The bedroom has to be a personal retreat for us and for this reason alone, the interior has to be able to show your character and personality. Before deciding to buy a bed, it will be a good idea to ask yourself few questions like what kind of personality you wish your bedroom to have, what is it you’re looking for, do you like your bed to have a minimalist design or full of character?
If you want a bed that is simple yet oozing with style and personality, then you’ll love having antique beds in your room. As you keep reading, you are about to discover the top tips when planning to buy one.
Tip number 1. Fitting – the very first thing that you have to check when buying one is how it fits together, the fittings and rails will tell you ample information from the bed’s origin, age and so forth.
In general, the L-shaped rails that are screwed into a T-shaped hitch is an indication of circa 1900 and up. In general, the L-shaped rails that are dropped into C-shaped hitches are indicating that the bed is a 19th century or a bit after. Antique beds that have wooden side rails together with bolts means that it originated from Europe.
Tip number 2. Check the sizes – it is extremely important that you check the size of space where you’ll fit the mattress. There are plenty of nonstandard size beds which need a special mattress size. Needless to say, if what you want is a non standard size of bed, then you must take into consideration the additional cost of the mattress.
Tip number 3. Assess its condition – just like other antique items that are sold in the market nowadays, better expect that its condition will be thoroughly checked. It is recommended to buy a bed that has a top quality finish or one that has the original paint patina to the wood or even refinished units but followed high standards. In addition to that, the bed has to be sturdy and solid at the same time.
Tip number 4. Alteration – naturally, the bed would be cut down and if you want to ensure that you’re making the best purchase for your money, watch out for any signs above feet. You are going to find holes that are filled in by screws to which the legs are sawn down and hitches are moved up. Actually, this may make the bed a lot more practical in regards to size but will definitely affect the overall market value. If you’re going to look at it on a different light, you can use it to your advantage actually by negotiating for the price.