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How Do I Choose the Best Queen Bedroom Furniture?

Dan Cavallari
Dan Cavallari

The importance of comfort in the bedroom cannot be stressed enough, and part of that comfort may come from the visual appeal of the queen bedroom furniture. Remember that queen bedroom furniture is only useful if your bed is a queen-size bed. Measure carefully to ensure you buy the right furniture for your mattress and box spring. Before you go out to purchase any furniture, think carefully about which items you will need, which items would be convenient, and how much space you have for each furniture item. Take careful measurements and write them down so you can take them with you to the store.

Function and visual appeal will be the two most important components when choosing queen bedroom furniture. The mattress and box spring will fit into a bed frame, and this frame can vary in style and function. If storage is a major concern, consider a bed frame that features slide-out drawers where clothing and other items can be stored. The headboard of the frame may simply be decorative, or it may feature shelves in which books, alarm clocks, and other commonly used items can be stored. Consider your storage needs before purchasing queen bedroom furniture so you can maximize capabilities within an attractive bedroom set.

Decorated lampshades can add character to bedrooms large and small.
Decorated lampshades can add character to bedrooms large and small.

The materials used to make the queen bedroom furniture will have a significant impact not only on the aesthetics of the pieces, but also on the strength. Whenever possible, choose hard woods over composites such as particle board; hard woods are likely to be more expensive, but they are also far more likely to last a long time and stand up to regular use and abuse. Mahogany and oak are common hard woods used for furniture making; be sure to do a bit of research into each type of wood so you have an idea of the appearance and distinguishable characteristics of each.

Platform beds offer a sleek, modern look to a bedroom.
Platform beds offer a sleek, modern look to a bedroom.

In many cases, queen bedroom furniture will come in sets that include the bed frame, nightstands, and even dressers or bureaus. It is often best to buy such sets because you will end up saving money over buying each individual piece, and sets ensure each piece has a consistent look in comparison with the other pieces. Think about what items you want included in the set; some people may need two night stands only, while others may want nightstands and one or more dressers. This will ultimately depend on your preferences as well as the amount of available space in your bedroom.

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