Thinking of giving your bedroom a classical, romantic look? The centerpiece has got to be a French bed! In case you’re wondering, a French bed usually takes the form of a wooden bed that has ornate and delicate carvings; some are also made of cast iron. Although French beds tend to imbue a soft, romantic feel, they are very often sturdy and heavy duty, and therefore make a fine investment.
The details
So what makes a French bed look so gorgeous? It may be hard to put one’s finger on it, but I daresay it’s all in the sensuous curves, hand-carved decorations and contrasting textures. When coupled with bed linen made of traditional fabrics like plaids, stripes or toile, the French bed becomes even more magnificent, capturing the essence of lavender fields and the bright sunshine of the French countryside. It’s certainly not hard to feel comfortable with this style. C’est bon!
The French country style
As beautiful as a French bed is, I think it would look completely out of place unless one’s entire bedroom invokes the French country style. I mean, if you’re going to go romantic, why not go all the way? The French Country style of decorating has a rustic, old-world feel to it, which will make your bedroom warm and inviting.
The best part is, French country isn’t stuffy, and is, in fact, quite casual, so it won’t just fit beautifully into your home, it’ll feel right as well. French country is definitely one of the most romantic looks around. Picture a beautiful antique bed with a handsome headboard, hand carved chairs, an armoire, rusted light fixtures and a stone fireplace, doesn’t that just instantly transport you to an elegant old chateaux?
The other French bed
If you happen to be travelling in Europe, and hear the term French bed being used, don’t immediately expect an antique-styled ornate bed, because sometimes, the term is used to refer to a bed/mattress with a width that falls between a twin and a double bed. Not quite as romantic!
During my college days, I used to sleep on a mattress a lot; that is until I saved up some money and got myself a second-hand metal-framed folding bed, and boy, was that a luxury back then! Fast forward ten years, and the folding bed is as sturdy as ever; and recently, I gave it away to a friend who needed an extra bed for her house.
Murphy beds
Folding beds are, perhaps, a little underrated. To me, they’re extremely practical, as they’re space savers, and work best where square footage is limited, such as in small homes, apartments and college dormitories. It seems, however, that they’re more popular in some countries than others. In North America, there’s a type of bed that can fold into the wall, which is called a Murphy bed. It’s also sometimes known as a ‘wallbed,’ or ‘fold away bed.’
Basically, this type of bed has hinges at one end so that it can be folded up and stored vertically against the wall, or inside of a closet or cabinet. As such, modern Murphy beds can also come with added features such as lighting, storage cabinets, office components and a piston-lift mechanism, which makes the bed much easier and safer to lower and raise.
Sofa beds and folding metal beds
If you can’t find a Murphy bed, consider getting a sofa bed instead. Like a Murphy bed, it is also a type of folding bed, but it not only helps you to save space, it has a dual purpose as well. If sofa beds aren’t your thing, you can easily get a metal bed frame that can be folded in half, like the ones you get when ordering an extra bed at a hotel.
The mattress
The other important part of a folding bed, of course, is the mattress. Folding bed mattresses are usually attached to the bed frame with elastic straps, to prevent them from slipping off. These mattresses don’t usually have box springs, but will usually lie on a platform made of wood or wire mesh instead.
There are also folding bed frames that come with castors, so that you can move them around easily. Some also have a reclining feature, which makes it possible for you to adjust the backrest. Some folding beds are so lightweight and mobile that you can even take them with you on a camping trip! All in all, folding beds are a useful thing to have around, especially when you have guests staying over.
As a little girl, I simply loved fairytales that tell of princesses, in fact, I still do! Take the story of ‘The Princess and the Pea,’ for example, which tells of a young woman whose royal identity is established by a test of her physical sensitivity, and how about ‘Sleeping Beauty?’ Practically every little girl dreams of being a princess, so if you’re planning a room for your little girl, why not get her a bed fit for a princess?
If you can afford to blow the budget, I’d say go for a custom-made bed. These days, it’s possible to get a castle-themed loft bed installed, and you can complete the look in the little princess’ bedroom with unique accessories and children’s furniture, such as closets and storage space. You can even employ talented artists to decorate the furniture with floral details, or paint a mural on the walls.
