Beds around the World
Beds and bed styles reflect cultural differences and space availability. US bedrooms frequently house a queen or king sized bed. A few years back massive wooden sleigh beds were trendy, but recently contemporary low platform beds with a definite Asian flair have gained in popularity. The American master bedroom has grown to include a sleeping … Keep Reading → space and perhaps room for a TV-video entertainment center. At a recent electronics show, one manufacturer showed off a king-sized TV Bed with a large flat-panel TV built into the foot board. On the other hand, in space-limited housing, double beds are still very common. Families needing to provide sleeping accommodations for extra guests or their children’s friends can opt for a sofa bed, futon or rollaway cot. Regardless of culture or space limitations, we all need a place to sleep.
