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

What you need to know about dimensions

Before you go to a furniture showroom, you must calculate the dimensions of your future bed. The size of the stock itself must be taken into account, but at the same time paying attention to the details:

• height;
• favorite sleep position;
• age.

If you like to sleep on your stomach or back, with your arms spread wide, then double upholstered furniture should allow you to do this, but you should not disturb your partner. An elderly person needs a lot of free space; when choosing a model for this category of people, take this feature into account.

Main dimensions of the bed

Standard furniture sizes

The sizing system used in modern models has two types of designations:

• the English system, which is measured in pounds and inches;
• The metric system uses meters and centimeters as units of measurement.

The first system is used by American manufacturers, and the second by European manufacturers.

Sizes of double beds in English units

The traditional size of 2 bedroom upholstered furniture looks like this: 2x1.5, where 2 is the length of the bed, and 1.5 is its width. Foreign models have slight differences, the length can vary from 2 to 2.2 m, as for the width, its permissible dimensions are 1.80 and 2.2 m.

When choosing a bed, it is important to consider the size of the bed, and therefore the mattress.

Traditional mattress sizes

Diagram for correctly measuring the height of a mattress

How to choose a bed size

First, consider the dimensions. When choosing, consider:

• bedroom area;
• growth and volume of owners;
• favorite positions in sleep.

You can’t figure it out “by eye” - it’s possible that instead of joy and convenience, the new furniture will bring discomfort if your head constantly rests against the headboard. Depending on who will sleep in the bed, you need to calculate the dimensions down to the centimeter. It is worth taking both height and body volume into account. Always leave extra space - 200-300 mm.

Sleep positions are also important. Some sleep without changing position, others constantly roll over, others spread their arms and legs. Know your features to choose the most comfortable option.

Important: buy a mattress only after the bed. It should fit the size of the sleeping bed perfectly, but the bed frame will likely be larger.

Length

When choosing a bed, experts recommend paying attention to such a criterion as a person’s height. If you are of small or average height, then there is no need to worry about this. When a person’s height exceeds the established standard of beds, then such a person needs much more space for a comfortable rest. How to find out this indicator? The easiest way to determine it is to add 30 cm to your height. In some cases, it is recommended to add another 10 cm, but this is if you prefer to sleep on your back and on large pillows, stretched out in length.

The standard size is 2 meters or 1.9. In exceptional cases, manufacturers receive an order for a length of 1 meter 95 cm. The standard size of bamboo models exceeds the indicators listed above; as a rule, they reach 2 meters 20 cm. Customers are quite attentive to the client’s wishes and offer to lengthen the bed as much as you want However, you will have to pay extra for such a service.

Baby cots

When choosing the size of a crib, the most important criterion is the age of the child. The classification of length and width is represented by age limits:

Width

The width of the sleeping bed is an indicator that allows you to determine the comfortable position of two people, a married couple or a mother with a child. In accordance with this, the indicator also affects the type of product. The bed can be single, double or one-and-a-half.

The width of the double bed model is strictly specified in the rules; its minimum standard is 140 cm. This space will be enough to accommodate two people.

Double bed width

To make your vacation comfortable and not disturb your significant other, experts recommend choosing products with a width of 160 cm. According to statistics, this is the most popular model. There are other options, the width of which varies from 150 to 170 cm. As a rule, they are ordered less frequently.

If for some reason you are not satisfied with the standard size of the bed, then you can always order it to be made according to your own measurements; in this case, the width, length and height are negotiated with the manufacturer or a private company. But such an individual project is very expensive; in addition to the work itself, you will need to order a mattress and bed linen of the appropriate size, and this is also an additional cost.

The width of European beds exceeds the standard of our models; they do not spare extra centimeters for this, allowing its size to be up to 180 cm. Sometimes it can reach two meters.

