What to Consider When Selecting a Queen Platform Bed

Platform beds are simple, stylish and designed for convenience. If you're shopping for a new queen bed for a queen size mattress, then a platform style bed should be at the top of your list. The sleek profile of a queen platform bed from West Elm works great with minimalist and modern decor but can be incorporated with a variety of different designs as well.

When browsing our selection for a new bed, it can be helpful to consider the style of the frame, the style of the headboard and the style of the legs.

Platform Bed Frame Styles

There is a lot of variation available within the platform bed design, giving you the freedom to choose the perfect frame for the space. Some of our most popular queen platform bed styles are:

• Mid-century platform bed: Enjoy mid-century modern stylings with a solid wood platform bed featuring clean lines and a slim silhouette.
• Industrial platform bed: Iron and distressed wood construction makes for a perfect centerpiece for any rustic or industrial bedroom design.
• Box frame bed frame: The ultimate in simplicity, a box frame bed will fit seamlessly with any combination of furniture and decor.
• Upholstered platform bed: Featuring tailored upholstery in your choice of fabric, there's no easier way to bring more color and texture into a room.
• Simple bed frame: Crafted of solid and engineered wood, our simple bed frames are made to coordinate with most West Elm headboards and are adaptable to any style.

Platform Bed Headboard Styles

As the most visible component of a queen platform bed, the style of the headboard is also important to consider. Your main options when it comes to headboard styles are:

• Wood: Versatile and available in a variety of styles, wood headboards can work well in both modern and traditional designs depending on the finish.
• Upholstered: Highly customizable to your style preferences, upholstered headboards bring more warmth to the space. They are also easy to coordinate with other design elements like an area rug.
• Grid-tufted upholstered: Grid-tufting always lends an elegant look to an upholstered headboard, adding a classic touch to a modern bed frame.
• Curved upholstered: A curved upholstered headboard is another simple way to bring an elevated style and some extra visual interest to a room.

Platform Bed Leg Styles

The final feature to consider when looking for a new bed is the legs, which can have a significant impact on its overall style. The most common leg designs are:

• Solid wood: Versatile and suitable for just about any style, solid wood legs provide a sturdy base both functionally and visually.
• Tapered: Wooden legs with a tapered design have a more retro, mid-century modern feel that can complement any modern design.
• Powder-coated steel: Commonly available in a black or white finish, powder-coated steel legs offer subtle style adaptable to any decor.
• Deco-style metal: For legs that draw a bit more attention to themselves, choose a deco-style metal featuring a brass finish that gives the bed an extra touch of glam.

A bed serves as an important style focal point. By taking into account every feature of your new queen platform bed, you're sure to be happy with your decision for many years to come. The fantastic selection of platform beds at West Elm makes it easy to find just the right bed for any room.