Types of Bed Styles and Which One Is Right for Your Bedroom

When designing a bedroom, the most important thing is deciding on the bed style. Since it is the whole point of the room, whichever bed style you pick will decide the style of the rest of your room. If you have no idea what kind of bed you should purchase for your bedroom, you’ve come to the right place. 

We have put together a list of the most popular and unique bed styles for you. This way, you can compare them all and consider which one is the best according to your taste. 

1. Canopy Bed

Canopy beds have four posts at each corner of the bed frame, which are connected by crossbeams at the top. This type of bed is traditionally decorated with curtains, offering the user more privacy. There are traditional and modern versions of the same design available. 

Canopy beds are perfect for rooms with tall ceilings because they would look cramped otherwise. You have the freedom to hang different things to decorate it, like floral vines or fairy lights. 

2. Handcrafted Bed Swing

If you want to wow everyone with something different, look no further than handcrafted bed swings. They are beds that are suspended using four wire-like supports attached to the ceiling. As the name suggests, the bed can also sway a bit. This is, by far, one of the coolest styles on the list.

Bed swings go way back to the 19th century and were popular in the US south.  They would be hung outside to entertain guests outside on chilly nights. However, nothing’s stopping you from hanging them in your bedroom.

3. Round Bed

A round bed is either a complete circle with a headboard or a semi-circle. They became popular in the 1960s and 70s and have stuck around since then. It is not uncommon to add canopies on top of round beds and curtains. These are the best for larger rooms since they take up a lot of space because of their shape. Also, the extra area made available due to the round shape makes it great for lounging or watching TV.  

4. Ottoman Bed

Do you value storage space a lot? If that’s your first priority, an ottoman bed would be perfect for you. The mattress lies on a frame with a hydraulic press that lifts up effortlessly to reveal storage space. You can keep anything you want in that space. Ottoman beds are the best for small apartments that need every space-saving solution possible. 

5. Murphy Bed

A Murphy bed is the opposite of an Ottoman bed. Instead of the bed hiding some storage space, some storage space hides the bed. Basically, the bed is designed to stand up and fit in a closet when not in use. Then, you open the closet and pull down the bed to use. Its the best for people who want more space in the day so they can fold the bed away. 

6. Bookcase Bed

Bookcase beds, as the name suggests, are the best for readers. They have some storage solutions like shelves built into the bed’s headboard, making sure nothing it out of reach, like your phone, kindle, or favorite books. Modern ones can have electric outlet’s built into drawers.

Now that you know more about different bed styles, we hope you have picked a favorite. If not you might have narrowed it down. A lot goes into the decision of picking a bed, because after all, the bed is nearly everyone’s favorite place.