Poster Bed Design Ideas

Looking back to the era when the kings and queens, prince and princesses ruled the lands, four poster beds were used, as a symbol of opulence and royalty. As the focal point of the room, metres of soft lace, silk and linen are draped around the posts and on top of the bed itself to give it a really rich look. Until this day this bed lends an affluence to any room, which is reminiscent of the great times of old. A four poster bed is called so because of the four posts or columns on each corner of the bed, supporting an upper rectangular pane. Almost all these beds are beautifully carved with any preferred design, such as Renaissance, French Fleur de Lis, or Celtic designs, depending on which period it was made. Typically made of hard wood, this bed lends a grandness to any room.

In ancient times, they are mostly found in castles or in the homes of the ruling class, or those with money to afford it. Because it is often customized towards the owner's preferences, and making them requires a large amount of wood due to its huge size, this bed is costly. But what it costs is greatly compensated by the richness it eludes and the explicit comfort it provides to anyone who would sleep on it. The different parts of the four poster bed are each carved and designed elaborately. The tester-the rectangular panel on top of the bed-is designed to hold the draping and the curtains that adds to the overall design of the bed. Some fabrics and draping are used to keep out drafts, and also insects such as mosquitoes and flies. The wood design is often matched to the other furniture in the room which adds to the motif and style. Choose your bedding wisely. You can put a dark and solid wood four-poster bed into any modern bedroom as long as you dress it properly. Make use light-colored and modern bedding designs that can create a comfortable space where you can relax and sleep while still looking amazing when guests come over to visit. You want your bedroom to not only be comfortable, but a space you are proud of, showing it off to your guests when they visit for the first time.

However, handmade four poster beds have their own advantages and charm. You have the choice of selecting timber or wood and you can even get them designed according to the size of your room. Not only they are biodegradable, they are long lasting and eco friendly. Due to the rise in the cost of timber and workmanship, handmade poster beds can give you a run for money.