Beds and Bedding

Trundle Bed

Posted on Wed, Sep 8, 2010 by Benny.

A trundle bed is a special piece of bedroom furniture composed of two beds: one that is regular and another that is slightly smaller and on casters or rollers. Also known as “truckle bed,” the trundle bed is common in households and bedrooms with limited space. The second bed with the rollers or casters is usually kept under the regular bed when not needed, thus, saving room space when necessary. 
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Captain Bed

Posted on Wed, Sep 8, 2010 by Benny.

A bed is a special piece of household furniture whose top surface is intended for purposes of relaxation and sleep. Beds come in many different types, designs, and kinds, each serving a special purpose and providing various features.

Arising from various needs are beds that offer other features and functions besides being a piece of furniture for sleep. Some beds are intended for saving and maximizing space, while others are also intended for storage of clothes and other objects. An example of this type of beds is the captain bed. 
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Sofa Beds

Posted on Wed, Sep 8, 2010 by Benny.

Sofa beds are dual-purpose piece of household furniture, which can function as a sofa and as a bed. Also known as hide-a-beds or sleeper sofas, sofa beds are basically sofas or couches with built-in beds. By simply folding out the sofa, one can already transform the sofa bed from its sofa form to its bed form. Transforming it back to its sofa form can be done my simply folding the bed back in. 

Sofa beds are ideal for guest rooms, allowing a living room or family room to automatically transform into an overnight place for guests. By serving their dual purpose, sofa beds also maximize room space, “hiding away” the bed when not needed.
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Sleigh Beds

Posted on Wed, Sep 8, 2010 by Benny.

Sleigh beds are sleigh-looking beds with scrolled or curved headboards and footboards. Their unique design was derived from ancient Greek and Roman culture, which created with luxurious and unique fashion. They are also called “French beds” because they were developed during the period of American and French empire in the early 1800s.

Traditionally made for elites and those who belonged to the higher ups in the society, sleigh beds are usually made of heavy wood. Today, however, sleigh beds also come in steel, iron, and aluminum varieties. They also come in less complicated but nevertheless elaborate designs and styles, with simpler headboard and footboard curves.
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Dog Beds

Posted on Wed, Sep 8, 2010 by Benny.

Dog beds are a special type of beds made for dogs.  Some pet owners do away from plastic wicker baskets and hearth rugs when it comes to THE sleeping place for their beloved dogs. And so, they invest in special pieces of furniture complete with upholstery and cushioning.

Complete with full finishing and comfortable features, dog beds also come in various designs and styles for pet owners to choose from. Dog beds don’t have to be put away from home decors since there are a lot of dog bed designs and styles to match the house’s interior decoration.
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Loft Bed

Posted on Wed, Sep 8, 2010 by Benny.

From their earliest form made of straw, beds have already evolved into many different styles and forms to suit various needs and consumer preferences. Some beds are intended for comfort and luxury; others are made to be more cost-efficient.There are also those designed to be easily transported or stored.

There are several types of bed intended to maximize or save room space. Among them are bunk beds, Murphy beds, and loft beds. Bunk beds are those are composed of two beds, one stacked over the other with the use of bed poles. These beds save bedroom space by accommodating two people or providing two bed spaces while occupying floor space for only one bed.
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Bed in a Bag

Posted on Wed, Sep 8, 2010 by Benny.

A bed is a piece of bedroom furniture whose surface is intended for use in sleep, rest, relaxation, and recreation. It comes in many different sizes to suit various consumer needs and preferences. Standard sizes of beds are twin (also called “single”), full (also called “double”), queen size, and king size. The standard measurement of these beds vary from one country to another. Some bed manufacturers in various countries also offer special sizes for people who have specific bed size needs and wants.
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Iron Beds

Posted on Wed, Sep 8, 2010 by Benny.

Iron beds are simply beds made of metal. Their headboards, footboards, and bed frames are made of iron, and their bed railings are made of steel. Iron beds can usually be found in homes with enough bedroom space.

Sizes of iron beds  

Like other types of beds, iron beds also come in many different sizes. Some are intended to accommodate only one person, while others are designed to accommodate two or more. Mattresses also come in different measurements to fit the different sizes of iron beds.
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Wall Beds

Posted on Wed, Sep 8, 2010 by Benny.

Wall beds, also known as Murphy beds or fold away beds, are special beds, which can be flipped over and hidden in a wall cabinet or closet when not needed. While other wall bed cabinets come with cabinet doors to conceal the bed, others have no doors. Instead, the underside of the bed is made with a solid board to make it look as if it were part of the wall when flipped over.

Since they are designed to be easily “folded away” when not needed, wall beds do not have headboards, footboards, railings, and box springs. The absence of box springs and mattress support, wall beds are compensated by bolts at each of corner or the bed holding the bed mattress or bed cushion in place.
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Platform Beds

Posted on Wed, Sep 8, 2010 by Benny.

Platform beds are a type of bed composed of an elevated solid surface. The elevated surface is designed to hold a mattress even without mattress foundation or box spring. Platform beds have firm cushions supported by solid paneling or slats, which provide the functions of mattress foundations.

Usually made of metal or wood, platform beds can also accommodate a mattress foundation if desired even if they don’t actually need mattress foundations to support mattresses. Some platform beds come with headboards and footboards, though others do not.
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