Bed Frame Styles: Fall in Love with Your Bedroom All Over Again

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Your bedroom is the one place where you get to make your décor all about you. Narcissistic? Maybe a tad. But who cares? This is unapologetically your space. And the most important item? Your bed. After all, it’s where you’re going to spend close to a third of your remaining lifetime – so you might as well be in love with it.

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Transforming your bed from just a place to hit the hay, into somewhere you truly feel on cloud 9, is about both style and practicality, form and function. Of course, you’ll want to begin with finding your sleep soul mate (your perfect mattress, that is).

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To get the best from your mattress, you’ll need to pair it up with the right base, and your next logical move might be to consider all the benefits of adding a headboard to your sleeping arrangement. So why not do both with a stylish bed frame that ticks all your boxes? There are certainly upsides to buying a standalone foundation or headboard, particularly if you only want to replace or update one of them. But if you’re doing up your bedroom from scratch, or feel like it’s time for a total revamp, a quality bed frame is an investment that can set the tone or completely update the look of your room, turning boredom into bedroom bliss!

What’s in a name? What to expect from a bed frame

In the world of beds, all the terminology can give you a good run for your money. Many people use the term ‘bed frame’ to simply refer to a mattress base or foundation. But the type of ‘bed frame’ we’re talking about here is a constructed unit that traditionally consists of a mattress foundation or frame that supports the mattress around its sides, a headboard, and (usually) a foot board of some kind. Some designs also include other add-ons like built-in storage and even bedside tables to complete the ensemble. Altogether, this gives your bed a very coordinated and finished look, bringing a particular style to your room without you having to mix and match all the different pieces.

But it’s not only about looks – most bed frames these days are designed with modern mattress options in mind, and will provide the kind of support your mattress needs, either in the form of a solid or slatted platform or foundation, which means you won’t need to buy an additional base for your mattress. In other words, a bed frame brings you the complete solution to sleeping in comfort and style.

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Bed frame styles

The next question is, what style of bed frame do you want to go for to meet your sleep needs and reflect your person tastes? Here’s a rundown of the most popular styles around to help you make your choice.

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Platform

Platform is a generic term for bed frames that are raised on legs, and usually have a slatted support base for your mattress, though you can also find types with a solid platform. They come in a variety of materials, most commonly wood and metal, and can feature headboards of many styles, from plain and simple, to intricate and ornate. Platform beds offer a sleek design that sits fairly low to the ground, while still giving you some handy storage space underneath. While they’re versatile enough to work anywhere, their unimposing looks are a great choice for lofts and studio apartments with open plan designs, where they can lend to a rustic, boho or urban look. The low profile will mean a little more effort getting out of bed – but who’s against a little morning exercise to get the blood pumping?

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Upholstered

If you’re looking for something more sumptuous, an upholstered bed frame will have your focus on its cushioned, luxurious headboard that you can sink back into for a good TV or reading session in bed. Mattress support will usually be in the form of a solid or slatted box foundation, upholstered to match the headboard. With a huge range of colours and fabrics to choose from, this is a style you can easily work into an existing décor scheme, while adding that extra infusion of luxury. Just bear in mind that upholstery is more prone to wear and tear, and will need a light vacuum or brushing down on a regular basis to prevent a build up of dust and pet hair, and keep the bed bugs at bay.

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Four poster / Canopy bed

Want to sleep like a king? You don’t have to take your décor back to the middle ages to experience the wow factor of a four-poster bed. There are plenty of modern and minimalist designs around today that will give you the concept of being enveloped in a cozy sleep sanctuary, without it feeling over the top. Though, you may need to cast a glance over the top (if it has a canopy) now and then to make sure you have no unwanted guests in the form of dust bunnies, spiders, or the odd assassin (you never know). For this type of bed frame, you’ll need a room with plenty of space, ideally some high ceilings and a good amount of natural light – or you may just feel like you’ve returned to the dark ages after all.

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Metal bed frame

The classic metal bed frame is likely what first comes to mind when most people think of a standalone bed frame. Steel, iron and wrought iron are the most common metals used, and although there are many variations, they do have quite a specific look, which can work particularly well in guest rooms, or with rustic, industrial or boho décor. Metal offers strength and durability, is low maintenance, and is generally lighter and easier to move around than wooden or upholstered bed frames. Be sure to buy quality construction, have a professional do the assembly, and see if it needs a tune-up from time to time to avoid any annoying squeaks and creaks.

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Of course, you’ll find many more styles of bed frames out there, from antique sleigh beds to classic and modern bunk beds which are not just for the kids!

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Why not begin your search at Cielo, where we’re in love with quality beds, headboards, mattresses and all things bedroom. Visit us online or in a showroom near you.

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