When it comes to custom cabinetry, people generally go for the same theme for the room as a whole or even the house. In cabinetmakers shops you can find a custom cabinet that can be part of the themed furniture. One can easily tell if you want a contemporary or traditional cabinetry style, but when it comes to the bed, it’s quite difficult to know which style will go with the theme. You can easily incorporate your chosen theme into almost any style of bed, but the right choice can make it look like something made exclusively to match your theme.
The style of the bed should also match your personal style and comfort level. There really are so many to choose from. Some of these styles are simple and can complement any furniture theme in your home, while others need to be customized for this. Let’s take a look at the types of beds available in the market.
• Canopy Bed: Canopy beds are a very extravagant style of bed that is also called a canopy bed. These beds are more common in the UK. These beds come in all sizes from king to single. The name canopy comes from a suspended canopy that drops from the canopy frame over the four posts of the bed. The canopy frame is usually the same size and shape as the bed, but variations also include a circular frame.
• Futons: Futon beds originate from Japan and were designed to focus on less space coverage. In the 1980s, the west was heavily inspired by eastern culture and the futon entered western culture along with several variations. In Japan, the futon used to be a thin mattress that can be easily rolled up to save space. In the West, the futon featured a simple, lightweight frame made of wood or even iron.
• Platform Beds – If you’re looking for something extremely simple yet elegant, platform beds are what you need. These beds usually look like a simple wooden platform with no footboard or headboard. These beds are usually much closer to the ground and not too high.
• Folding beds: Folding beds were invented to deal with serious space problems, especially in small apartments. These beds can be easily folded into a wall or closet when no one needs to sleep on them. There are two types of Murphy beds; one that can be folded into a wall, the second can be folded into an attached cabinet.
• Bunk beds: another very practical and space-saving style of bed is the bunk bed. Bunk beds are usually double beds and sometimes even triples. Although there are many safety concerns regarding the height of bunk beds, this style of bed is extremely popular as a children’s bed. Another variation of the bunk bed is the Loft bed. In the loft bed, the lower area is used for a purpose other than sleeping. For example, for children’s study desk.