The beauty of the Asian platform bed lies in its simple lines and
Zen-like low profile design that requires one a single mattress to
use. Their low profile and compact size makes small rooms feel larger
and pair well with contemporary bedroom furniture. You can find Asian
style platform beds with boxy modern lines or with simple curves reminiscent
of the elaborate pagoda’s that have defined Asian architecture.
Whichever your preference, Asian platform beds are the perfect match
for your contemporary Asian furniture collection. To help you choose
the right platform bed, let’s discuss some of the different
styles available to you.
One of the most striking Asian platform bed designs are the elaborate
Japanese style beds which features slightly curved lines taken from
the Japanese architecture. These beds have an unmistakable Asian flare
and make for a striking focal point when paired with the right Asian
bedroom furniture set. Perhaps the best example of this style of Asian
platform beds is the Kondo platform bed which combines clean contemporary
lines with elements of traditional Asian architecture. The headboard
and footboard are made of rails that have been designed after the
roof line of traditional Japanese pagodas.
Another common Japanese platform bed style features Japanese Tatami
mats. Tatami mats are straw mats that are used to pad the floors of
traditional Japanese homes. They are also used to provide a padded
sleeping space and are often incorporated in today’s Japanese
platform bed designs. When used properly, Straw Tatami mats should
never touch and the grain of each mat should be in line with the others.
Modern platform beds which feature Tatami mats are usually very simple
and plain and pair well with minimalist furniture styles.
By far the most common Asian platform bed style can be classified
as contemporary
platform beds. These contemporary platform beds can be identified
by their low profile and thick, boxy side rails which can range from
6 inches wide to 2 feet wide. These beds often feature little more
than a rectangular wooden platform on which to place a mattress. They
are bold, simple and are perfect for those seeking a spiritual, Zen
like bedroom. When purchasing contemporary platform bed it is important
to take into account the low profile of this design and pair it with
an appropriate bedside table which will not tower above the bed.
For more information regarding Asian platform beds visit Tansu.Net
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style furniture boutique. You will find not only examples of each
of the bed styles above but helpful information regarding furniture
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