If you are thinking of redecorating your bedroom in an attempt to give it a more traditional and sophisticated flavor you may actually consider purchasing a sleigh bed. Size of these beds have reduced over the years making them suitable for any type of modern day rooms but they always look more appealing when placed in spacious houses. Their shape like a sleigh is what gives them this name and the design being S-shaped at the head and foot boards maybe another reason for naming it so. Dating back to the days of the Greek and Roman civilizations such beds were intricately designed and carved resembling horse-drawn sleighs adding a romantic flavor to them. Children are particularly fond of these sleigh beds because they are very comfortable and unique to look at.
Things to consider when buying sleigh beds:
These beds are generally made from wood as mahogany as hard wood is required to make these beds hardy and bug proof. But very few hard woods can hold their shape under pressure and it is crucial you make the right choice of wood. Today you get even steel or iron beds.
Ensure that the sleigh bed you order is high on comfort particularly if there are people in the family suffering from joint pains and spinal problems. Check well to see if the softness of the bed is right for you and a moderately soft bed is generally the safest choice.
Buy them at online stores preferably that give attractive and reasonable prices because these beds are typically exorbitantly priced.
Some commonly available sleigh bed types:
Santa Barbara style: this is a bed with a difference having a finish that is jet black in color.
California King Bed style: made from solid birch and cherry veneers this type has a distinct and exclusive look.
Isabelle White Beds: particularly feminine and suited for adolescent girls these beds are white with floral carvings.
Annabelle beds: a relatively modern look in keeping with contemporary sleeker style of furniture and made of iron.
Brookland beds: brown leather covering and hardwood made these are contemporary styled beds with padded headboards.
Today we have more modified versions of these beds that are more sleek and smaller in dimensions but are likely to appeal to everyone using them. Some have geometric shapes with fewer carvings on the head and foot boards giving them a more sober and classy look.
