Have you ever wondered what points to pay attention to and what you need to know when choosing a bed? For color, design solution, availability of additional functionality? How to choose the right bed size? It turns out that the most important parameter is the size of the bed. Let's say you buy the most beautiful bed. But you won’t be able to rest comfortably on it if it doesn’t match your size. We will understand the intricacies of the right choice together with the experts of the Mister Slip online store.
Beds 200×200
Standard bed sizes
You can calculate the size of the bed using the parameters of the frame, taking into account the structural features of the base.
Consider the standard bed sizes:
- One of the most important parameters is length. According to the standard standards - 200-210 cm. It is permissible to reduce 1-bedroom, one-and-a-half models to 30 cm;
- The second important criterion is width. According to the standard - 60-200 cm.
There are also wider options.
Today it is common to use 2 measuring systems:
- English. It contains technical parameters in inches and feet. Used by US manufacturers. When choosing American-made products, be guided by the measuring system in force there.
- Metric or European measuring system. In it, generally accepted dimensions are given in meters and centimeters.
Measurements are taken to determine the width of the product, its height and length. You need to know the height and weight of the user, and the standard size of the sleep structure is calculated from them.
Beds 180×200
Tips for choosing bed linen and bedspreads
These textiles should ideally fit a double bed of standard sizes or furniture of non-standard dimensions. For the latter, choosing textiles is quite difficult, but when it comes to standard designs, before purchasing you need:
- Make sure that the width of the bedspread is not less than the sleeping area (you choose the size of the sheet in the same way).
- Measure the seam allowance on each side; it should be 25–27 cm.
- Take into account the presence of furniture legs. If you want to hide them, the bedspread should be at least 60 cm larger than the standard bed dimensions.
- Decide where the furniture will stand - against the wall or in the center of the room. In the first case, there will be no allowance on one side.
Making a wooden double bed with your own hands step by step
The size of the blanket and bed linen is selected based on the length and width of the mattress. Most domestic factories manufacture their products with an eye to the standard dimensions of beds according to GOST standards:
- duvet cover - 210 × 180 cm;
- sheet - 210 × 175 cm;
- pillowcase – 70 × 70 cm.
Euro bedding has its own duvet cover, sheet and pillowcase sizes - 200 × 220, 220 × 240 and 50 × 70 cm, respectively.
If it is not possible to take accurate measurements, it is better to choose wide and long underwear: the sheet can always be folded in half, and the pillowcase can be folded. If the textiles turn out to be less than needed, this problem will no longer be solved. It should be noted that bedding belongs to the category of products that cannot be returned after purchase, even due to discrepancies in dimensions.
Before purchasing a Euro or standard size bed, you need to take all the necessary measurements. Only after this can you begin to choose the design of the product. The sleeping bed should not clutter up the space, so you should focus on compactness and ergonomics. Decor is of secondary importance compared to the individual dimensions of the furniture.
Crib sizes
A special category is cribs. Let's look at the standard sizes of children's beds. For children under three years of age, a crib size of 60 × 120 cm is suitable. For a preschool child, the standard product is 60 × 140-160 cm. For a schoolchild, the standard bed should be 70 × 160 (180 cm). For a comfortable sleep, a teenager needs a sleeping place 190 × 80 cm.
Beds 140×190
Criteria for choosing a bed size
It is possible to successfully choose the bed size if you know the needs and preferences of the future owner. Which size to choose, decide for yourself, following the following recommendations.
How to choose bed size:
- Please read the sizing standards carefully.
- Consider the size of the room where you plan to install furniture.
- Determine the biometric parameters - weight, height, age of the owner.
- Find out how the future owner is used to sleeping: calmly, tossing and turning, etc.
- Find out about the typical parameters of mattresses.
To calculate the required dimensions in the design, find out the features of the mattress, what positions the sleeper takes, his data.
Bed size depends on:
- From the area of the room. The selected furniture must correspond to its size and interior, and obey the laws of rational use of space.
- From the physical characteristics and preferences of the owner. The sleeper must fit completely on the bed, without resting his limbs on the backrest or other elements.
- From the features of arranging a place to sleep.
Buy a bedding set when you have chosen the furniture. Because a mattress made in the USA will not match the dimensions of a European bed.
Fashionable shades of a double bed for the bedroom: designer headboard options
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In the photo: Bedroom interior design with fashionable furniture from the Fundament Group of Companies
Choosing a beautiful double bed for your bedroom can be limited by finances and style in bedroom interior design. But you will still have a huge number of good options. Designers from the Fundament Group select beds taking into account ergonomic, aesthetic and financial preferences, and as a result, our clients always get what they always wanted. Next we will look at the most interesting shades for the headboard and base.
