Guest Blogger: See The World’s 3 Most Expensive Beds

Guest Blogger #772, Entry #1824, November 14, 2012

Who wouldn’t want to get changed into their sleeping attire, take their slippers off and get into a luxury, cosy bed to fall asleep in? All homeowners want to rest their head and body on a relaxing, comfy mattress. No-one wants to sleep on a hard, uncomfortable bed.

But how much money would you fork out to get a sound night’s rest? A bed does its fundamental job; it supports your back and posture whilst you are in the land of nod so you can awake feeling refreshed and revitalised.

Can you put money on your health? Obviously your well-being is priceless but a bed isn’t just for sleeping arrangements. It also plays a part in the bedroom’s décor. Here are 3 of the world’s most expensive beds that are straight out of a palace or sci-fi film.

• £4 million

The Baldacchino Supreme is the world’s most exclusive bed by Stuart Hughes. The designer created a royal masterpiece by hand-making a bed that featured 107kg of solid 24 carat gold and the fabric used was only the finest silk on the market. Only 2 have ever been made so they are truly unique.

3 of the most expensive beds – you will drool!

• £1 million

2006 saw the debut of a magnetic floating bed by Dutch architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars. The designer placed powerful magnets to keep 900 kilograms worth of weight afloat, around 1.3 feet off the floor. To make sure it doesn’t drift away, it is tied to the walls by wires. Ruijssenaars reportedly worked on the technology for six-years, in collaboration with Bakker Magnetics.

How much would you spend on a bed?

• £42,3520

The Jado Steel Style Gold Bed is the third most expensive bed in the world simply because it is made of pure gold and is encrusted with Swarovski crystals. The waterbed is fully-integrated with a sound system, DVD player, PlayStation 3, Blu-ray player and internet connection so it is safe to save it is ornamented in technical gismos. For any avid- gamer, it offers the ultimate technology combo.

3 of the most memorable beds

Conclusion…

Some people will go to excessive lengths to have a great night sleep. You can have a restful night and catch some shut-eye without paying such exorbitant amounts of money.

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This article was provided by The Odd Mattress Company, specialists in bespoke and deep mattresses that are made of high-quality material.

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