Platform beds are simple beds with fixed panels that support the mattress without the need for a box spring or mattress substructure. As worded verbally, these are everyday beds that you probably still use now, but didn’t know they had a specific name. In fact, there are variants of beds and each of them has a categorical designation. However, such denominations are never exclusive. For example, a platform bed becomes a four poster bed if it has four posts to which a canopy can be attached. On the other hand, it becomes a storage bed when it has drawers underneath for storage.
Overall, the unique feature of platform beds is that these beds have a raised base that is still flat and firm. Many people believe that they started out as a loft bed but then gradually got closer to the ground. However, we don’t need to go into detail about that. However, if you don’t know, a loft bed is related to a bunk bed, except there is no lower bunk bed. Such an arrangement leaves enough space under the bed for other furniture or activities.
Therefore, platform beds are just a type of bed frame that can be modified without changing its rudimentary properties. If you make it a four poster bed it still has the raised platform frame but only four posts and a canopy are incorporated into it. However, most platform beds that you see visually do not require such frills, although due to the lack of space in modern dormitories and even homes, dust beds have become quite banal.
Did you know that storage beds are also called captain’s beds? This is because these beds were primarily designed for use by the captain or other officers on the ship. As you can understand, ships are always at a premium for space, and this was even more the case in earlier times when ships were smaller yet had to travel longer distances to reach their destination. Dust beds were naturally recognized by most sailors as a practical and space-saving device. It’s not at all surprising that some of them thought about importing the concept and having one made for their homes. After all, the bunk beds must have gotten into the dormitories the same way. However, platform beds must be quite stable and well made. Insects and pests must not have access to the storage area. With one in your bedroom, you can verbally say goodbye to the disorganized way of life. Not only bed linen, blankets or other suitable items can be stored in these drawers
