Many people might be wondering, what exactly is a captains bed? Well, you are not alone. Captains beds are just a fancy name given to a bed that basically is on top of a dresser. If you think of it as a combination of a bed and a dresser, you would have a pretty good idea of how useful it can be! Adding one of these beds to a guest bedroom or even your child’s room can save space and money by combining these two things into one space. Before buying one of these nifty beds you should consider what size, type, and material it will be made of.
The size is one of the most important factors when purchasing any bed, let alone a captain bed. Most of these beds will come in either twin or full as they are normally intended for a child’s room or even a spare bedroom. Though you can find queen and king sizes they will generally be more expensive and harder to come by. The different in the sizes also alters the appearance some, a twin captain bed usually is a little taller with more cabinets but the king and queen sizes are normally a bit more low profile to fit better in a master bedroom.
You also have the option of choosing how many and what type of cabinets the bed will come with. For a child’s room, the more space to store things like toys the better. There are even some very expensive models that will have many different cabinets and drawers to store cloths as well. These models will generally be very large, so if you are limited on space you may want to opt for a lower profiles design. The smaller designs are great for any bedroom where you just need a little extra space and are perfect for storing things like extra bed sheets or pillow cases to have them on hand when they are needed.
Captain beds come in a large variety of different finishes and colors. Most of the beds will be made of a simple type of wood like oak, maple or something similar. Aside from the material, you can choose from different finishes to match your room perfectly.
These beds are perfect for many any room look great while giving you the extra space needed to keep it clutter free. You can find them at just about every furniture store and be sure to shop around to find the best deal.
