Beds and their kinds

Beds and their kinds

A bed is one of the most essential furniture items in any household. A bed is a very personal commodity to one human being; a bed is where people rest and sleep after a tiresome day in their lives. A bed is typically a framework with a mattress, bedsheets, and pillows.

Beds are also of different sizes and shapes, which are made or bought by the consumer according to their needs. Most modern beds consist of a soft and cushioned mattress on a bed frame. The mattress rests either on a solid base, often wooden parts or metal parts. Many beds include a box spring, a sizeable mattress-sized box containing wood and springs that provide additional support and suspension for the mattress.

Beds are available in many sizes, ranging from infant-sized cradles to small beds for a single person or adult to large queen and king-size beds designed for two people or more. While most beds are single mattresses on a fixed frame, there are other varieties, which fold into a wall, the sofa bed, which folds out of a sofa, and the bunk bed, which means two beds, one at the upper bunker and other at the lower side.

Mattress

A mattress is basically a square-shaped pad made out of sponges, cotton, or other materials. A mattress is put on a bed to make it comfortable to sleep on.

Standard bed sizes

In a bed, apart from the looks and feel, another significant factor of the mattress is the size. Getting the right size mattress and bed is very crucial.

The factors to keep in mind while selecting a mattress or bed size are as follows :

  • The height of the person who will be utilizing the bed
  • The number of people to use or sleep in the bed during the night
  • If there are pets who will also sleep with their owners
  • The size of the room where the be is to be placed

The different types are known with specific names such as single or twin beds, Double beds, king-sized beds, queen-sized beds, folding beds, etc.

Full-size mattress

Full-sized mattress generally measures from 54’*75′ (1.37mx1.91m) in size. A full-size mattress is ideal for people who will use the bed for themselves alone. When a single person sleeps in this bed, they can easily stretch and change position with ease.

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