Modern Platform Bed
Platform beds refer to those beds which have a base consisting of a flat, raised, hard and horizontal surface meant for supporting just a mattress. Such beds offer firm cushioning. They also eliminate the requirement for box spring or mattress foundation with the support of the slats or the solid paneling; they provide adequate support to the mattress by itself.
The early platform beds could better be defined as the loft beds. These beds were initially situated higher off the ground for allowing more of living space below. With the passage of time the beds began moving closer to the ground and are now to their current placement.
The beds are usually made from metal or wood, and might not include a foot board and headboard. Platform beds can effectively support a mattress without using a box spring, although most beds these days can accommodate the box springs, in case if so desired.
Modern platform beds have this contemporary style which usually features clean lines, neutral elements as well as solid color characteristics. They usually reflect European styles that generally include low features along with straight bold lines. A few of these styles incorporate microfiber as well as leather padding on the headboard for using it as a backrest while sitting in the bed.
In the past few years, modern platform beds have also incorporated several facets of the Traditional styles as well, which were modeled on the Arts & Crafts era. These beds provide a traditional look apart from the feel of early mission style furniture albeit in design of platform bed. Features of the Transitional style have also not been left behind. Such platform bed styles usually reflect a modern look although using traditional styling techniques for accenting delicate modern scroll works contained in the headboard.
In recent times, modern platform beds have also been influenced by the Japanese or Asian cultures. As a matter of fact, some of them are used along with the traditional Japanese tatami mats. Most modern platform beds feature drawers below the frame, which act as storage space, and might be located under the side rails or might include drawers which are incorporated in the footboard of a bed. Several other platform beds provide retractable storage headboard units that offer deep storage.
Apart from the above mentioned styles, modern platform beds are available in various other styles. A simple search on the internet would provide you on information in regard to the other styles in vogue these days.