Bed Frame: Why Is It So Important?

A bed frame, or bedstead, is used to support and provide housing for your mattress and lift it off the floor. Just like how you are so stringent with selecting pillows, you should also select your bedstead with care. Your mattress, pillows, linen and the frame, work together to provide you with other benefits aside from that glorious slumber every night. How? Let us count the ways.

Provides Sturdy Support For Your Mattress

It is important to choose proper bed support for your mattress. Frames are made to support and complement the mattress and not vice versa. If you have a king-size mattress, you must have a matching frame for proper support. An unmatched frame can result in the early deterioration of your mattress, its shifting and sliding, disrupted uncomfortable sleep and in the long term, a damaged back.

Protection From Humidity, Moulds and Insects

Mattresses can become too heavy for movement, which causes a great cleaning problem for housekeeping. Moisture, humidity, and even pest infestations can develop underneath mattresses when they are left on the floor or over frames with no airflow feature. These pests can easily grow, spread and penetrate your mattress. And getting rid of them can be bothersome.

Order and Aesthetics

It can not be denied that a beautifully designed and arranged bed gives an aesthetic value to the whole room. Hotels go the extra mile to decorate their beds for guests. The bedstead completes the whole mood as it gives character to your space.

Extra Storage Space

This feature is a practical surplus to the basic requirements of a bed-support and very important, especially for homes with limited storage space. Bulky winter clothes, bed linens, towels, curtains or craft materials can be stored in these compartments.

Now that you have realised its value, you can now choose the best from the options below:

Upholstered

Luxurious and stylish, this frame lets you enjoy a cushioned headboard with your choice of fabric that compliments your bedroom theme. Regular vacuuming and cleaning of the headboard are a must to avoid it collecting dust and allergens.

Storage

These frames are usually made of sturdy, solid wood which can be heavy to move. Made to be efficient in safety, it provides maximum storage space and serves multiple purposes. Even though sometimes it can be a cleaning challenge for the housekeeper, with a little patience, you can do it by rolling the bed and emptying all the compartments.

Canopy

Also called a four-poster bed, it is definitely, both classic and stylish. The drapes offer comfort and charm. However, because of the size of this frame, it will require a high ceiling room. It also needs frequent cleaning as it collects dust on frame and posts.

Wrought Iron

Nothing will beat the durability and life span of wrought iron frames. It can easily outlive its owners and be passed on from generation to generation. They are durable and timeless pieces which make great wedding gifts. It is very easy to maintain as the metal is not a dust collector as wood, hence requiring fewer cleanups. But if you are looking for versatility in style, it can be difficult to achieve with these iron beds. Wrought iron bed frames have a distinctly classic look and might not comfortably fit in modern room designs.

Do not think of the bed frame as just another extra cost. Remember, it is what supports your mattress. When you take care of your mattress, your mattress will take care of your health. Sleep tight!

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