What's the Point of Having a Round Bed, Anyway?
Okay, so we don’t tend to see round beds very often; maybe in a high-end hotel suite, or in a master bedroom belonging to people with a very specific sense of style. At first glance, a round bed might seem pointless… and weird. But there are features to a round bed that standard rectangular beds just can’t compete with.
Circular Beds Aren’t a New Invention: A Brief History
Although it seems like round beds are a modern trend, they’ve been around throughout history. In ancient Rome, circular couches and beds were a status symbol. These designs emphasized comfort and openness over the usual rigid structure of rectangular beds.
Centuries later, round beds were revived in the mid-20th century, during the 1960s and 70s, when interior designers began experimenting with less conventional shapes and more expressive furniture. Round beds became associated with boutique hotels, avant-garde architecture, and high-end bedroom design.
Today, circular platform beds can serve as a statement furniture piece and also provide comfort. Modern versions combine the aesthetics of its round shape and materials like memory foam, latex, or hybrid constructions, to give people both style and restful sleep. With the rise of custom mattresses, round beds can be tailored to an individual’s sleep preferences, too.
With the history of round beds out of the way, we’ll discuss the benefits of circular beds and how these unconventional beds can fit into your life.
Round Beds are a Unique Statement Piece in a Bedroom
First, round beds make a real style statement, but that style statement is also versatile. You can go minimalist and forego a headboard, or you can go all out and have a curved, tufted headboard that gives a cozy yet almost royal vibe. Round beds are great for big rooms, because you don’t necessarily have to put the bed near a wall. And to add even more interest (and convenience), you can get a rotating frame. So if you have a TV on one wall and a beautiful view out windows on the opposite wall, you can have your cake and eat it too with a rotating round bed.
A Round Bed’s Sleeping Surface Influences Your Comfort
Round mattresses also provide a different sleep style than standard-shaped mattresses, because they have no edges. It’s pretty much impossible to roll off a round mattress, and you don’t have to worry about banging your shins on the corners of your bed frame - because there are no corners. The other cool thing about sleeping on a round mattress is that, if you do forego a headboard, there’s really no “top” or “bottom” to a round bed, meaning you can sleep in pretty much any position you want.
Additionally, a round mattress can also promote more even pressure distribution, especially when custom-designed with high-quality layers. Materials like memory foam adapt naturally to curves, allowing your mattress to contour your body and support your spine. You also have options of other materials like latex, pocket coil, and hybrid constructions.
Comfort ultimately depends not just on the shape or size of your bed, but also on its material. That’s why many people opt for custom round mattresses, so they can specify exactly the size, firmness, and material of their mattress, all based on how they sleep.
You Don’t Have to Stick to Standard Beds: A Round Platform Bed is Also an Interesting Option You Can Explore
The complications that may come with a round bed aren’t hard to identify. And we admit, they aren’t right for every room or every budget. Custom made mattresses are always pricier than a standard, out-of-the-box rectangular mattress. And round beds aren’t exactly space-saving beds. And you might also be thinking: where would I even find sheets for one of these things? But it’s really not that complicated.
Finding the Perfect Round Mattresses and Beautiful Linens
Round mattresses might not be super common, but Custom Mattress Factory is the perfect place to look for one or design your own. They come in typical sizes, too! You can get a king-size round mattress, or if you don’t have the room, downsize to a queen. Custom mattress manufacturers are great for any kind of custom-made bed you can’t find in brick-and-mortar stores. Why? Well, we can make any size or type of bed you want, and we can make the custom-sized linens you need for something as unique as a round mattress. Imagine sleeping on our 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton and rotating your bed to look out at your city skyline, sipping coffee in the morning. It doesn’t get much better than that.
See? Round beds are actually a lot more accessible (and versatile) than you thought!