How to choose a folding bed, transformable cabinet with mattress, and what models are there

Today, one of the most compact sleeping places is a convertible folding bed with a mattress, which has a great deal of comfort. The ultra-modern multifunctional design is unlike the old model of folding beds; it allows you to arrange a place to sleep even far from the comforts of civilization, for example, in the country or on a hike. It will become the most indispensable piece of furniture if relatives or friends decide to stay overnight. The nightstand easily turns into a bed, allowing you to create excellent relaxation conditions in a short time.

Types of structures

Nightstand beds are produced with various bases. Let's consider all the possible options that modern manufacturers offer:

Fabric bases. Such parts are the most short-lived and subject to wear. Even very dense and high-quality fabric eventually stretches, sag and becomes like a careless hammock. As a rule, textile bases are attached to the frame with metal brackets and springs. Furniture with such a base cannot be used daily. It is suitable only for exceptional cases. In places where the fabric and metal structures come into contact, the base will be rubbed. The main advantage of woven models is their low cost. They are light in weight. The maximum load that such specimens can withstand is 120 kg.

The frame of the bedside table should be as reliable and durable as possible. Such furniture is most often made of metal or wood:

Frame

The frame of the transforming bedside table is composite; it is made of metal and wood. The basis is a metal tube, from which the base frame is made. Aluminum or steel is used here.

The diameter of the tube can range from 20 to 25 millimeters. For greater strength, the tube wall thickness is 1.2 millimeters. The frame is made from this material. Holes are drilled in the tube for fastening the base.

The legs are attached to the frame, as well as the folding mechanism. To simplify the design and reduce cost, such a transformer has a simple spring mechanism. Fasteners must be used to secure the product in the folded position.

The frame includes elements of a bedside table. In general, such beds are divided into two groups.

• Tabletop at the head. When folded, the headboard becomes a tabletop. This design is as simple as possible. Often such furniture is used as a summer cottage option.
• The bed is put away in a nightstand. In this case, the folding bed is completely hidden in the cabinet when folded. To unfold, open the doors of the bedside tables and pull out the folding bed. This option is more beautiful; in the interior it does not differ from other furniture.

Characteristics, advantages and disadvantages

Currently, not every person can boast of a large-area home. For small square footage, it is necessary to select appropriate furniture. It should be as functional as possible and take up minimal free space.

Fortunately, these days, furniture factories are increasingly developing practical and easy-to-use items that save square meters and perform their main functions. Transformable models are recommended for small rooms.

When folded, such furniture seems very miniature and takes up very little space. But if you unfold it, then a full-fledged sleeping bed or work area will open in front of you. It all depends on the structure and orientation of the product. Practical and multifunctional bedside tables appeared on the furniture market just a few years ago and immediately became popular.

Such specimens include cabinets. When folded, such furniture is a large cabinet, on the surface of which you can place all sorts of little things: books, gadgets, vases, flowers, framed photos, etc.

As a rule, the parameters of the cabinets are small and amount to 97x44 cm. They do not take up much space and are mobile.

Another component of these transformers is the table. Often, folding structures are equipped with folding or retractable supports that act as support for the tabletop. The most common models are those in which the table has a width and length of 97x97 cm. You can have lunch in such a small space. If such furniture is in a children's room, the child will be able to do homework or read books on the pull-out table.

The main feature of the transforming cabinet is a comfortable folding bed. In such designs, the sleeping place is the inside of the bedside table with a base, frame and mattress. Basically, bedside tables serve as an additional sleeping place in the home. Many owners buy such products only to accommodate guests.

Today, in specialized retail outlets you can find cabinet products of various variations. These can be both classic and more modern and original options. They are created from various materials, which directly affects the cost of the product.

It is worth noting the ease of use of such sleeping places. Even a child or a fragile girl can cope with simple mechanisms. Such structures may contain anatomical slatted bases. You can lay an orthopedic mattress on them and make the sleeping place as comfortable as possible.

It is not designed for regular use. In addition, when choosing a place for a folding model, it is necessary to take into account and leave free space in front of the cabinet.

