You don’t need a reason to have platforms in your home. Do it right and they can look super stylish, taking your home to a whole new level (quite literally). But platforms can be functional too. They can help divide up spaces, add dimension, turn your room multifunctional, define areas in an open plan, and they can be used to eke out extra storage. Yep, they are practical and pretty.
If you’re looking for ideas, we’ve pulled together a few looks from different homes in Singapore. From petite step-ups and quirky nooks to extra-tall podiums and storage stadiums, these raised platform ideas will help you reach loftier heights.
1. There’s practically a whole wardrobe under the bed. The pull-out drawers mean you can have deeper storage space without it being too difficult to reach for your things.
<img class="size-full wp-image-130567" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Authors-Interior-Styling-skywood-condo-4.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1200" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/authors-%E2%80%A2-interior-styling/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Authors • Interior &amp; Styling</a>
2. Storage cubbies surround this platform bed. Finger drawer pulls mean there are no knobs or handles jutting out.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-29349" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/TheScientist-62DakotaCrest-15.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="667" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/the-scientist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Scientist</a>
3. Instead of going for a conventional storage feature wall in this living room, the designer chose platform storage in order to maximise the narrow confines. The elevation also creates a more dramatic visual impact in this HDB flat.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-55083" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/crescendo-Bedok-South-2.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="667" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/crescendo-interior/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Crescendo Interior &amp; Lifestyle</a>
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4. Here’s one for the sommeliers and wine aficionados: a platform wine storage!
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-36535" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/DISTINCTidENTITY-FernvaleLink-10.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="960" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/distinctidentity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Distinctidentity</a>
5. If you’re opting for a traditional Japanese or Muji-themed home, platforms are practically a requisite. We love how this Japanese-style lounge area is defined by the raised height and a pop-up tea table.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-90988" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/DotsNTots-Interior-253-Ang-Mo-Kio-1.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="640" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/dots-n-tots-interior/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dots 'n' Tots</a>
6. Another Japanese style home with a raised platform. This time it forms an entire room, which is used as a lounging area and home office. The platform is made up of storage cubbies, one of which doubles as a low floor table.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18063" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/DISTINCTidENTITY-ParkCentral-05.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="640" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/distinctidentity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Distinctidentity</a>
7. Under-lit by warm LED lights, this slightly raised platform is home to a bar counter/workstation. The curved form creates visual interest in this communal space, and helps to soften the lines and edges in this home.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-60966" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/edge-interior-Rivervale-Crescent-1.jpg" alt="" width="1020" height="680" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/edge-interior/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Edge Interior</a>
8. This platform by the window pulls out into a little daybed. Perfect for an afternoon snooze or an extra bed when you have overnight guests.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-70458" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Story-of-us-riviera-residences-interior-9.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1200" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/story-of-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Story of Us</a>
9. The sides of this step-up platform bed are used as a storage space for bed linens. The inner drawer lights provide plenty of illumination.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14862" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/ibridge-5DLeedon-02-1.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="667" />
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14863" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/ibridge-5DLeedon-03-1.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="667" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/i-bridge-design/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">I-Bridge Design</a>
10. Strips of LED lights underneath the platform gives the appearance of a floating bed. It is dreamy, romantic and elegant, the perfect cosy bedroom milieu.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-87789" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Linear-Space-Queensway-Tower-Eclectic-14.jpg" alt="" width="868" height="620" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/linear-space-concepts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Linear Space Concepts</a>
11. Here’s another bedroom with under-platform lighting. The platform’s shape mirrors the ceiling design to create a dramatic visual symmetry.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-64582" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Neu-Konceptz-Balmoral-Point-5.jpg" alt="" width="818" height="1200" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/neu-konceptz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neu Konceptz</a>
12. The entire bedroom in this condominium is set on an elevated height, so that the homeowners could draw nearer to the gorgeous view and daylight coming from the windows.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-29549" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/TheScientist-AmberGardens-10.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="900" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/the-scientist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Scientist</a>
13. Not enough room to store your entire shoe collection? Create a platform in the living room (which is usually just next to the entrance foyer) to keep your sneakers, heels and slippers out of sight.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-75361" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/project-b-studio-apartmentatsuffolkpremier-1.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="436" />
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-75363" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/project-b-studio-apartmentatsuffolkpremier-2.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="436" />
Design: Project B Studio
14. This platform bed serves a few functions: it's a bookshelf, a bed frame and a study desk all at once! A raised divider keeps the workspace separate from the sleeping area.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-70387" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Story-of-us-Lincoln-Suites-7.jpg" alt="" width="1028" height="1200" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/story-of-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Story of Us</a>
