apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

Ok, am I like the last person on earth who likes having a box spring?

Tree stump seating. cute? yes, comfortable? I doubt it.

Fuddy, I think platform beds are uncomfortable too. I get the same look by putting the box springs and mattress directly on the floor, using a tailored bedspread, and fixing the headboard to the wall.


This way I get complete comfort and don't keep hitting my shin on the platform. To say nothing about the cost savings.

This look is exactly what I want with my Asian theme bedroom.

I think platform beds are beautiful, but in my opinion, the Japanese style's are much more appealing to the eye. As for the tree stump...I'm not so sure I like it. I'm all about having an earthy feel to the room, but this is a smidge too realistic for me.

That student area is dead boring - the dead tree stump isn't doing much in the way of enlivening the exisiting space.

I just saw the space as it was in the "before" state on the Chicago part of the site and I'd like to retract my above comment. I had thought that someone just dragged a piece of wood into an existing space, but it was a total demo.