What is the height of the foot of the bed?

The main piece of furniture that must be present in the bedroom is, of course, the bed. This is the main element of the entire interior, which is also worth working on. You need to know what kind of sleeping place will suit you, whether it will be comfortable, whether you need a footrest or not. When choosing, every nuance is taken into account, because in the future it will play a big role. Not every bedroom looks good on a bed with a footboard, so you should think about this in advance.

Bed with Footboard: Types and Personalities of Bed Footboards

The main piece of furniture that must be in the bedroom is, of course, the bed. This is the main element of the entire interior, which is also worth working on. You need to know what kind of sleeping space will suit you, whether it will be comfortable, whether you need a footboard or not. When choosing, any aspect is taken into account, because in the future it will play a huge role. Not every bedroom looks great with a bed with a footboard, so it’s worth thinking about this in advance.

Feng Shui bed - how to position it correctly and why it is important

According to Feng Shui, the bed is considered the most important detail with which you can create a space that promotes personal growth and harmony with the outside world. Also, according to Feng Shui, proper bed placement can help develop a sense of security, stability and balance.

Think about how many hours you spend in bed. You probably spend more time there than anywhere else. And when you lie in bed, you are usually asleep. When you sleep, you are in a passive "Yin" state and are more receptive to the energies around you. Thus, the placement of the bed affects your conscious and unconscious state.

Bed with footboard in the interior

The foot of the bed is a regular headboard, which is used to decorate this piece of furniture. In addition, it fits harmoniously into the room and emphasizes its design. But the footboard does not always go together with the bed. This could be a separate piece of furniture that will act as a backrest.

So, the foot of the bed is divided into 2 types:

Stationary, which goes in one piece with the sleeping bed;
“Attached”, the role of which is played by other pieces of furniture (shelves, bedside tables, chests of drawers, couches, chests).

By the way, if you think that there can be only a few types of such limiters, then you are deeply mistaken. Now there is a huge abundance of second backrests:

hard and soft;
ordinary and complex;
semicircular and irregular in shape;
low and highest;
solid and not;
rectangular and square.

Depending on what material your sleeping bed system itself is made of, the footboard will vary. If the base is wood, then it could be a beautiful carved back with an unusual ornament. If the system is steel, then you can choose a stunning forged second back, which will noticeably stand out in the interior of your room.

CHOOSE YOUR DREAM BED

Let's continue talking about dream bedrooms. We already know how to draw a bedroom plan and what layout options there are, we know how to place a bed correctly and how much space is needed for passage in the room.

And today we’ll talk in detail only about beds: what they are, what materials they are made from, what parts they consist of, and why the size of the mattress is important when choosing the bed of your dreams.

The bed, after the table, is probably the most important piece of furniture in the house for me. In my life I have “slept” on sofas, so when the opportunity arose to rest exclusively in bed, I did not doubt for a second that it would be so, period!

A big dream bed with the best mattress in the world, covered with a beautiful bedspread is the dream of each of us!

Only once in my life did I come across customers who wanted to put a sofa in a separate bedroom... Imagine! How much effort did it take me to persuade them not to do this... “dear mom” - but then they said thank you /

So let's get back to the beds!

A bed (from the Greek κρεβάτι [beds]) is a piece of furniture designed for sleeping when a person is lying down. The bed is usually located in the bedroom, where it forms the basis of this functional area of the home. Wikipedia.

What are they? DIFFERENT and divide them according to the following criteria:

Firstly, in terms of functionality

The beds are all divided into special ones and for individual use. We are not interested in special ones now (for example, for hospitals) - we are only talking about household use, those for dream houses :).

sketch by Oxana Panteleeva

Secondly, according to the material

manufacturing: wood, metal, plastic, composite materials, lsp, mdf, etc...

And then we divide them by size

into single, one-and-a-half and double beds.

How to complement a bed with a footboard

Often a bedroom is not only a room for sleeping, but also for relaxation, entertainment, and storing various things. That is why you can often find an “added” one instead of a stationary footboard. This is necessary furniture that fits perfectly into the interior, because it is selected according to the appropriate design. Everything in the bedroom must be in harmony and matched to the given style. This also applies to the second backrest. An important role is played by the height of the foot of the bed, size, practicality, and comfort.

