensive ones in the market.
Meanwhile, domestic hardwood beds are available in oak and maple. The type of woods of wood platform beds offer high tensile strength and the grain of the wood is generally free of knots. Hardwood beds will also use slat systems and often you may have the choice of softwood slats or upgrading into poplar hardwood slats. Typically, these beds have competitive price with other lines of beds and offer great longevity compared to the nature of domestic hardwood.
Import woods as one of primary woods of wood platform beds are also becoming more available in the platform bed market. Woods like ramin or other tropical hardwoods are the most common woods being used. Typically, these woods do not have much grain and are finished in dark colors like coffee and chocolate. Today, these woods are starting to be offered with metal foundation decks populated with wood slats and are being featured with storage lifts and built in bed storage at the footboard of the bed.
One of wood platform beds is Night and Day Furniture Spices Nutmeg Wood Modern Platform Bed. Reminiscent of Mission style, this beautiful sleigh headboard is distinguished by its vertical slats. Flared legs and simple lines give it a modern appeal. The Nutmeg Bed is a great choice for the contemporary room.
With so many wood platform beds on the market today, choosing one can be tough. Thus, simplify the task of shopping for them by selecting the type and color of wood you would like. The next step is to determine what type of style you prefer. Related to the price, the price of them varies, depending on the style, craftsmanship, and size.
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