Double beds: varieties and tips for choosing

The main element of the bedroom is the bed, and when it comes to the double model, you should especially carefully consider her choice. In modern furniture stores, there are a huge number of models of beds for two, among which it is difficult to find the perfect option.

So that the process of selecting a double bed goes smoothly, it is necessary to familiarize yourself in advance with all the possible forms, sizes and materials of the double bed, as well as with the features of the styles in accordance with which it can be selected. These nuances will be discussed in detail in this article.

As with any piece of furniture, the 2-bed has its own characteristics.

• Such a bed is on average twice the size of a single bed.
• The classical structure of double models is the foot, the head and the king and the berth located between them. The headboard is usually a separate item.
• The main purpose of such furniture is rest at night. This place of sleep is considered as comfortable as possible. Often, complete with a comfortable mattress, a double bed allows the body to fully relax.
• The back of such products can perform additional functions, which can not be said about the sofa or single bed.

For the convenience of the variety of bed models for two, you can divide into the following types, each of which has unique attributes.

• Standard design with lamella base implies that the frame of the berth itself is made of slats, between which air freely flows to the mattress. Reiki can be either straight or bent, but the more there are, the stronger the structure is considered. These products differ in quite affordable cost.

• However, the base may also be a continuous layer, which is made from wood materials. Unlike the previous version, this type of bed has higher strengths, but air does not enter the bottom of the mattress.

• Sofa beds - option of a double bed for a small room. Such a folding design allows you to significantly save space in the daytime and is converted into a full bed for two at night.

• Drawer Models They are popular because they are conveniently rolled out in the foot areas on one or immediately on both sides of the bed thanks to the built-in castors, rollers and telescopic guides.

• Space for storing textiles is also present in products with a lifting mechanism. The entire area under the berth can be reserved for storing linen and other things, which makes the structure as spacious as possible. Such a mechanism is raised thanks to shock absorbers of spring or gas type.

• The most ergonomic are models of the type "transformer", allowing you to convert a double bed into a table or wardrobe. The lifting mechanism of such products can be both vertical and horizontal. It also has special locks so that the bed takes a secure position when assembled.

• A very specific look has a double loft bed. The essence of this unit is that the sleeping place is on the upper tier, while below it, on the lower tier, there is a space that the owners of the bed can furnish as they wish. You can create a recreation area from this space or, conversely, a site for work. A section with a ladder is included in the walls of the tiers to climb to the upper level.

• The innovation is electric beds. Made in euro sizes, they include a fixed frame and a sleeping surface - mattresses with built-in electromechanism, which can be used to remotely change their positions. Such models can be perfectly adjusted to the position of the body, ensuring a comfortable sleep and rest.

Double beds can also be classified according to the design features of the headboard.

• The frame of the hinged headboard is attached directly to the wall. At the same time, it contains upholstery fabric with a soft filler inside.
• Beds with an attached type of headboard mean that there is space for storing bedding.
• The stationary type forms a mono-structure with a frame and is not removed at the moment of spreading of the product.
• The backs with compartments under the shelves deserve special attention. As a rule, they are quite high and equipped with several compartments in which you can store books, watches and small accessories.

Double beds can be varied in such two ways as shape and size. According to the first sign, a bed for two are divided into the following types.

• Rectangular These models are considered a classic option. They can also be equipped with a canopy.

• Square bed - A very overall variety, on which you will feel truly spacious. Such products fit perfectly into the interior, which contains straight lines and geometry in its concept.

• Oval-shaped bed or circle looks very extravagant and requires a fairly large area of ​​the room.

• There are also such types of double bed.that absolutely do not meet any standards.They have an irregular shape, but look really unusual. An example is a shell bed, which undoubtedly plays an accent role in the interior.

It is also worth considering in more detail the dimensions that beds can have for two people.

• The length of a standard adult bed is from 200 to 220 cm. The width varies from 160 cm to 200 cm.
• Royal models are those whose width exceeds 200 cm. There are also very large structures, for example, with parameters of 200x200 cm.
• Round models are from 2 m or more in diameter.
• The California bed has parameters 213x152.
• The eastern bed exceeds the standard 200x160, having a width of 193 cm and a length of 203 cm.
• The dimensions of the Olympic bed for two are 168 cm by 203 cm.

The raw materials from which the double bed models are made must be taken into account, since it significantly affects the functional characteristics of the bed. The following types of materials are distinguished.

• Wood - one of the most environmentally friendly and durable materials with a beautiful aesthetic appearance. Double beds made of solid wood, as a rule, look the most original, since often their work involves manual work, especially when decorating the headboard. The main species of wood that are used for furniture production are alder, cherry, walnut, oak, cherry, teak.

• Special attention is paid to the back of solid structures. It can be just wooden, but models with a soft headboard are also presented, where in addition to the frame, there is also upholstery. It makes the bed even more comfortable, but for such models the cost is slightly higher.