Features of modern designs

Recently, manufacturers have been offering new specialized models with improved technical characteristics:

• functionality - during the day the folding bed serves as a table, at night it forms a sleeping place;
• compactness - the folding design occupies a minimum of usable space;
• ease of assembly - disassembling and reassembling the transformer does not require much effort;
• convenient equipment - if desired, the mattress can be purchased separately;
• variety of models - a folding bed contains various bases;
• anti-corrosion protection - the metal frame is coated with a special coating that protects the product from rust;
• reasonable price - all models have a fairly low cost;
• For convenient folding and unfolding of the mechanism, the cabinet is equipped with rollers with special rubber and polyurethane linings.

Base of folding products

• mesh - a clamshell with a galvanized mesh base is more suitable for frequent use. A convenient cabinet is purchased to organize rest for security guards, shift workers or mobile hospitals. Metal mesh can be disinfected and treated with various cleaning agents. A durable base has a long service life, but over time it may lose its original shape;
• fabric - it is best to use a folding product in the most extreme cases, because no matter how high-tech and durable the fabric is, over time it sags, turning a comfortable bed into a hammock. It has a fairly lightweight design and low cost;
• wooden slats are the most popular and expensive transformer. The slats are made from natural wood species: beech, birch, oak. Thanks to the special design of the wooden lamellas, during prolonged sleep, the orthopedic effect necessary for the back muscles is felt. A folding bed with an orthopedic mattress allows you to have a great rest and sleep.

A mobile piece of furniture consists of slats of various thicknesses and widths. The main design parameters determine the weight that the bedside table can support.

Advantages

Very modest dimensions, varied functionality, and a convenient roll-out design make bedside tables a popular piece of furniture for tiny apartments. When arranging them, they can completely replace sofas and chairs. Sometimes apartments don't have room for a full-size bed. In this case, transformable furniture comes to the rescue.

The main advantages of such furniture:

• Functionality. During the day, this piece of furniture can be used as a table or bedside table, while at night a bed emerges from the space of the bedside table;
• Compactness. The bedside table has small dimensions, saving square meters;
• Easy to use. It is very easy to set the transformation mechanism in motion, disassemble or assemble the bed; it does not require significant effort. At the same time, withdrawable models are considered the most convenient.
• Diversity. Models vary depending on the base material, they are sold with or without a mattress
• Budgeting. Low cost, which, in turn, depends on the materials used and the configuration of each model.

Among the disadvantages, we can note the need for space in the room so that you can use the transformation mechanism to unfold the bed.

Procedure for choosing a mattress

It is possible to purchase a transformable cabinet with or without a mattress.

If you buy the design as a set, then there is a high probability that all the elements will fit each other perfectly.

However, you can choose a mattress with specific parameters according to your own preferences (hardness, the presence of individual filler, other additional functions).

Regular mattresses cannot be used for folding structures. Instead, we need products with individual filling.

Types of mattress filling:

• The filler consists of foam rubber or polyurethane foam, which is covered with fabric (inexpensive option);
  The mattress supports the sleeping person’s body in the correct position, which has a positive effect on well-being and quality of sleep.
• Natural filler (reliable and quite expensive product options), for the manufacture of which cotton, wool, and coconut fiber are used.
  High-quality mattresses evenly distribute body weight and provide good support to the spine.

When choosing, you need to pay attention to the appearance of the product, and also take into account the conditions in which the bed will be used, its strength and weight, the material of manufacture and the general design of the cabinet. Due to its practicality, furniture with the possibility of transformation has gained immense popularity in our time.

Due to its practicality, furniture with the possibility of transformation has gained immense popularity in our time.

Folding bed-table-transformer

The design of this transformable furniture model allows it to be used as a bedside table or folding bed. It is easy to use, easy to assemble and unfold. Significantly saves space in the apartment. Ideal for guests.

Thus, transforming beds are universal in use and significantly save living space. However, not all models can provide a comfortable stay.

Placement in the interior

The transformable cabinet is a godsend for young families and students who live in a small apartment, especially of the Soviet type. Such furniture saves useful space, serves as a full-fledged sleeping place and fits into almost any furniture module.

Furniture that can be transformed is placed against the wall so that the bed can be laid out without obstacles.

The choice of color for the cabinet depends on the decor of the room and can either match the furniture or be contrasting. Look at the photos of finished interiors to make your choice correctly.

Furniture that can be transformed is placed against the wall so that the bed can be laid out without obstacles

Each interior is created to the taste of the apartment owners and the appearance of the cabinet depends on this. A transformable folding bedside table with a mattress will be a godsend for small-sized housing, since it replaces several interior items - a bedside table, a desk and a full bed.

