| Italy is a leader in fashion and design, second only to | | | | smaller than what people are used to in the United |
| France and the Parisian shopping district that is the | | | | States, so furniture has to accommodate the space |
| fashion capital of the world. When trends are set and | | | | available. This leads to combination pieces like |
| forwarded to New York, they come from one of | | | | bookcase headboards, which offer a place to store |
| these two locations. That includes not only clothing but | | | | books and other important items that need to be |
| home and furniture designs as well. In order to be hip | | | | accessible while not taking up extra space. It will also |
| and in the know, it's important for designers in the | | | | grace the head of the bed with style that reflects |
| United States to make pilgrimages abroad and see | | | | personal taste and a sense of self through the items |
| what the latest and greatest offerings are across the | | | | that are chosen for display. |
| Atlantic. In terms of bedroom furniture, Italy has turned | | | | The trundle day bed is especially popular when it |
| to the simplistic use of platform beds, which are | | | | comes to roommates sharing one of these small flats, |
| modern and basic, with sleek lines and sharp angles. | | | | most of which are no bigger than the living rooms in a |
| In today's society, people change their minds frequently | | | | typical American home. This allows for seating on the |
| and want instant gratification. That's true the world | | | | sofa bed portion during the day, which is transformed |
| over, even in places like Italy where the lifestyle is a | | | | into a bed at night, as well as a second bed that can |
| little slower paced and less rushed. That means that, if | | | | be put away during the day to clear up more floor |
| someone wants their furniture to last through the | | | | space. |
| changes in trends and personal style, it is essential for | | | | Even in larger houses, rooms are not as spacious as |
| the pieces to be as generic as possible. Contemporary | | | | those in North America, so king sized furniture is not |
| beds designed out of Italy are being manufactured this | | | | the best option. Instead, Italians are more likely to |
| way specifically for such a purpose. Of course, | | | | purchase queen wood beds, choosing wood because |
| because the furniture is meant to last through | | | | of its durability and stylistic appeal. And, in order to |
| numerous redecorations and for many years ahead, | | | | provide a very basic canvas upon which to build a |
| the beds produced here are of the highest quality. At | | | | new design or theme, many Italians will take advantage |
| the same time, Italians are frugal and won't spend | | | | of the plainness of platform beds. This creates the |
| more than necessary, looking for the best value for | | | | opportunity to quickly wipe the slate clean and start |
| their buck. | | | | anew without spending a fortune on new furniture with |
| Of course, in Italy just as in many European nations, | | | | each whim. |
| the apartments or "flats" as they are called are much | | | | |