Choosing the perfect bed - functional, ergonomic and stylish


22.10.2019

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The most important piece of furniture in the bedroom is the bed. The bed is at the same time the brightest, most functional and variable item. The style and design of the room, good sleep and even the health of those who will sleep on this bed depend on which bed to choose for the bedroom. The utilitarian nature of cabinets, cabinets and chests of drawers limits the possibility of variety in their shapes and designs. The bed has almost unlimited possibilities for changing its shape, design, material, and choosing decorative finishes.

Classification

Functionally, beds are divided into single, one-and-a-half and double (king). In Russia, single beds have a width of 90-120 cm, one-and-a-half beds - 140-160 cm, double beds - 180-200 cm. The length of standard beds varies from 190 to 210 cm (however, beds with a length of 200-205 cm are almost universally found in stores).

The classification of imported beds is slightly different from domestic ones, so when choosing, you should pay attention to the sizes.

Single beds are convenient for placement in children's rooms, guest rooms, and rooms of elderly single people. Single and double beds are intended for adult bedrooms.

Types of beds depending on size

When choosing a bed, you need to evaluate several factors. A competent choice of bed size is of great importance for ensuring healthy sleep.

The dimensions of a piece of furniture are selected depending on the composition of the family, the build of those for whom it is intended, and their preferences. People's sleep patterns can vary greatly. It is not at all easy to be with those who like to toss and turn, spread their arms and legs to the sides, or simply sleep restlessly at night on a single or small double bed. An important aspect is living conditions. Not everyone manages to equip a cozy bedroom in a small apartment.

Table. Dimensions of beds for adults.

Bed typeBed size, mmIllustration
Single700…900 x 1900…2100

One and a half1200…1600 x 1900…2100

One and a half1600…2000 x 1900…2100

If necessary, you can purchase beds for tall people. The length of Extra Long models can reach up to 2200 mm.

King size and Queen size beds

Important! When calculating the parameters of a sleeping place, it is necessary to make a “reserve” of about 20 cm in all directions.

It is possible to order beds of non-standard sizes. For example, for sleeping more than two people or a design of an original shape.

Unusual round bed in the nursery

Nest bed

When choosing a double bed model, it is necessary to evaluate a number of aspects that affect the performance characteristics of the product or may be important for a particular consumer.

Design

Traditionally, beds are made on four, less often on more legs (supports). A frame is mounted on supports, surrounded on all sides by a frame. The frame consists of the back and side panels of the bed; it is its design that determines the style of the bed. The frame can be made of wood, metal (profile pipes) or MDF and chipboard.

Frames are made of boards, slabs or metal pipes. A base for the mattress is attached (or welded) to the frame - a chipboard or MDF board, boards, lamellas (thin, strong curved slats) made of wood or steel.

There are beds of a more complex design: with a cabinet at the head, with shelves on the side replacing bedside tables, with a changing angle of the head, with posts and a “roof”, with a frame for hanging a canopy, in the shape of a heart, round and oval, with carvings, inlays and “quilted” backs.

Storage space

Beds with built-in drawers for storing bedding and rarely used items are very popular. Options: drawers or a lift mechanism that lifts the mattress and provides access to a large drawer. It is more convenient to use side drawers, which is why beds with drawers are purchased more often.

Which bed base is better to choose?

Pay attention to the base of the bed. It connects to the bed frame and provides support for the mattress.

The basis can be:

  • wooden (slat): this is the most affordable option; moreover, the space between the slats allows air to circulate freely in the mattress. But such a foundation is short-lived - over time, the slats sag;
  • metal: has a long service life and low cost. The main disadvantage of a metal structure is increased rigidity;
  • plastic: this is an expensive option, but it is worth choosing if you want excellent orthopedic properties combined with durability and ease of use.

Bed materials

Materials for frames: wood, steel, MDF and chipboard coated with plastic, polyvinyl chloride or veneer.