Size

Most often in stores you can find models of standard sizes, suitable for the average person. When choosing, it is important to consider that the length of the product should be 15 cm greater than the person’s height. As for the width, it should be such that the elbows of the arms thrown behind the head are on the folding bed.

It is also important to consider the size of the room where you plan to install the bed. It is important to remember that after placing the bed there should be 70 cm free on all sides for free passage. When purchasing, be sure to ask the seller what the numbers on the price tag of the bed mean—the size of the product or bed.

Base materials and mattress

Modern beds can be made of various components, which contribute not only to saving space, but also to comfortable sleep.

The base is most often made of lamellas

Let's look at what reasons there are in more detail:

• fabric - made of dense textile material, plain weave. Due to its qualities, the fabric is intended for intensive use; it is attached to a metal frame using springs or brackets through special eyelets. This model resembles a folding bed and is not intended for people weighing over 120 kg. Used in inexpensive models;
• mesh - a metal mesh is stretched over the base frame thanks to springs or special brackets. Such a base has a longer service life compared to fabric, and can also withstand the weight of an adult weighing 150 kg;
• slats are wooden slats that are attached to a metal frame. The advantages of the lamellas lie in their orthopedic design. This model of bed with slats is made of beech, birch or oak slats, can withstand weight up to 250 kg and guarantees comfortable rest.

In most cases, the mattress is folded into a cabinet along with the frame

A foundation of any quality requires a mattress to be placed on top for a comfortable sleep.

Furniture models that come complete with a mattress are the most convenient because they fit perfectly into the dimensions of the bedside table and you don’t have to adjust anything. The thickness of the mattress ranges from 5 to 15 centimeters

Let's look at what types are on the market today:

• springless - withstands heavy loads, is silent and can withstand repeated folding. The cover consists of hygroscopic eco-friendly fabric. The mattress is filled with polyurethane foam, latex or a combination of these substances;
• cotton – made according to standards from natural cotton fiber. The advantage of cotton is its environmental friendliness and hypoallergenic qualities. This mattress will be ideal for use in a children's room;
• Kholkon is a springless mattress, similar in quality to cotton, but the Kholkon filler is made of synthetic polyester fiber, and the fiber itself looks like a small spring. This model is easy to wash at home;
• foam rubber is a soft mattress, easy to maintain, but short-lived;
• coconut - this filler is considered non-allergenic and hard, suitable for beds with an orthopedic base;
• A spring mattress is a new development in the sleep products industry, where independent springs are fixed into a single block, and the voids are filled with a combined filler capable of shock absorption. This mattress model is almost 10 centimeters high, the highest of those presented.

Velcro fastening of the mattress allows you to quickly remove it if necessary

Tips for choosing

When choosing a folding model with shelves, take into account its purpose. This can be a bedside table for temporary rest or a permanent sleeping place. Lightweight folding beds are purchased when furniture will be frequently transported.

If you intend to regularly use the product as a main sleeping place, you should decide for whom the furniture is intended - a child or an adult. It is also worth considering the location of its installation and the need for additional built-in elements.

When choosing folding beds, you need to take into account the following nuances:

1. If the folding bed is intended for a child, there should be enough free space for games in the children's room. The form of furniture, in which the sleeping place is removed for the day inside the cabinet, will help accustom the little fidget to order and will help keep the room clean.
2. If the transforming bed will be used as a temporary sleeping place, for example, in the country, the main selection criteria are light weight, compactness and versatility. It is desirable that the model's frame and base be made of metal. This will allow you to use it as an outdoor lounger on sunny days.
3. As a guest bed, it is better to purchase a model with a body made of natural wood. This cabinet looks quite aesthetically pleasing; it will fit organically into any interior and can be used as a TV stand or a vase of flowers.
4. Lightweight and compact products should be chosen for arranging the work premises of watchmen and watchmen, as well as sanatorium-resort and medical institutions, children's health camps and tent camps. The compactness of folding furniture options simplifies their transportation and storage.

Advantages of chair-beds without armrests, their dimensions

A bedside table can be an excellent alternative to traditional furniture when there is a lack of free space in a small studio apartment or a children's room where several children live at the same time. A wide range of models will allow you to choose the appropriate option for any configuration and area of ​​the room.

