Platform bedroom sets are sets of bedroom furniture that match and the centrepiece is the bed, which literally stands on a platform. The rest of the furniture is made to match with the materials, design, color and texture of the platform bed.
A platform bed has a raised up base which keeps the mattress off the floor. The platform is hard and flat and supports the mattress and there are no box springs in the base. In fact this is generally solid wood, or slatted. A platform base like those included in a platform bedroom set gives a firm surface to sleep on, so if you do not like a firm, hard bed, this is probably not the choice for you. However, you never know and actually trying one of these platforms out might change your mind.
Most platform bedroom sets are made of wood and are strong solid shapes. Some have fancy headboards at the top and bedroom sets built to match these beds are usually plain too, with clean lines. This gives a modern contemporary look to the bedroom. There are one or two variations on the bases of these beds and oriental influences, with the base covered in hessian, or tatami mats, and gently curving lines are quite popular. Some designs also have storage drawers in them.
If you are considering a bedroom platform set there are a few things to watch out for. Firstly, test the bed and make sure it is not too firm for you to sleep on. Take a close look at the wooden base and if it is slatted make sure that there are between twelve and fourteen slats to support the mattress. Remember that if you like the idea of a platform bed but it is much too firm for you, you can put box springs on top of the platform and place the mattress on top of that. It does make the bed higher than normal but will work well with most designs.
Platform bedroom sets vary a lot in style and price according to the material they are built from. Once you choose your favorite bed style, you can then add on the extra pieces of furniture to make up the set of your choice. A black leather platform bed in queen size with a cherry and maple wood frame, plus a nightstand and a four drawer dresser will cost you around $2000. However if you want something less costly, there are lots of options. Four piece modern platform bedroom sets made from solid teak start at around $900.
However there are lots of bargains to be had if you look up platform bedroom sets on the internet and check out the available designs and prices. Make sure that the set you choose fits properly into your room and if you want to add more pieces to the bedroom furniture at a later date, make sure that the store will have these in stock, or be able to order them for you.