When fitting out a bedroom there are a variety of styles of bed to choose from and selecting one that fits in with the room size is common sense. This is especially so in smaller bedrooms where a standard sized bed can dominate the room and look out of place. Lower profile beds can be a better option in smaller rooms and they can provide a more balanced design which can improve the overall look.
How Are They Designed?
Lower profile beds are typically designed to sit closer to the ground and don’t have the height of a standard bed. This can be useful for a couple of purposes. Firstly, as the bed is not so large it can be a less imposing feature in a bedroom and many people like the minimal styling that it creates. Secondly, many people like the sensation of sleeping closer to the ground rather than having to climb up into a bed and this can be a good reason to choose it.
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Styles Available
There are a few styles of lower profile beds available. It can simply be a standard metal or wood frame bed manufactured with shorter legs such that the frame of the bed sits lower. However, there are also styles such as platform beds which are specifically designed with a low profile. These typically have a solid wood base with no legs and are designed to sit low to the ground. These can be used to create a minimalist and uncluttered look in a bedroom, which is a style that many people like.
Advantages And Disadvantages
While there are advantages to using beds with a low profile, the one disadvantage tends to be a reduction in bedroom storage space. Many traditional beds have storage space built into them or under them that can be used to keep a room tidier and provide an option for storing possessions. If you like having under bed storage, therefore, a bed with a lower profile may not be an appropriate choice.
Shopping Outlets And Other Buying Options
However, if you like the style created by using lower profile beds they can be found in a variety of shopping outlets. Bedroom furniture Mart is an online retailer that has a number of low profile style beds available and these are typically a more standard looking bed frame with shorter legs. Costs for these can start at around $400 with the Franklin Low Profile Bed Set being an example of this. It is available in a range of sizes with the smaller models starting at a price of around $380 and the bed is made from solid hardwood with a deep Merlot finish.
Another store that has low profile beds available for sale is KMP Furniture which has a variety of low profile platform beds available and these are available in a price range of around $1,000 to $2,000.
Final Thoughts
If you are looking for a bed style that is less imposing and does not dominate the décor of a bedroom so much, then low profile beds are an option to look at. They can be ideal for a smaller room, although can easily be used in any size of room to create a simple, minimal look that is attractive and stylish.