Wooden and veneered frames are varnished, and sometimes the varnished coating is polished. Wood beds have the maximum number of design and decoration options; they are suitable for interiors of almost any style (except high-tech).

Metal and natural wood are environmentally friendly materials; they do not emit harmful substances during their entire service life.

Metal is a strong and durable material. Disadvantages: susceptibility to corrosion and limited design options. Basically, modern metal beds are made from round and profile pipes (rectangular and square). The metal is painted and the paint is dried at a high temperature - a shiny, very durable coating is obtained, or it is coated with powder paint, which forms a decorative coating with small convex “bumps”.

MDF and chipboard boards are made from sawdust using special binders and emit a small amount of harmful substances, so when purchasing, you must require a certificate: it guarantees that the coating of the board reliably screens the emission of formaldehyde and its concentration in the room will be within acceptable limits. The top of the slabs is covered with special films.

Beds made of chipboard and MDF: advantages and disadvantages

Beds made of chipboard and MDF: advantages and disadvantages. The question often arises: what material to choose a bed from? There are a lot of options - natural wood, metal structures, plywood, veneer, chipboard, fibreboard, MDF or a synthesis of various materials.

Let's consider the advantages and disadvantages of beds made of chipboard and MDF.

The lowest price is for furniture made from chipboard, furniture made from MDF is more expensive, but quite affordable for the average buyer, the most expensive furniture is made from natural wood.

The production of chipboard began in the middle of the last century in the USA. Subsequently, particle board conquered markets all over the world. Chipboard furniture produced back in the USSR often serves to this day. This suggests that chipboard furniture is not at all as bad as many people think.

What is particle board?

Both chipboard and MDF are wood-based materials made from wood shavings and sawdust, joined together using various special techniques. To obtain dense and durable boards, various chemical additives are added during their manufacture to bind wood waste together. Until recently, glue and formaldehyde resins were used in the production of chipboard. Today, the production of chipboards with the addition of lignin (a natural substance that makes up wood) has been mastered instead of rather harmful formaldehydes. However, this technology is more expensive and many manufacturers still use glue and various resins.

What are the advantages of chipboard furniture?

Quite a long service life. Chipboard is not subject to delamination and does not dry out. Thanks to various synthetic additives, bugs do not appear in the chipboard, and the boards do not grow moldy. High-quality chipboard beds can last much more than 10 years. Strength. Chipboard is a fairly strong and wear-resistant material, little susceptible to various mechanical damage. It is quite difficult to scratch and the scratches are much less noticeable than on coniferous wood, and it is very difficult to break. Moisture resistance. This characteristic can be easily checked by immersing the chipboard in water for a day, and then measuring the size of the deformation. After a day in water, the slab is deformed by no more than a third. In a room with a humidity of 40-50%, the deformation will not be noticeable at all. Chipboard practically does not respond to temperature changes. With a sharp change from hot to cold, unlike natural wood, chipboard will not crack or swell. Of all the materials used to make furniture, only metal reacts this way to temperature changes. A very important advantage of chipboard furniture is its affordable price. Furniture made from chipboard is produced in a short time and mass-produced, which makes it quite cheap. According to standards, chipboard must have an absolutely smooth surface without splinters, cracks and knots. Therefore, the surface of chipboard furniture is smooth and very pleasant to the touch.

What are the disadvantages of chipboard furniture?

