Posted on 24 December 2010

I was at a friend’s apartment when I noticed just how, well, pretty her bed was. What happened? That thing used to be an ugly piece of mangled wood that resembled a cat scratching post. And it was always uncomfortable to sit on, much less lie down on. Actually, the whole room looked kind of bad. I mean, one of the dresser drawers was completely missing, and another was stuck most of the time. In short, the bedroom was a complete mess. How did you do it, I asked. She told me her refurbishing secrets, which I am now passing on to you.
First, she told me she replaced the number one bedroom furniture priority: the bed. She opted to upgrade her bedroom with contemporary furniture and bought a platform bed. They are low-profile, meaning they only rise about three or four inches off the ground, and don’t need a box spring, which save her about five hundred bucks. I hadn’t even thought about a platform bed before. It looks much sleeker and sophisticated than her old bed, and she used the money she saved not having to buy a box spring on two new nightstands that match the platform bed.
Next, she started looking around for a new mattress. Her chiropractor was sick of seeing her, I guess. She said she looked for one with an inner material made of foam, since she’s so allergic to a lot of synthetic stuff. They’re kind of expensive in my opinion, but she says it’s totally worth the money. She also found some organic cotton sheets that she said helped improve her sleep tremendously. Plus, they’re eco-friendly, so now she’s green while she sleeps.
Lastly, she said the dresser had to go (finally, she learned). She bought another dresser in the same color as the bed, but not from the same collection. I know what you’re thinking—why wouldn’t she just buy the entire bedroom set? She’s kind of quirky and likes things to mismatch ever so slightly. So she ended up with a three-drawer dresser that looks very similar to her new platform bed and nightstands, but isn’t. Go figure.
And while she was buying, she ended up picking up some closet organizers and a new mirror so she can store her massive collection of jeans and try them on before going out. Smart move, sister, smart move.
Posted on 24 October 2010

If you’re one of the few yet to be swept up in the platform bed hysteria, consider yourself, well…unlucky. A new platform bed is an easy and affordable way to give your bedroom a new look while adding some contemporary style and Far East influence. These low-profile beds make an ideal centerpiece for a modern bedroom with their sleek, simple design and can save you money by not requiring a box spring.
Unless you’re going for a traditional or classic look in your bedroom, large, clunky furniture is out of the question. The contemporary bedroom is defined by understated pieces and sharp, geometric lines. Also out is a bedroom full of mismatched furniture, where one might have a natural finished bed with a mahogany dresser and cherry nightstands. A unified look is a hallmark trait of modern bedroom furniture, where every piece is part of a matched bedroom set with the same finish and hardware.
If you’re in the dark about what exactly a platform bed is, here’s a quick tutorial. A platform bed consists of a raised, flat, horizontal surface that can support a mattress without a box spring. In most platform beds, multiple slats of wood or metal running the width of the bed provide the support. Oftentimes, a thin, flat surface such as masonite or plywood sits on the slats and the mattress, in turn, rests on this surface. Pretty simple, huh? What this means for you (besides having a bed on the cutting edge of design) is that you save money by not having to purchase a bulky, cumbersome box spring to support your mattress.
The average platform bed is very low profile, giving it a European or perhaps an Asian aesthetic. This is one of the many perks of owning a platform bed, setting yourself and your bedroom decor apart from the millions of Americans with boring, old fashioned standard beds. Use your bedroom space to create a peaceful sanctuary where you can unwind with a book after a long day at work or sneak away for a much needed nap on a hectic weekend.
Posted on 14 October 2010

