Beds

The focal point of any bedroom decor is the bed. Only after that come things like a curtain and other furniture. Therefore, you have to get the bed right first before moving on to another less important aspect of it.

Just like tables and chairs, people have been using beds for thousands of years. These days, it is also an essential piece of furniture in every home. Even though the bed itself will not affect the overall sleeping comfort as much as the mattress, it does play a significant role in it. Therefore, finding a bed for your home involves a lot of things, and you have to consider all those aspects while getting one. Read this article to find out more about them. Having a better understanding of these furniture items will help you make the right choices when you are making the purchase.

Beginner’s guide to buying a bed

When it comes to furnishing a bedroom, the bed plays the most important role. Besides the main item in the room, they also play an important role in adding comfort to your life and better health.  All other furnishings, like the curtains, dresser, and wardrobe is less important than that. Luckily, there are different styles available in the market. You can set the tone of your room by choosing the right option alongside other furniture. However, in order to do that successfully, you should be aware of the different types, their materials, and more. This guide will give you a basic understanding of them.

Types of beds

All options can be classified into three different categories: canopy, platform, and traditional. Traditional ones include footboards, headboards, and side rails. They come in a wide variety of designs. However, they all follow a traditional look themselves, and therefore such options also give the same aesthetics to the room. Canopy beds are almost similar to traditional options. The only difference is the addition of a tall frame above the bed. This canopy is useful for hanging curtains or mosquito nets. The third one is the platform bed, which is modern and offers a sleeker design by eliminating the floorboard.

Bed materials

The quality o and therefore, the price depends mostly on the material. Wood, metal, and steel are the most popular material. Each one of these offers a look that is unique from another. Wooden beds are durable and look a bit more traditional. Because wood is a really versatile material, it is possible to make them in curved designs with mouldings. Metal beds are relatively cheaper. Even though they are durable, you should be careful about rust. Fabric upholstery beds will either have a wooden or metal frame. But there will be a thick layer of a fabric cover on top of it that completely changes the design.

Common sizes

Unless you are making a custom bed and mattress, beds always follow the standard sizes. This is imperative as if the size is different, it will be difficult to find a mattress that fits the bed. The smallest size is single. Twin beds are a little larger and measure 38×75 inches. Full-size can sleep one or two. But a Queen, 60×80 inches, can sleep to people even better. King size and California size are more of a luxury. While both of these are designed for two people to sleep on, they are much larger than queen size beds.

Headboard type

One thing that dictates the aesthetics is the headboard. Because the headboard is the most conspicuous part, it is no surprise that the design language is set by the headboard style. Furthermore, the headboard doesn’t serve any function other than providing a visual appeal. So, it is not possible to say that one type of headboard is better than the other. Rather it depends entirely upon your personal preference. If you like a particular style of design, then the headboard that suits you.