The main and main disadvantage is the presence of formaldehyde resins that are harmful to health. Under the influence of heat and humidity, such slabs emit formaldehyde, which negatively affects the respiratory, visual and nervous systems and the entire body as a whole. There is a GOST that determines the maximum percentage of such resins in a slab. Chipboards are divided into several classes based on the content of formaldehyde resins: Chipboard E 1 - up to 10 mg of free formaldehyde per 100 g of dry chipboard; Chipboard E 2 - from 10 to 30 mg of free formaldehyde per 100 g of dry chipboard. In Europe, the use of these classes is prohibited. It is allowed to use “Super E” class chipboard for furniture production. In Ukraine, class E 1 is officially permitted, but some unscrupulous furniture manufacturers also use unsafe class E 2 in the manufacture of furniture. Fastening points in chipboard furniture are not reliable and over time they lose their shape and expand. The more often you remove fasteners (screws, screws, self-tapping screws), the faster the fastener will deform and the weaker it will hold. Lack of beautiful texture and too uninteresting appearance. This drawback can be considered very subjective, since many people find a special charm in homogeneity. A good replacement for furniture made from chipboard is furniture made from MDF (fine-dispersed fraction). MDF is essentially sawdust board, but made using the latest technologies. To produce MDF, small wood chips are used, which are tightly pressed under high temperatures and pressure. This technology made it possible to eliminate the use of formaldehyde resins, since when heated, lignin is released, an excellent natural bonding material. Thus, MDF is an environmentally friendly material for furniture production that is not harmful to health. Having all the advantages of chipboard, increased strength, moisture resistance, due to its environmental friendliness, MDF is much preferable to chipboard. This material does not emit harmful substances and does not cause allergies and is therefore suitable for the production of even children's furniture. Chipboard and MDF are usually covered with veneer or laminated. Lamination is the covering of the surface with a special film impregnated with synthetic resin, which protects the surface of the board. The protective film can be simply tinted or painted in various colors, ranging from the lightest to black. Furniture manufacturers offer tinting of beds to match various types of wood. Natural tones such as beech, walnut, and oak are very popular, but more exotic mahogany and mahogany also look very good. Laminate can be distinguished by its glossy shine and slightly unnaturally bright shades. A more elite option is veneered furniture. Veneer is more suitable for lovers of a natural classic style. Veneer is a thin sheet of natural wood obtained by peeling or planing solid wood. Veneer is used for the production of plywood or cladding of various surfaces. For cladding, both tinted and unpainted veneer is used; it can be smooth or embossed. The great advantage of veneer is its natural shades of color, in contrast to unnatural laminate. Unfortunately, veneer is very unstable to various mechanical damage and atmospheric influences. Manufacturers often use chipboard. Fiberboard and plywood as invisible furniture parts: the back walls of cabinets and cabinets, the bottoms of beds and sofas. This makes furniture cheaper. Plywood is a lightweight wood material made by gluing several sheets of veneer together. Thus, it is clear that the main advantage of furniture made from chipboard. Fiberboard and plywood is its affordable price. Furniture made from MDF is more expensive, but much stronger, environmentally friendly and more attractive in appearance.

The most popular bed designs. How to choose a bed and what to look for.

1. Frame-bed.

Affordable sleeping option. The frame usually consists of a metal base on legs and bent lamellas attached to the base. There is no headboard, footboard or sides. Can be single or double. The legs can be adjusted in height, allowing them to be positioned even on uneven surfaces. The free space between the slats provides the mattress with good ventilation. The standard width of beech lamellas is 68 mm, thickness - 8 mm. The usual distance between the slats is 6.5 cm, suitable for most mattress models. There are two reinforced types of frames: Luxury frame bed with a distance between slats of 4.5 cm; Extra bed frame with a distance between the slats of 2.5 cm. This frame is recommended for mattresses with an independent spring block “Pocket Spring”, since the diameter of the springs in it is 3 cm. These reinforced frames are recommended for people weighing more than 100 kg to prevent excessive deflection. There are frames-inlays without legs with an orthopedic effect. They are placed in beds with special fastenings. Manufacturers also offer lamella frames of various shapes and designs. The anatomical bed frame is somewhat different from the others. A double number of thinner paired lamellas (12 pairs 3.8 cm wide) are attached to such a frame. The central slats here have a stiffness regulator. allowing you to choose the optimal level of rigidity depending on your weight.