There should be enough space for games in the children's room

If the bed will be used as an additional place to sleep, the main selection criteria are light weight and compactness

For guests, it is better to choose a model with a solid wood body

Lightweight and compact models are best suited for arranging workspaces

Varieties

Sideboards combined with a bed are indispensable for those who have a small apartment or often have guests overnight. There are several types of such furniture that differ from each other.

Let's take a closer look:

1. bedside table - when folded, the model resembles a regular bedside table that can be placed behind the door or in a corner. Author's solutions are made in which such a cabinet becomes a full-fledged table if you fold back part of the front cover or imitate a console wardrobe for a child's bedroom.

The bedside table also comes with a horizontal folding mechanism

1. The transformable chair represents a number of author's developments in the field of interior design. When folded, it looks like a table, chair or ottoman, and when unfolded, it turns into a comfortable sleeping place.

Pouf bed

1. A double folding bed is a full bed with a mattress on a folding frame. A mattress cover is included. A universal model, durable and designed for a significant service life, and can also withstand high loads. Can be used at home or in the country.

Double folding bed

1. models for children. Transformable cabinets for children are distinguished by external aesthetics, and internal ergonomics are completely subordinated to safe operation. Mattresses only with hypoallergenic filling and hygroscopic removable cover. For a children's room, a transformer often has a side folding direction and special fastening points that protect against accidental falls.

Bed-bed for a schoolchild

Where is it used?

Transformable models can be used everywhere: in a large bedroom, a classic wardrobe-bed can be decorated with a print or a mirror panel, and it will neatly fit into the room, providing maximum free space. Dresser beds are especially in demand in small apartments and studios. There is a large selection of models for children's rooms, ranging from cribs for little ones with changing tables and convenient drawers to bunk beds for schoolchildren. Small transformers in the form of poufs, chairs and benches are used in offices where there may be a need to stay and work overnight.

Mattresses for extendable beds

For a good comfortable sleep you always need a mattress. It doesn’t matter on what base of the bedside table it is placed. Most modifications have it as part of the factory configuration. In some cases they are purchased separately. The mattress is selected depending on the type of base the folding bed has, as well as the age and weight of the person.

A bedside table with a fabric base is usually equipped with a mattress 1-10 cm thick, depending on which bed the owner prefers to sleep on - hard or soft. For wooden slats or a metal mesh structure, mattresses from 5 cm in height are used if it is a children's model and from 8 cm in height for adults. Mattress fillings are varied. These are materials such as sheet foam rubber, heat-pressed felt, coconut coir, and elastic latex.

How to choose a mattress?

The assortment includes transformable folding beds with or without a mattress. The final choice remains with the buyer. When purchasing a complete set, all elements should be in perfect harmony with each other and fit into place without problems with fitting. When choosing a mattress separately, the consumer can choose the required level of hardness, desired color, and additional functionality.

Standard mattresses are not suitable for folding models. Here you will need analogues with a special filler. Cheap modifications are made from solid foam rubber or polyurethane, which is trimmed with cotton fabric. Reliable, high-quality and expensive mattresses include natural ingredients. If you plan to use the product all year round, it makes sense to purchase the “winter-summer” option. There is a cotton covering on one side and wool on the other. To increase the rigidity of the product, some manufacturers add a small layer of coconut fibers.

Forms

Basically, beds of a standard rectangular shape with a longitudinal or transverse position relative to the wall are widespread. However, there are models of more attractive and unusual shapes. Most often, these are cribs. Round transformable beds are ideal for small children, even newborns. This type of bed provides the greatest safety for the child because it has no corners.

The most popular are roll-out models on wheels due to the fact that such a crib can be moved to any location. The wheels are equipped with a reliable locking mechanism that completely eliminates the possibility of minimal danger to the child. When the child grows up, such a crib can be “adjusted” to his height and used as a playpen. The oval canopy cradle for babies was specially designed by Norwegian manufacturers. It can be transformed into two chairs, a playpen and a small sofa.

The device of a folding table-bed transformer

The folding table-bed consists of three main elements:

• desk;
• beds;
• closet

At the same time, the table-bed is a transformable structure, and the closet is its stationary basis.

How the table is arranged in a convertible wardrobe-bed 3 in 1

The table in such furniture can be of different sizes, but its length is always limited by the width of the bed. For comfortable work, it is recommended that the table length be at least 120 cm.

The height of the desktop is a very important characteristic, because the correct position of the human body while working at the table, and therefore the health of the musculoskeletal system and spine, depends on its correct choice.

