We know that when comparing one set of items to another set of items the members of each set need to be identical so the comparison's can be consistent. This, of course is simply not true of either metal beds or wooden ones. There are great variations in size, style and materials used for both wooden and metal beds. Pine, for example is vastly different from mahogany just as aluminium is different from brass.
It can be safely asserted that personal preference is more of a factor when a bed is being purchased to make a statement about the owners or to be the centre piece in a room's decor. In those situations each individual buyer will base their purchase decision on what they find pleasing to the eye and what best matches the rest of the bedroom.
Comparisons between wooden and metal beds become more meaningful when they are being purchased for young children. It will also be a consideration for situations, like motels or dormitories, where beds will need to be purchased in bulk.
Metal beds aren't as bulky and are easier to move around.
One advantage of metal beds over wooden ones is that they tend to be less cumbersome and awkward. This can be a particularly appreciated benefit if it is necessary to move the beds for cleaning or for any other reason. Young children, who understandably want the play area in their bedrooms maximized will like having a bed that takes up minimal space. You'll understand the source of their happiness even if they don't
Bedbugs are less likely to feel at home in a metal bed.
This isn't to say you can never have a problem with bedbugs if you have a metal bed. These annoying human parasites will take advantage of any good hiding place. So, if you have a bed bug problem and have a metal bed you will still want to inspect it; pay particular attention to any hollow tubing the frame may have. Still, wooden beds will tend to have more and better hiding places.
A metal bed will tend to be sturdier than a wooden bed of comparable size.
Wooden beds can be just as strong as they need to be. Still a metal frame that is much lighter can bear as much weight as a heavier and bulkier wooden frame.
Wooden bed frames are not as durable as metal frames. Regardless of how wood is treated it will be subject to decay and deterioration at some point. It is true that higher end woods, like mahogany will last longer than common woods like pine but the purchase price make choosing it impractical for most people.
A good metal bed can last indefinitely. Metal beds are not as likely as wooden ones to wear down over time and are also not as likely to have parts broken or damaged in the course of day to day ( or night to night) use.
The frame of the bed is just the first part of your sleeping platform. You will want to be as careful in selecting a mattress and possibly box springs as you are in deciding which bed frame to buy. Still, the frame is the foundation and like all foundations needs to be strong, sturdy and durable. You can be confident a metal bed frame will be satisfactory in all these areas.
It can be safely asserted that personal preference is more of a factor when a bed is being purchased to make a statement about the owners or to be the centre piece in a room's decor. In those situations each individual buyer will base their purchase decision on what they find pleasing to the eye and what best matches the rest of the bedroom.
Comparisons between wooden and metal beds become more meaningful when they are being purchased for young children. It will also be a consideration for situations, like motels or dormitories, where beds will need to be purchased in bulk.
Metal beds aren't as bulky and are easier to move around.
One advantage of metal beds over wooden ones is that they tend to be less cumbersome and awkward. This can be a particularly appreciated benefit if it is necessary to move the beds for cleaning or for any other reason. Young children, who understandably want the play area in their bedrooms maximized will like having a bed that takes up minimal space. You'll understand the source of their happiness even if they don't
Bedbugs are less likely to feel at home in a metal bed.
This isn't to say you can never have a problem with bedbugs if you have a metal bed. These annoying human parasites will take advantage of any good hiding place. So, if you have a bed bug problem and have a metal bed you will still want to inspect it; pay particular attention to any hollow tubing the frame may have. Still, wooden beds will tend to have more and better hiding places.
A metal bed will tend to be sturdier than a wooden bed of comparable size.
Wooden beds can be just as strong as they need to be. Still a metal frame that is much lighter can bear as much weight as a heavier and bulkier wooden frame.
Wooden bed frames are not as durable as metal frames. Regardless of how wood is treated it will be subject to decay and deterioration at some point. It is true that higher end woods, like mahogany will last longer than common woods like pine but the purchase price make choosing it impractical for most people.
A good metal bed can last indefinitely. Metal beds are not as likely as wooden ones to wear down over time and are also not as likely to have parts broken or damaged in the course of day to day ( or night to night) use.
The frame of the bed is just the first part of your sleeping platform. You will want to be as careful in selecting a mattress and possibly box springs as you are in deciding which bed frame to buy. Still, the frame is the foundation and like all foundations needs to be strong, sturdy and durable. You can be confident a metal bed frame will be satisfactory in all these areas.