2. Bed with a lifting mechanism and a box for linen.

One of the most convenient models, especially for small spaces. The design of the bed with a lifting mechanism includes a large, spacious box for linen, which will save a lot of usable space in the room. The mechanism itself is equipped with gas shock absorbers, which give it an easy, smooth ride. A special loop on the frame helps you lift it without any problems, opening access to the box with bedding. The lifting mechanism fixes the frame in the upper or lower position. Physical strength is practically not required to lift the frame. The box, at the request of the customer, can be divided by partitions into several compartments.

3. Sofa bed.

There are many designs of sofa beds available nowadays. Well known to everyone since the times of the USSR, the “book” sofa bed today is seriously different from its ancestors, since it represents a full-fledged sleeping place with an orthopedic mattress. On such a sofa you will not be bothered by the folding point, as in older models, and your sleep will be completely comfortable. Models that fold forward, similar to folding chairs, are very popular today. This model will turn from a small sofa into a full-fledged double bed. Sofa beds are very comfortable and are suitable for people who value free space, not cluttered with furniture.

4. Beds with drawers for linen.

A very convenient model that can save a lot of usable space, thanks to spacious niches where both bed linen and seasonal items can be stored. There are a lot of options for completing a bed with drawers for linen. This can be one large box for bulky items or several small ones that are convenient for daily use. Drawers can be located on one or more sides of the bed, as well as at the foot of the bed. In addition, they differ in the method of extension: on wheels, on casters or on telescopic guides. The choice depends on the tastes and needs of the customer.

5. Wardrobe beds.

Combining two pieces of furniture - a wardrobe and a bed - this model will suit any interior and will perfectly unload the room, keeping a lot of space free. This excellent quality is very useful in small rooms and children's rooms. After all, children need a lot of space for active games. The mechanism of the wardrobe-bed is very easy to operate, even a child can use it. The closet is roomy enough to fit everything you need, and a full bed will give you the most comfortable rest. In addition, this model can save you the time you spend making your bed. When folded, the mattress with a sheet and even a blanket are secured using a special belt.

6. Two- and three-level beds - two-story children's and teenagers' beds.

Such beds are multifunctional, comfortable and indispensable in children's and teenagers' rooms with small square footage. Children really like bunk beds, where one sleeping place is located under the other, they are compact and allow you to save a lot of space for active games, and they themselves often serve as a kind of playground. An additional bed can be pulled out from under the main one. Such a bed, being two-story, can contain three sleeping places. The pull-out bed on wheels slides out easily and smoothly. Today, manufacturers offer a lot of design options for such beds. Sometimes they can be combined with cabinets or desks. Dresser ladders are very convenient. When choosing such a bed, you should pay attention to the stairs. The ladder must be strong and durable. In wooden stairs, the steps should not be too narrow. The iron ladder must be chrome plated. All this will protect your child and protect him from injury during ascent and descent. On the upper tiers, manufacturers offer the installation of an additional protective side for safety while sleeping.

7. Loft bed.

To create a full-fledged sleeping place, a work area and a place for games or sports in a small room, sometimes there is not enough space. A loft bed can be an excellent solution to this problem. The sleeping area here is the attic. Below there can be a desk, a closet, a chest of drawers or a sports corner. There are many design options and everyone can choose the option that is required. The loft bed fits perfectly into the interior, frees up a lot of free space and brings aesthetic pleasure.

8. Beds of non-standard shapes and toy beds.

Furniture manufacturers today offer various models of beds with non-standard design solutions. You can choose beds of various shapes, for example - round. A bed in the shape of a ship or a car is perfect for a child's room. There are a lot of options and all you have to do is choose a model to suit your taste and the style requirements of your room. When planning to purchase a bed, you must decide what material it should be made of. When choosing a bed, make sure the strength of the frame and other parts. The bed should be as comfortable as possible for you. Beds for children should ideally not have sharp corners, this will prevent possible injury to the child. And, of course, the bed should fit your interior and bring you aesthetic pleasure. We wish you successful and profitable shopping!

