When it comes to buying a bed, we often think about its appearance, comfort and size of the mattress. But the height of the bed is the parameter that we often forget about, and in vain.
Standard bed height
There are three standard sizes (bed height from the floor):
- Low (Eastern standard) - 20-40 centimeters.
- Average (European standard) -50-60 centimeters.
- High (American standard) - 80-100 centimeters.
The most comfortable height is 62-64 centimeters from the floor. It is this size that allows a person of average height to easily sit down and get out of bed. This option is well suited for a teenager or an elderly person.
Style and size of the room
The height of the bed should directly depend on the interior of the bedroom, its style. After all, this is the most active and often the central part of the room. In a classic design and a large spacious bedroom, a high, voluminous bed will look good - from 80 to 100 cm from the floor. This option is suitable for sophisticated natures, lovers of featherbeds and pillows, as well as those who do not find it difficult to climb every evening to such a height. Although, for convenience, manufacturersoften offer to purchase an additional step or pouffe for legs.
In a modern style bedroom, a high bed would look odd. It is better to choose models of the European standard (50-60 cm from the floor) or oriental (20-40 cm).
In the case of a more democratic style (modern or loft), the height of the bed can be determined by the needs of a particular person. After all, not everyone will like to sleep almost on the floor, although such options look very stylish and visually increase the size of the room.
Adult loft bed
The bed is an indispensable piece of furniture. But what if the apartment is very small, one-room / studio, or you need to combine the bedroom and living room together? Replacing a full-fledged bed with a folding sofa means ensuring a constant feeling of a mess in the apartment and reconciling with an uncomfortable mattress.
The perfect alternative is an unusual and stylish adult high loft bed. Such models are double and with one bed. They look very unusual, but they are not at all suitable for people with a fear of heights, pensioners, and their use is highly undesirable in an apartment with a low ceiling height. The height of the loft bed for adults is 180-190 cm.
Baby bed
Choosing a baby bed is a particularly responsible matter. It is important to pay attention not only to design, but also to environmentally friendly material, the presence of comfortable sides and quality.mattress.
The correct height of a baby bed is, first of all, the safety and comfort of the child. When a crib with high sides is changed to a regular nursery, the child gets used to a new sleeping place for a long time. He can forget and automatically get on his feet in the middle of the night. Falling out or falling over the bar is not at all difficult, because he is used to holding on to high and reliable limiters. Many children actively crawl in their sleep, getting out of the crib at this moment on the floor and hitting it will not be difficult.
To protect the little man from possible injuries and fright, choose a bed for a child from 2-3 years old so that the height of the bed from the floor is not more than 30 centimeters. Remember that the lower the crib, the safer it will be for the child to climb on and off.
For two children
What to do if you have another baby, and there are not enough rooms in the apartment? Putting two beds side by side means reducing the space for outdoor games or depriving one of the kids - removing one desktop. A good solution for large families is a loft bed. The oldest child is always put on top, because he probably already learned how to climb stairs well and not fall out of bed at night. Although in this case, reliable high protective bumpers are always provided on the upper berth. After all, the height of a bunk bed is at least 160 centimeters.
Forthe youngest child is assigned a place on the lower tier. If the baby is still too small, you can put additional bumpers on the side and at the head. And some parents even come up with their own protective mechanism - they stretch the net, sheet or screw on a wide chipboard panel and even figure out how to make a door. The height of the lower tier of the loft bed can vary from 20 to 50 centimeters. The younger the children and the lower the ceilings in the room, the more attention should be paid to the height of the bed.
For teenagers
A teenager's room is both a bedroom and a living room where you can bring friends, and an office in which the child does homework or prepares for exams, and a playroom.
You can put a regular bed (30-60 cm high) in a teenager's room, but it takes up a lot of space. A folding sofa takes up precious time for cleaning in the mornings and evenings, and is also a source of excess dust in the room. Yes, and every parent wants the space of the future adult's room to be divided into zones: a bedroom, a work area, a relaxation area, and ideally also a small sports area. After all, such a division makes it easier to focus on specific tasks and teaches order in everything.
How to be? Pay attention to the huge selection of beds under the ceiling. If a teenager likes this option for sleeping, the height of the bed will allow you to arrange a spacious work area under it, place a large and spacious closet or even a whole dressing room, or put a small but cozy sofa for guests. An excellent choice for a teenager would be a stylish and durable metalmodern style loft bed.
