Good Questions: Should I Get This Platform Bed?

Hello AT,

I love the platform bed look, but have never had one before. I am afraid that I will lose all the nice bounce in my mattress and I hesitant to give up my regular bed. Are there any benefits to platforms besides just looking cool?

This is the bed I like (above)from PlushInteriors.com. It looks great and the price is right $541, but I don't know if the seller is reliable or what the quality of the bed is. Does anyone have any recommendations for a platform bed with headboard like this?

Thanks as always, CatherineF

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Dear CatherineF,

We have used platform beds and boxspring beds interchangeably for years and YES you will find that platforms are firmer - not a lot, but somewhat. They are also more stable - in a nice way - since there are not all those springs bouncing around. We recommend platform beds, and you shouldn't worry as it won't totally change your experience.

As for the bed you like from Plush Interiors, it is very nice in the picture. We don't know Plush Interiors but mid five hundreds for a bedframe like this is somewhat on the low end of the middle range for price points, so don't expect the quality to be TOO high. However, for under $700 this is about as good as you can do. Jump up to $1200 and you will have a whole new range of choice.

Anyone else?

Comments (17)

I have a Ligne Roset platform bed and find it uncomfortable. I have a bad back and think it's too firm. I've changed mattress, but still no comfort.

posted by JR on 2006-03-06 11:00:13

I am looking for a platform bed similar in style but would like to find one of better quality. Wheer do you recommend looking??

posted by rosalia on 2006-03-06 11:48:47

I have a Murphy bed, which is kind of like a platform bed, in that it has just a mattresss without a box springs. I find it to sleep just fine. But I'm really not the Princess and the Pea, though.

posted by Curtis on 2006-03-06 11:52:56

I've been looking at the platform beds at IKEA -- Malm or Hopen -- they're cheap and decent looking. Has anyone tried them? How's the support/stability?

posted by Debbie on 2006-03-06 12:07:14

I switched to a platform bed when I got a new mattress last year. The lower profile makes my small bedroom feel more roomy, and I'm happy not to have to use a bedskirt. Comfort-wise, I don't notice a difference. The only downside was that my night-table suddenly became too tall.

posted by Claudia B. on 2006-03-06 12:18:06

This is just a guess, but perhaps a tatami style bed would give you the same low profile look, but with a bit more bounce?

posted by Janet on 2006-03-06 12:45:03

I have the IKEA Hopen bed and I'm quite happy with it. The support slats are adjustable a few inches up or down. I have a 5" foam mattress with a 3" memory foam topper. At the bottom setting, the top of the 5" mattress is level with the platform sides. I find it more comfortable than my girlfriend's very expensive box-spring set.

It has developed a small squeek during repetitive movement, so I may need to do some tightening. I've heard that you can use white carpenter's glue on the joints to prevent loosening. Worth a try if you are sure you'll never want to disassemble the bed ever again.

Otherwise it is a very stable bed.

posted by Dan on 2006-03-06 15:34:15

My husband and I switched to a platform bed last year and love it... ours has storage underneath so we don't need a dresser in our tiny bedroom.

posted by Cathy Martin on 2006-03-06 16:14:33

Debbie. I have the Malm bed (with the 2 attached side tables. Love the look and it's very solidly built. Great deal for the money.

posted by Enrique on 2006-03-06 18:40:04

We just got the Ikea's Malm bed and we're using it with a Tempurpedic-type mattress. I love it, and it looks a lot more expensive than it actually was -- the king-sized bed plus two bedside tables came out to like $350. You just can't beat that. Unless of course it falls apart next week. It feels solid though.

posted by Melissa on 2006-03-06 20:25:10

Hehe, funny that you mention that melissa. I've recently got into the memory foam craze when I bought myself a pillow and have been in love with memory foam ever since.

posted by HR on 2006-03-07 19:03:39

If you are unsure, maybe try the Blu Dot Hot Rod Bed. It can be used as a platform bed, or traditional bed. It is a nice, simple design and a good value at about $500!

This is were I ordered mine in walnut, fast free ship and arrived in good condition: http://www.sleekspaces.com/jump.jsp?itemID=6830&itemType=PRODUCT&path=439,507&iProductID=6830

posted by studioloraine on 2006-03-13 16:57:04

I am thinking of buying a platform bed for the first time so looking for advice. can i use a regular type mattress on it or only a foam style?

posted by Coleen on 2006-05-02 16:04:30

There are a lot of benefits associated with platform bed other just looking cool. I hope you can find this forum useful:

http://www.bestplatformbeds.com/phpBB2

posted by Jeff Cai on 2006-06-15 15:36:48

Can you use a bedskirt with a platform bed and if so, how do you know what size to buy? My platform bed is a queen, and a queen bedskirt does not work. I really want to cover the bottom, so that is why the bedskirt is desirable.

posted by Kathy on 2007-03-25 16:32:03

I am thinking of buying a platform bed and I loves the ones at http://www.agilestcollections.com especially the worth platform bed http://www.agilestcollections.com/Contemporary_Bedroom-WORTH_PLATFORM_BED_AND_TWO_NIGHTSTANDS_king.html

posted by modenman87 on June 17th 2007 at 11:34am
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CatherineF,

I apologize for the delay in responding (I'm just now finding this link).

I'm with Plush Interiors and I want to assure you we're reputable retailer with quality furnishings. We've been in business (retailing on the web) for over 10 years. We don't have the excessive mark-up found in local brick-and-mortar furniture stores. So don't let the low price convince you it's a "cheap" piece.

All of our platform beds are made of solid hardwood (which is what you need to look for in a bed) with solid wood slats used to support your mattress. Platform beds are becoming exceedingly popular as of late due to their minimalist aesthetics.

I hope this helps. If you have any questions regarding this piece or others, feel free to contact us.

posted by plushinteriors on August 30th 2007 at 11:15am
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