Unless you’re a chronic insomniac or a video game-obsessed teen, the piece of furniture you spend most of your time in is your bed. Granted, most of us are in some varying state of unconsciousness during a good portion of this time. But nonetheless our bed is where we can be found anywhere from five to ten hours of any given day (probably snoring, drooling, or both). For many of us, however, our bed and, in turn, our bedroom furniture, rank fairly low on our list of decorating priorities. Why is this? For most of us, the appearance of the rooms where we do our entertaining (dining room, living room) is more important than a room few others besides ourselves see. While this is understandable, it is also a bit regrettable.
If your bedroom decor warranted you spending more time in it with your eyes open, don’t you think you probably would? Relaxing with a good book in the afternoon, watching a little TV before bed, or even doing a little internet surfing on your laptop, all of these leisurely activities are more enjoyable in a room that’s aesthetically pleasing and more conducive to such activities. So how can you transform your bedroom from a drab and lifeless cell into a place of relaxation and tranquility? It’s actually fairly easy and won’t cause you to dip into the kids’ college fund (again).
Sitting up in bed always seems like a better idea than it actually is. Getting comfortable can be a near impossibility and a sure invitation for some lower back pain. The solution is the Sensay Platform Bed. This sleek, modern bed features two separate ergonomic back rests that are gently curved and adjustable up and down, to suit most individual’s support needs. The Sensay lets you enjoy a book or watch some television from the comfort of your bed while providing the support and comfort your body needs.
The rest of the Sensay Bedroom Set complements the platform bed perfectly. Every piece features the same understated, contemporary look with sharp geometric lines and a simple, Asian-inspired aesthetic.
Posted on 16 August 2010

Modern furniture usually refers to the furniture that was produced from the late 19th century and is mostly influenced by the modernism. It may be considered as a departure to all the old system of furniture that was produced earlier. Patterned fabric simply gave way to the glittering simplicity of the polished metal furniture.
An office or even your home is both equally important as your office is your bread earner and your home is your peace corner for you and for your family. If one of them may be regarded as your family the other one can be regarded as by your family. So, in any terms both the places are usually equally cherished and loved. One would simply like to decorate both these places with best equipments. When talking about decorating them, furniture would always come to mind which is usually followed by the rugs and all other décor items. So, if a contemporary furniture design makes people more comfortable relaxing in your living room, then the modern platform bed will make living in your bedroom look more unruffled and extra peaceful.
It’s not just about the living room, but the essence of your house simply changes with modern furniture available today. These are also considered as Exotica Unique. One can always get their living room, bedroom and other rooms of prime importance including the storage place in your home which otherwise is usually forgotten of. One can always decorate the storage with most modern looking shelves and units that may fit with much ease at any location of your house. All of these may simply spell style and elegance to your home and office.
An Italian furniture storage unit can always be used for storing al your valuables and scraps alike. These shelving units may be placed at any of the prime locations in your home to make it look more beautiful and elegant along with the classical furniture. Classical furniture like the coat rack may be very important in your home as it may be used for letting the guests to hang their overcoat in the rainy season or in your office during the winter season to make them feel more comfortable.
Modern furniture with the perfect home lighting system may add life to your living room. In these dim lights every part of the room and furniture simply may reflect the character of the man. Modern furniture simply has a wide range of variety and showpieces that can actually be displayed in your living room and other rooms of prime importance. There may simply be a number of examples of these modern shelving systems for you to search and choose from. This modern furniture can also be used in the office to give a very formal look with an attitude to your office as they are very much stylish and elegant.
This contemporary furniture indeed has all the possible solutions to suit ones need. Most of these may be having a gloss lacquer finish which is well reflected in the metallic frames that are most commonly used to give support and add a little bit of style to them. So, all kinds of furniture like the classic furniture or the modern furniture or even the Italian or contemporary furniture they all add a beauty to your home and office. So, if you ever looking for a change in the looks and essence of your living room or office you can always check it out at http://www.modernfurniturewarehouse.com/ before even thinking of buying it.
Posted on 10 August 2010

If you’re looking for a sleek, exotic look perfectly suited for smaller apartments and living spaces, Oriental-styled furniture is a definite option to consider. Chinese and Japanese offerings have had a great influence on Western furniture and modern design. Bedroom furniture pieces such as the platform bed and futon, as well as stacked chests and trunks are examples of Asian-inspired furniture that is practical and compact, and at the same time stylish and sophisticated.
Lacquered surfaces are a key attribute of the Chinese furniture style, creating luxuriantly deep finishes that are paradoxically subtle and striking in their elegance. Comprised of ebony, teak and rosewood, Chinese furniture often bears an inlay of semi-precious materials like lapis lazuli, jade and mother-of-pearl. Symmetrical construction, miter joints and copper, brass or pewter brackets are often employed to create a clean profile that enhances a modern, cosmopolitan living space.
Space-saving savvy puts Japanese-inspired furniture high on the list of city dwellers and dorm room denizens alike. If you love your sleek, streamlined platform bed and couldn’t live without your stowaway futon, you owe your admiration to the ingenuity of a culture that traditionally shuns large, overwrought furniture. Other recognizable items that hail from Japan include the stacked Tansu chests and Nagamochi trunks. Like Chinese furnishings, furniture influenced by Japanese design is defined by its joinery, with master artisans taking years to learn the construction of these complex, durable joints. Great pride is taken in the general lack of nails or glue that holds the structure together, and in the joint’s shock absorbing properties.
Much contemporary furniture owes its inspiration to ancient Oriental designs. The beauty of a piece was found in its usefulness and construction. Simplicity of design was valued more than ostentatious and gaudy overindulgence. The same can be said for today’s modern furniture, especially bedroom furniture, where sleek and simple equals stylish and sophisticated.
Posted on 03 August 2010