Quite often you can see a banquette near the sleeping bed. A soft, rectangular bench that has no back will perfectly replace a chair or any other seating area. Here you can put your things down before going to bed, read a book or watch TV. A bench, like the foot of a bed, will look great in the most common interior styles - classicism, empire, baroque, art deco.

A chest of drawers can also be used to decorate a bed. Thanks to this footboard, you can store the necessary things near the bed. You can also place small interior items or little things on it that remind you of certain events in life. A bed with a footboard of this type will look better in a classicist style.

If you want the height of the foot of the bed to be at the same level as the sleeping place, then you can choose a prestigious and comfortable chest. It is often made from wood and rattan. This addition will look great in a nautical or Provence style room.

A couch can become a place for relaxation and immediately at the foot of the sleeping bed. You can lie down comfortably on it, read, watch TV or drink coffee.

In the style of classicism and art deco, a bookcase is often used as a backrest. This will not be a very high foot of the bed, but it will be quite comfortable and convenient. You can put your favorite books on the shelf, and lay a nice blanket and several pillows on top. Voila! The perfect reading space is ready.

Nice additions and non-standard

An interesting addition could be an adjustable base; it can be raised at the top to make it easier to read in bed.

The entire bed can be stored in a closet or raised to the ceiling to save space in small apartments; for this it must be provided with a special lifting mechanism, which significantly increases the cost.

As a design solution, you can choose not an ordinary rectangular bed, but a round, heart-shaped or other fancy shape. When buying one, remember the difficulties that await you: both the mattress and bed linen will have to be made to order.

Rules for choosing a bed with a footboard

Before choosing a bed with a footboard, there are several reasons to consider. Above all, it's your growth. If it is higher than 2 m, then it is better not to take such a sleeping space, because the legs will constantly rest against the backrest. It will simply be uncomfortable for you to sleep. Also pay attention to the size. If the furniture will be used for sleeping, then you can choose the highest foot of the bed. It can be solid or with gaps, have an incorrect shape, or be hard/soft. You can also choose a low footboard if you plan to often watch TV or have fun in the bedroom. This option will be comfortable in that you can sit where it is comfortable for you and the backrest will not interfere at all.

You can fantasize with an iron footboard. These can be ordinary slightly curved stripes without any pattern. You can also create a forged second back with elements of flowers, petals, fruits, and hearts. Such ornaments will fit perfectly into the interior and will noticeably distinguish the bed from other pieces of furniture.

You should also look at the size of the room itself, because in a small room a sleeping bed with a high footboard will look quite massive.

Almost everyone does not pay any attention to the second headboard, although it is an important element. Let it just play the role of decoration, and you need to choose it with your brain.

Position of the coffin

As mentioned above, your bed should not be in line with the door. That is, stand with your feet pointing towards the door. This is bad feng shui! Some even call this position the “coffin position.” However, there is no need to panic and imagine imminent death! This position only means that you are an easy target for failure, since you sleep “in the open air” and you will not have confidence and support in life.

Advice: if it happens that you cannot change the location of the bed in the bedroom in relation to the door, then to minimize the influence of negative energy, you can hang Feng Shui crystals between the door and the bed.

What height should the bed be?

When choosing furniture for the bedroom, not only the style and properties of the materials are taken into account. The size of the mattress and its distance from the floor determine how comfortable your sleep will be and how easy it will be to wake up. Let's figure out what is the best height of the sleeping place from the floor, taking into account the height, age, weight of users.

When choosing a bed, four main indicators are taken into account:

user dimensions (height, weight, age);
bedroom area;
sleep habits, preferences;
number of users.

There are two systems for measuring furniture: metric and imperial. The first is used by European manufacturers, characteristics are measured in meters. The 2nd system (British) is used in the United States of America, England, and Australia. Furniture dimensions are indicated in feet, a different marking system. When ordering a South American mattress on a European base (or vice versa), you can make a mistake, because the sizes do not match.

