European Platform Bed Styles

We often look to the runways of Paris and Milan for the latest and edgiest fashions, and when we want a distinctly contemporary and thoroughly exciting bed, we look to Scandinavia, Italy, and other European locales that have embraced the clean style of platform beds. As these styles gain in popularity, designs are becoming increasingly daring, bold, and ultra-luxe.

What makes European-inspired platform beds so remarkable? One look at the crisp lines and intrepid angles, and you’ll know. They are sharp, clean, and almost spare. Without the need for a bulky box spring, platforms have a lower profile and therefore achieve a look of de-cluttered elegance instantly. European models typically make use of edgy contemporary lines and incorporate a variety of different textures and materials to help you build a décor that is original and stunning. Using wood, metal, leather, and fabric upholsteries, these beds become a breathtaking pallet on which you can express your style. From luscious, creamy leather headboards to sharp, geometric metal frames, you can find a wide variety of European styles.

The best way to accessorize these platform beds is to use bold, simple colors in your comforters and bedding. For instance, if you have a black bed with a beautifully contemporary headboard, choose stark white or bright red linens for dramatic contrast. You can, though, experiment with any type of décor and see what strikes your fancy. The essence of these wonderful European beds is one of clean sophistication. Allow the bed speak for itself by keeping furnishings and decorations simple. You can achieve European flair no matter where on the globe you live.