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When mattresses are held up by a flat raised surface, it is probably platform beds. Platform beds usually have a simplistic look, and are very functional in small rooms with cramped spaces, or may commonly be used in guest rooms.

Another benefit of platform beds besides fitting into tight spots is that you don’t need to buy box springs or any other kind of mattress foundation. Platform beds use slats under the mattress, and offer a firm type of support to sleep on. If you really wanted to use a box spring on platform beds there is no reason why you couldn’t do it.  Platform beds on box springs would just be higher for you to climb into.

Platform beds have become rather popular. Platform beds can be found in a lot of different styles from which to choose, but for the most part are made from wood or iron.

Although platform beds may seem to be sleek and modern, they are really ancient, and originated in Japan. Originally, platform beds were called loft beds, and were designed to fit high in the house on four poles, and every day affairs could go on right below the beds. In time, as houses became larger and space wasn’t such an issue, the long legs were shortened into the height we are familiar with these days.

Because of the sleek design in platform beds, some people feel that they look better when you tuck in all the bedding, rather than the dust ruffle look. 

Keep in mind when shopping for a mattress for platform beds that it will feel different when you get it home than it does in the store. In the store it will be on top of a box spring, but when you put it on platform beds it will become more firm and not as giving.

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