Bed frames

The bed is one of the most important interior items in any home, be it a city apartment or a cozy country house. It should be as comfortable and attractive as possible. The performance characteristics of such furniture and its service life largely depend on the frame and foundation. These parts can be made from different materials and have different properties.

More recently, only the traditional rectangular bed models were present in the furniture market. They have an attractive appearance and are very comfortable, but they are not suitable for all layouts, and many people managed to get bored with their design.

Today in the shops you can meet a lot of different beds, having unusual and non-standard forms:

• For a strict and discreet interiors ideal angular bed square shape. Similar types look harmonious even in small rooms. Often, such bedroom furniture is used by the owners of studio apartments, which are so fashionable nowadays. Most often, these interior elements are acquired for rooms made in modern or minimalistic styles.

• An interesting and eye-catching design oval, round and semicircular beds. Such furniture can revive the interior of the living room, but it is not suitable for all areas. Rounded products, as a rule, have large dimensions, so they can be placed only in spacious rooms.

• Functional models are currently very popular, equipped with spacious storage boxes. With the help of such additions, you can get rid of unnecessary and heavy furniture in the room, because many things you can now store in bed, not closets. Most often, these simple storage systems are installed at the bottom of the furniture. If we are talking about a bed with a lifting mechanism, then it often contains the largest and most spacious drawers, designed to accommodate large items.

• The beds are elegant and elegant in appearance. with curved frames. As a rule, beautiful wave-like models are equipped with high headboards, and smooth skates act as footboards. Such furniture will ideally fit into modern and fashionable ensembles. For classic curved beds will not fit. In such cases, there are often small and barely noticeable legs from different materials.

• Enviable popular sliding products. When folded, these models are single beds, which easily fit in both large and small areas. If we expand such a bed, then a more spacious bed will open before you. As a rule, such mechanisms are located in the lower part of the furniture from the side or front.

• Multifunctional and popular are bunk beds. These species are especially relevant for families with two children. But do not think that such furniture is made only for younger users. Modern furniture factories produce high-quality and comfortable models, designed for use by adults.It should be noted that such options are often equipped not only with convenient storage systems, but also with folding sofas, tables and lockers for storing books and magazines.

• An interesting appearance can boast corner beds. Furniture with this design appeared on the Russian market recently, but has already become very popular and in demand. Most often, corner models are placed in one of the free corners in the bedroom. You should not place such a bed in the center, otherwise the interior will turn out to be ugly.

Choosing a suitable bed, you need to pay special attention to the dimensions of the frame.The dimensions of these parts in double models most often are 90x210, 140x190, 140x200, 160x190, 160x200, 180x200, 200x200, 200x220 cm. The size of one-and-a-half models can be: 120x190, 120x200 cm. , 90x210, 100x200 cm.

Children's beds have more modest dimensions: 70x160 cm. However, they are found in furniture stores and such instances in which there are carcasses with a width of more than 200 cm. Such models are called “royal”.

There are several varieties of spacious "royal" beds:

• Californian. The dimensions of these products are 152x213 cm.
• Olympic. These models are 168x203 cm.
• Oriental. The size of these types of beds is most often 193x203 cm.

Often, consumers are faced with the difficulty of finding a suitable bed due to the nonstandard layout of the bedroom. To solve this problem, it is recommended to purchase furniture for your individual order.

For the production of bed frames are used both natural and artificial materials. The most durable, reliable, durable and wear-resistant is a metal (from a shaped tube or brass) frame. Furniture with a similar basis can serve its users for a decade and will not cause any particular difficulties in the process of operation.

However, it should be borne in mind that furniture with a metal frame, as a rule, has a more impressive weight. For this reason, these beds are not mobile, as they are quite difficult to move from one place to another. It is recommended to have such interior items on the highest quality and durable flooring, as over time from the heavy bed on the floor may remain ugly traces and visible damage.

Excellent performance properties have beds equipped with wooden frames. Such specimens are environmentally friendly and durable. The main disadvantage of these models is their high cost. Not every consumer can afford a bed made of natural wood.For the manufacture of such bases can be used is not very expensive and flexible pine or birch. Pine furniture is recommended to buy for children's bedrooms.