Fashionable bedroom design with bed with gray headboard in Arabic style
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In the photo: Double bed with gray fabric headboard
This headboard is considered Arabic, or oriental. There are several forms in this style, most of which resemble pagodas or mosque domes. Such lines are popular in furniture design and textiles, for example, in Iran and India. In a modern interior, this type looks especially original, both in a neutral shade and, for example, in a fuchsia or bougainvillea shade.
Bedroom interior in neoclassical style in soft colors with a bed upholstered in blue velvet
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In the photo: Blue double bed with a soft headboard in neoclassical style
Blue shades are most popular in classics and neoclassics. They look gorgeous with transitions in halftones in the design of bed linen, other textiles and walls. In soft velvet with a pearl shimmer, such a headboard will be simply a work of art.
Classic bedroom interior with a luxurious bed with a carved silver headboard and cream upholstery
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In the photo: Beautiful bed in the interior of a bedroom in classicism style
Cream color is one of the universal shades of the standard classic interior, be it Rococo, palace or French classic style. In the bedroom design project above, we see that the headboard itself is made of wood with openwork carvings, and only the central part is upholstered in fabric. By the way, this form of headboard is considered originally French, but the French themselves borrowed the idea from the Middle East.
Cozy bedroom in neoclassical style with a headboard in a peach shade
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In the photo: Bedroom interior design in neoclassical style
Peach, apricot, soft pink, pineapple, strawberry - these shades are ideal for a romantic married bedroom in a neoclassical style. They will look great against white, gray, light blue or pastel walls.
Modern art deco in the bedroom interior with a plum accent
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In the photo: Bedroom interior design with a beautiful bed in a purple plum shade
Another fashionable trend is dark headboards, for example, plum, cherry, eggplant. In addition to them, the green palette is in fashion: emerald, malachite, chartreuse. Deep blue tones are also very popular: midnight blue, sea blue, blue-black and others. Note that dark shades are usually used in modern interior styles and art deco, less often in neoclassicism.
Exquisite interior with a white wooden bed with openwork elements
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In the photo: Charming bedroom interior for newlyweds
The white shade for designing a beautiful bed for the bedroom is now considered universal and very romantic. The furniture immediately seems less massive and more refined, so this option is used primarily for small rooms. This color is most in demand in neoclassical and Scandinavian style.
What should be the width of the bed
The decisive factor when choosing good bedroom furniture is width. 70-90 cm is considered optimal. Then the comfort of the sleeper is guaranteed.
Experts remind:
- In the side sleeping position there should be enough space for a comfortable position.
- There should be 15-20 cm between the back and the edge of the structure.
- In order not to cause inconvenience to each other, 20 cm of free space between sleepers is required.
- If the bedroom is spacious, you can consider double beds and King-size furniture; its width starts from 200 cm, and they differ slightly in cost. But you will have a royal sleeping bed.
- For those who like to constantly toss and turn in their sleep, designs of 200x200 cm are suitable.
A one-and-a-half bed is simply ideal for one sleeper. Resting alone on this bed is unlikely to allow you to get a good night's sleep. Couples should consider 2-bedroom models over 200 cm wide. When choosing “non-standard” 150, 155 and 170 cm wide, keep in mind: the mattress for such a bed will have to be ordered according to individual sizes.
Beds 120×200
Differences between models for obese people
Excess weight of a person becomes some obstacle in choosing furniture, since not all models are designed for heavy loads. When choosing a bed for obese people, you have to focus not only on standard characteristics, such as the length, width and height of the product. Particular attention must be paid to the maximum load on bedroom furniture.
Manufacturers of interior items made sure that the products were comfortable, looked beautiful and at the same time suitable for this category of people. There are special models on the market equipped with a reinforced frame. In addition, in conventional models a lattice base is installed. It may not be suitable for overweight people, so manufacturers replaced it with a solid wooden surface. Another option is to use a metal base with sheets of laminated MDF laid on top. The support legs will also add strength to the structure. Their minimum quantity is 4-9 pieces. The reliability of the product depends on the number of legs, therefore, the more there are, the better and safer.
Some models are equipped with wooden slats. The width of the elements should not be less than 6.8 cm. The distance between the slats is up to 5 cm. For greater strength and reliability of the structure, the slats are secured with metal elements.
