How Do You Make A Japanese Platform Bed?

November 5th, 2009

Are you ready to have an Asian inspired change in your bedroom? No need to get all worked up and you don’t have to spend much of your hard-earned money either. You can make or design your own Japanese platform bed so that you can sink into a Zen-inspired haven any time.

Before we start working on your platform bed, let’s make sure we understand a few things about the Japanese platform bed. This bed is designed with simple lines and gentle curves, which is said to promote well-being and good fortune. It is an uncomplicated yet contemporary and clutter-free addition to your space.

Now if you have a simple low platform bed, you can start with that. Paint it with a dark finish. This will go well with white or light-colored sheets. These colors complement the modern minimalist theme, which usually uses black, white, and neutral colors accented with dashes of bold colors.

You can use traditional tatami mats to separate the bed frame from people and objects. Tatami mats are made of straw and are usually used in Japanese homes. Aside from sleeping space, you can convert your bed into a serene meditation area with these tatami mats. To achieve balance, you can also place two nightstands on either side of the bed.

And there you have it, your own Japanese platform bed. Now you can relax in your Asian-inspired sanctuary without having to buy a new bed.

A blog Dedicated to Furniture

September 8th, 2009

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A Trunk for Your Bedroom

September 7th, 2009

If you plan to do some shopping for your bedroom this fall, then you should think about the storage issues becuase you don’t want your bedroom looks unorganized. This oceano bedroom trunk would be perfect you think you may have space issues expecting all the new purchases. Moveover, the finish and the look of the trunk is designed to fit into most of the modern bedroom today. According to the designer, this storage trunk will remind people of high-class cruises on huge ships. Ready to give it a try?

Wooden Bunk Bed

September 4th, 2009

One way to make your bedroom looks interesting and unique is to have a unique looking bed in the room. This Shiver Me Wooden Bunk Bed from Powell is the one you can consider for your child. The bed is shaped like a ship with the boarding ladder. The design and finish of this bed reminds me of the old times as it features brass finished porthole frames finish, made of Oak and Mindy wood.

The bed is retailing on Amazon for $999.00, so it will a bit over $1000 plus the tax and shipping.

Birlea Aztec Bed

August 31st, 2009

Birlea bed offers great value for money as it comes with a unique and stunning design. It has better quality metal frames than most other beds. When you place this bed at your bedroom, you will see that it is a modem and stylish bed and a great alternative to wood beds. The way the frame is designed makes the bed much easier to fit into many styles of bedrooms. So if you are considering getting a new bed, take a look at this one and it won’t let you down.

Nice Daybed for Your Room

August 10th, 2009

This daybed looks more like a sofa or loveseat for me. It can easily stand out from other day bed because of the unique retro design and it can moonlight both as a sofa and a daybed. The back support on this sofa is interesting as it shapes exactly as rectangular. If you use it as a sofa, it may not be as comfortable as other sectionals, but in your living room, it shows your guest how stylish you are.

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This daybed has a lot of variations. The ones you will see below has a glass surface raised in the middle of the bed and it can be used as two separate loveseats so that two people can sit on each side.

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The Book Headboard - DIY

July 17th, 2009

If you think this headboard looks beautiful and would fit nicely in your bedroom, then you probably want to take the time to make your own piece. This is not bought from any local or online furniture stores but made from scratch. To get you started to work on this headboard, you should prepare the following things:

- Collection of book covers as this serves as the core of the headboard. If you do not have the used ones, you can buy them at thrift stores
- Special glues that can stick to wood and paper strongly
- polyurethane spray
- Picture hanging strips
-A large sheet of smooth plywood that is about 1/4 inch thick

The detailed instructions can be found here. As always, you do not need to follow every single step but want to customize the process a bit to make it unique for your bedroom

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-book-headboard/

Nice Veneer Platform Bed

July 14th, 2009

The color and the exterior of this bed itself show you what this bed is made of. The wood bed is made of natural Veneer and comes with 2 matching nice looking nightstands. Veneer represents thin slices of wood and it is usually less than 1/8 inch. If we put three or more layers of veneer together, it will become a plywood. Although the bed itself is only available in cherry finish, you still have the option for different color combination for the Headboard.

Mattress for Your Platform Bed

July 9th, 2009

Although you can sleep directly on the surface of a platform bed, it is always suggested that you add a mattress for extra comfort.

When you start shopping for the matters, you need to decide which mattress you want to buy. There are inner spring, latex and memory foam mattress. Well, there is no such a rule saying you should buy one type but rather it is a personal preference. My suggestion is to lay down on different types of mattresses and buy the one you feel most comfortable.

Once you decided the type of you wanted, you should think about how much you plan to spend. I suggest you spend as much as possible because a good night sleep is just critical. I can tell you it is much better than any types of energy drinks.

At last, don’t forget to check the warranty on the mattress as some special conditions may not be covered by warranties.

Get the Right Mattress Size for Your Bed

July 6th, 2009

This may sounds like a stupid question to ask: What size mattress is best for your bed? A lot of people actually bought the mattress size smaller than they actually needed. Buying a too-small mattress is a big mistake. A couple may think that a “double” is fine but they usually didn’t realize that they have much less space left for sleeping at night.

The simple tip is “buy more size than you think you actually need”. This will always give you more space and whoever sleeps on the mattress will enjoy much more sleeping space which is essential for a good night’s sleep.