15. Instead of having the bed on the platform, the study area is set on the elevated deck instead. The bed is a pull-out so as to save more space in this small room.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-67960" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/The-Interior-Design-Enterprise-The-Terrace-Punggol-6.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/the-interior-design-enterprise/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Interior Design Enterprise</a>
16. To define the dining area more clearly in this open living and dining room, a platform was used to demarcate the eating area from the living quarters.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22335" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Luxespace-SkyTerrace-03.jpg" alt="" width="665" height="960" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/luxespace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Luxespace</a>
17. The steps in this bathroom lead up to a raised bathtub and shower zone, creating the ambience of a luxurious spa sanctuary.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-64585" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Neu-Konceptz-Balmoral-Point-8.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1200" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/neu-konceptz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neu Konceptz</a>
18. Three different zones—workspace, walk-in wardrobe and bedroom—are defined clearly in this open space, thanks to the use of different floor heights.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-68070" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/UNO-Interior-Punggol-Walk-3.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" />
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-68071" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/UNO-Interior-Punggol-Walk-4.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="936" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/uno-interior/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">UNO Interior</a>
19. Decorated with floor cushions, the raised podium situated between the living room and the rest of the home, is set aside as a calming space perfect for indulging in Japanese tea.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-75037" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Weiken-590A-AMK-St-51-1.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="801" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/weiken-com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Weiken.com</a>
20. Because the homeowners wanted a designated cosy and casual nook to laze and lounge about in the living room, a platform was created to separate it from the more formal spaces.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-65907" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/DB-Studio-316B-Waterway-Cascadia-1.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/db-studio/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DB Studio</a>
21. A low sofa gets the boost it needs with an elevated platform.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18296" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/DISTINCTidENTITY-TheTrumps-04.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="640" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/distinctidentity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Distinctidentity</a>
22. Platforms can be used in lieu of bed frames. It often helps to tie the look in a bedroom together as the laminates used on the deck can match the ones on the wardrobe, creating a neater and more uniform appearance.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-60200" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/KUROplus-ProjectTE-8.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="640" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/kuro-plus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kuro+</a>
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23. Covered in a wood patterned tiles, the raised deck in this dining area stands out as a feature in this neutral-themed space.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-41659" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/TheScientist-FajarRoad-1.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="714" />
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-41660" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/TheScientist-FajarRoad-2.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="900" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/the-scientist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Scientist</a>
24. A platform alcove in this walk-in wardrobe provides extra storage for accessories and sheets.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17894" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/DISTINCTidENTITY-FarrerPark-07.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="823" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/distinctidentity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Distinctidentity</a>
25. The platform helps to better delineate the walk-in wardrobe from the sleeping zone. It creates privacy for both spaces, and helps to create a more exclusive ambience for the closet area.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-72737" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/UNO-Interior-Bukit-Batok-7.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/uno-interior/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">UNO Interior</a>
26. This enlarged bedroom comes with a cosy lounge space that is defined by a raised platform. Privacy is created because of the difference in height as well as the clear glass divider.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-64592" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Neu-Konceptz-Balmoral-Point-15.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/neu-konceptz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Neu Konceptz</a>
27. Squeezing two kids in a single bedroom? Consider placing their beds in different heights. This helps to provide more privacy, giving each child their own space.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17903" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/DISTINCTidENTITY-FerrariaPark-03.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="640" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/distinctidentity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Distinctidentity</a>
28. A cosy corner in the living room was set aside using a raised platform by the window. It functions as an extended bay window, perfect for reading, relaxing and lounging the day away.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-75364" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/White-Corporate-Web-Aquarius-Park-Condo.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="600" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/white-corporate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">White Corporate</a>
29. This bi-level space features the living room alongside the bedroom. The platform goes around the living space, creating a defined border.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-37507" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/InExpat-MoonstoneLane-5.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="640" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/in-expat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">In-Expat</a>
30. The platform holds two beds as well as a low desk, making the transition from sleep to study a lot easier.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18301" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/DISTINCTidENTITY-TheTrumps-09.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="640" />
Design: <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/distinctidentity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Distinctidentity</a>
Are platforms for you or do you prefer living on flat ground? Let us know in the comments!
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