Random question: beds (AKICILJ?)

[redbird]

cattitude and I are thinking that we'd like a king-size bed (roomier generally, and in specific, his feet wouldn't stick out) to replace our current queen-sized futon.

Given that storage, a.k.a. piles of Stuff, is an ongoing problem, one with under-bed drawers might be nice.

What I don't know is where to shop. Suggestions? (The only person I can think of who has a bed of this sort, freeme6, got it at least ten years ago.)

Is there some major problem with that sort of storage set-up? That the cat couldn't lurk under the bed might be a feature, given his tendency to pounce on me from there.

Comments

[lynnal.livejournal.com]

I just got rid of a platform bed with drawers under it this summer, after using it for 10 years. Several points:
- A normal king is not much longer than a queen. It is significantly wider. If the problem is cattitude's height, check to see if the difference is worth it.

- Underbed storage is great. However, reasonable sized drawers don't meet in the middle under a queen-sized bed. As mentioned above, this leaves a great cat-lurking space. There was also a one-inch gap under the drawers. Perfect for losing cat toys. When I moved the bed, I also found a huge, flat dust monster that had been out of reach of all my cleaning implements.

- A large wooden platform makes a VERY firm sleeping base. Much harder than a futon on a hardwood floor. After sleeping on the platform bed with an old futon on it for a few months, sleeping on the ground on a camping trip felt positively luxurious. We took this as a sign that we needed a new futon, but still. You may need a really good box spring, or a very cushy futon.