Bed vs mattress on the floor

A comfortable sleeping place is necessary for proper rest and recuperation at night. Manufacturers offer products of various sizes and shapes. The selected single bed with a soft headboard can be used in the nursery, parent's bedroom or guest bedroom. It takes up little space and is optimal for decorating a room of modest dimensions. Depending on the materials and decorative elements used, the product can be budget or have a high cost.

Standard bed sizes

You can calculate the size of the bed using the parameters of the frame, taking into account the structural features of the base.

Consider the standard bed sizes:

• One of the most important parameters is length. According to the standard standards - 200-210 cm. It is permissible to reduce 1-bedroom, one-and-a-half models to 30 cm;
• The second important criterion is width. According to the standard - 60-200 cm.

There are also wider options.

Today it is common to use 2 measuring systems:

• English. It contains technical parameters in inches and feet. Used by US manufacturers. When choosing American-made products, be guided by the measuring system in force there.
• Metric or European measuring system. In it, generally accepted dimensions are given in meters and centimeters.

Measurements are taken to determine the width of the product, its height and length. You need to know the height and weight of the user, and the standard size of the sleep structure is calculated from them.

Design dimensions

A one-and-a-half bed, according to the current GOST 13025.11.67, should be from 1.2 to 1.6 m wide and 1.4 to 1.9 m long. There are children's models with sliding structures that can be increased as they grow older. child.

European manufacturers produce beds that are similar in size to Russian products. The width of the models is from 140 to 190 centimeters. The length is slightly longer than that of furniture from factories in our country: from 200 to 210 cm.

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In England and the USA, beds are produced with dimensions that differ depending on the model (length and width):

1. King, 200 x 150 cm.
2. Double, 190 by 140 cm.
3. Small-Double, 190 by 130 cm.
4. Twin, 190 by 100 cm.

The indicated bed sizes from American and European manufacturers are converted to centimeters from pounds.

Crib sizes

A special category is cribs. Let's look at the standard sizes of children's beds. For children under three years of age, a crib size of 60 × 120 cm is suitable. For a preschool child, the standard product is 60 × 140-160 cm. For a schoolchild, the standard bed should be 70 × 160 (180 cm). For a comfortable sleep, a teenager needs a sleeping place 190 × 80 cm.

Criteria for choosing a bed size

It is possible to successfully choose the bed size if you know the needs and preferences of the future owner. Which size to choose, decide for yourself, following the following recommendations.

How to choose bed size:

• Please read the sizing standards carefully.
• Consider the size of the room where you plan to install furniture.
• Determine the biometric parameters - weight, height, age of the owner.
• Find out how the future owner is used to sleeping: calmly, tossing and turning, etc.
• Find out about the typical parameters of mattresses.

To calculate the required dimensions in the design, find out the features of the mattress, what positions the sleeper takes, his data.

Bed size depends on:

• From the area of ​​the room. The selected furniture must correspond to its size and interior, and obey the laws of rational use of space.
• From the physical characteristics and preferences of the owner. The sleeper must fit completely on the bed, without resting his limbs on the backrest or other elements.
• From the features of arranging a place to sleep.

Buy a bedding set when you have chosen the furniture. Because a mattress made in the USA will not match the dimensions of a European bed.

Additional items

The main decorative element of the bed is the headboard. It comes in different types:

1. Barbell with cushions - mounted on the wall. Can be made of metal, plastic or wood. This is the simplest design. In order to change its design, it is enough to change the pillowcases on the pillows.
2. Decorative panel. This is usually how a wooden bed is decorated. The panel can be upholstered with textiles, varnished or painted. Fixed to the wall. Often additional elements are lamps and LED strips.
3. A single bed can have a headboard in the form of a screen. It is usually made of wood and upholstered in fabric. The design is portable, it can easily be moved to another part of the room.
4. Textiles on the ceiling cornice. Suitable for classic, antique and modern interiors. Often a children's bed is decorated with this decor. The fabric is attached to the cornice and goes down to the furniture in neat folds.

The main structure of the bed can also be decorated. For example, it is covered with acrylic enamel, varnish, patinated or decorated with decoupage. Metal models can be artificially aged. Furniture with textile and leather inserts suits the country style.

An accessible interior element is a canopy. Such decor may look appropriate even in a city apartment, fortunately, there is a large choice - there are different forms of construction, a wide palette of materials. A bed with a high headboard and a canopy has a number of advantages:

1. Looks luxurious.
2. Visually reduces too high ceilings.
3. Adds coziness to the room.
4. Protects a sleeping person from sunlight, insects, and drafts.
5. Creates a feeling of privacy, tranquility, and provides comfort during relaxation.

Size options for one-and-a-half-bed beds depending on its purpose

On the other hand, a four-poster bed takes up a lot of space. This design is not suitable for small rooms with low ceilings. Dust quickly accumulates in the fabric, which is dangerous for people prone to allergic reactions. You need to dry clean the canopy; it is difficult to do this at home. True, you can make your work easier by choosing a fabric that does not require ironing.

