Types of beds: main classifications

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Each bed consists of a frame and a base laid on it. Everything else is secondary - legs, if the design provides for - a footboard, a large headboard. The design of the bed frame is a closed rectangle or square box with a slatted bottom. It is supported by legs (or it stands directly on the floor surface). Additionally, the frame performs a decorative function and can be made of wood, metal, plastic, chipboard. They can be thin or thick, low or tall, the variety is simply huge - for every taste and budget.

Choosing a bed frame

The bed consists of a frame and a base on which the mattress is placed. There are two types of bed frame:

1. Two supporting backs and two side drawers (panels).
2. Four drawers and hanging backs. There can be two or one hanging backrests (headboard).

If the bed is designed according to the second type (without supporting backs), supports are required. Most often these are four legs. Although there are other options: wheels, side walls, an additional base at the bottom (podium, platform), etc.

Which frame is preferable? In fact, it doesn’t matter at all whether the bed rests on the legs or on the headboards, if the manufacturer is good or bad. A good bed will last a long time, but cheap furniture will quickly creak and require replacement.

However, in fairness, it is worth noting that bed legs break much more often than headboards. The choice is yours.

The material of the frame is also important. The most reliable bed frames are those made from solid wood and metal. Wrought iron beds are now at the height of fashion. Beds with a wicker frame are also quite durable.

Beds made of fiberboard and MDF are less reliable. Cracks may appear at the fastening points, causing the bed to become loose and creaky. This is even more likely if the bed frame is made of chipboard. Yes, such beds are the cheapest, but they have to be replaced more often.

Types of frames - materials of execution

The frame can be made of different materials. Most often used:

• chipboard, fiberboard or MDF boards. They are light, practical, easy to use. However, they are considered not environmentally friendly, because synthetic glue is used in their manufacture. Products may vaporize harmful compounds. Also, some board materials are afraid of water;
• wood is considered the most environmentally friendly material, absolutely safe for humans. Solid wood looks stylish and looks good in any bedroom;
• a metal frame is one of the most “indestructible” things. It is advisable that it be treated with a composition that prevents corrosion. Then the bed will last for decades. However, the weight of the finished product will be large;
• combination of materials. For example, for those parts that bear the main load, wood or metal is used, and for the headboard, a decorative MDF board or a forged patterned lattice is used.

There are also fixed and detachable frames. In the first case, the bed cannot be disassembled; in the second, this can be done completely (disconnect the headboard, footboard, sides) or partially (for example, only the headboard is removed).

Choosing a bed base

The frame is important as a supporting structure. But the quality of sleep depends, first of all, on the comfort of the sleeping place. The mattress plays a major role here. You can buy it directly with the bed if it is included, or you can choose a more suitable mattress separately. about how to choose an orthopedic mattress . Now let's say a few words about the base on which the lovingly chosen mattress will be laid.

The base is a frame or lattice that is attached to the frame and provides support for the mattress. Bed frames are most often made of chipboard, metal and wood. Lamels (battens) are placed on the frame. They are made only from wood or plastic, since the slats must be flexible.

The more lamellas, the more reliable the base! This bed will last longer.

The distance between the lamellas should be no more than the width of one lamella. A double bed must have at least 30 slats. In a single room, respectively, no less than 15.

There are beds with metal bars (hard or soft) and with springs, but these are far from the best options. There is nothing better than an orthopedic base with flexible slats!

The base can be raised. Such models are called beds with a lifting mechanism (gas-lift mechanism). You just have to slightly lift the base, and it will smoothly go up. The bed frame creates a storage box located under the base. This is very convenient if the room is small. However, the mattress in this case is not ventilated, which is not very good.

This also applies to cases where the bed is equipped with drawers. Yes, it’s comfortable, but the mattress can quickly become unusable. The mattress needs to “breathe”.

Choose a bed with a lift mechanism and drawers only if you really have a shortage of storage space. If there is no acute shortage, abandon this modern option in favor of a traditional, time-tested one.

If the question is what to choose - a bed with a lifting mechanism or with drawers, give preference to the first option. Digging into under-bed storage is easier and more convenient by lifting the base.

Classification of children's beds

Although there are different sleeping places for children, they can all be classified into two main types:

• cradle
• standard models

Their choice depends on the age of the child and first a cradle is used, and after that you can choose one of the standard models.

Cradle - such a sleeping place is intended for the youngest children. Most often, cradles are intended for babies up to 6-8 months. They can be on runners or on springs. Cradles can also be a rocking cradle, which, if necessary, can be installed in both a moving and a calm state.

Choosing headboards

A bed without a single headboard is not a bed. Sleeping on such a lounger is not very comfortable. True, if you place such a bed against the wall, it will become more comfortable - in this case, the wall will act as a headboard. If the wall at the head is decorated with easy-to-clean material, you can do without a backrest. However, if the bed will not be placed against the wall, a headboard is required!

The headboard performs a relaxation function, providing a comfortable position for a person resting in bed. You can lean on the back and read or watch TV in this comfortable position.

In addition, the presence of a backrest at the head makes staying in bed more comfortable, even purely psychologically - a person feels more protected. Many people find it convenient to rest the top edge of the pillow against the back.

If you like to read or watch TV in bed, you should choose a bed with a solid high headboard. But the slatted headboard is not very convenient for this. However, like forged.

Bed with high solid headboard: comfortable

Bed with a slatted headboard: may not be very comfortable; It is advisable to have additional pillows

How to choose a bed: dimensions

When choosing a bed, you need to pay maximum attention to its size. What should you keep in mind?

