Description

Looking back to the era when the kingsandqueens, prince and princesses ruled the lands, four posterbedswere used, as a symbol of opulence and royalty. As the focalpointof the room, metres of soft lace, silk and linen are drapedaroundthe posts and on top of the bed itself to give it a reallyrichlook. Until this day this bed lends an affluence to any room,whichis reminiscent of the great times of old. A four poster bediscalled so because of the four posts or columns on each cornerofthe bed, supporting an upper rectangular pane. Almost allthesebeds are beautifully carved with any preferred design, suchasRenaissance, French Fleur de Lis, or Celtic designs, dependingonwhich period it was made. Typically made of hard wood, thisbedlends a grandness to any room.

In ancient times, they are mostly found in castles or inthehomes of the ruling class, or those with money to affordit.Because it is often customized towards the owner's preferences,andmaking them requires a large amount of wood due to its hugesize,this bed is costly. But what it costs is greatly compensatedby therichness it eludes and the explicit comfort it provides toanyonewho would sleep on it. The different parts of the four posterbedare each carved and designed elaborately. Thetester-therectangular panel on top of the bed-is designed to holdthe drapingand the curtains that adds to the overall design of thebed. Somefabrics and draping are used to keep out drafts, and alsoinsectssuch as mosquitoes and flies. The wood design is oftenmatched tothe other furniture in the room which adds to the motifand style.Choose your bedding wisely. You can put a dark and solidwoodfour-poster bed into any modern bedroom as long as you dressitproperly. Make use light-colored and modern bedding designsthatcan create a comfortable space where you can relax and sleepwhilestill looking amazing when guests come over to visit. You wantyourbedroom to not only be comfortable, but a space you are proudof,showing it off to your guests when they visit for thefirsttime.

However, handmade four poster beds have their own advantagesandcharm. You have the choice of selecting timber or wood and youcaneven get them designed according to the size of your room. Notonlythey are biodegradable, they are long lasting and eco friendly.Dueto the rise in the cost of timber and workmanship, handmadeposterbeds can give you a run for money.