Peculiarities

The height of the bed is influenced by the height of the footboard (tsar), the height of the base of the berth and the height of the mattress. For such a parameter as the height of the bed, there are certain standards. Thus, the European standard implies a distance from the floor of 50-60 centimeters. According to the Eastern standard, this value is 20-30 centimeters, while the American version states that the bed should be at a distance of 80-100 centimeters from the floor.

If you are at a loss as to what height to choose for you, here are a few things to think about. Know that it is easier to get up from a high bed. Therefore, if you are purchasing a sleeping place for an elderly person, consider buying a high bed.

Those who have small children in their family need to be extremely careful when having a high bed. After all, it is known that children are very mischievous and jumping on the bed is a great pleasure for them. For many children, a meter high can be simply hazardous to their health.

Types of beds and distance to the floor

According to the width of the bed, furniture is divided into four main groups:

single (mattress from 80 to 100cm);

lorry (1.2 – 1.6 m.);

double (more than 160 cm);

king size (bed width exceeds 2m).

In addition, models of unusual shapes are made - circle, square, oval. To choose the right size of furniture, take into account the individual sleeping habits and characteristics of the bedroom. A very small bed will not allow two people to sleep well, and a large mattress for one person means unnecessary costs (a lot of laundry, buying special size bed linen, etc.)

The short distance from the floor to the sleeping place does not exceed 30 cm. The average height of the bed is 40-60 cm. The tallest models are from 70 cm and above. Depending on the office - manufacturer, model, functionality of the furniture, the height of the mattress varies:

bed - podium. Furniture is no more than 45 cm high. Such models look fashionable and stylish, but not many people feel comfortable lying down and getting up from such a height. Sold ready-made or made to order in specific sizes;

traditional. A common option, available in different styles and sizes. The height of the mattress varies from half a meter to 65 cm. Comfortable to use, just choose any size or style for your bedroom;
extraordinary models. These include furniture of unusual shape, with a sleeping place height of more than 70 cm. This distance is often associated with the presence of additional drawers in the frame for storing bed linen and things;
attic. Two-tier furniture, in the lower part of which there is a workplace, and in the upper part there is a sleeping space. Below there can be a computer desk, a sofa or a pencil case. The height of the mattress in such systems is usually 175 cm. If the ceilings allow it, the figure increases. Usually installed in children's bedrooms, compact rooms, studio apartments to save free space;

two-story. Upholstered cabinet furniture for children and adults, immediately connects two sleeping places of similar or different sizes. An adult usually sleeps on the larger, lower part of the bed, and a child on the smallest part. The height of the lower berth is 55-60 cm, the upper one – up to 170 cm;

children's. The length of the mattress is no more than 120 cm, the width is 55-60. The height is adjusted to the height of the baby. The lifting mechanism allows you to increase it up to 40 cm. For newborns, the bed rises higher for the convenience of parents. When the child learns to climb in and out of bed without the help of others, the mattress is lowered very low so that the height of the partition is not lower than 60 cm.

Regular height

There is a normal bed height from the floor. This figure varies depending on the model and production style.

Russian

Often the height of beds made in the CIS countries (the Commonwealth of Independent States is a regional international organization (international treaty) designed to regulate cooperative relations between states that were formerly part of the USSR)

equals 50 cm from the edge of the mattress to the floor. This indicator varies depending on the thickness of the mattress, but is good for most users.

European

The size of the models, very close to the Russian standard, is 55-60cm. This furniture is easy to get up from and comfortable to lie down in, because the average distance from the knee to the heel is from 60 to 65 cm.

Asiatic

The height of the bed is no more than 30 cm. These are the lowest beds. In Asian countries, people previously slept on typical floorings or podiums. Now the furniture has acquired its usual appearance, but the usual height has not changed. These are modern models that are used in the design of minimalist, hi-tech and other styles. Not many people can reach such a height; it will be especially difficult for older people to climb.

South American

The models are the highest. From the mattress to the floor it can be up to 1 meter. The standard goes back to the colonial style, where the furniture was made tall so that the cool air did not reach the sleeping person. Models of the South American standard are suitable for old people, users with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, because they are easy to get up from.

