If you are thinking of replacing your bed, perhaps it would be very useful to know the trends in this very important bedroom furniture. Choosing the right bed is vital for the rooms and in this decision we will consider both its aesthetic appearance and its comfort and functionality. We must look at: size, design, style, material and characteristics. Of course, the distribution, size and decoration of the room will also be important in the decisive process.
The material of the bed support will also determine how it will be together. Wood is the most common in the manufacture of beds, so it will cost us less to find a great variety.
Also, on occasion, we have seen a structure in iron or metal. Wrought iron ones remind us of past decades and it is more unusual to see them in current constructions.
Wicker or rattan are sustainable materials that are becoming fashionable for the headboards and footboards of the beds, although the structure is made of other materials. They are firm, bright materials that will give us a touch of fresh air and nature in the bedrooms.
Regarding the design, this will define the shape and structure of the bed base. Traditional beds are usually panel type (in English, they are called Panel Bed) , usually made of wood. They have a headboard and a support for parallel feet and connected by the piece that serves as the basis for the mattress. Within these traditional beds, the market surprises with a great variety of materials, models and designs.
Something similar offer beds that, instead of panels, make four wooden posts , one in each corner. This type of post bed is very elegant and suitable for couples.
Many people bet on the simplicity and the feeling of spaciousness that leaves us a bed without a headboard , which simply consists of a structure and a mattress.
On horseback between the traditional and the industrial ones, there would be the Scandinavian-style beds , which we sometimes see in stores like Ikea. It is a simple structure that incorporates a headboard that is fixed to the wall (without footboard).
If we have a space problem or are thinking of buying this bed for guest bedrooms, the “murfy” beds will be a good option to consider.
Other solutions for storage, ideal for the children’s room , are the trundle beds , which keep a second bed under the usual one. It is incredibly functional for visitors.
In addition to all these and the so-called sofa beds, we have another option that will keep the rooms much more collected. They are those with multiple drawers incorporated in the base.
For those dreamy people who want a legendary bed, canopy beds will be very appropriate.
The canopy can be presented square or with a central support point so that the curtain falls triangularly.
Maybe you are looking for something more innovative for your next bed.
One of them is the Japanese-inspired tatami beds , which are simply a thick structure on the floor and a mattress on top.
The latest in avant-garde decoration are the floating beds, which are nothing more than a wooden structure with a support that makes them appear suspended in the air. When we sit on these types of beds, our feet hang.
This unusual bed is one of the most modern known.
These beds that go very well for futuristic decoration, consist of a round capsule with a large opening to access them.
Elegant, practical, but very groundbreaking we found the rocking bed .
The little ones will find their peace and intimacy in this type of bed proposed as an island for them. Made of a soft and soft material , this bed is original rather than its shape, because of the material of its structure.
One of the favorites -and of great originality- is the voyage bed made of rattan. Mix the most traditional with the modern.
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Size and Structure
The different types of beds that currently exist in the market are adapted to the different needs and specifications of each person.
Choosing the type of bed that we are going to use is very important since it directly affects the quality of our rest.
Our rest is a serious matter and therefore we must choose a bed that suits our needs but also our personal characteristics.
For example, if we are very tall we will need a longer than normal bed.
In today’s article we will talk about the different types of beds that we can find in the market and some basic tips to choose it correctly.
The types of bed are basically classified according to their size and structure.
Types of beds according to their size
This is, perhaps, the best known and most common classification. However, it is important to consider the size of our bed so that it really is an element, in addition to decorative, of rest.
First, we find the single or single bed, which are usually 90cm x 200cm.
The following beds are double, within this type we find different dimensions:
“Marriage”, or double with a size of 135-140 cm x 200 cm.
“Queen size” 160 cm x 200 cm
“King size” of 190 cm x 200 cm being the largest.
When choosing the size of a bed you must take into account the size of the room and also your height. If you are not too tall any of the above dimensions is fine.
However, if you are very tall you should look for a longer bed since the ideal is that we can stretch completely in the bed without our feet leaving it.