• As analogues of solid wood, they can also be used in the designs of a double bed of particleboard or MDF. They are cheaper types of raw materials, since they include not whole wood fibers, but sawdust and shavings, compressed and joined using special chemicals. Despite the not very high price, such double beds are highly resistant to damage and a fairly long life.

• Double beds with a metal frame are no less popular. They are good in that their back and other body elements look very elegant. The iron surface can be made not only in dark color, but can also be made in silver or gold, depending on the chosen style. Metal is good in that it withstands the highest loads of all materials and lasts a long time.

• It is worth paying special attention to the raw materials from which the upholstery is made. To create it, natural or eco-leather can be used, as well as synthetic or natural fabrics. Leather upholstery is easier to clean, but more expensive.

• In some cases, buyers prefer air beds. Products of this type are made of PVC, polyurethane and other artificial materials. They usually do not have backs and frames, more like a mattress. However, they are quite suitable for some styles. The advantage of such products is low cost, and the disadvantage is the low level of resistance to mechanical damage.

When choosing a bed, it is worth considering such a component as the design of the entire room. For each style of interior, you need to choose the appropriate furniture for sleeping, otherwise the bed will not be in harmony with the rest of the room, violating its comfort. Double beds are embodied in many style concepts, the following are especially popular.

• The bed in a classic style has impressive dimensions.. Most often, for this concept, royal beds made of natural wood are used.The designs have a high headboard, often decorated with handmade carvings. It can also be soft - covered with upholstery from expensive fabrics or leather. Sometimes in the design there is a canopy.

• Wooden boxes for two in the Provence style have a more modest appearance. The headboard is usually not upholstered; only a small relief may be present on it. The body of the bed of this style is usually designed in bright colors, and the design itself can be either rack and pinion with drawers below. The pattern at the foot usually duplicates the pattern on the head or corresponds to it, and sometimes the surface of the bed can be slightly aged artificially.

• A bed for two in the style of minimalism implies a clear rectangular frame and a low back. The foot of these models is either absent altogether or does not rise above the level of a berth. The frame of such a bed is made mainly of chipboard or MDF and has neutral colors. Sometimes the whole frame is covered with plain eco-leather upholstery. The headboard often goes into bedside tables, forming a single line.

• Loft Bed Outlines similar to minimalistic, but the difference can be seen in the fact that the loft style implies a pronounced wood texture and color of natural wood. Sometimes a part of the product is painted in a contrasting dark shade, for example, it can be legs turning into the foot of a rectangular shape, which, as it were, frames the back of the berth.

• Hi-tech style opens up the greatest scope for imagination when choosing a double bed. It is this style, aimed at innovation, that allows you to choose furniture of an unusual shape, for example round, with truncated corners or a concave headboard. In this concept, glossy textures and strict colors are acceptable on the bed - white, gray, black, brown.

The choice of color and combination of shades for a double bed is determined by the direction of the interior, the material of the product and the palette in which the whole room is decorated. It is worth highlighting some colors that are in constant demand.

• Shades of natural wood are, first of all, dark and light brown tones. The choice depends on which tree the structure is made of. Some of them, for example, beech and certain oak varieties, have light beige shades, others can be presented in saturated red-brown color. Usually, for all bedroom furniture, including the bed, they use one shade of wood, to combine colors is permissible only in some styles, for example, in a loft.
• If we consider the colors of other materials, we can see monophonic matte and glossy textures. In minimalist concepts, beds with white, black or gray bodies are in demand. In more bold directions, there are also turquoise, yellow, pink and other bright colors of the material from which the bed is made.
• It is worth remembering that the products must be correctly supplemented with textile accessories and decorative pillows. With monophonic options, contrasting solutions, a set of close shades or bedspreads with ornaments, suitable in style, are appropriate.

So that choosing a double bed is not too difficult, listen to a few tips, to help you choose the perfect option for your bedroom.

• Be guided by the size of the room in choosing a double bed. If the room has a small area, you should consider buying options such as a convertible bed, a sofa bed or an attic bed.
• Be sure to pay attention to the weight of your future mattress. If it will be heavy, then it is better to abandon the rack double models and give preference to options with a solid base.
• Please note that the double structure has additional compartments, such as laundry drawers. They will make your bedroom more ergonomic and allow you not to overload your wardrobes with bedding.
• Pay attention to the fit of the model to your height. It should be 10 cm higher than the height of the highest user. As for the width, a bed is suitable for two people, where they can lie on their backs, bending their elbows, without interfering with each other. It is better to buy a model wider.

If you find it difficult to choose a double bed, Pay attention to ready-made furniture options that look very nice.

• The foot and the headboard can be a real work of art, embodied in bizarre shapes and bends. But in this case it will be accent details from which textiles should not distract attention.

• A carriage screed on the bed upholstery changes its style and gives this piece of furniture an additional charm. This is especially pronounced due to the fact that the upholstery has a light shade.

• Minimalistic, but at the same time original appearance has a product, the back of which combines slats and a concave shape.

• The bed frame itself can go beyond the boundaries of the berth, creating a kind of pedestal, thanks to which the bed looks more solid and massive.

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