There is no specific answer to what the best bed height is. The choice must be made taking into account anatomical features and personal tastes. A Euro standard model designed for average height (up to 180 cm) will be comfortable for everyday sleep. For people taller than 2 meters, a South American standard bed is suitable. Apart from growth at the time of purchase, it is important to take into account the age of the users. For children, low models are purchased, so that if he falls, he will not be injured. It is better for old people to choose the highest beds, from which it is comfortable to get up.

The correct height of a double bed or any other is simply determined without a centimeter. You need to stand next to the furniture and check the height of the mattress. A suitable option when the sleeping space is located at knee level. When an orthopedic mattress is not provided, start from the level of the side of the frame, which should be located just below the knees. If people of different heights are sleeping on the bed, settle on a middle ground that is suitable for both.

Height with mattress

The standards above assumed the height of the bed including the mattress. If the furniture is purchased without a mattress, it is especially important to choose the newest one. When purchasing, check the factory specs, but keep in mind that while manufacturers list the height from side to side, actual numbers usually vary. Measure the product without the help of others.

In order for the mattress to hold firmly on the frame, it should be no higher than 20 cm. The best depth of the frame is up to 5 cm. The smallest recess will not provide reliable fixation. If the mattress is higher than 20 cm, the recess should be 5-10 cm. The depth is more than 15 cm. designed for the largest models over 25 cm.

Popular models

Let's consider the most popular among buyers:

The Eco model is equipped with a lifting mechanism and is an excellent option for arranging a small bedroom. After all, the space under the bed can be used to store things. This way you can make the most of the space in the room. The furniture is made of laminated chipboard, which does not weigh down the structure and at the same time has sufficient strength throughout its entire service life. The lifting mechanism works using gas elevators, which easily raise and lower the berth. The base of the bed is equipped with a metal frame and is orthopedic. The height of the base from the floor is 39 centimeters, and the recess under the mattress is 7 centimeters.

Thus, by choosing a mattress of the required height, you can adjust the height of the bed as a whole. The price of such a model is approximately 10,000 rubles.

The Bergamo model looks very light and neat. This option is perfect for people who don’t like bulky things. The material from which the furniture is made is laminated chipboard. Despite its simplicity, the design of the bed is quite fashionable and modern. The existing footboard and headboard do not make the structure heavier at all. The height of the bed from the floor is 38 centimeters. It is worth noting that the set does not include a base with legs. It will need to be purchased. The cost of this option is approximately 5,000 rubles.

The high beds include the height of the berth excluding the mattress is 47 cm. The recess under the mattress is only four centimeters. Under the bed there are spacious drawers for linen and cabinets. They are located mirror-image, i.e. on both sides. The material from which the furniture is made is laminated chipboard. The model is available in three colors. The cost of such furniture is approximately 10,000 rubles. Please note that the base is not included in the price and must be purchased separately for this option.

The “Flavia” model has a very unusual original design and is a low bed. Her sleeping place is made in the form of an arc, and the frame is covered with eco-leather in light tones, which gives it tenderness. The height of the bed is only 33.5 centimeters. It is important to note that the base is included in the kit. By choosing a mattress of the desired height, you can slightly increase the height of the sleeping area. Its price is approximately 20,000 rubles.

Each option has a recess under the mattress to prevent it from moving out by at least 2 cm.

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A bed can be found in virtually any home. In some versions, it is additionally decorated with various decorative or multifunctional elements. If space allows, it makes sense to choose a bed with a footboard. Let's look at the individual aspects of such a solution.

Supports

More often we call these elements simply legs. Today, beds can be equipped with metal, wood, plastic or composite legs. Moreover, they can have a wide variety of shapes, sizes and decorative designs.

Forged supports with graceful curves are considered to be the most stylish and reliable. This is a timeless classic that never goes out of style. However, do not forget that the style of the bed itself must correspond to such supports, otherwise the entire structure will look ridiculous.

Bed with footboard in the interior

Almost the foot of the bed is the backrest, which has an additional decorative function. At the moment, there are a variety of types of decor, often they are simply straight, without any additional decorations. This solution can be used in cases where a person plans to use the footboard as an additional hanger.

At the same time, the footboard can perfectly complement the interior. There are options with different decorations. Here it is worth looking at the overall design. Naturally, a richly decorated element can no longer be used as a place to place clothes.

