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Mattress & Bed Tips :: Japanese Platform Beds
Japanese Platform Beds: Choosing Japanese-Inspired Platform Beds
Japanese platform beds feature clean lines and a tranquil sleeping space that doesn’t dominate a bedroom space. Instead, the design is intended to blend with the room and create a look that’s sleek, contemporary and calm.
To learn more about Japanese platform beds, one of the hottest new trends in bedroom furniture, including how to choose one and some great models, keep reading.
Why Japanese Platform Beds are Popular
Like most platform beds, Japanese-inspired models are low to the ground and don’t require an often-unnecessary and expensive box spring.
What sets them apart though is the simplicity of the design. Traditionally, Japanese beds were made from basic Tatami straw mats. Padding and blankets were then laid down to create a comfortable sleeping surface.
Today, the platform bed expands on that design by lifting the mattress off the floor and putting it on a raised platform. In other words, think of a Japanese platform bed as little more than a shelf for your mattress. With four legs and a sleek platform, your mattress is elevated just a few inches off the floor – creating a feeling of Zen, peace and space.
Creating the Illusion of Space with a Platform Bed
If you’re living in a low-ceiling environment (less than 9-feet), a platform bed creates the illusion of space. Unlike an over-sized North American bed, which have reached epic heights with thicker mattresses and pillow-top mattresses, the bed is lower to the ground – creating more space between you and the ceiling.
What You Can Expect to Pay
Like any furniture style, you can find models ranging from the beautifully handcrafted ($2000+) to the very basic ($200+). Thanks to their simple design, these beds are often affordable and still well-made.
Target sells a contemporary and sleek platform bed, available in Maple and Chocolate, starting at $129.99. Meanwhile, you can pick up a great deal at Ikea on their Malm series, which start as low as $129 for a twin. If you want to go higher end, Pottery Barn’s Stratton Bed comes with under-bed storage and retails for $1,1999.
Another major appeal of platform bed frames is that they can easily be built or custom-made. If you can build a table, you can build a platform bed. Hiring a craftsman to build a bed for you could cost as little as a few hundred dollars depending on the materials and finishes you choose.
Choosing a Japanese Platform Bed
Look for a platform that’s slightly larger than your mattress. The spacious look of a platform bed hinges on a border of platform space around the mattress itself, providing you with both a ledge and extra space.
Finally, make sure Japanese platform beds are really the right fit for your décor before you buy. If you’re sporting a French-country style or a touch of shabby chic, then maybe the contemporary and modern look of a platform bed isn’t the right choice for you.
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