Hello, all! So Chic Design is now changing its focus. While the site has provided much worthwhile Wordpress information in the past, we are moving in a new direction: while we are not altogether abandoning Wordpress themes and articles, we are going to be throwing chic interior home design articles into the mix. I hope this will allow for more design variety and be informative to a wider pool of readers.

With that, I’d like to take a moment to talk about modern platform beds.

No matter if you are interested in giving your bedroom a complete redesign or are simply looking to get a new bed frame, you should look into the opportunity of adding style to your sleeping quarters by purchasing a modern bed. If you are particularly in search of one that has a contemporary touch and has a functional space-saving property, then you should do away with a traditional bed and look at platform beds instead.

Regardless of the design scheme of your sleeping quarters, one can easily find a modern platform bed that suits it. Such beds have a unique sense of warmth and style from the particular bed frames they are available in. Solid wood frames are generally the most popular, but Asian designs such as those in Japanese platform beds are steadily becoming more popular.

The reason why Japanese platform beds are becoming so popular – in addition to other Japanese furniture – is because of the simplicity and elegance which defines their designs. To that extent, the Japanese furniture aesthetic is a major influence on the design trends of contemporary furniture. As such, many modern beds utilize the same design elements.

In homes where space is a premium commodity, one of the great things about a modern platform bed is that they place the sleeping surface into an elevated position which frees up enough space for storage underneath. The only way such a modern bed design could possibly be a bad thing is if you are one of those clutter-prone types who carelessly puts his or her things away under the bed.

Furthermore, the need for a bulky box spring is obviated by a modern bed that has a platform design. These springs are necessary for traditional beds in order to support the mattress, but unfortunately they also compromise sleeping comfort by making use of thin metal cross supports that are very inadequate in providing comfort. A platform design uses a solid panel foundation and/or slat support instead, which gives you the liberty of placing the mattress directly on the frame, as well as having a very chic and minimalist look that is easy to maintain.

Another thing is that when you purchase a platform design bed frame, you can save money and avail yourself of a wise investment. Traditional bed frames can exceed platform designs in cost because you need to pay for three separate components: the box spring, the headboard and the foundation. Platform beds on the other hand, have a foundation that obviates the need for these components.

This article looks at the increasing interest in modern bed designs among individuals interested in overhauling their bedroom design or simply looking to replace an old bed frame. For those who want to save money, free up valuable space and obtain greater comfort, this article recommends modern platform beds, particularly Japanese platform beds that have a unique and attractive aesthetic.