Had 'em? Love 'em still or hated 'em? Not a sob story, rather, I view it as best thing that happened, but, I've been mostly absent, as due to a fire adjacent [read: I hate Brazilians] to our former residence, we were smoked out of one place into another. As such, where applicable, I've been busily revamping or replacing much of the household. To bed, or not to bed, that is the question.
Girlfriend and i are still trying to decide if we want a low modern platform bed or a more traditional one. I like the low to the ground look. Last bed i got was 17 years ago so i'm gonna take my time deciding since i'd be well into my fifties if i stick to the 17 year plan again
I like the look of the modern ones. How does the mattress not slip around though? Never mind, some I saw didn't look like they don't have a groove.
This'll be a stupid answer, but, for me, the question was one of aesthetics more than anything. My bedroom has large (floor-to-cieling) windows with a nice view. I wanted the view to be more of the focal point of the room than the furniture. So I went with less, rather than more (not a bad thing for a room in which one tries to relax/sleep, in my opinion). The platform bed looks good. It's clean, simple, and allows me to wake up to a great view without much in the way. The platform bed just fit. The only problem a person might have is the height. Some people don't like lower beds.
i slept on a regular bed on a steel frame with no headboard when i redid my master suite for a year until i found just the platform bed i was looking for. Love it. Must buy this mattress and then put a featherbed on top of it. Heaven. http://www.whotelsthestore.com/item.asp?curr_item_id=5 http://www.landsend.com/pp/DownsoftFeatherbed-717_95324_-1.html?cm_mmc=Froogle-_-null-_-FP-_-data_feed
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The center is recessed and has slats underneath. Mattress lays on the slats and the edge of the bed frame holds the mattress in place.
Personally I love the look as does the wife , but she prefers to have a raised bed in our bedroom. However we have decided to replace the bed in our guest room with a case study platform bed. Probably not exactly what you are looking for but here is a picture and a link. http://www.modernica.net/index.php?target=products&product_id=45 Image Unavailable, Please Login
I'm only around 6'2" or 6'3", but like to dangle my feet no matter how long the bed is. Certainly do like the looks of that thing though!
Here is one of my designs. I try to create a few signature pieces for each of my projects. If you are interested in a furniture design or a new/remodel home design, please contact me. www.alexkacur.com Image Unavailable, Please Login
Talked to "the Matress Doctor" and asked him about platform beds. He said that basically box springs just gaves beds height and to him more money. In Asia they seem to be the norm and I love them. Diverdan
I've been using this bed for more than six years now. As shown in the photo, I have nothing else in the room except a low chaise lounge, but do have floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides. The bed and mattress are Italian. The mattress doesn't slip around, and it works well for me. Image Unavailable, Please Login