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Although the word bedstead may conjure up a vision of a very solid, large bed, bedstead is merely another word for bed frame.  A kingsize bedstead come in a wide variety of styles.  The two most common types of bedstead are the standard and the platform frame.

Standard frames consists of a headboard or head rail, two side rails and a footboard or foot rail.  In king size bedsteads, there is a center support that runs between the headboard and footboard of the frame.  Bed slats between the two side rails provide horizontal support for the mattress and box springs.  Some king size bedsteads have more than four legs supporting them.  An extra leg may be placed in the middle of the center support to help prevent sagging.

Platform bedsteads usually don’t require box springs.  Instead, a solid board between the for rails supports the mattress.  Platform style bedsteads are popular in Europe, Asia and Japan.  They are readily available, but less popular in the US.  King size bedsteads in the platform style usually need some reinforcing framework under the platform since the size of the board makes it subject to sagging.
Platform style bedsteads may have legs, or may be built with a base that goes around all four sides.

One type of platform bedstead is suspended from the ceiling.  It may have one suspension point where a cable from each corner of the bed is brought to a central point or it may require four attachments into ceiling joists.  Some of these king size bedsteads may be round rather than rectangular.  This type of platform bedstead is called a floating bed.  Floating platform beds need to be installed by a qualified carpenter.

Most platform beds are made of wood rather than metal, although some may be made of acrylic,  Lacquer over MDF, a type of fiberboard, is another fairly common finish.  Metal bedsteads are usually standard frames.  Some platform beds may have a metallic or foil finish, but the the frame itself is wood or fiberboard.

Shopping for a kingsize bedstead is easy.  The size is popular in the US where newer homes often have very large master bedrooms.  Local furniture and mattress stores usually have a selection of frames in king size and there are lots of frames on display on the Internet.

If you are just moving into your first apartment or loft, consider a 4ft bed instead of a queen or king size bed.  Usually, apartments and lofts have limited space and you need to make the most of it.  If your home has an open floor plan, a king size bed may dominate the space, making your home look smaller.

4ft beds are usually less expensive than larger beds.  Consider,too, the cost of bed linens which are also more expensive for larger beds.  Smaller beds are more economical with space and money which can be in short supply for people who are moving into their first home.

It’s possible to find 4 ft beds in a variety of styles. If your space is very small, like a studio apartment, you might consider a loft style.  With a 4 ft loft style bed, you will have space beneath the bed to put in a desk or small office space.  You can even put a bureau or chest of drawers under the bed. Basically you double the floor space when you chose a loft bed.

Some modern styles of 4ft beds come with floating night stands built right into the frame.  You can chose from all kinds of styles with headboards, or with both headboards and foot boards.  You can find 4ft platform beds that have storage underneath to save more space.  Whatever your style, you’ll find a bed to suit you.

Before you buy your bed, make a computer model of your room.  Think about all the furniture you intend to use in the space and move it into the room using the measurements of each piece.  If you can’t do this on your own PC, your furniture seller may offer the service and most interior designers have the program.  You may see the advantages of using a smaller bed and you won’t get stuck with furniture that doesn’t fit.

If you are dealing with a small space, it’s best to scale down the size of your furniture to fit your space.  Large pieces overwhelm small spaces.  Try to keep all your furniture in the same scaled down size.  It will make your space look larger.  Avoid clutter since it also makes a room appear small.  Keep accessories to a few important pieces.

Check with your local furniture retailer, or go online to find a great selection of 4ft beds for your space.