1. If the store says that the bed size is standard, still ask for clarification of the information in numbers, because the standards are different in different countries.
2. Please note that they tell you the size of the sleeping place, not the bed! The bed size is always larger. Please also clarify this information so that later it does not turn out that the bed does not fit into the bedroom.
3. The standard width of the sleeping area for double beds is 160, 180 and 200 cm. For one-and-a-half beds - from 100 to 150 cm. For single beds - 80, 90 and 100. The length of the sleeping area is from 190 to 200, but if you search, you can find beds and up to 218 cm. If you need more, you will have to make an individual order.
4. Choose the largest bed size that your bedroom can accommodate. And you won't go wrong. After all, convenience is the most important thing. The larger the bed, the more comfortable you will be.
5. The ideal bed length is at least 15 cm longer than the height of the person who will sleep on it.
6. The easiest way to determine if the width is appropriate is to lie on the bed and place your hands behind your head. If your elbows fit completely on the bed, then the width is more or less suitable for you. If your elbows go beyond the bed, then you need to look for a wider bed.
7. The height of the bed is also important. Low platform beds are in fashion now, but they are only suitable for the young and healthy. The older the person who will sleep on the bed, the higher the bed should be.

Ideally, the top edge of the mattress should be no lower than the level of the knees of the person standing next to the bed who will sleep on it.

Bed divisions by age group

Types of beds according to the age of the sleepers: adults, teenagers, children and cradles for newborns. They differ primarily in size, as well as in some design features.

Cradles are the smallest in size. They can be round, oval, rectangular. They reach 100-120 cm in length. Some models are equipped with a swing mechanism. They are usually used for babies under six months of age.

For ages from 6 months to 2 years, cribs-playpens are used, that is, with high lattice sides so that the child can stand up independently, but does not fall out or get out of his place. The length of such beds is 120-130 cm.

Playpens are no longer suitable for preschoolers. The kids move to separate sleeping places. The size of a bed for a preschooler is 80x140-160 cm. Often the beds are designed in the form of cars, decorated with favorite cartoon characters, etc.

The bed size for a primary school student is 80-90 cm wide, up to 180 cm long. A popular option at this age is a loft bed, that is, there is a bed on one floor, and a play and work area is equipped on the other.

Teenagers can sleep on both adult beds (up to 220 cm in length) and teenage beds (up to 190 cm). Both options are 90 cm wide. Here you need to focus on the child’s growth, the rate of its increase, as well as the tastes of the future owner.

Adult beds are 90x200 cm or larger. They are usually succinctly designed.

How to choose a bed: focus on the style of the bedroom

The materials and design of the bed largely dictate the style of the bedroom interior. So, for example, if the bedroom is decorated in a Romanesque style, a bamboo bed or a wicker bed will not fit into it at all. Let's talk about how to choose a bed according to style.

Platform beds fit perfectly into Japanese-style bedrooms, as well as in minimalist and high-tech styles.

leather headboard design (including those made from various leather substitutes) are very versatile. Leather beds are suitable for bedrooms in many styles: ethnic, classic, modern, minimalist. Leather and good leatherettes, as well as dense, washable fabrics also increase the level of comfort - it’s pleasant to lean on such a headboard: warm in winter, cool in summer.

Beds with a bamboo frame and headboard wonderfully highlight the ethnic, tropical, environmental style of the bedroom. The same applies to beds with wicker frames and headboards.

Wrought iron beds are good for interiors in retro, country, and Provence styles. It is not very comfortable to lean on such a headboard, so it is advisable to provide additional flat pillows under your back.

Beds with wooden headboards, decorated with carvings, overlays, and inlays are furniture for classic, antique, baroque, and Romanesque bedroom interiors. All other furnishings, of course, must match. It’s not very pleasant to lean on a carved headboard, so you also need pillows.

Standard cots

a) classic: considered the most common and popular. They can be used for children under 3 years of age. There are models that are installed on legs, on wheels or on runners. Most often, the bottom can be adjusted, installed lower or higher. Also, the side walls can be lowered and raised. This option is also convenient in the sense that it can be used instead of a cradle.

b) rocking chairs: a design feature is a pendulum mechanism for rocking a child. Although this berth is installed on legs, the rocking occurs due to the use of runners or springs in the design. This model can also be used for a newborn.

c) playpens: this is a multifunctional bed model for a baby, since he can not only sleep here, but also play. More often, playpens are used that can be folded and moved from one room to another. They do not use hard rods, so you can take playpens with you not only to the country, but also to visit friends, for outdoor recreation.

d) transformers: these are multifunctional models in which, along with the crib, there are drawers for storing toys or clothes, a pencil desk, and pull-out shelves. And all this changes with the help of several movements, transformed through rearrangements.

How to choose a bed? Important little things

Choose and place the bed so that you can easily open the windows. Having to constantly crawl on the bed to get closer to the window will become very annoying over time.

There should be enough space between the bed and the closet (chest of drawers, nightstand, etc.) so that you can open the door or pull out a drawer plus another 30 cm. This is the rule of bedroom ergonomics.

It is worth leaving at least 70 cm - this will make it convenient to walk to the bed and provide the opportunity to tuck in the sheets, undress, lie down, and also clean. It is worth placing only a single bed, close to the wall, and not the widest one. A double bed with a side to the wall is an extreme option, which should only be decided upon if there are no other placement options.

Good luck choosing your bed and sweet dreams!

Headboard and footboard of beds

The headboard is an important part of the bed because it prevents the pillow from sliding off during sleep. There are 3 types of headboards:

• stationary, i.e. attached to the frame;
• mounted, i.e. attached to the wall;
• attached - cabinets, chests of drawers or other storage systems moved close to the bed. Typically used if the bed is to be installed in the center of the room.

The footboard limits the length of the bed. The legs rest on it. It is usually lower in level than the headboard. Rarely found in modern furniture.