Thursday, July 19, 2012

What Are Panel Beds

Panel beds often have a headboard made from a large panel of wood.


From swirly, feminine wrought iron beds to massive mansion beds, there are many types and styles of beds in the furniture industry. To name a few more, there are captain's beds, canopy beds, four-poster beds, brass rail beds and sleigh beds. Yet another style of bed is the panel bed. While you may have heard or read this term before, you might be wondering exactly what a panel bed is. Does this Spark an idea?


Definition


A panel bed is a bed with a headboard or a headboard and footboard made from large panels, usually wooden panels, according to the furniture glossary at the Simple Bedroom Furniture Store's website. Often the panel is divided into sections with molding, just as paneling on a wall is. While panel beds are typically traditional in style, they can also take on the look of just about any decorating genre.


Traditional


If you prefer to go with a traditionally styled panel bed, look for one in a dark cherry stain with lots of molding detail, or one stained deep mahogany with exquisitely carved details. Another traditional yet more "casual cottage" style is a panel bed inset with louvers, in a manner similar to shutters. This style has a traditional yet beachy vibe, especially when distressed and painted white, pale blue or sage green.


Contemporary


For a more contemporary look, choose a panel bed with a smooth, clean surface that is free of moldings and carvings. Natural woods with a high-gloss finish have a contemporary flair, as do lacquered panel beds in bright, bold colors. The key to keeping the look modern is to stay with clean lines and to choose minimalist simplicity over multiple decorative details.


Rustic


Rustic doesn't necessarily mean old and worn. Rustic can be rich when textures, colors and materials are combined in interesting ways. An old panel bed covered in layers of peeling paint might look sad by itself, but when dressed with shearling blankets and placed on a thick flokati rug, the result is quite luxurious. Natural, knotty pine also has a rustic quality, as does an oversized panel headboard with iron accents and simple, chunky carvings.







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