What Kind Of Bed Are You Comfortable In?

Sure, there are trends in beds. Sink into these: Iron beds with floral motifs. Canopy beds. Mission-style futons. Daybeds with curved arms and cast ball finials. Four-posters so high off the ground that you need a stepladder to climb into them.

There’s also a marked increase in futons in metal and mixed materials, and there’s equal interest in larger beds - referred to as “power beds” - to accommodate homes with high ceilings.

Among metal beds, the metal of choice is iron. Available initially in variations of black, iron beds now feature an interesting assortment of color-splashed, textured and faux finishes. There are iron versions of traditional wood beds such as four-posters and sleigh styles, contemporary canopy beds, and daybeds. You make the choice. You sleep in it. Zzzzzzz.

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