It’s easy to check whether the table matches your height - place your hands on it, bent at the elbows. If they are at the level of the solar plexus, then this furniture is suitable for you.

The required table height depends on the height of the person:

Human height, cm.	Height of the table back cover above the floor, cm.
113-127	52
128-142	58
143-157	64
158-172	70
173	76

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There are two options for transforming the table-bed:

• the table rises up. To unfold the table, you need to pull the bed from the side - it will rise up and fill the space of the closet niche, and the table will rise from its back side. If it is necessary to expand the sleeping area, the bed is lowered down, and the tabletop with everything on it is at floor level;
• the table goes down. In this case, if you need to unfold the bed, then the table is raised and the sleeping place is unfolded directly under it. During the day the table is lowered.

Parameters and features of sleeping places of a bed transforming into a table

Modern manufacturers of transformable furniture offer folding table-beds in a variety of sizes:

• one-and-a-half-sleeper:
• 120x190 cm - standard size for an adult table-bed, can also be used for teenagers;
• 120x200 cm - elongated version for tall people;
• 150x70 and 160x70 cm - shortened children's beds.
• double:
• with a width from 160 to 220 cm.

Due to the fact that the length of the table directly depends on the width of the bed, there are no single models with vertical reclining beds with a table built into the closet. The exception is the design where an additional pull-out bedside table is used.

The bed base is the support that holds the mattress. It should be strong enough.

In beds that transform into a table, two types of bases are used:

• lamella: is a lattice made of wooden, metal or plastic slats in the form of horizontal strips. This design not only serves as an ideal base for the mattress, but also ensures unhindered air circulation in it, preventing the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms.
• solid: this is a flat base made of wood, chipboard or plastic. It can withstand heavy loads, but cannot provide proper ventilation to the mattress.

The heavier the mattress you plan to use, the stronger the base should be. If this is a slatted structure, then it should have as many slats as possible.

Placement in the interior

Multifunctional furniture comes in a wide variety. It is convenient to use a model whose sleeping area consists of three parts of different levels, equipped with a roll-out mechanism. Sideboard beds equipped with folding and roll-out mechanisms for transformation can decorate any interior, while taking up minimal space in the room.

There are many options for placing multifunctional furniture. It can be placed in the bedroom, there is a place in the kitchen, in the living room, it will be harmonious even in the hallway. When assembled, such a model will not hurt, and the possibility of using it as a table or bed will help in furnishing a limited space.

A compact bedside table is often used in a children's room. When folded, it resembles a regular bedside table on wheels. This furniture is very easy to use, so both adults and children can easily handle it.

Children's models are small in size and designed for light weight. A two-tier version of the chest of drawers will be necessary for a family raising two children. Models for children, as a rule, are reliably reinforced with a metal frame; they are designed not only for sleeping, but also for outdoor games.

Transformable beds are very convenient for a small children's room. In this model, the bed is combined with a folding table, where you can study lessons, draw, make crafts and even drink tea. The product thus frees up space for games and sports exercises.

It can be an imitation of natural wood, or it can be any bright color that would be appropriate in a nursery.

The wide range of nightstand beds includes a product designed for two. A young family may need a double bed if they rent an apartment or live in a small room. The design consists of two frames, which are connected by sidewalls to each other. The double model, when unfolded, takes up quite a lot of space to accommodate it, but if you fold it, it’s still the same cabinet, for which there is always a corner or a strip near the wall.

Models of bed-side tables with a roll-out mechanism would be quite appropriate in the countryside. The use of transformable beds when traveling or at the dacha makes it possible to create a comfortable sleeping place even in these conditions. In addition, such designs are very often found in sanatoriums, kindergartens, and hotels. Such pieces of furniture are inexpensive and at the same time perform several functions. Nightstand beds, double and single, fold into a cabinet or table, freeing up space in the room during the day for various tasks.

Types of transformation mechanisms for folding wardrobe beds

The mechanism for lifting a wardrobe-bed with a table comes in two types:

• spring;
• gas.

In the spring mechanism, the movement of furniture is ensured by twisted springs made of strong, but at the same time elastic carbon wire. This is a reliable mechanism: its operation is designed for at least twenty thousand bed transformation cycles. The only drawback of this design is that over time the springs begin to creak.

