A platform bed is a bed that does not have a box spring. It is characterized by its low profile; Many people find that they sleep better in a bed that is low to the ground. And with just enough mattress padding to soften your sleep, but not so much that your spine sags, platform mattresses can be the most comfortable and healthiest way to sleep.

Platform bed frames come in a wide variety of sizes and styles. They can be separated into two basic categories of materials: wood and metal. A wooden platform bed frame can be made from cherry, teak, rosewood, mahogany, maple, dark walnut, pecan, honey oak and more. They can also be made of lesser, but equally strong woods, and stained or veneered to look like any other type of wood.

When shopping for a wood platform bed frame, you’ll come across terms like “natural,” “cappuccino,” “black,” and others. This means they are made of strong wood or chipboard, and painted or cosmetically altered to make them look different. All these options can be beautiful, depending on your taste and the existing decoration of the room in which you will stay.

Metal platform bed frames are made of tubular or sheet steel. They lack the need for repainting, restaining, or other types of maintenance. They also lack the earthy feel of wood.

Platform bed frames can have headboards and footboards, or they can simply be the platform itself, for the ultimate in simplicity, which is what most people like about platform beds in the first place. . But there’s nothing wrong with a charming touch here and there, like a canopy to hang veils, curtains, or decorations. You may choose to leave your canopy uncovered, just to admire its sheer craftsmanship.