Some custom princess beds that I’ve seen on the Internet actually look like enchanting mini palaces, and they come with towers, mini spiral staircases, curved slides and so much more! A princess’ dream come true!
If you’re on a budget, however, the smarter choice would be to DIY your little princess’ bedroom. Any old bed can be turned into a princess-styled bed with a coat of paint or some creativity! And who says only single beds can become princess beds? You shouldn’t turn your nose up at queen-sized or even bunk beds.
You can complete the your princess bed’s look with matching pink bed sheets with floral detailing, some pretty throw cushions and soft toys in the shape of creatures of the forest. Of course, the walls of the bedroom should be painted a soft pastel shade, and perhaps one of the walls can be turned into a feature wall, with a DIY mural. Think flowers, butterflies and fairies!
I think the best part about the DIY bedroom, as opposed to the custom-made bedroom, is the fact that it can adapt to the child, as she grows. But, of course, no matter how old or tall she gets, she’ll always be your little princess!
Though I live in warm and sunny Malaysia, I actually love the shabby chic and country cottage sort of look for my home’s interior, and so, in the bedroom, nothing would make my day more than a wonderful white bed. White beds have actually been enjoying record sales in recent years due to its timelessness. A neutral colour, white has always been seen as a clean and modern-looking shade, lending itself well to any bedroom setting.
Think about it, white matches virtually any theme, including country, romantic, cottage, modern, classic, modern, minimialism, industrial… you name it! White beds, coupled with white bed linen and pillows make veritable blank canvasses for your bedroom. So you see, no matter how you change the look of your bedroom from then on, you won’t find it hard to fir your white bed in it!
Think white beds are boring? Think again! These days white beds come in a variety of finishes, from wood, metal to leather! As I thumb through home decoration magazines featuring white beds, it becomes obvious that the right kind of white bed will actually set off a bedroom filled with antique finds quite dramatically, in addition to serving as a focal point to the room.
White beds look best, perhaps, against a light and airy palette, which works wonderfully in opening up the smallest of spaces and bringing cohesion into large rooms that are filled with furnishings. With white, you can hardly get a sense of heaviness or clutter. Instead, you can cue peace and tranquility. To me, it’s amazing how a coat of white paint can transform a space into a restful nook.
Patterns, textures and shades can also play a multi-faceted role in an all-white bedroom, featuring a handsome white bed. For example, you can mix and match checks and plaids with floral patterns just as you would any other colour, and make use of textured textiles of various weaves. And how about using a range of white on whites? From cream to off-white, the possibilities are endless! Of course, if you do get bored of an all-white room, you can always add a splash of colour with an animal printed ottoman or zesty red cushions. You could also choose to enrich your space with an earth-tones and soft grays. Versatile, classic, modern and cool, it can only be a dreamy white bed for me!
King size considered to be the largest bed-size that one can get. Its dimension differs from one place to another, but typically 76 inches wide and 80 inches long.
White is a fantastic color, it’s the combination of all colors, and it can be matched with any other colors easily. Studies show that white can make us calm. Often it’s used to represents peace and purity, and many other good things including Angels.
I love to use white bedding along with a white rug. In fact, I found that many hotels are doing this as well and this makes me wonders if there’s any philosophy behind the scene. The white bed stand out against other dark elements surrounding it, for example furniture in black. In fact, I found that the contrast between the white bed and black furniture look awesome. With a simple set up as this, any bedroom can looks fantastic even without the usage of lighting.
If you’re looking for a king size white bed, try look for EQ3, Blu Dot’s Hot Rod bed, DWR or Bo Concept. The last I searching for a good king size white bed, I came across a few interesting designs from them.
Get yourself a good king size white bed today. That can be a simple step that turns your bedroom into a five star hotel’s room? With thousands of hotels going after this set up, you knew that it can’t be wrong.
Before making a purchase, check for discount sales or so which give you the beautiful king size white beds at comparatively low cost. You might even consider to buy them from on-line stores as well.