A solid wood bed frame combines traditional and modern aesthetic appeal
A bed frame is essential to modern or contemporary bedroom furniture designs. They provide a comfortable sleeping surface, and that’s the practical aspect. They also make the bedroom a cozy, warm and beautiful space. The terms contemporary and modern to describe furniture design can sometimes confuse the common man. The term “modern” generally refers to a specific design school, while the term contemporary refers to furniture designed after the 1980s. Both have similar simple, elegant, clean and uncluttered designs.
Contemporary bedroom furniture is available in all price ranges and styles appealing to the super-rich and ordinary earners alike. This is because you can have stylish modern King beds gracing the master bedroom of a grand villa. You can also have contemporary bedroom furniture like platform beds and bunk beds that a middle-class family would choose to save space. Some of the space saving gadgets you can find in contemporary bedroom furniture include: a trundle bed or small drawers that can fit under a platform frame, a small bookcase attached to the headboard, or even convenient shelves fitted under the bed frame. the platform.
Contemporary canopy bed frames are a traditional bed style that has been modified to suit the modern customer. Contemporary canopy bed frames can be made of wood or metal with clean, minimalist designs. Contemporary metal canopy bed frames are usually made of wrought or cast iron and can come in many colors. Wrought iron is more expensive and heavier, making it difficult to move. Make sure you get a soft and firm futon mattress that is more suitable for this bed frame rather than a box spring mattress.
There are mainly two types of canopy bed frames: the traditional European and the traditional Chinese. The first was used in the 16th and 17th centuries when bedrooms where part of the great halls and a four-poster bed provided privacy for a sleeping couple. Traditional Chinese canopy beds are delicately designed with Chinese dragon carvings and beautiful lattice work. A solid wood bed frame is popular because it is durable, comes in many styles, and can be easily combined with the rest of the bedroom furniture.
A solid wood bed frame is made from the following types of wood:
• Oak
• Cherry
• Ash
• maple
• Pecan
• Rosewood
• Nut
• Redwood
• Mahogany
• Redwood
• Cedar
• Teak
Teak is popular because it does not easily decay or warp, even in cold climates, and it is reasonably priced compared to other types of wood. Sometimes a combination of different woods is used to give the bed frame a special look. Therefore, the exposed part of the bed frame could be made from expensive mahogany and the bottom and slats made from inexpensive poplar or plywood.
This type of combination makes the solid wood bed frame look attractive and yet also competitively priced. Those who cannot afford expensive veneer may opt for etching, painting, or engraving on the wood. The solid wood bed frame should be finished with wax, paint, lacquer or oil. Solid wood bed frames with a natural finish give it a classic look, while painted ones give it a more original and modern look. Those who want a diaphanous environment in their bedroom can opt for wooden bed bases painted white. With similar sateen or cotton bedding and a few plants on the windowsill, you can achieve a lovely fresh atmosphere.
The leather platform bed will transform an ordinary bedroom and make it look grand. While black and dark brown are the common colors for the leather platform bed, these days you get fun colors like red, cream, and white. The base of the leather platform bed is usually made of wood. Those who want a pure and simple decor can opt for a white leather platform bed like the ‘Orion White Leather King Size Bed’. This has white leather paneling with white upholstery and a white headrest that is comfortably padded.
A perennial favorite, Black Leather Platform Beds are available with the footboard and side panels also covered in black leather. This gives a charming and warm atmosphere to the bedroom. In modern times, with more people preferring to go green and not wear pure leather, synthetic leather, a type of synthetic leather, is gaining popularity. It’s much cheaper than real leather, looks the same, and lasts longer too. So get yourself a beautiful faux leather platform bed and enhance the beauty of the bedroom.