11 Platform Bed Design Ideas To Enhance Your Bedroom Style in Singapore (2023)
A bedroom is an important room of the house when it comes to interior design. It is where you spend a considerable amount of time to relax and refresh. And when it comes to the interior design of a bedroom, the bed plays a pivotal role. While a bed serves the purpose of providing a comfortable place where you can sleep and get refreshed each day, it also helps elevate the appearance of any bedroom.
Therefore, it is essential for a bed to be aesthetically relevant in a bedroom to create a beautiful visual space. One of the types of beds that are quite popular in Singapore is platform beds. Not only are these beds unique and beautiful, but they are also quite functional as well. Here, we discuss everything you need to know about platform beds, their pros and cons, and their different types, so you can make the decision of what type of platform bed you should get for your bedroom.
What exactly is a platform bed?
Simply put, a platform bed is a low-profile solid base that supports a mattress without the need for a box spring or bed frame. A platform bed sits relatively lower than a traditional bed and is quite simple in appearance. However, the different ways in which a platform bed can be designed and the functionality that it offers makes it a popular choice among homeowners in Singapore. Platform beds usually do not comprise footboards and headboards, but they may be present in some styles. Another distinctive feature of some platform beds is the added storage options that they offer.
Below we discuss some of the pros and cons of platform beds.
Types of platform bed bases
The bases of platform beds can differ from each other depending on the type of material used or their design aspects.
Solid base
This type of platform bed has a solid, flat base on which the mattress is placed. Platform beds with a solid base are usually more low-lying than slatted base ones. Also, a solid base is used usually in platform beds with storage options incorporated in them.
Slatted base
In this type of platform bed, the base is composed of a frame that supports multiple slats that can be moved according to your choice. The mattress then rests on these slats. The slats can be moved closer or further apart depending on how firm you want the base to be. Closely positioned slats offer a firmer base whereas loosely positioned slats provide a softer base and increase the give.
Pros and cons of a platform bed
Platform beds add a touch of uniqueness to any bedroom. Apart from that, there are several other benefits of choosing platform beds for your bedroom:
Platform beds are relatively cheaper since they have relatively simpler designs.
These beds are more ergonomic as compared to other beds.
Platform beds typically require lesser space, so are ideally suited in smaller bedrooms.
You have the option of choosing solid platform beds or slatted platform beds depending on your preferences. Slatted bases offer more breathability for the mattress whereas solid bases are sturdier.
Although platform beds have many advantages, there are certain drawbacks as well:
Platform beds are usually heavier and are often constructed according to the room dimensions. So it is very difficult to move it to a new location. Hence, you are stuck with the same placement of the bed.
Platform beds are more often than not quite low-lying. This may pose a difficulty for people of old age to get in and out of bed.
Platform beds may be too firm for some people especially if the mattress is not of considerable thickness.
Styles of platform beds
There are several different styles of platform beds that are available in the market. Each style has its own distinctive features, pros and cons.
Classic wood platform beds
The most common yet classical material of choice for beds is wood and this is no exception when it comes to platform beds. Wood platform beds not only add a touch of nature and warmth to the interior but look quite elegant and classic. Wooden platform beds comprise a solid visible base on which the mattress rests. These wood platform beds may or may not have a headboard or footboard. Similarly, a bedside table may be incorporated into the design of the platform bed or placed as a separate entity.
To add some distinctive features to wood platform beds, you may choose to install lighting options such as LED strip lights behind the headboard or add small reading lamps on both sides of the headboard.
Space-utilizing floorboard platform bed
Another functional and convenient platform bed design is a floorboard platform bed. In this type of platform bed, the platform usually covers most of the bedroom area with all the relevant fixtures like bedside tables and cupboards being part of the platform. This platform flows seamlessly into the floor of the room, increasing the visual space of the interior. This type of platform bed is ideal to be placed in a small bedroom such as a 3-room apartment. With this kind of unique and flowing design, the room does not appear cramped and gives a very spacious feel.
Another quite simple and even more cost-effective and space-utilizing design for this type of platform bed involves placing the mattress directly on the floor of the bedroom. Hence, in such a room, the floor represents the platform. To create a more inclusive interior, you can add similar wooden panels on the walls as that of the floor/platform to give the impression of a large platform on which the mattress rests.
Upholstered platform beds
Another variation of a platform bed design is one in which the platform base, headboard, and/or footboards are upholstered in a fabric of your choice. Since a typical wood platform bed gives a rather raw appearance, such a bed may not fit well in a luxurious bedroom setting. An upholstered platform bed is the solution in such a scenario.
The upholstered fabric can be simple cotton, wool, or jute. Or you can even use more extravagant fabrics like velvet and silk to create a more royal and luxurious look.
The following portfolio from Swiss Interior shows a mix of rawness and luxury in the platform bed. The headboard of the bed and accent wall behind it gives a raw, industrial appearance whereas the side frames of the platform bed are upholstered in printed velvet fabric to give a luxurious feel.
Platform beds with storage
Another very popular and functional idea of a platform bed is to incorporate storage in the design. Usually this storage is added in the forms of drawers in the base of the bed. The bigger the base of the platform, the larger is the storage space. Depending on how high the platform is, the storage space increases. Usually, the platform is created above a couple of steps. This allows you to have multiple levels of storage.
Another unique idea to incorporate storage in a platform bed is to add visible storage compartments that can then be used for storage as well as for display and decorative purposes. Consider the following example of a platform bed with storage where the open shelves are used to store and display books in a unique and appealing manner. The sides of the platform can have concealed storage areas as well.
Floating platform beds
To create a more elegant and stylish bedroom design, you can use a floating platform bed instead of a regular one. A floating platform bed has a larger base but the side supports or frame of this base is positioned more towards the center of the base. This creates the visual illusion as if the base of the platform is floating above the ground with no visible supports to keep it grounded. To further add a wow effect in this design, you can install strip LED lights underneath the platform base to create a more defined floating experience.
This kind of a platform bed works well in both cases: headboard or no headboard. With a headboard, you can add lights along the headboard as well as the base of the platform to create an illuminating floating fixture.
Headboard, footboard platform beds
This type of platform bed is just a variation of the classic platform bed. In this design, the bed has a headboard and footboard just like a normal bed but the base is a typical platform. This design is thus a combination of a regular bed and a platform bed. The headboard can run all the way up to the ceiling to create a unique and stylish outlook. Further defining the accents of the headboard with lighting fixtures helps elevate the bedroom’s style and appearance.
Bunk platform beds
Just like a normal bed, platform bed design can be incorporated in bunk beds for kids as well. In such designs, you can have the base bed to be a platform bed upon which the upper level of the bunk bed can be a normal bed. The base platform bed can also incorporate storage options to store kids’ toys and other supplies. This platform bunk bed is a great space-utilizing option for small kids bedrooms as it offers full functionality and even storage options in a small space.
These are some of the various platform bed ideas that you can incorporate into your home since they can fit easily with any type of interior design style.
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