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Wood Bunk Beds Or Metal Loft Beds?

by Vedis Andes on August 13, 2009 · 0 comments

in Bunk Beds

Wood Bunk BedWhen it comes to buying loft beds or bunk beds, you are faced with two choices of material – wood or metal. Both materials are as sturdy and safe, but most people still opt for wooden bunk beds rather than metal ones.

I, for one, love wooden furniture very much. Oak bedsteads, teak armories, pine bookcases, cherry coffee tables, mahogany office tables, walnut dining sets, to name a few.

The natural aroma of wood, the durability of wood furniture that can bring life long usage and its beauty and elegance with age are the reasons why I love wood furniture shopping, especially at second hand stores.

Buying old pieces of old wooden bunk beds, bed frames or four-poster beds from friends or family members is money saving and worthy. With a little repair, painting, stripping, or staining, they will have a completely different look and taste.

The best part is that the wooden furniture pieces work great with a contemporary or a classical rustic theme home. No matter what your theme is, there is always a place for wood.

Metal bunk beds are usually made of tubular metal and thought to be a classic kid’s type of bedding. Unlike wood bunk beds, emendations are much difficult to make to metal bunk beds if any safety requirements are not up to par.

When comparing both wooden and metal loft beds, the newer, stylish beds are usually made of metal. Also, metal beds allow a greater amount of decoration than wooden beds, so these are quite popular with the feminine crowd.

Generally, the choice between buying a wood bunk bed or metal loft bed is completely personal and depends on the space and the style.

Whatever type of bunk bed or loft bed you choose to buy, safety is your main priority. Make sure that the bed is safe with proper guard rails and safety precautions.

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The Historical Role Of Bedsteads

by Vedis Andes on May 20, 2009 · 0 comments

in Bedsteads / Bed Frames

Four Poster BedsteadYou know, you will have the Egyptians to thank for the fact of your sleeping today on a bedstead and a mattress after knowing the historical role of bedsteads that has its origins in ancient Egyptian civilization.

According to world history, the use of bedsteads by Egyptians goes back as far as 5,000 to 3,000 years ago. The Egyptian pharaohs began sleeping in beds raised from the ground after discovering that sleeping on higher platforms was more beneficial.

Over the years, archeologists have dug up ancient bed frames made of rich-looking, elaborately detailed pieces of metal, and reserved for use by the very rich and royalty.

Bedstead, a word to denote the wooden or metal-framed mattress-holding items, was first created by the British. There is evidence of the widespread use of bedsteads by the Romans, back when Britain was a province in their vast empire and known as Britannia.

The popularity of bed frames really began to take off in the 17th century, in Great Britain and Europe. They tended to be expensive, though, so only homes that could afford their price had them. Think of a movie showing that era and I am sure bedsteads equipped with four posts and thickly embroidered curtains to block out any light will come to your mind.

Modern day bed frames are usually made of wood or metal. The least expensive and most utilitarian are composed of just a frame, a few cross rails and a mattress while the most expensive and luxury ones are made of far more finer or exotic woods and metals that feature head and footboards, four posts and expensive silk or satin curtains, both overhead and on the sides.

The historical role of bedsteads in our lives is easy to see, now that we know a bit about them.

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