Dimensions of double beds

Pros and cons of products

Single beds are universal, suitable for small bedrooms and children's rooms. Furniture is in demand among bachelors, elderly people and teenagers. Products have their advantages and disadvantages, which must be clarified before purchasing. The advantages include:

1. Compact parameters, thanks to which it is possible to save square meters.
2. Possibility of installation in small rooms.
3. You can lie down and get up from any side.
4. A wide range of models: with drawers, lifting mechanism, folding, transformers, attics.
5. Affordable price.

One of the disadvantages of a single bed is its impracticality. If the child grows up or a single person finds a soul mate, the sleeping place will have to be replaced. For adults, a single bed will seem cramped, but a one-and-a-half bed will be much more comfortable.

With a single transformable bed you can significantly increase the functionality of a small bedroom. Such designs can easily be transformed into a cabinet, table, or furniture set with hanging shelves.

Classical

Ottoman bed

Loft bed

Folding

With drawers

Height

A high bed is usually used for rational use of space in small apartments. The under-bed space is an excellent place to place boxes with winter clothes or sleeping sets. But you need to remember that this is a place to sleep, and only then a place to store things.

On average, the height varies depending on the selected models:

• the podium bed is available with a height of 45 cm;
• the height of classic models varies from 50 to 65 cm;
• antique-style models have a height of 90 cm.

Options for the height of a double bed
The standard figure for most double models reaches 50 cm, but it all depends on the height and how the usable space is used. Drawers in the under-bed space are, of course, good, but such convenience also requires certain conditions. Depending on which side the drawers will be opened from, the space must be free to ensure unobstructed access to them. In a small bedroom, it is not advisable to install such a model.

If there is a need to place some things in the under-bed space, then experts advise choosing models with a rotating mechanism. Their height allows you to place not the most popular things inside the box, and a simple lifting design with gas shock absorbers will allow you to do this without much difficulty. This double bed will easily fit into the interior of even the smallest bedroom.

But when choosing a high bed with internal drawers for yourself, you must remember that such a height looks very bulky, especially if the room area is small. In large bedrooms decorated in Turkish style, this image will be more appropriate.

If you are not afraid of visually reducing space due to height, then add a canopy or many pillows to the overall picture, but within reason, so as not to create an awkward room setting.

Standard design dimensions for different countries

There is a production standard that Russian bed manufacturers are guided by. We are talking about GOST 13025.11-67 - a national standard regulating the dimensions and quality of furniture. According to the document, the width of the frame can be 1.2–1.6 m, and the length, depending on the age and height of the user, can be 1.4–1.9 m.

When checking the design for compliance with the regulations, the dimensions of the bed are carefully measured. A deviation from GOST of 0.1 cm upward or downward is permissible. In addition to the dimensions, the following bed parameters are checked:

• longitudinal and transverse stability;
• orthopedic qualities of the base;
• strength of elements;
• impact resistance;
• durability of the materials used;
• level of deformation;
• quality of fittings;
• wear resistance.

One-and-a-half beds for children are checked especially carefully. Their parameters are more diverse. Often structures are equipped with a sliding device, which makes it possible to expand the bed from 1.4 to 1.9 meters as the child grows older.

The dimensions of European-made beds differ from Russian ones: standard sizes in width are 1.4-1.6 m, in length - 2-2.1 m. American and English furniture, similar in parameters to Russian semi-beds, is divided into models listed in table.

Review of types of single beds from Italy, the best brands

It should be noted that in the UK and the USA, dimensions are indicated not in centimeters or meters, but in feet and inches. If you need a single bed from these countries, you need to remember this.

Non-standard models

Sometimes the choice of the presented model is influenced by personal preferences or design delights. Some people find even the largest standard size small or inconvenient and decide to order a custom model based on their personal design. Custom models can be purchased ready-made or you can order a project developed according to your ideas. These models include beds:

• original form;
• with a large or small sleeping area;
• with a unique design;
• designed for more than two people.

The standard width of the model presented on the modern market varies from 140 to 180 cm, so beds with a width above 200 cm already fall into the non-standard category.

