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Written by Joseph V. Cooper
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Friday, 02 July 2010 07:19 |
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Storage Beds
by JosephV.Cooper
Storage Beds
Modern houses are designed to offer their owners as far living space as possible. Paradoxically, the demand for an increase in living space has meant a reduction in storage space; modern household appliances are getting smaller and smaller but the space they famously took up is not being used constructively. As a result, numerous homeowners have to 'de-clutter' before moving into a contemporary home or are putting numerous of their belongings into storage. However, there are solutions open that still allow you the freedom of maximum living space and storage space that is virtually invisible.
Space: The Final Frontier
Walk around a modern house and you may notice that certain things are missing. Certainly you'll be impressed by the space available, but it is likely, for instance, that a modern home doesn't have an airing cupboard. With most modern houses using compact and efficient combi-boilers, there's simply no reason to dedicate a cupboard to house the warm water tank - as there isn't one! In one fell swoop, you've increased your living space, but low your practical space. In addition, many homes don't have lofts anymore. There might be a loft conversion, but even that is an increase in living space, meaning much less space in which to store things.
There's Something Under the Bed!
Whether it is an old house or a modern one, every home has to have a bed. Yet, while they offer a place to relax and rest, they also occupy a lot of space that could be used much more efficiently. Storage beds offer the ideal solution, combing the two factors. In the past, storage beds were cumbersome and uncomfortable but technological advances and the development of better materials mean that storage beds are just as comfortable as their much more traditional counterparts. But now they also provide an eminently practical function by giving you a storage area you can utilise without losing any living space. In addition, they can be made to order so that you maximise the use of your bedroom.
Most storage beds use drawers to provide storage space. While this is perfect for storing clothing, books and other smaller items, there are inevitably going to be things that only won't fit in. However, ottoman beds take the theory to its next logical step. Rather than dividing the space under your bed into four drawers, an ottoman bed keeps the space as a whole. Rather than opening drawers, the whole of the top of the bed lifts up to reveal a space that is possibly as big as a wardrobe. To make life actually easier, many ottoman beds are fitted with hydraulic struts that do the work for you.
Keep It Under the Mattress?
As nicely as providing a great space saving device, storage beds also offer another facility: security. While we have all heard the jokes about people keeping money under the mattress - well, an ottoman bed allows you to do just that. Some have safes built into the storage area whilst others have a locking mechanism that locks the top of the bed to the storage compartment. To all intents and purposes, these ottoman beds look just like regular ones but you could, quite literally, be sleeping on a fortune! Rather than enjoying extra living space at the expense of storage - why not really combine the two with a storage bed?
About the Author:
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