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Saturday, 26 September 2009 19:28
Captains Bed

If you need lots of storage space in your bedroom but don't have much room for several dressers and chests, look into getting a captain’s bed. It maximizes the floor area it occupies because aside from a bed, it also has drawers built into the space between the floor and the bed frame. This kind of bed is sturdier than other types of beds because it has extra support under the bed. As can be concluded from its name, a captain’s bed’s design is influenced by beds used in ships. Space is limited onboard and therefore must be maximized.

Now before you get into the hype of looking for a captain’s bed for your sleeping space, read on for a few guidelines to help you pick the best one.

There are two ways to go when it comes to captain’s beds. You can have a built-in or standalone bed. A built-in captain’s bed is more steadfast. It may be the better choice if you have a single-room place because you can have the bed built into a recess in the room and have it enclosed with curtains. The downside to a built-in though is that there’s less flexibility when it comes to rearranging furniture. If you have a roomier place, then a standalone bed may be more to your liking. You can rearrange furniture any time you want a new look to your room.

The storage space may come in different styles. There are captain’s beds with drawers all around while some have shelves. Others feature roll-out storage. Whatever your preferred storage design is, make sure that the bed you will select has ample storage capacity. There are beds that have drawers or shelves built all round the bed and even into the headboard and footboard. With all this storage room, you may not have to have dressers taking up more room in your limited space.

If you need more sleeping space, there are also captain’s beds that have trundle units. If you have a guest sleeping over, you can pull out the trundle unit and have an instant guest bed. You can slide it back under the compartment when not in use.

If you are getting a captain’s bed for your kids, there are beds that come in adorable designs that would surely delight your youngsters. For built-in beds for kids, there’s a ladder that they can use to get up to the bed, so they’ll enjoy climbing up to the bed and having their own private space.

A bed with as much storage space as a captain’s bed is a great purchase and gives excellent value to your money. It’s not just money you save but space too. It is a smart choice and a functional one as well.
Last Updated on Saturday, 26 September 2009 19:35