Choosing the situation in the bedroom, each person tries to find a middle ground between beauty, ergonomics and ease of furniture arrangement. Well, if the room is quite large - everything will fit in it without problems, but if it is rather small, as in "Khrushchev" and "Brezhnev"? Families with small children have an even more difficult choice: in addition to furniture for adult family members, children's furniture should also be placed there: a crib, chest of drawers, a table with a high chair and numerous toys.
How to choose the right double bed, which would be suitable in size for a good rest, and was not too big? You will learn about this and more by reading this article.
Basic principles for choosing a double bed
When choosing a bed, you should pay attention to the following criteria:
- growth of sleepers;
- build;
- sleep habits;
- size of pillow used for sleeping.
How to choose the right width for a double bed?
When choosing a bed firstMake sure your bed is wide enough. The issue is easier to solve with length. But if you are cramped on the bed, it is impossible to breathe freely and you can only lie tightly hugging so as not to fall off it, then the dream will be superficial, and a night's rest will not bring the desired freshness and vigor. To understand all the inconveniences of such a dream, remember the hot summer nights, when you want to take off everything superfluous, and an additional source of heat, even in the form of the hot hands of a loved one, is annoying.
Need to decide how wide the double bed will be
Standard sizes suggest a bed width of 160 cm. Currently, this is the most popular and most purchased type of bed. Each of the spouses is located on such a bed, absolutely not restricting the other in movements and preparation for bed. You can lie down quietly, read before going to bed, do some physical, breathing exercises or a few body-oriented practices - there is enough space for this. Using a mattress with independent springs, you are guaranteed not to disturb the sweet dream of your other half.
In the case of a slender, fragile, asthenic physique of spouses who are accustomed to sleeping on their backs straight, stretched out with a string, much less space will be enough, therefore the standard size of a double bed is 140 cm wide, from which, in fact, the size range of width begins, for such pairs will be optimal.
If your dimensions are far from slender, then you should thinkabout a wider bed. In this case, the size of a double bed will approach 180 or 200 cm. The habit of spreading legs and arms in a dream, like a baby, will be calmly realized if there is a wide bed. A bed of this width is suitable not only for large people, but also for young families with small children. They love to climb closer to their parents so that they are not scared and lonely on their bed. Some of the kids are heated in this way, someone, due to age or circumstances, really needs a mother, but most children want to talk with their parents and listen to a bedtime story. Large double bed allows you to realize all the possible wishes of children and their parents.
By the way, adults and without children can have a great time on such a wide bed. There are people in the world who, due to various circumstances, feel uncomfortable, uncomfortable in open space. Subconsciously, they tend to snuggle up to the wall or spouse, so as not to feel like a small and defenseless person. In this case, a canopy or a few pillows spread around the perimeter of the bed or along the edge of the headboard will help overcome the discomfort.
There is another aspect that determines the size of a double bed. Strange as it may seem, people decrease in height with age, but at the same time they subconsciously increase the space they occupy. Immediately make a reservation that this does not apply to everyone, but such a fact takes place. We are talking about laying hands behind the head, broad gestures, not only at the stage of activewakefulness, but also in sleep. This circumstance should also be taken into account. It is important that the double bed is comfortable. Standard sizes may not fit here, because the arm will hang over the edge, become numb and cause discomfort.
Pay attention to the following fact: the difference in the size of the beds has a step of five centimeters. This circumstance is important to take into account when choosing a bed in a room, especially if its area is not large enough, and the situation further constrains the remaining space.
We select the length of the bed
- Standard size double bed is 2.0 meters long for medium to short height. In addition, manufacturers offer lengths of 1.9 meters and 1.95 meters.
- With growth above average, we calculate the length of the bed using the formula: add 30 centimeters to growth. This is a must if you like to sleep in full length.
- In the event that a large pillow is used, then you can safely add another 10 centimeters to this formula.
What if the resulting length is more than 2.0 meters?
There are four options for solving the problem:
- use a pillow of smaller sizes, for example, a euro - it is half the size of a large, square pillow that is familiar to us;
- buy a bed without a back at the foot end;
- buy a bamboo bed, the length of which reaches 2.2 meters;
- discuss withthe manufacturer of the model you like the question of making a bed according to individual sizes. (Of course, this option will be more expensive, but your vacation on it will not be overshadowed by any inconvenience.)
Pay attention to the drawing of a double bed with dimensions. Using his example, we will analyze the main conditional names that are used to designate foreign models of beds of different sizes.
In Europe, the size of a double bed, like ours, is determined in centimeters and starts at 137 x 191 cm. This is the classic bed size. The next size - Queen Size - is longer (198 cm) and wide (152 cm). This is followed by King Size with a size of 183 x 198 cm. The largest sizes are for Super King Size beds - the width reaches 184 cm.
If you want to buy a longer model, pay attention to Western King or California King. Their length reaches 213.36 cm.
This picture clearly shows double beds, sizes in the English system of measures. Photo below.
Are there any differences between the beds of manufacturers from different countries?
European manufacturers measure beds in centimeters, while American manufacturers measure in inches and feet. One inch is 2.54 cm. One foot is 12 inches and 30.48 cm.
Be careful
When buying a bed of Russian, European orAmerican manufacturers know that you will also need a mattress, you need to buy it from the same manufacturer as the bed. You should not take a mattress from a manufacturer in another country, because it simply will not fit your bed. This is again due to the difference in units of measurement. Euro double bed sizes are not the same as US and UK sizes. Between the mattress and the bed there will be a gap of several millimeters to several centimeters in the best case, and in the worst case, the mattress simply will not fit in the space allotted to it in the bed device.
Custom furniture
As mentioned earlier, people of tall and very tall stature more often than others face the problem of choosing a bed that suits their length, the standard size of a double bed is not suitable for such giants. They are forced to choose another option.
In this case, you should pay attention to the possibility of manufacturing furniture according to the size of the customer. Of course, not all manufacturing companies can do this, but for most of them, custom-made furniture is possible. By the way, pay attention to small firms located in your city or near it. Often, in pursuit of a buyer, they take such a step, and a satisfied client who has paid for goods at a reasonable price advertises them to his friends. It turns out mutually beneficial cooperation.
Among the different types of wood used to make furniture, it is worth paying attention to bamboo. Bamboo bed is usuallylarge double bed. Its dimensions can exceed 2.0 m. The length can reach 2.2 m. For tall people, this size of a double bed can be suitable without the extra complexities and costs associated with placing an individual order.
Finishing
Having decided on all the nuances of choosing a double bed, measuring the distance allotted for it, you can safely go to the store for a purchase. May it be successful for you, and the bed will last for many, many years.