You can install a platform bed in the bedroom. A wide sleeping area is perfect for an overweight person. Another great option for overweight people is a catwalk model. Such furniture rests on the floor along the entire plane and can withstand heavy loads.
Thus, bedroom furniture should be:
- Particularly durable;
- Resistant to deformation;
- Able to withstand heavy loads;
- Equipped with additional reinforced orthopedic elements.
In addition to the bed itself, attention should be paid to the mattress. Not all models are equally suitable for a person with a normal build and for people with a large weight. Standard mattresses are produced for a load of up to 120 kg per bed. It will be uncomfortable for a fat person to sleep on a regular mattress, because the product will be pressed under the weight. Also, the mattress will quickly become unusable and you will have to spend money on purchasing a new one again.
Mattresses for overweight people must withstand heavy loads. Their thickness cannot be less than 20 cm. Almost all major mattress manufacturers produce such products. The models correctly support the human spine, do not collapse, and are suitable for people weighing from 120 to 170 kg. This moment is very important, it helps relieve tension from the spine and relax. To achieve increased rigidity, various materials are used. The most popular of them: coconut coir, sisal fibers, dense foam.
To create a mattress with a durable design for heavy people, manufacturers use:
- Increasing the number of springs used;
- The use of wire with a large cross-section for the manufacture of rigid springs;
- Use of high density foam.
What should be the length of the bed
We calculate the comfortable length of the bed using the formula: owner’s height + 15-20 cm. Often a person likes to sleep on his back, stretches out to his full height and prefers large pillows. To make the sleeping person comfortable, add 30 cm to the height figure.
What if the 190, 195 and 200 cm offered by the standard are not satisfactory? Try to find furniture on sale with a length of 220 cm or take a closer look at round models with a diameter of approximately 240 cm. You can place an individual order for the manufacture of furniture in Moscow.
Non-standard products
To choose the appropriate dimensions of an oval or round bed, you need to take into account the height and build of those who will use the furniture, as well as the area and shape of the room. Such models are usually made to order. In order for two people of average height and athletic build to comfortably fit on such a sleeping bed, its minimum diameter should be 250 cm. The most common atypical shapes with dimensions of this type are considered:
- ellipse;
- semicircle;
- an arc curved in different directions;
- heart.
From the point of view of practical convenience, it is best to opt for a semicircular shape if the height of the headboard is not very large. In this case, the product is freely placed along a long wall with the convex part outward. The main thing is not to place other furniture nearby, so as not to impede access to the sleeping surface. Most models of atypical configurations are equipped with an additional pull-out seat. However, such products have a significant drawback - it is difficult to choose the appropriate size of bed linen. In view of the above, in some cases it is better to choose a standard bed option.
Non-standard products are not suitable for small-sized apartments, in addition, they are not compatible with all interior styles - accordingly, choosing a bed of this shape should be very carefully considered.
What does the height of the bed affect?
Manufacturers in European countries offer products with a height of 50-60 cm from the floor. In eastern countries, people traditionally sleep on low beds 20-30 cm high. Americans prefer when the bed rises above the floor; in some models the height reaches 100 cm.
The optimal height of the bed is calculated as follows: the future owner sits down on the bed with a mattress. Legs bent at the knees should ideally form a right angle. It is difficult for an elderly person to get up from a low bed. And a sleeping place that is too high cannot be arranged where there are children.
The height of the bed is selected in proportion to the room. It is recommended to install a high bed in a spacious bedroom. Where space is limited, choose mid-height pieces.
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Interesting Facts
Furniture manufacturers are constantly inventing new models. Some of them are standard, others are unusual and even unique. Some companies, wanting to become record holders, create unimaginable configurations. For example, a Swiss brand presented the world's largest bed. The sleeping place turned out to be incredibly huge: it reaches 11.5 m in length and 7.5 m in width. The height of the product is 3.7 m.
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Another huge bed was created in the Netherlands. The sleeping bed is 5.79 m long and 3.81 m wide. The product can be seen in one of the rooms of a local hotel. This bed can accommodate about 10 people. Guests from other countries often book this room.
The biggest bed in the world is mostly a way to create something unique and exclusive. For example, models in the form of a carriage or in the shape of a nest are of interest.
A large bed will be appropriate both in the bedroom of a single person and a married couple. King size furniture is the optimal solution for people with a non-standard build. Such models are distinguished by their particularly strong frame. They are suitable for overweight people not only because of their size, but also because of the ability to evenly support the body.
