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There is no doubt that a bedroom becomes dramatic the moment it showcases a four-poster bed. This kind of bed screams opulence and elegance at the highest levels. This can, however, also overwhelm any bedroom. So, if you’re considering a floor area for the four-poster, be sure that you still have ample space for the rest of the bedroom.
Average-sized rooms can make do with contemporary four-poster beds. Much smaller rooms will have to choose pencil posts, half testers or those pretty canopy beds. These are just as attractive but they rarely overwhelm a space.
There are many styles to pick from constructed from different kinds of wood. Here are the options –
Single
Small double
Standard double
Queen size
King size
Super king size
California king size and
Custom sizes.
Choosing a Romantic Bed
Every four-poster has a romantic aura to it. It seems to have the appearance of beds used in bygone eras. This was originally used to make the bedroom even more private or to keep insects (such as mosquitoes) away.
The traditional type of four-poster bed has four posts linked at the top by a roof or a tester. These also came with ornate designs, even a coat of arms that is carved on the headboard or the footboard of the bed.
Most of the earliest four-posters had thicker and heavier posts. They even had gemstones as decorations.
Traditional models are still easy to find but if you prefer the more contemporary look, these are available, too.
The Half Testers
Half tester beds come with posts that are lower on the foot end and have higher posts at the head part. The canopy is extended on the top half of the bed. These became popular back in the 19th century when indoor heating had already improved.
Half testers often have intricate designs and are great options when traditional four-posters look overpowering. They are also suitable inside smaller bedrooms.
The Pencil Post Beds
Pencil beds are quite similar to the traditional type with the only difference of the surrounding posts being rounded and thinner on the former. Modern pencil posts no longer have a frame atop the bed but the traditional types had a canopy that covered the sleepers for more warmth and privacy.
The Canopy Beds
These beds come with four long posts and, more often than not, a fabric hangs all across the sides. These also come in both traditional and contemporary designs. The former use heavy cloth to surround the bed with pleats and ruffles. They also have hand-carved with ornate designs and feature intricate designs on the headboards and footboards.
The contemporary types, on the other hand, come with wood or metal frames and showcase much simpler designs. These also come with lighter materials like cotton or silk to surround the bed. Contemporary types also do not have a footboard.
Four-poster Wood Options
Most four-posters are made of wood since they tend to look more elegant. Consider which wood type you would want for your bedroom –
Oak. This is a traditional option for four-posters. It is durable which means it will not warp or even shrink over time.
Dark oak is preferred by many although lighter-colored oaks are also available.
Birch. This is wood that is light-colored but it could be stained to resemble darker types of woods such as walnut or cherry.
This is difficult to carve which is why it is often used to make simpler designs on contemporary four-posters. It also would not swell or shrink because it is also sturdy.
Mahogany. This is a heavy kind of wood and it offers a beautiful, reddish brown color. The wood is easy to carve and also has an awesome grain pattern. It also won’t warp so it is meant to last for a long time.
Rosewood. This is one of the most expensive kinds of wood that you could buy for a four-poster. It is a deep red wood that is expensive because it is quite rare. Just like oak, it is easy to carve and it could also last for a very long time.
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