P’Kolino’s new line of toddler furniture has just been released exclusively to BabiesRUs over the weekend. Among it, is this convertible toddler bed which is both playful and functional. A child doesn’t make use of a toddler bed for a very long time, so this one transforms into a cozy chair when the child has grown bigger and older.

The toddler bed fits a standard crib size mattress.

Via BabiesRUs

I’m not quite certain how comfortable a mattress or bed on wheels is. I’m sure a lot of people would prefer theirs stationary rather than mobile, too. Although the man in this photo appears to be very comfortable, as if the motion doesn’t bother at all.

A moving bed has its perks — it’s easy to rearrange the furniture and to clean from another the bed. One simply has to roll the bed away. But it’s still not for everybody.

Notice that in this bed design the mattress also serves as a headrest. Which means that a bigger sized mattress best fits this kind of design.

From Daniel Lago.

With many homes today, platform beds, or beds that ordinarily do not have box spring support, are becoming a very popular choice for different reasons.

Platform beds make a design statement. They can be a focal point of the room but may also remain inconspicuous and blend with the room’s overall look. They can go well with any design theme. If you don’t have an eye for decor, a platform bed makes putting a room together a whole lot easier. It’s contemporary, yet very functional and still comfortable. And you can play around with other ideas like going with or without a headboard or foot board.

Most platform beds are made of wood with the mattresses just sitting on top of it. But platform beds may also come in metal, leather, acrylic or even glass.

Price range for platform beds fall between $500 to $6000, depending on the materials used and who the manufacturer is.

Via Miami Herald

Photo from Product Wiki

Here’s a  platform bed that will set you back at only about $50-$80. Can you believe it? Normally, platform beds average about $600 or so.  Does this sound like a good bargain?

The only catch is, you have to make it yourself. It has to be your own labor of love. Are you up for it?

Myplatformbed shows how in this step by step instruction to constructing a sturdy platform bed. And according to the site owner, this one is easy to disassemble, should you think of moving houses later.

The whole project only takes about 4-5 hours.

Visit Myplatformbed.

I like the very basic look of this platform bed. It almost resembles Asian or Japanese homelife, except that it is made to fit into a contemporary or modern home. This used to sell quite well at West Elm especially since it’s under $500 only. But now the platform bed is already unavailable or out of stock. The only way to have something similar to this, is to make one yourself, with or without the headboard. Does it look like an easy bed to build?