Top 5 Wood Modern Platform Beds

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

1. Selex Blok by Milmueble

Ingenious design with a walk-on platform that incorporates fluorescent lighting elements, the Selex Blok modern platform bed is further customizable with the frame and accent finishes which consist of luxurious woods, sleek lacquered woods and leather elements, all of which yield to a striking effect of asymmetry, intrigue and sophisticated modernity.

Selex Blok Walk-on Platfom Bed by Milmueble

2. Altomare by Fimes

Designed by Liliana Leone and Luca Mazzari, Altomare Bed is finished in wood with a curved headboard that makes this stunning modern bed a great element for a corner or a linear layout in a contemporary bedroom setting. The curved headboard and the ergonomic nightstands with plenty of storage are further complimented by the light fixture in the center of the headboard.

Altomare Platform Bed by Fimes

Altomare Platform Bed by Fimes

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Platform Beds Myths

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Selex Rex Platform Bed by Milmueble

Selex Rex Platform Bed by Milmueble

Platform beds have been around for decades and have become extremely popular as well as bountiful in the options that are available to today’s consumer.  However, some folks are still hesitant for a number of reasons, most of which are in lieu of misinformation or not enough of it.  Platform beds have become more popular in the last 5 years as there has been an increase in demand for modern furniture and in particular modern bedroom furniture in United States.  Here are some popular arguments against a platform bed and an explanation that discharges these arguments. Read More

Modern Furniture with Unconventional DNA

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Who said that modern furniture and contemporary furnishings should have any limitations? Validating the notion that in fact, modern furniture design knows no barriers, especially in the choice of materials, are a few examples where conventional forms are executed using unconventional materials yet all these extraordinary pieces maintain their practical demeanor.

Honey Pop Chair by Tokujin Yoshioka is made out of paper.  Yes, paper – you heard it…so avoid spilling drinks or lighting candles around it.  The Honey Pop Chair is built using 120 pieces of glassine paper which are glued together and precisely contoured into a multi dimensional structure which when “opened”, fashions a honeycomb silhouette, hence the namesake.

Honey Pop Chair by Tokujin Yoshioka

Honey Pop Chair by Tokujin Yoshioka

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Modern Bedroom Design

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Selex Blok Red Walk-on Modern Platform Bed by Milmueble

Selex Blok Red Walk-on Modern Platform Bed by Milmueble

Historically, the bedroom has been referred to as a room used primarily for sleeping and thus the importance of its style and furniture was often overlooked, if not dismissed altogether.  But as we ponder upon our busy lives and days filled with consuming tasks, we remember that at some point in our day, we all wish we could spend the day in bed, in our bedroom that is…and not necessarily catching up on our sleep, but mostly lounging and enjoying its relaxed atmosphere. Read More