When using a gas shock absorber, a smooth change in furniture positions is ensured by special pistons in which gas is under pressure - gas lifts. The main advantage of such a mechanism is the absence of noise when transforming furniture. In terms of wear resistance, the gas mechanism is not inferior to a spring one.

Many buyers are afraid that a transformable bed can “collapse” at any moment and pose a danger to human health and life. This is a wrong opinion, because if the springs are in good condition, then spontaneous transformation of the furniture is not possible.

Depending on the orientation in space, a folding bed can be:

• vertical: the most rational option for placing a bed in limited space. In this case, the bed can be of any size - one-and-a-half, double, or even non-standard;
• horizontal: allows you to fit a sleeping area and a spacious desk for work into one closet.

When buying a wardrobe-bed with a table, be sure to try folding and unfolding the structure. If you experience serious difficulties when handling the mechanism, or loud extraneous sounds appear during transformation - grinding, creaking, then you should refuse to purchase such furniture and opt for another model.

Beds with a gas lift mechanism must be equipped with a latch. While the structure is in the folded position, the latch must be closed. Otherwise, the bed may simply fall out.

Types of folding beds

When choosing a bedside table, it is important to pay attention to the design of the folding bed. On sale there are bases made of fabric, mesh or with slats.

Fabric base

No matter how dense the fabric, which is attached to the frame with springs or metal brackets, sooner or later it will sag and the bed will turn into a hammock. Sleeping on a sagging foundation cannot be called healthy.

Furniture is used in the most urgent cases, and only if they do not occur often. In addition, in places where the fabric comes into contact with metal, the material is quickly wiped. True, the price of such models is more than affordable, and the entire product weighs just a little, so it can be easily moved to the right place.

The fabric base can withstand a maximum load of up to 120 kg.

Mesh base

A galvanized mesh base is suitable in cases where furniture is used by people of different sizes and quite often. Cabinets are purchased for mobile hospitals, shift huts, security guard booths, and kindergartens.

The mesh is easy to clean, so disinfection is not difficult. A mesh base will last longer than a fabric base, but sooner or later it will also sag.

The mesh base is designed for loads up to 150 kg.

Wooden slats

For the home, many try to purchase a base made of lamellas, although this option is the most expensive among those listed. Lamels are wooden panels of a special design that guarantee the necessary orthopedic effect.

While sleeping on such a folding bed with an orthopedic mattress, you won’t have to worry about your health or wake up in the morning with a stiff back or a crooked neck. The slats are made from beech or birch (less commonly oak), so the environmental component of the product is not in doubt, unless, of course, the manufacturer uses toxic glue.

The lamella base is designed for uniform loading, the total weight of which does not exceed 250 kg.

Furniture can be equipped with slats of various thicknesses and widths, and they can be located at different distances from each other. These parameters will determine the weight that the bedside table can support and affect its cost.

Thus, one of the most popular in this category is the folding bed with mattress, the “Eleanor” bedside table. When assembled, its dimensions are only 90 by 43 cm, while the cabinet is ready to transform into a two-meter bed. The body of the bedside table is made of laminated chipboard. Wheels that rotate 360 ​​degrees make it easy to move furniture to the right place. The base made of birch slats is equipped with a full mattress 7-8 cm thick. The folding bed can withstand up to 200 kg.

The “Karina” model has a similar design, only its dimensions are slightly smaller - 80 by 34, and the length of the folding bed is 1.9 m, and it can withstand up to 170 kg. Another bestseller is the “Vityaz” bedside table. Its peculiarity is the presence of special handrails, which perform two functions at once: with their help it is convenient to assemble the bed and they do not allow the pillow to slide off during sleep. Despite the epic name, the bed can only support 150 kg.

With or without mattress

The folding bed can be sold with or without a mattress. A convertible folding bed-bedside table with a mattress is convenient because its elements fit each other perfectly in size. You don’t have to waste time choosing sizes and worry that the mattress will be larger or, conversely, smaller.

But for the “naked” models, you can choose an orthopedic mattress of any parameters, determining the hardness to your taste, choosing the filler and additional functions (for example, a massage effect).

When purchasing a separate mattress, you should think about storage location in advance. Good, for example, are vacuum models that can be rolled up.

Mattresses with a height of 1-10 cm are usually sold complete with a fabric base, with a mesh and slats - at least 5 cm (for children) and at least 8 cm (for adults). Polyurethane foam, compressed felt or latex are used as fillers.