Once the canopy is removed for cleaning, the bed will look undecorated. To solve the problem, you should have two sets of curtains and change them as needed.

To fasten the canopy, supports made of metal, wood and plastic are used. The metal structure is durable and can withstand heavy weight. Can be decorated with artistic forging. The wooden version is a classic. Plastic is a budget model suitable for any style.

Beds with pull-out storage boxes come in different types. First of all, the differences relate to retractable systems. They can be with or without guides. The second option is more difficult to open, but there are no restrictions on the weight of things stored in the box. But boxes with guides can only be used for small loads. But using such boxes is much more convenient - they slide out easier. Wheels fixed at the bottom of the structure save the floor covering from possible scratches, abrasions and other defects.

A sleeping bed with drawers is a popular model produced by many well-known companies. For example, Swedish Ikea, Russian companies Ormatek and Duet.

As a rule, there are two drawers in the bed for storing things. But you can find a model with one spacious box, or a tall version with four small drawers (two at the bottom, two at the top). It is rare to find furniture with 4 small boxes located on the same level. Typically the drawers are located on the side of the bed. But there are models in which the storage system is located at the foot.

Barbell with cushions

Decorative panel

Headboard in the form of a screen

Canopy

Pull-out boxes

What should be the width of the bed

The decisive factor when choosing good bedroom furniture is width. 70-90 cm is considered optimal. Then the comfort of the sleeper is guaranteed.

Experts remind:

• In the side sleeping position there should be enough space for a comfortable position.
• There should be 15-20 cm between the back and the edge of the structure.
• In order not to cause inconvenience to each other, 20 cm of free space between sleepers is required.
• If the bedroom is spacious, you can consider double beds and King-size furniture; its width starts from 200 cm, and they differ slightly in cost. But you will have a royal sleeping bed.
• For those who like to constantly toss and turn in their sleep, designs of 200x200 cm are suitable.

A one-and-a-half bed is simply ideal for one sleeper. Resting alone on this bed is unlikely to allow you to get a good night's sleep. Couples should consider 2-bedroom models over 200 cm wide. When choosing “non-standard” 150, 155 and 170 cm wide, keep in mind: the mattress for such a bed will have to be ordered according to individual sizes.

What should be the length of the bed

We calculate the comfortable length of the bed using the formula: owner’s height + 15-20 cm. Often a person likes to sleep on his back, stretches out to his full height and prefers large pillows. To make the sleeping person comfortable, add 30 cm to the height figure.

What if the 190, 195 and 200 cm offered by the standard are not satisfactory? Try to find furniture on sale with a length of 220 cm or take a closer look at round models with a diameter of approximately 240 cm. You can place an individual order for the manufacture of furniture in Moscow.

What does the height of the bed affect?

Manufacturers in European countries offer products with a height of 50-60 cm from the floor. In eastern countries, people traditionally sleep on low beds 20-30 cm high. Americans prefer when the bed rises above the floor; in some models the height reaches 100 cm.

The optimal height of the bed is calculated as follows: the future owner sits down on the bed with a mattress. Legs bent at the knees should ideally form a right angle. It is difficult for an elderly person to get up from a low bed. And a sleeping place that is too high cannot be arranged where there are children.

The height of the bed is selected in proportion to the room. It is recommended to install a high bed in a spacious bedroom. Where space is limited, choose mid-height pieces.

Varieties

There are different types of lorries:

1. Classic products are a universal option that fits into any interior. The design is simple: a frame, a base with a mattress, two backrests. The model does not provide any extras, such as storage space.
2. Single beds with lifting mechanisms have a spacious box under the base for storing any things. Most often they are equipped with orthopedic mattresses. The frame is made of metal. There are three types of lifting mechanisms: gas shock absorbers, loops for manually lifting the base, and classic springs.
3. A single bed with drawers for linen allows you to get things out even when a person is sleeping on it. There are different types. The captain's model has 2-3 rows of drawers. The lower boxes are more spacious than the upper ones. Classic versions have 1 row of drawers.
4. Elite single beds are catwalk models. They differ from other options in spaciousness and functionality. The sleeping place is usually hidden in the podium, on which the work area is located. There are improved models that have built-in drawers for storing bed linen.

Types of metal single-tier beds, manufacturing methods

Classical

With lifting mechanisms

With drawers for linen

Elite
Single bed can have a solid, orthopedic, anatomical, armored or metal base. The first option is simple plywood. Such a base has one significant drawback - the lack of ventilation. The orthopedic version consists of elongated, wide boards, slightly curved. Recommended for children and adults with spinal problems. The anatomical base is similar to the previous one, but the boards are more flexible and thinner, and there are more of them. Has the ability to take the shape of the human body. An alternative to wooden models is the metal version. The armored one has the properties of a hammock.

Solid base

Orthopedic

Anatomical

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