Bed Frame Styles
Bed frames come in a wide variety of styles and several different sizes. To choose a bed frame best suited to your needs, consider price, comfort, design, where it will be located and how much use it will get. Bed frame styles differ not only in their appearance but also in types of materials used in their construction. Does this Spark an idea?
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Styles
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Bed frames can range from elegant to traditional to contemporary. Popular bed frame styles include a canopy bed with four posts, a sleigh bed with an outward curving headboard and footboard, and a platform bed with simple, unadorned construction.
Materials
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Some materials used to construct a bed frame include metals such as brass or iron; solid hardwoods, which can range from dark cherry to light oak; and synthetic materials like faux leather and particle board.
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Sizes
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In general, bed frames come in four standard sizes: twin, full, queen and king. Custom-made bed frames can be constructed, at what could be a significant additional cost, to accommodate longer lengths or expanded widths.
Eco-Friendly Frames
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If you prefer an eco-friendly bed frame, choose a wooden frame made from sustainably managed forests (look for a Forest Stewardship Council Certificate) or crafted from engineered bamboo.
Fun Facts
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Choose a bed frame style that suits you and makes you feel comfortable because you'll probably be spending a significant amount of time with it: According to a BBC report on sleep, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping.
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