A platform bed gives you the opportunity to make a small room look larger very easily. Most people do not realize the amount of space that their bed takes up and, when working with a small space, expanding the room through the creative use of furniture can be a great benefit. When you are selecting your bed, you may want to include storage space in the platform so that you do not need a dresser or wardrobe for your room.

A standard bed stands tall with a mattress sitting atop a foundation or box springs. However, the mattress on the platform bed is supported by slats or solid paneling built into the frame of the bed. The removal of the foundation and the lower legs of the bed make it sit very close to the floor and gives it a much more compact look.

You may also hear about “loft” beds. This is another name for platform beds. The reason they were originally called loft beds is because they were designed for the low ceilings and small rooms found in lofts that were often turned into bedrooms by families. The bed sits low enough that it makes it ideal for rooms that have low ceilings.

Some of the platform beds have headboards and foot boards. These are often included with the bed as part of storage units and are able to provide an individual with ample storage space without intruding on the space within the room. The most common type of bed to have headboards and foot boards is the contemporary style which often has a microfiber or leather headboard that also acts as a backrest for sitting comfortably in the bed.

Achieving a traditional look in a smaller room is very easy. The mission style bed is a beautiful rendition of the traditional mission furniture and has beautiful and delicate scroll-work on the frame and headboards of the bed. This bed adds wonderful warmth and makes a room very cozy when used with smaller pieces of furniture.

A minimalist look in a room is very easy to achieve with the clean lines of the contemporary bed design. These beds have beautiful and sleek lines created in beautiful neutral tones. The beds are normally made from wood or metal and are becoming very popular in small rooms. These beds reflect the classic designs of modern European styling and have geometric lines that are bold and create an art piece in the room.

If your primary decorating medium in your room will be bright and bold fabrics, you will find the delightful Japanese and Asian beds an excellent choice. These beds are designed in to replicate the Tatami mats used in Asian design. The bedding that is selected brings the bed and room to life with your choice of color and fabric.