What Is a Platform Bed?

Platform beds are one of many different furniture options for the bedroom. These beds come in many different styles, and are also available in twin, full, queen and king sizes.

Identification

A platform bed is a variation of a futon bed, and is basically a more expensive and permanent version of a futon.

Function

A platform bed has a mattress sitting on top of a hard plastic or wooden pedestal.

Types

Some styles of platform beds have the mattress recessed in a frame instead of sitting on top of a pedestal.

Features

Often a platform bed will include a shelf that completely or partially surrounds the mattress.

Conventional vs. Platform

In a platform bed, a wooden or plastic platform replaces the standard box spring found in conventional beds.