More expensive are products with frames of durable and hard oak, hevea or tropical wenge tree. Such furniture looks spectacular in classical, oriental and village ensembles. Inexpensive are the interior with frames made of MDF or chipboard. Beds of these popular materials may have an attractive and stylish design, but their performance often leaves much to be desired.

Over time, such furniture can become creaky and acquire noticeable defects. In addition, LDSP is a toxic material. It contains waste wood production, which are glued together by special formaldehyde resins. In conditions of high temperatures or their drops, such furniture can release substances hazardous to human health.

Available to everyone are beds from pallets. Such furniture can be easily made by hand, even if you do not have special knowledge and skills in this area. Do not think that the pallets are unstable and prone to breakage. To create an original bed, it is best to use special euro pallets that are distinguished by their strength and durability. Such furniture can at any time be moved to a new place, repainted or change its shape.

Also, the bed frame can be made of pliable plasterboard. This furniture can be made by hand. But it should be borne in mind that when you create a bed, drywall can only be used partially. The main material in such a product should be plywood or durable metal profile. Many people choose this inexpensive material, as it is easily amenable to any treatments. For example, drywall can be sheathed with eco-friendly wood panels, covered with decorative plaster or paint of the color you like.

Bed frames can have different colors: from classic to variegated and rich. The choice of the ideal option should occur in accordance with the personal preferences of the owners, as well as taking into account the style of the interior of the room:

• White options look beautiful and elegant. But we must not forget that the beds in a similar color design may visually seem overly bulky. Because of this, furniture with a white frame should not be placed in a cramped room, despite the airy shade.
• Furniture with a contrasting black frame will look very impressive and stylish in the interior of any room. But you should not put a similar dark bed on the background of black walls and the black floor, otherwise it will simply be lost against the general background, and its design will lose all meaning.
• Classic brown is fashionable. Beds of this palette are distinguished by a cozy and warm appearance, which is ideal for a bedroom both large and small area. The main advantage of this color is that it is easily combined with many tones and shades in the interior.
• In a cozy room, bedroom furniture with a red or burgundy frame will look boldly and sensually. Variants made of natural mahogany are able to add unique chic and shine to the atmosphere. Such beds perfectly fit into classical and Gothic ensembles.
• An interesting and stylish design possess interior items with gray frames. If you have such furniture in a room made in neutral and soothing colors, then the interior should be complemented with bright accents so that it does not seem dull and depressive.
• Classic is another refreshing color - beige. Beds in this design look very gentle and airy. They can be put both in a dark and in a bright bedroom.

The base is a mattress support. It attaches to the frame. Otherwise, this detail is also called the grill or frame. One of the most popular are orthopedic slatted bases with lamellae. These elements are made of wood and constitute a special sturdy frame. Special rails are attached to this frame. They are straight or bent.

Most often in the production of rack bases are used such wood species as beech or birch. The second option is the most affordable. There are also reinforced lath bases designed for people with greater weight. In such instances, the arrangement of the lamellae is as close as possible to each other in order to provide a high-quality and reliable support capable of withstanding heavy loads.

The main advantage of such bases is their environmental friendliness. Lamels are inexpensive, keep securely thanks to durable fasteners and are well ventilated. Among the drawbacks of rack options, it can be highlighted that over time, the mattress on such a surface can become wavy. This is due to the fact that between the slats at the base there is no support.

With the help of spring components are made of plastic base. Often, these mechanisms are complemented by remote controls, with which you can adjust the position of the mattress. Many people choose beds with plastic bases because of their excellent orthopedic support and durability. The average lifetime of such specimens is 15-20 years. Such options are quite durable and easy to operate.

The main drawback of plastic bases is their poor ventilation in the lower part of the mattress. These options are more expensive than rack. For many years, the beds are equipped with metal bases, representing the grid. They are distinguished by enviable durability (at least 25 years),excellent orthopedic characteristics and more affordable cost than all of the above options.

For some tips on how to choose the right bed for yourself, see the next video.