Beds and Bedding

Twin Bed

Posted on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 by Benny.

Side by side twin beds aren’t just for children’s rooms or ’50s era couples anymore. They are a smart way to maximize your space allowing you to accommodate extra visitors and establishing an eye-pleasing symmetry in any bedroom.

There are four ways to make a twin bed totally stylish. One is the frame you choose. Of course a great option for kids is the bunk bed. Layering your beds against one wall really frees up space for a desk, dressers and play. A simple pine platform frame creates a great space for kids that can easily adapt as they mature into their own style. After they leave the nest, a few tweaks will transform it into a perfect place for grown up guests.

Often an easier way to accent a twin bed is with a decorative headboard. Available in an endless array of styles, shapes and materials a headboard can really make a bed inviting. A fiery red microsuede number with brass button borders adds decorative punch to any room. An eco-savvy sea grass one lends beach house appeal. A heavily detailed wood number in creamy white and complete with pinecone knobs on the bed posts is great for a country chic look. Or go for a French look with a curvy, tufted-velvet one and you’ll transform your bedroom from drab to steamy silver screen boudoir.

You can even make a bolder statement when you add a footboard to the mix. Make a mood-setting statement with a head and footboard set. Go for eastern enchantment with a majestic mahogany set painted a rich black and detailed with elaborate fretwork. It makes sleeping even more of a luxury. Yellow painted iron arches bestow an old-fashioned feel while a sleek and airy silver metal number with a crisscross motif is most assuredly modern. Try a warm white set with spool detailing for a bit of Americana or one with an invitingly supple shape straight from a fairytale, but finished in an edgy black to keep it from being too girly.

Still not convinced of the versatility and style there is to be found in a twin bed or two? Well how about creating a room within a room by topping it with a canopy? Beyond just the traditional arched canopy there are several compelling styles. Transform your bedroom into a tropical retreat with ah metal number finished to look like wood fastened together with rope. Go for the industrial look with a rugged, handcrafted steel beauty and add on-the-spot architecture to your room. A white squared -off frame with scalloping at the base will fill any room with a certain flair white a delicate wrought iron birdcage style canopy defines a space without overpowering it. Draped in sheer fabric it becomes a sensual hideaway.

The possibilities are endless when you choose to finish your guest room with twin beds instead of one large bed. Not only can you accommodate more guests, but you can add a symmetrical style to your space making it slumber party ready for all ages.

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Double Bed

Posted on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 by Benny.

The double bed has always been the original size for 2 people sharing a bed or for 1 person who needs that little bit of extra room.

The UK standard double bed size is approximately 135cm wide by 190cm long. This is not to be confused with the European double bed which you can buy from non UK companies and are usually 140cm wide by 200cm long, and so will not fit a standard UK bedframe or divan. In imperial measurement, the Double bed is 4FT 6″ wide by 6FT 3″ long, and most retailers will call the double bed a 4FT 6″ Double, not a 135cm Double.

All different sorts of beds are available in the standard double size. Such as Divan Beds, Ottoman Beds and Bedsteads in leather, wood and metal. Double headboards are also designed to fit a standard UK 4FT 6″ Double Divan Bed. Double Divan Bed Bases also come with many different storage option combinations, such as 2 Drawer, 4 Drawer, 2 Drawer Continental, 4 Drawer Continental, Sliding Drawer, End drawer storage and Ottoman Storage.

All of the leading bed manufacturers supply beds in 4FT 6″ Double, such as Silentnight, Relyon, Rest Assured, Sealy, Slumberland, Dunlopillo and Sleepeezee, all with various fillings, spring systems, tensions and prices.

Although the Kingsize and Super Kingsize are larger than the average double bed, space is becoming more of an issue nowadays and you may not have room in your bedroom for one of the larger beds. This isn’t to say that a double bed isn’t spacious, as there is plenty of room for you and your partner to enjoy a comfortable nights sleep, and the double bed is America’s preferred bed size.

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King Bed

Posted on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 by Benny.

It is very easy for people to get confused sometimes when they are shopping for king-size beds. These types of beds come in two sizes and have four names. This is where the confusion arises. A standard king-size bed also goes by the name Eastern King while a Californian king-size bed goes by the name Western King. Another even more common cause of confusion comes from the fact that any Standard King is always about 4 inches wider while all California Kings are always 4 inches longer. The reason why everyone who sleeps in these types of beds is said to sleep like a king is because two people can comfortably share one bed. What’s more, each of them will have a personal sleeping space intact, as if they were sleeping all alone.

These types of beds are therefore just as comfortable as twin beds. In guest rooms, these types of beds are very commonly used. Their versatility is what makes them interesting to sleep on. Twin beds can be brought together and placed adjacent to each other to form a king bed that is suitable for couples. 

For maximum comfort you ought to buy the right kind sheets to go with the king-size beds. It takes only a few moments to take the measurements of the king-size bed before you go shopping for sheets. This saves you the embarrassment of buying sheets that are either too large or too small for your bed. 

The standard king-size bed is often about 16 inches wider than any Queen bed that is of the same length. It is true that you are surely going to live like a king immediately you buy that king-size bed. Imagine the bed is sold in a package that contains two box springs in addition to a mattress. This is what makes it extremely easy to move.

The overall dimensions are 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. Every person has a personal space whose width is a whole 38 inches! 

