Your needs a makeover, stat. Grandma's rusty old antique armoire is starting to give way and needs to be overhauled. And let's not get started on that dresser with the two broken drawers-why are you still holding onto that? But certainly the thing that needs to be replaced the most is your bed. That thing…well, it has just got to go. The metal is a safety hazard waiting to be explained to the doctors at the hospital. What about modernizing a little bit? Your deserves it; after all, it is your sleeping sanctuary. Jazz it up with a new platform bed.

Platform beds are all the rage in interior design, and it's easy to see why. They easily round out any with a modern flair. Such a minimalist design means if you are really intent on keeping the rusty armoire, you can do so without upsetting the balance of style in the room. The clean lines and sleek headboards of platform beds provide tons of décor opportunities. There's no limiting yourself when it comes to a platform bed.

An understated, modern appearance isn't the only thing a platform bed is good for. No box springs are needed with these beauties. Instead, platform beds use wooden slats across the bed frame to hold up the mattress. Since it doesn't

need a box spring for the mattress, it not only enhances its contemporary appeal but also saves money by not needing to purchase a box spring in the first place. Look for platform beds that are described as low-profile, since they imply the bed is low in height or inconspicuous in its design. Low in height means the platform bed should be about three or four feet from the floor, because anything lower will cut off the ability to add storage boxes or drawers underneath the bed.

So admit it-your boudoir has looked the same for a while. It's time to update with a platform bed, because you just can't go wrong with these timelessly sophisticated and sharply defined contemporary furniture pieces.