There are options in the form of bedside tables or banquettes. In this case, they also provide a storage function for various small items.

It can be used on virtually all beds, regardless of the material from which the furniture is made. Common options are found on furniture made from MDF and other board materials. The most that can be found on such furniture are small decorative recesses.

If the bed is made of solid wood, the highest foot of the bed is certainly carved. In this case, the furniture becomes a real work of art.

A forged product combines unsurpassedly with an iron frame. The most expensive options are made personally. Such furniture, made in a single version, becomes a real decoration of the home. In stores you can find beds with footboards made using industrial forging.

What does at the head mean?

1) a) The place on the bed where they lay their heads. b) A pillow or other elevation for the head when lying down.

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In which interior styles is a bed with a footboard appropriate?

The footboard is currently not the most common option for bed decor, but at the same time it is more suitable. Depending on the characteristics of the element, it can fit into virtually any design.

The traditional style is considered a more traditional option. Forged or carved footboards are used here. They differ in their combination of sophistication and luxury. For such designs it is worth choosing beds with richly crowned footboards.

For the most modern styles, beds with the most ordinary footboards are suitable. For example, rectangular. An average solution for a small, compact apartment.

It is worth highlighting hi-tech separately. Here the beds can also be equipped with footboards, but here they are made of iron tubes that match the overall color of the furniture. Then the element will fit perfectly into the overall idea of the interior.

There are footboards made in the form of bedside tables. Such solutions should be used only when the room is small and you need to save space. Be sure to ensure that the bedside table does not stand out from the overall design of the room.

The material usually used is the same as in the bed frame. Pay attention to the matching of materials, especially if you choose a sleeping bed with a footboard. A wooden bed will look amazing in a room decorated in hi-tech style. In the traditional style, it is allowed to use wood for the bed frame, and forge the footboard.

Reviews

In general, reviews of the listed bed options are positive. In the first option, buyers are very pleased with the opportunity to store things under the bed and make the most of the space in the room. Consumers also note that the price of the furniture is quite reasonable, because the “Eco” bed is already sold together with the base. This means that you do not need to spend additional money and time to purchase an additional element.

The elegance of the Bergamo model does not leave any consumer indifferent. Some value the possibility of wet cleaning under the bed, others appreciate the lightness and simplicity of the design, despite the fact that the model, despite its simplicity, looks very modern and is suitable for furnishing the interior of a young couple.

The “Europe” model has a fairly strict design. Its advantage is the originality of using the space under the bed, which consumers really like. There are drawers for linen, cabinets and storage shelves on both sides. However, the bed is quite high and not every person can afford it due to the inconvenience. Among the disadvantages, consumers noted the high price, given that the base is not included in the price.

The Flavia model has won the love of consumers with its appearance, originality and grace. Consumers note that such a piece of furniture fits easily into both the strict interior of the room and the ultra-modern one.

For tips on how to choose a good bed, see the following video.

Individuality of choosing a bed with a footboard

One of the characteristics when choosing is the height of the foot of the bed. Ease of use depends on this parameter. For example, if you need to watch TV, the footboard may get in the way. In this case, the size is selected much smaller, taking into account your wishes, especially since a large number of furniture options are currently on sale.

On the other hand, it is necessary to take into account the overall layout of the room. There is little point in getting a bed with a beautiful footboard if the room does not allow you to place it so that the element is clearly visible. If you plan to put the sleeping space in a corner, you can completely do without a footboard, or choose it as usual and without any special frills.

Be sure to consult with your household. Not everyone loves this element on the bed. It is better to find out in advance that the furniture must be without the addition of a footboard, than to purchase a bed and later find out that the spouse wants to “cut down” the footboard.

Look at the light sources in the room. Please note that the footboard is quite huge; it will probably cast a shadow from the window. Buy such furniture only if you feel comfortable in a room with shadows on the floor. Also look at the light sources in the room; it will not be very comfortable if the footboard interferes with your reading in the evenings.

Interior

When choosing the height of the bed, you need to take into account the dimensions of the room itself where you plan to place it. Thus, a high bed (American standard) is the best option for a spacious bedroom with high ceilings.

