Choosing a bed is a rather complicated and troublesome business. Often in the process, some questions arise, for example: what size and design is most suitable, what determines the service life, price, and so on. When buying bedroom furniture, we usually forget to pay attention to the bed frame. But it is simply necessary to do this, if the base is chosen incorrectly, then sleep, and therefore rest, will be inferior, even with a high-quality orthopedic mattress.
What is a bed base?
At night, a person rests and relaxes, that is, quality sleep directly depends on the comfort of the bed. The main role in this is played by the correct selection of the mattress and bed linen. The base is the place for its location and support. In most cases, the bottom is made of chipboard, wood, metal. Beds and bases for them aresingle and double. They differ in width, the length is standard for all. A typical size that has a double bed base is 140x200, 160x200, 180x200, 200x200 cm. A single bed has a size of 90x200 cm.
Pros of using an orthopedic bed base
The choice of base is an important factor when buying a bed, as:
1. Extends the life of the mattress.
2. There is an even distribution of the load, which contributes to a more effective orthopedic action.
3. Natural ventilation occurs.
4. If necessary, it is possible to replace the bottom of the bed for an extra bed.
Rigid bed base
The solid bottom of the bed, made of boards or plywood sheets that are not fastened together, is no longer relevant today, such furniture is long gone. It has been proven that resting on a rigid base, the mattress loses its original orthopedic properties, that is, it begins to sag and sag. An inflexible rigid bottom is at risk of breaking due to some impact, such as a child jumping on a bed or pressure from the body weight of an overweight person. But, despite all these visible shortcomings, supporters of the classic solid bottom still exist. It is believed that this bed base, the price of which is much lower than modern similar products, is ideal for any type of mattress, including thin ones, that is, notorthopedic. The rigid base creates a solid support for them, which ensures the even position of the human spine.
Wooden slat bases
At present, the slatted bed base, which is a wooden or metal frame, is especially popular. Straight or bent-glued lamellas are attached to it in a special way. The material for the rails is birch or beech. Beech lamellas are more expensive than birch slats, but they are much stronger. Birch slats are most often used in economy class models.
The more lamellas are used to make a solid base for a bed, the more durable and reliable the construction will be. A comfortable and convenient double bed is one in which the base has at least 30 slats. Accordingly, a single bed should have at least 15 of them. The width of the rails can also vary. Wide slats of 5-9 cm are ideal for springless mattresses and models with dependent springs. Bases with narrow lamellas are suitable for all types.
The advantage of wooden bases is obvious, it is, first of all, environmental friendliness and economy. It should be noted that the advantages of wooden bases include the fact that they are well ventilated, and this is important especially during prolonged use. In addition to the advantages, the wooden base for the bed has its drawbacks, here are the main ones:
1. Since there are no supports between the base rails, over time the mattress will become wavy, so itit is recommended to turn over periodically.
2. The service life will be short if the lamellas do not have the desired shape and elasticity.
Plastic bases
The plastic base for the bed is a spring element made of plastic. Quite often, such mechanisms are equipped with remote controls for adjusting the position of the bed.
The advantages of plastic bases include:
- excellent support;
- long service life, which is over 15 years;
- strength;
- ease of use.
The disadvantages of plastic bases are: poor ventilation of the bottom of the mattress, which affects the hygiene of the bed, and high cost.
Metal base
Metal base or mesh is the oldest, if not outdated option. But, despite this, such a design for a bed has a lot of positive characteristics, here are the main ones:
- long service life - more than 25 years;
- good orthopedic properties;
- relatively low cost in relation to the price of the above grounds.
The disadvantage of metal bases is rigidity. And also the fact that the assembly of beds on this basis requires certain skills and knowledge.
Convertible bed bases
After a hard day's work, some people buzz andlegs swell, and rest even on a comfortable mattress does not bring the desired effect. According to the advice of doctors, it is necessary to lay the legs above the head in order to establish the outflow of blood. But how to do it right, because if you put a pillow under your feet, the swelling of the legs will disappear by morning, but there will be pain in the joints from tension, since the body was in an uncomfortable position all night. To improve the quality of sleep and rest, convertible bed mechanisms have been developed that can take a form that is convenient for the owners.
Some models with a convertible bed base are equipped with an electric drive, which makes it possible to change the position of the headboard or legroom, that is, change the height. Thanks to this, you can transform and create a sleeping place based on your preferences and desires. Only in this case it is necessary to take into account the fact that not every mattress is suitable. For a convertible base, a springless mattress without hard fillers would be the best option. It must also be remembered that these beds are products of a higher price category.
Transformer beds
To save free space in the room, beds equipped with a lifting mechanism will help. Such furniture is compact, comfortable and has an original design. The main types of transforming beds:
1. Sleeping bed, in which the base for the bed is lifting. There is a spacious linen box inside.
2. Triple beds-transformers. Ideal for large families. These models do not take up much space, and they can accommodate three at once.people.
3. Sofa beds with a round orthopedic base with dimensions of 2-2, 2 m.
Orthopedic collapsible bed base
Thanks to a properly selected bed base, the mattress does not change its properties, that is, it does not deform, "breathes" and, accordingly, serves its owners longer. When choosing an orthopedic folding base for a bed, it is necessary to take into account some parameters that must be met by each manufacturer of such furniture, these are:
- standard sizes of slats;
- the distance between the rails is not less than 70 mm;
- for a single bed, the orthopedic base is made with one row of rails;
- the lattice for a double bed is equipped with two rows of slats, has an additional frame, which is located along the length of the bed and serves as a reinforcing measure for the entire structure of the bed;
- An orthopedic bed base should be provided with the right number of legs, which are usually made from the same material as the base itself.
The bed base can be disassembled and reassembled. This can be done without much effort, since assembling the base of the bed is a fairly simple process and does not require special knowledge. The collapsible design of the base allows you to save free space in the living room, plus, such a base is not inferior in quality to an orthopedic or bottom with a solidbars.
When choosing a bed and base, you need to take into account many nuances so that later you will not be disappointed in the purchase. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the appearance, which is also important, but also to the frame, bottom and mattress. Buy furniture with these recommendations in mind, and then the purchased item will last a long time and bring only positive emotions to your life.
