Four poster beds are essentially the epitome of class and sophistication, with a rich and illustrious history spread across the globe, having been used by nobility, royalty and more from the moment of its conception to present day. To ask what’s so grand about four poster beds is almost the same as asking what’s so “royal” about the Queen of England? Their impressive stature hasn’t decreased in any way, in fact there are now four poster beds that are even bigger and better than before. Today, we benefit from a large variation in design styles, materials to use for construction and construction techniques.
Four poster beds stand figuratively at the top of the bed world, with such a long history without change in basic structural composition. They’re a perfect centrepiece to any bedroom, even those with more modern and contemporary designs. The changed/new designs make it easier to slip a cultural classic into something that shines of new and “out there”. Although, having said that a contrast is always an intriguing path to go down. A classic style of four poster bed may actually end up surprising you, should you place it in a more modern setting. A trend has emerged that involves combining the old and the new that ends up stunning, strange and nostalgic all at the same time.
To answer the question what’s so grand about four poster beds, all you have to do is take a look back at the history of the bed, where it’s been, what it’s been through and what it’s seen. Not to mention the design, many would describe it as regal. Although, retrospectively, it can only be described as regal because of its past association with royalty. You could even say it’s a bed that created its own fame and prowess.