Mattresses

The quality of sleep largely depends on the quality of the mattress. To sleep, you need a flat surface with an elastic, but not too hard mattress, without protruding springs or dips. Medical superstitions about the benefits of a flat, hard surface are a thing of the past. A flat surface is provided by a frame with a plate or lamellas, on which the entire surface of the mattress rests. If in a store you come across a bed with a mesh, even a super strong and rigid one, you should not buy such an anachronism.

There are many options for modern spring mattresses. The difference in quality is very noticeable, the difference in price can be simply colossal.

Mattresses come in spring and springless types.

A springless mattress consists of several layers of elastic, usually foam material (latex, foam rubber). They are covered with a common cover. This type of mattress is silent, but less durable than a spring one.

Spring mattresses are divided into two types: with independent and dependent spring blocks. If the spring blocks are dependent, then they are interconnected and attached to the mattress frame. Independent spring blocks are packaged in separate material covers.

The top layer of the mattress directly affects the comfort of sleep. To fill this layer use:

  • felt;
  • foam latex;
  • coconut fiber;
  • polyurethane foam (foam rubber);
  • holofiber (polyester).

Biolux mattress

Orthopedic mattresses

An orthopedic mattress bends in such a way that the person’s spine remains straight (when lying on its side). Sleeping on such a mattress allows your back muscles to completely relax. Orthopedic mattresses are used with independent spring blocks or with two layers of springs: the bottom layer is dependent spring blocks, the top layer is independent.

A bed that helps with cleaning

It is important to regularly clean the space under the bed from debris and dust, this is especially true for children and allergy sufferers. If there are no bed legs (it stands directly on the floor), this is problematic. Therefore, we recommend models with legs. The height of 14 cm is enough for a robot vacuum cleaner or mop.

It is also convenient for cleaning when the bottom of the linen drawer is removable. During cleaning, you can easily remove such a panel, vacuum and wipe the floor, and then put the bottom of the drawer back.

Bedroom sizes matter

Before you go to the store, you need to choose a place for the bed in the bedroom and decide on its size. Traditionally, the bed is installed with the head of the bed facing the wall and perpendicular to the wall. But in small and narrow bedrooms, with this installation, the bed can block the room and block the passage to the window and the far side of the bed. In this case, willy-nilly, you have to choose a narrow one-and-a-half bed and install it sideways to the wall. In wider, but not too large bedrooms in most nine-story and Stalin buildings, a bed measuring 2 x 2 or 2 x 1.8 m would also be inappropriate: it will visually occupy most of the room. “Royal” beds are appropriate in spacious bedrooms of modern houses and private cottages.

Henri's bedroom

When purchasing, pay attention to the shape and size of the bed

The first thing you need to decide is what length of bed is right for you. Everything here is quite simple: the length of the bed should be 10 cm greater than your height. This is the minimum value that will allow you to fall asleep comfortably. However, it would be better to take a length 20-50 centimeters longer.

There is one interesting method that allows you to determine the width of the future bed. It is enough to lie on your half and put your hands behind your head. Place your elbows as far apart as possible. If you don't move to the other half and don't disturb anyone, then this width will be enough. Otherwise, you should choose a wider model.

Designers and furniture makers constantly offer customers various options for bed shapes. However, it is recommended not to resort to innovations and give preference to the classic version, rectangular in shape.

When purchasing a bed in the shape of a circle, oval, or some other original design, sleeping on it can become quite uncomfortable.

In a bedroom of a non-standard model, you will have to give up more space, and finding bedding for it is not so easy. Blankets and blankets should not be discounted.

Interior style and bed design

Decorating a bedroom in expensive antique styles - classic, empire, rococo, baroque - definitely requires choosing a wooden bed with carvings and expensive decor. It is appropriate to use original models - round, oval, heart-shaped.

It is much easier to choose a bed for loft and hi-tech: you should definitely choose a metal bed. A black bed will look great in a loft style; for high-tech, the shine of a nickel-plated surface is more appropriate.

For rustic styles (rustic, country, Provence), both metal and wooden beds are suitable. For Scandinavian style, it is better to choose a white metal bed.

Modern style and minimalism look better with a metal bed, but a laconic wooden one will also do.

