Sleigh Beds
One does not buy a new bed frame every day; yet, it is probably one of the most-used furniture in your house. Neither the activities nor the time you spend on the bed is very insignificant. Therefore, you should be very careful about selecting your frame. Here are a few points that need to be clarified before making any firm decision:
• How many people are going to sleep in that bed? If it is for you and your partner, you might as well opt for a king size bed.
• How big is the room? Will there be enough space to carry on the usual activities after you place the bed frame in it?
• Do you change home often enough? If so, the king bed frames may not be suitable for you.
• The frame design is equally important. It should go with the general décor of the room.
Buy king bed frames if two adults share the bed. However, such beds to come in two different sizes; keep that in mind while you buy your frame. One is 72 “wide and 84” long while the other is 76 “wide and 80” long. In some circles, the former is termed California or the Western King and the later is called the Standard or the Eastern King.
Sometimes the names can be confusing, but the measurement is not. Therefore, pay more attention to the sizes rather than on names. If any of you are taller than usual, you may find the Western King bed frames more suitable and while those who prefer more sleeping space may favor the Eastern. However, you may find the term ‘bed frame’ rather confused! What actually is a bed frame?
A bed frame is a bed without the mattress, though a mattress is usually supplied with the bed. They can be made from various materials through wooden frames have always been more popular. Typically, any frame consists of five main parts – a headboard, a footboard, two side rails and a number of wooden slats.
The headboard, footboard and side rails create a box-like structure on which the wooden slats are placed perpendicularly. This structure is called the bed frame and the bedding, including the mattress, is placed on it.
However, the larger width of the king bed frames requires an additional rail at the center to support the wooden slats. If you do opt for such frames, do pay a little attention to its placement. One generally places the headboard against the wall leaving the three sides free.
This not only helps in easy maneuvering but also creates a more open ambiance and makes the room a less congested. However, sometimes you may need to place the bed on one side of the room. In such a scenario, you may have to do with only two open sides.
Some style of frames does not have all the three sides open. The sleigh beds, for instance, are closed at the foot too. Both the headboard and the footboard of such beds are curved or scrolled. This gives an allusion of a sleigh and hence the name sleigh beds. Such beds are available in all sizes and make. You can have them made from wood, iron, steel, aluminum, and even faux leather.
Today, there has been drastic change in people’s preferences. We today like things to be less ornate. The contemporary designs are all based on simple lines and cleaner looks. As a result, the modern frames or any other modern furniture is linear in design and is devoid of much ornamentation.
This trend has touched every aspect of our lives and consequently, the sleigh beds too are less curved than they were a few decades ago. Their beauty today lies in a better finish, which improved technology has made possible.
Clever use of different materials to has made today’s frames very striking. Before you go shopping for frames, do spend time searching the web. Even if you do not like making online purchases, you can easily go through their catalogs to have a look at various designs of frames.
Remember, beds are generally the focal point of any bedroom and therefore do spend some time searching for the right model. Make sure that they merge with the general décor of the room and do not stick out like a sore thumb. Buying something expensive should not be your goal, but buying something suitable must be your objective.