The most popular non-standard idea would be a round bed with two sleeping places. Even with the smallest dimensions, the bed will reach 220 cm in diameter. And if the premises and financial capabilities allow, then the diameter can be increased. For example, for a bed with dimensions 200x160, you will need a round model with a diameter of 265 cm, excluding the backrest.

When placing such a model in a room, the rule of a harmonious relationship with the dimensions of the room and its design must be observed. A room decorated in an ethno interior or a modern loft does not harmonize with a round model. The Scandinavian style does not accept it either, but for the Art Deco style or for a room decorated in an oriental style, it will become a real decoration.

A large bed model will be appropriate and elegant in a large and spacious bedroom, while it will hide the space of a small bedroom. You need to select it not only based on the size of the room, but also on the style of its design.

With bedside tables

Round with stand

Round

Single

The standard length of a single bed is in no way inferior to larger products, and due to its small width and elongated shape, it easily fits into any room.

The sizes of a single bed, which are also called single or twin, are ideal for accommodating an adult of average build or a child.

The photo shows a single bed in the interior of a nursery for a girl.

Bed dimensions

The practicality of a single bed depends not only on functionality, quality of materials, but also on parameters. The classic dimensions of a sleeping place are determined based on the individual characteristics of the human body. To choose the appropriate size, you need to use a simple method: add 20 cm to the person’s height. Using the formula, you can calculate the bed parameters for a teenager: 148 (height) + 20 cm - this turns out to be 168 cm. This will be the ideal indicator.

The width of single beds largely depends on individual preferences, as well as on the characteristics of the room. For a person with average height and weight, a size of 60–90 cm is quite enough. A bed that is too narrow will not allow you to get a good night’s sleep due to discomfort. In addition, an uncomfortable body position can lead to pain in the back and joints.

Comfortable rest on single beds is impossible without bed linen. The traditional dimensions of a duvet cover are 135x200 cm, sheets are 110x200 cm, pillowcases are 50x70 cm.

Selection rules

To choose the right size bed for yourself, you need to build on the provided standards. Basically this is the length of the structure and its width. Height is often determined individually.

When purchasing a sleeping structure, you should take into account such nuances.

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• Room area. You will be surprised, but you need to start with the available space inside the room where the furniture will be located. Alas, it is not always possible to use full beds here. Sometimes they are forced to be replaced with folding sofas;
• User dimensions. This is the most important point. Moreover, dimensions also play a role in choosing the strength of the structure. But this is a separate topic;
• Habits. Here I am talking about how a person is used to sleeping and behaving during sleep.

Let's discuss these questions in more detail.

First, start with the ratio of the bed to the area of ​​the room. The bed should fit optimally in the available space.

Size and habits matter

Particular emphasis on this is placed by those whose bedroom is located in a small or even small room.

You can never choose beds by eye. Consider your own dimensions. For example, choosing a width of 160 or 180 cm, large people may not fit here. More precisely, they will not be particularly comfortable together. For tall people, 160x200 cm is sometimes not enough because their heels hang off the bed.

If a person is short, then buying a 60 x 2 meter bed sometimes makes no sense when your own height is about 160 cm. In this case, it is better to save the available space and buy a more compact model. When calculating the length and width, it is worth taking the volumes of each person and adding 20-30 cm to them as a margin.

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There is a category of people who are very active during everyday sleep. They constantly roll over, regularly change body position, and spread their arms and legs to the sides. Individual habits play an important role, since a more spacious bed may be required, even if the dimensions of the users themselves are small. On the contrary, some large people often sleep cuddled together, use one blanket, and have no need for a very wide bed.

Many people argue about what to choose first - a mattress or a bed frame. Here I can give a definite answer.

The bed is always selected first, and the mattress underneath is selected.

It is worth considering that the GOST used by domestic and European furniture manufacturers differs from the American one, for example. That is, you won’t be able to take an American mattress for a Euro bed. As well as vice versa.