Platform bed with drawers: softwood, hardwood or metal?

If you are trying to create a more contemporary look in your bedroom while freeing up floor space. So now is the time to think about investing in a platform bed with drawers from which there are many different styles to choose from now available.

In addition to these beds being available in a variety of different styles, they are also made from a number of different materials. It is this that can make it difficult for you to decide which of the many platform beds with drawers that are now available you should invest in. So, to help you determine exactly which bed is right for you, we take a look at the pros and cons of the various materials this type of furniture is now made from.

1. Domestic Softwood: These are typically the cheapest wooden platform beds with drawers you can now buy. But because wood is somewhat softer if not used in the right way, they are likely to take damage like dents in the frame quite easily.

The most common type of softwood these beds will be constructed from is pine, and in many cases the exterior of them will be stained or varnished to provide additional protection to the wood. However, sometimes no finish will have been applied, allowing you to paint or varnish the frame to complement the rest of the room’s décor. So there is no need to spend more money on redecorating the room.

2. Domestic hardwood: The type of wood to use is usually oak or maple as they are very strong and can take a lot of abuse. However, you will find that due to the wood used, these types of beds cost more, but you will find that they last much longer. But you will find that you do not have the opportunity to paint or varnish them to match the rest of the decoration in the room.

When it comes to the foundations of these beds, you will also find that slats are used instead of a solid panel of wood to provide support for the mattress that sits on top. As a result, you will find that these types of beds have the ability to carry much more weight on them.

3. Metal: Most metal platform beds with drawers you can buy today are made from cold-rolled steel. This is because, unlike other metals, it is much more resistant. In addition, these types of beds allow a little more freedom in relation to the height at which the bed will be placed, since the frame often allows the platform to be raised or lowered.

As well as being much more versatile in the height at which the base can be placed, this type of platform bed with drawers tends to be much more affordable because they can be mass produced.