Types of beds according to their structure
The structure of the bed, in addition to being a fundamental element, has two purposes: to be functional and to be an element that is part of the decoration.
Therefore, there are two types of beds according to their structure:
Beds with compact structure
This type of bed is great if what we want is to make the most of the space. The beds with compact structure are:
Hidden structure
The legs of this bed are not visible but are hidden behind a solid structure. Generally this type of bed takes advantage of that solid structure to form a storage place called a couch.
Bunk beds
This type of bed is more common to see it in children’s rooms where space is reduced.
The purpose of the berths is to take advantage of the vertical space since horizontally it is not available.
Folding beds
This type of bed is deployed from a closet. It is a very practical solution, for example, for an office that also serves as a guest room.
Nest beds
Together with the bunk beds and folding beds they are a classic and an easy solution to the lack of space.
These beds usually go in parallel, one under the other as a drawer.
Depending on their design they can become really functional.
Medium height beds
This type of structure is the most innovative and, surely, one of the least common.
It is about creating a differentiated and functional space by placing the bed at medium height . Important is that if you opt for this type of bed you must add two or three seats.
In the space below it can be used as storage or even to place the desk.
For youth rooms it is perfect.
Structure with storage
This type of bed is similar to the first, with the difference that the storage system is organized around the structure and not in the space between the bed base and the structure.
Lightly structured beds
These types of beds are lighter and simpler.
With legs
They are the most classic and simple beds there are. There are a variety of designs and manufacturing materials, although they are usually made of metal.
Low structure
This type of bed reminds us of oriental type beds. They are perfect for Zen style.
It is true that being so low is not suitable for people with back problems.
Canopy beds
The four-poster beds seem out of some story. They are beautiful and very classic although there are more and more avant-garde designs.
Of course, they only look good in very wide spaces and with high ceilings.
Floating beds
These types of beds are the most modern and avant-garde. It is about anchoring the bed to the wall or placing a smaller structure than the bed under it so that it cannot be seen.
The visual effect is much better if, in addition, a point of light is added under the bed.
Wrought iron beds
One of its main characteristics is its resistance and at the same time its visual delicacy.
They are perfect for rustic or vintage decorations, also industrial.
Decorating For The Different Type of Beds
Start with the beds, since they are a basic element in any bedroom that gives us enormous possibilities when defining the aesthetics of a room.
So that you take good note of the different models and you can decide which of them best suits your profile, we show you some strokes of each of them.
The four-poster beds are ideal for bedrooms that are committed to romanticism and a classic style. The canopy beds invites both sleeping and awake people to sleep, because they are really lovely.
If, on the other hand, your bedroom is small, the best are the canap beds. They allow you to rest and store your belongings in a single piece of furniture. Bedding, clothes of other seasons or those garments or objects that we use little and need to be stored safely.
Japanese or oriental beds go to the floor and look spectacular. They seem to be on the ground, but the truth is that they are not resting on a tatami mat. Its most outstanding advantage is the functionality: they save space and have everything organized. They are beds that lacking a solid structure can be rolled up or glued to the wall.
Another type of beds, in this case suitable for the children’s room, are folding or bunk beds.
Floating beds will make you fall in love. Your bed will seem to be floating thanks to a small central structure that holds it underneath, or its anchor in a wall of the room.
As you can see, there are many types of beds suitable to sublimate the decoration of your bedroom depending on your tastes, needs or the space you have in your home.
How To Choose The Right Type For You
There are multiple models, materials and sizes. Each stage of life has different needs.
Most of us do not stop to think about what types of bed exist. We get used to what we have or always buy the same model without diving too much in functionality or comfort.
The first thing to differentiate are two issues that, although they are linked, it is convenient to think separately: functionality and aesthetics.
Bigger, smaller, of a square, square and a half, two and more.
When choosing a piece of furniture it is important to consider its design, so that it integrates well with the style of the home.
Once we know the different models we have to make a decision.