Low ones are usually chosen for small rooms or studio apartments. In our country, beds of the European standard are considered the most popular.

Bed height is the right choice

A person’s life activity depends almost entirely on his type of life. Among other things, high-quality real sleep plays a significant role in this. What does it depend on? From the sensory state and, naturally, the comfort of the sleeping bed. Everything has an impact - the properties of the mattress, the materials used, and other design features. Let's discuss such a question as the best bed height. Usually, people don’t pay much attention to this characteristic. They realize their mistake already when they start using the furniture.

What is a bed frame

The bed frame is the base of the bed, which consists of a headboard, legs (supports) and drawers. Our healthy well-being and performance depend on how high-quality and good the foundation is.

Main elements of the bed frame:

Supports or simply legs can be made of different materials - wood, metal. As a rule, a bed has four legs, but there can also be two – for the width of the frame.
Backrests – headboard and footboard. There can be two of them or only one - the headboard. Modern beds are mostly equipped with only a headboard. Some types of backrests can be purchased separately and will fit any type of frame.
The drawers are the side panels of the frame structure. They are fastened together and are the supporting element of the bed. There are drawers that are narrow, the thickness of a mattress, and deep ones that reach the floor.

Bed frame height

There are three main bed height standards:

European;
Oriental;
American.

Why pay attention to this?

Almost everyone knows about the importance of choosing a mattress and pays their attention to furniture design. But not many people think about what the best height of the bed from the floor should be. After all, this indicator is important for real sleep. Each person has his own height and preferences, so comfortable conditions must be created personally. It has been seen that an incorrect distance from the floor to the top of the bed can harm well-being and even health.

For example, old people often have difficulties with the joint system. If the height of the bed from the floor to the sleeping place is lower than it should be, they feel discomfort. The process of getting up and going to bed takes a long time. Not only that, but an unsuccessful movement can cause injury. Furniture for your baby also needs to be chosen with care. Getting up from a high bed can cause children to fall and get hurt. They also love to have a little pampering before bed, which is not safe on the highest bed.

A person's physiological individuality also matters. For short people, the highest bed height is selected taking into account convenient use. If a person sits on the edge, he should touch the floor with his feet. When buying furniture, they also take into account the properties of the room in which it will be placed. So, in small rooms with low ceilings it is not recommended to install a loft bed or a bunk system. The small distance from the ceiling to the sleeping bed causes discomfort. In any person it can cause shortness of breath and shortness of breath.

Storage

On the one hand, free space under the bed is good, since ventilation of the mattress is important. However, the space under the bed can be used for storage. It is most convenient if the bed has a lifting mechanism: all things will be in full view, it will be easier to get them out and keep them in order.

The second option is drawers. If you initially bought a bed without additional storage, you can always put regular boxes under it; You can make a platform for them on wheels - it will be more convenient.

Storage can be provided not only by under-bed space. Pay attention to the headboard, it can be deeper, forming a shelf on top, and have drawers. Then you can do without bedside tables.

Bed base height and mattress

In order to delve deeper into the issue, let’s analyze what exactly needs to be paid attention to. If you look at the sleep furniture system, it consists of a frame and a mattress. The base is made from wood and can have low or high legs. But this is not the only thing that influences the choice of a good height for a single or double bed.

The mattress itself, which can be filled in different ways, plays a significant role. Its height is 15-30 cm, and if you look at custom-made models, then all of 50 cm. When choosing the thickness of a mattress, they look at their own preference. And based on this, they determine the height of the bed from the floor with a mattress, but take into account the usual indicator for the bedroom. From time to time a person cannot make up his mind and then specialists come to the rescue. In any store, qualified consultants are always happy to assist you. They will take into account all aspects and offer recommended options from the furniture that is available.

Base

The base together with the mattress provides proper support for the body while sleeping: even a good mattress placed on the floor can cause back pain over time.

At a minimum, the base should contain springs or a metal grid, but this option is considered outdated: it has worse orthopedic properties and there is a risk of squeaking over time. A modern solution is a frame with transverse flexible plates (lamellas): the more lamellas, the better.