The biggest pro of king-size beds is their large size. They are the largest beds that you are going to find in any store currently. They are also the only beds that offer the greatest extent of comfort to two adults. All the sheets that are sold with a mark ‘king size’ fit very well into a standard king-size bed. The length of this type of bed is ideal for very tall people as well as very short ones. 

Some manufacturers of king-size bed prefer to change the measurements of these beds by very few inches.

Before buying the bed, it is important for you to measure the exact size of your bed and then comparing it with that of the mattress that you want to buy. The same case applies to the sheets that you want to buy. All in all, it is important for buyers to note that this slight variation in measurements never interferes with the quality of sleep that these king-size beds offer.

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Kids Bed

Posted on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 by Benny.

Nothing can add more charm or style to a kids bedroom than a bed specifically designed for a kid or child. Want your child to make a statement about his or her life? Try a spider man or a Disney princess canopy bed. With this statement comes charm, and for surprisingly little money too. This is partly due to the competition from the Internet. With so many people online, manufacturers have designed some very exciting kids beds.

With kid’s beds comes kids furniture with a specific theme. Your child’s room can now become an adventure, rather than a place for their stuff. Say goodbye to the days when parents disciplined their kids by sending them to their rooms. From feminine beds to space-saving bunk beds, desks, armoires, and more, manufacturers today have everything available to match your style, or your child’s particular hero. Imagine a new Batman room, or a little mermaid virtual theme park, a place to play or act out their adventures. Promote creativeness within your child, open up their imagination, and make them feel special. Find girl’s bedroom furniture that will make her feel like that little princess. Even the cheapest furniture will still be able to take the ruff and tumble activity that boys often dish out. With the advent of online shopping comes selection, and what a selection. Never in the history of mankind, has selection for anything been greater than it is now, and this trend continues.

Worried about getting it home? No need, most online furniture retailers now offer what’s called white glove delivery service. Just prepare a place for you new bed or furniture and the items will be delivered, brought into your house, and set-up. Many times for no additional charge. Since your child grows up faster than you can imagine, don’t miss this special opportunity. The race car bed won’t work when your kid becomes a teenager. By then, it’s a bunk bed or loft bed, or something that’s more in style with their current lifestyle. As an added bonus, some manufacturers are building storage boxes or drawers into the bottom of the beds. This added storage is invaluable for kids who have a lot of stuff or toys. A cleaner room also promotes harmony with a child and ultimately within the family itself.
Your child’s bedroom is usually the one place a kid can call his own, helping to build independence and self identity, and it can all start with the bed.

There are many sites online, besides ours, that can help with your search. The new revolution online is the ability for consumers to write reviews and rate products and retailers. So take some time, read some reviews and start searching and feed your child’s imagination, and remember every great idea starts with the imagination.

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Sleeper Couch

Posted on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 by Benny.

A sleeper couch is a piece of household furniture that is designed to be a combination of a couch and bed. Also known in other terms such as “sofa bed” and “convertible sofa,” a sleeper couch is a piece of furniture that can be converted into a bed or into a sofa by simply folding it out or folding it in. If in the form of a couch, it can be folded out to be a bed. And if it is the form of a bed, it can be folded in to get back to being a couch.
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Sleeper Sofa

Posted on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 by Benny.

Modern living has called for various innovations in household furniture industry. Various pieces of furniture are already designed to provide more functions and serve multi-purposes, and one of them is the sleeper sofa.

A sleeper sofa is a piece of household furniture that can serve two purposes: as a comfortable seating and as an extra bed for guests. While they can be a tempting addition to your stylish home and modern lifestyle, it is important to take these things into consideration before actually investing in a sleeper sofa:
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Sleeper Chair

Posted on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 by Benny.

A sleeper chair is an innovation in bedroom furniture that provides a stylish way of adding bed space in your bedroom without sacrificing room space. Also called a “loveseat sleeper,” a sleeper chair is a special kind of chair that can be used as a bed. 

Sleeper chairs come in various sizes for various room space needs and consumer preferences. Sleeper chair widths range from about 48 inches to 65 inches to fit with any available room space. In choosing a sleeper chair, it is important to measure the amount of space available in the room to avoid getting a sleeper chair that’s too wide or too narrow.
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Bunk Bed

Posted on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 by Benny.

A bunk bed is a type of bed that is most common in children’s bedrooms, teens’ bedrooms, and in bedrooms intended to accommodate at least two people. Also known as double deck beds, bunk beds are composed of two bed spaces, one on top of the other. These beds or bed spaces are called bunks.

The top bunk of a bunk bed is supported by four pillars or poles -– one for each corner of the bed. Some bunk bed poles are removable so that the top bunk and the lower bunk can be used separately.
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Storage Bed

Posted on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 by Benny.

A bed is a piece of bedroom furniture with a top surface that is specifically designed for sleeping and relaxation purposes. Beds come in different types, and one of these is the storage bed.

Storage beds are a special type of platform beds, which are elevated from the floor. Storage beds use the space between the bed surface and the floor as space for storage of various objects such as clothes, pillows, and blankets. 
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Adjustable Beds

Posted on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 by Benny.

As pieces of furniture for sleep, rest, and relaxation, beds usually come in various types to serve various functions and purposes. Some beds are intended for specific purposes such as bassinets for infants and dog beds for dogs.  

Adjustable beds are special beds often used for medical or health purposes. Their head end and foot end can be lowered or raised to a comfortable or prescribed height. Some adjustable beds have electrical motors to control the head end and foot end adjustment. More sophisticated adjustable beds even have functions for massage and heating.
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