Metal beds are very common, but a modern style bed made of metal possesses a unique contemporary beauty. They typically have clean, uncluttered lines and a sleek appearance. Since the bed sets the tone of the room, it’s important to get it right when you are decorating the one room in your home that is also a sanctuary after a long day.
Not Just One Style
At first glance, it might seem that modern is well…modern. It is characterized by clean, streamlined lines, architectural forms and the use of geometric shapes and asymmetrical profiles. But modern metal beds come in a range of styles and designs that are as individual as the person looking to buy one.
Because of their minimalist nature and construction material, modern metal platform beds that have highly polished finishes can be visually striking and have a dramatic impact on the room’s interior design. When the welded joints of a metal platform bed made of heavy gauge tubing are exposed and finished with brushed nickel finish, it can have a distinctly industrial feel. Metal platform beds in a modern style that has either both a headboard and footboard or just a headboard sometimes have the appearance of artwork, because of stylized profiles and metalwork accents.
Sleigh beds are typically associated with traditional style than they are with modern. But many manufacturers use the graceful, curvy profile as a jumping off point for their own modern interpretation of the classic sleigh bed. A metal sleigh bed commands attention. Subtle with style and sophistication, it pairs rolling curves with linear lines to create an updated look that is both adaptable and versatile.
Matching a low-profile metal bed with tall posts creates the illusion of grand scale, without sacrificing precious space. This kind of modern poster bed is very contemporary, because clean lines are emphasized by the metallic finish for a look that is distinctive yet restful.
Modern Metal Bed Construction
A wide range of ores and elements are used to make modern metal beds. When two or more elements are combined together, it is called an alloy. Tubular steel is a common construction material for metal beds. A metal bed made of tubular steel is lighter than one made of standard or premium iron, but can be just as strong and durable, depending on the gauge of tubular steel used to make the bed.
Modern metal beds crafted from iron are strong and long lasting. Typically, the frame will be made of iron, but if the bed includes any spindles and/or straight bars, they are constructed from some kind of heavy gauge steel. Decorative accents, such the bars to connect finials to the bed posts, finials and metelwork elements are often made of cast iron. A well-made cast iron bed will last for decades. Most modern style metal beds are made of one type of alloy or another.
Buying Tips and Decorating Ideas
When a modern metal bed with a distinct design is perfectly matched to the bedding as well as the bedroom’s overall décor, it creates a bold new look that has an edgy, cosmopolitan appeal.
Metal beds can look trendy, stark or elegant. Decide on the look you want to achieve before making a final purchase.
Modern metal beds often conjure up the image of sharp edges, stark lines and cold finishes. Don’t let appearances fool you. A metal bed with a unique design is the essence of cool. And it’s comfortable too.
Decorating a room modern style room and furnishing it with a metal bed is an economical way to go. Even high-end ones are generally more affordable than their counterparts made of wood.
Whatever the occasion or festivity, every home should have a place for overnight guests, expected or unexpected, to sleep. If you have an unused room or a second bedroom that is currently being used for storage, now is the perfect time to convert it into a welcoming place for visitors. My room for guests is also where I write, but when people come over to stay, I tidy away computer-related stuff to make the space as inviting as possible. And I did it on a budget!