The bottom of the platform bed is designed with multiple slats of metal or wood that runs the width of the bed to provide the support you need with out the use of a box spring. The mattress of futon mattress (your choice) would then lie on top of these slats to create a nice comfortable, cost effective platform bed. Platform beds are quickly becoming one of today’s hottest trends in bedroom design. These understated beds provide a stylish contemporary design to any bedroom.
When you’re looking to update your outdated bedroom furniture for a decent price the platform bed is exactly what you need. With as many designs and styles are available when you decide to purchase a new bed you will easily be able to find the perfect platform bed that compliments the other pieces of bedroom furniture you already own. These platform beds have a lower profile to them since there is no need for a box spring that they give off the flair and visual of a Japanese or European look and feel to them. If you are looking to move away from the standard old fashioned American look in furniture a new platform bed is the way to go.
Another plus to a platform bed is not only is it stylish, cost effective, it can actually help prevent or relieve back problems and promote a better night’s sleep. With the fact that a platform bed has the slats built into the bed there is no longer broken springs from a box spring mattress or sagging due to a bad box spring mattress. With a combination of a sturdy platform bed and a good solid quality top mattress you can end some of the problems that a basic bed promotes with a bad back.
If you are just starting to look for a new bed you will want to check out Platform Beds and More as they carry such a wide selection of platform beds you will definitely be able to find something that compliments the bedroom furniture you have already or to completely find a new bedroom set with your new platform bed. So now that you know your new platform bed can be stylish, functional and help prevent restless nights and back trouble what are you waiting for?
by Kim Mignog
Posted on 03 May 2010

Platform Beds – Transform Your Room
Platform beds are luxurious places to lay your head after a long hard days work, or just a place to relax and read a good book. These beds are well built with American Oak and true hardwoods, making this bed able to withstand many years of comfort. Depending on your personal style, you can also choose to purchase a contemporary metal platform bed. These platform beds are from the Eupopean descent, so its not only the comfort that people enjoy so much, it is also the look of the bed that is so amazing. With this bed you can transform any bedroom into a room fit for a King or Queen.
You can actually transform your bedroom into any place you would like. Considering that platform beds come in many styles. If you would like to be in a beach bungalo, you might choose a Capri style, or if you would rather sleep in a little mountain cottage you can choose the cottage style. With so many choices, you won’t go wrong with a platform bed. From contemporary to country, they offer it all.
These beds do not just look attractive, the great affordability is also very appealing. With the sturdy construction, and amazing looks you would expect to pay outlandish prices for a platform bed of this quality, but they really are affordable to the every day “joe”. If you live in a mansion or a small modern home this bed is affordable. So if you want to be on vacation in your own bedroom without the expensive traveling costs, you should purchase a platform bed and transform your room into the amazing vacation room that you only dream about.
If you would like to own the coolest bed on the market today, and be the talk of all your friends while they try to figure out how you can afford such a “pricey” luxery then visit www.platformbedsandmore.com. Where you get fair prices, and quality service with each and every purchase. This store offers a warranty that can not be beat. A 100% satisfaction guarantee, or they will fix the problem. They are so sure that you will enjoy your bed that they offer a 2 year warranty, that you most likely will not need but they offer it just in case.
This store has the most competitive prices around and with a price match guarantee their prices can’t be beat. They carry all the most popular platform beds which include the Concord, Retro, Soho, Java (B), Wilshire Canopy, Java (M), Booklyn, Bordeaux, Windsor, and Milano. So whatever your style, whatever your price range, you will find what you want at www.platformbedsandmore.com. You will not be disappointed with your decision to purchase a platform bed.