How to Sleep on a Platform Bed
Platform beds provide a sleek style that looks good in any bedroom. Usually platform beds do not have a headboard or footboard, nor do they accommodate box springs. Instead, the platform is made of a box about a foot high, topped with either wooden slats or flat boards that provide a surface on which to place the mattress.
Sleeping on a platform bed is easy, and its firmness can benefit the back.
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Decide on a type of platform bed. You will need to choose a platform that meets your needs in terms of style, comfort and space. You will need to decide on color and type of wood. You also need to choose either a slat or flat-board style. One has spaces, while the other is simply a flat board the mattress lies on. Finally, decide if you want storage or drawer space under the bed. Some platform beds have drawers built into the base, while others are a solid box.
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Choose a mattress for your platform bed. You will need a fairly firm, substantial mattress. Most mattresses are supported by the box spring, so swaying of the mattress is not usually noticed. But because the platform bed provides a hard base, any sagging of the mattress will be noticed.
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Place the mattress on top of the platform, making sure the mattress is centered. Make the bed as you would normally. Using a bed skirt is up to you. Most platform beds, though, don't accommodate a skirt, as they are too close to the ground.
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Sleep in the bed as normal. You may need to adjust the height of your bedside table or perhaps purchase a new one if it is not accessible from the platform bed. Keep in mind you are closer to the floor in a platform bed, so it may take some adapting to get used to getting in and out of the bed.
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Tips & Warnings
Choose a platform with underbed storage. This will help you maximize storage in your room.
Don't choose a platform bed if you need your bed to be up off the ground. Platform beds generally sit close to the floor, so if you have a condition that does not allow you to bend down or get up from a low position easily, you may want to consider a higher bed.
Don't use a platform bed with an older mattress or a mattress that sags. Platform beds do not provide the spring and added stability that a box spring has, so sleeping on a sagging mattress could lead to back pain over time.
