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The types of wood beds available today are as varied as the décor you would like to create in your bedroom. They include:

Platform beds: A platform bed is a bed whose base consists of a raised, flat surface meant to support a mattress. You place the mattress directly on the flat surface, or platform, without using a box spring. The platform is typically raised on legs or framework. Platform beds are a good choice for sleepers who prefer firm cushioning without the bounce of a box spring. They also nicely complement the new memory foam mattresses that have become popular among mattress buyers.
Four poster beds: A four poster bed is a bed with four tall posts at each corner. In some cases, the posts are connected with wooden slats in the shape of a rectangle and in other cases, with a canopy. In other styles, the posts remain unconnected. Four poster beds create a dramatic look in any bedroom.
Canopy beds: Canopy beds are a type of four poster bed in which each tall post supports a covering made of material or netting. While in some cases the material forms only a canopy above the bed, in other cases, it falls to the sides of the bed and creates a private enclosure when drawn together.
Sleigh beds: Sleigh beds are a popular choice among wooden beds today. A sleigh bed has a high scrolled headboard and a slightly lower footboard, creating the shape of a horse-drawn sleigh. They were developed in America in the early 19^th century as an adaptation of a popular French Empire design.
Bunk beds: A popular choice for children, bunk beds are available as wood beds, as well as in other materials. They are twin beds arranged one on top of another, with space between, on a sturdy frame.
Loft beds: Loft beds are a form of platform beds, except they have been built on a much higher level so that the space beneath them can be used for storage or living space.
Daybeds: Daybeds offer not only a place for sleeping, but also a seating area. A daybed is a twin bed designed with two side panels and one back panel, creating a raised side on three sides of the bed. They can easily be used for seating space by lining the back panel with throw pillows. Sometimes, a daybed also includes a trundle bed, which stores underneath it and can be pulled out for additional sleeping space.
Futons: Futons, a traditional Japanese bed, serve as a couch during the day and flatten into a bed at night. They are built on wooden frames with an upholstered cushion on top.
Traditional headboard and footboard: Wooden beds are also available in thousands of styles with the traditional headboard and footboard. Some people even choose to use only a wooden headboard for their bed, leaving the end of their bed unobstructed. Styles include Mission, Shaker, and cottage.

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