Color

Beds made of any material have many color and shade options. The colors of the wood (or its imitation) must match the color of the cabinet furniture. The colors of metal beds will in any case be different from the colors of cabinets. The main thing is that the metal bed fits into the overall scheme of the interior: in a country-style room or with light wooden furniture, a white bed is suitable, brown or cherry will fit into almost any interior, gray metallic or nickel - in a high-tech bedroom.

Izotta's bedroom

Results

For the bedroom to be the place where you recuperate, its interior should be decorated in pleasant pastel colors. Few people will like it if there are bright flashy colors in the bedroom.

Feng Shui experts advise taking into account such nuances as:

  • If a married couple sleeps on the bed, then the mattress should be one piece;
  • It is better to remove all mirrors from the bedroom altogether;
  • The bed should not be installed in a room with sloping ceilings;
  • There should not be an aquarium or other container with water near the bed.

When you have already purchased a new bed and placed it in the room, we advise you to find out how best to keep it in its new condition. Let's look at how to properly care for your new bed.

  1. Dust from a polished bed should be wiped off with a dry cloth.
  2. Mattresses should be aired and turned over once a month.
  3. Beds made of plywood and laminated chipboard should be wiped first with a damp cloth and then with a dry one so that moisture does not damage the frame.

So, choosing a bed is a very important step. Before purchasing, you should study the range of products and think about which bed will suit the existing design of your apartment. You should carefully read the characteristics of this category of furniture. Explore all kinds of new products on the market. When placing it in the bedroom, check out the recommendations of Feng Shui experts. We wish you to make the right choice in all respects.

Quality and material

The most durable are high-quality wooden beds. If treated with care, massive structures of the past last for a hundred years or more. Modern products are less massive and last less, however, you can count on 3-4-5 decades. This largely depends on the quality and whether slats or boards were used to construct the base for the mattress.

Three or four decades can be expected when purchasing a steel structure. But the coating may not survive so many years. MDF beds can also live up to their thirtieth birthday. The most short-lived ones are beds made of chipboard. But they are also the most inexpensive, especially when compared to good quality wooden beds.

In any case, after thirty years, furniture simply gets boring, loses its novelty, gets scratched, becomes morally and aesthetically outdated, and has to be updated.

The durability of beds depends to a large extent on the weight of the people who will sleep on them. Mattresses rarely last more than 20 years.

But don’t get hung up on buying super expensive branded products. In each region there are many manufacturers producing beds of good quality. You just need to carefully study the reviews on the Internet.

Practical recommendations from experts

  1. First of all, inspect all the parts of the bed - the bed, the base, the fasteners. There should be no cracks, deformations, chips or scratches. The paint layer should be uniform and smooth.
  2. Ask the seller for a quality certificate confirming the environmental friendliness and safety of the product. In addition, the seller is obliged to provide a guarantee.
  3. Evaluate the comfort of the bed - lie down on it, the base should not creak or crack. Choose a model that matches your parameters – height and weight. Choose a larger bed rather than a smaller one.
  4. Beds are sold complete with a mattress, but it is better to choose a mattress separately, taking into account a number of factors.
  5. For small rooms, transformable models are suitable, which help save space.
  6. Remember that most back and spine pathologies occur due to an uncomfortable bed, so don’t skimp on your purchase.
  7. If you have chosen a product made of natural wood, pay attention to the color. Such models can have only one color - as close as possible to the skin tone.
  8. If you have children, pay attention to beds with a soft headboard, sides and smooth lines without sharp corners.
  9. The distance between the bed and other furniture should be at least 30 cm, and the minimum distance to the wall should be 70 cm. In addition, the bed should not interfere with the opening of the window.
  10. The polished surface can only be wiped with a dry cloth, preferably made of flannel.
  11. If cracks appear on the polished surface, they can be eliminated using a special polishing paste.
  12. Beds made of chipboard and MDF cannot be cleaned with chemicals; simply wipe the surface with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

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