Double beds

 Double beds

The bed is the main detail of the bedroom. Such furniture should be not only beautiful and high quality, but also comfortable. Comfortable double beds are one of the most popular and sought after. Fortunately, modern manufacturers produce a variety of double models and equip them with various functional details.

Special features

As a rule, double beds are spacious and very comfortable. They fit perfectly in many settings: from classic to modern. Most often, such furnishings are equipped with large and roomy linen drawers.They are installed in the lower or side of the bed. Such additions are very useful, especially if the area of ​​the bedroom is not very large. They can conveniently arrange not only bed linen, blankets and pillows, but also other items for which the owners of the home did not find a suitable place.

For such furniture is very easy to pick up a mattress. Modern dvuhspalki are equipped with solid bases with wooden slats. Such bases are designed for the installation of high-quality orthopedic mattress. Experts recommend to apply it to such sleeping beds, as they are not only the most convenient, but also useful for the spine.

You can choose a comfortable double model for a room of any size. Today in furniture stores it is possible to find products of various sizes and designs. The most popular, of course, are the classic rectangular versions. But there is sleeping furniture and other modifications. For example, it may be an interesting angular or rounded model.

Models and types

Double specimens today are presented in a huge assortment.It is possible to pick up a suitable product both for an adult, and for a children's bedroom. Let us consider in more detail all the possible types of double beds:

  • Most often in interiors there is a standard double frame bed of a rectangular shape. Such models will never lose their relevance, as they have a simple and attractive appearance. As a rule, such models are inexpensive, because they do not have additionally installed mechanisms and spare parts.
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  • Creative design boasts an original round bed. As a rule, with such models the mattress is included and also has a round shape. Such pieces of furniture are especially organic in modern interiors. They are placed not only in city apartments, but also in country houses or country houses. It is possible to revive the interior and make it more harmonious with the help of a suspended round bed. Such furniture is located at a short distance from the floor. These beds are attached to the ceiling in different ways, depending on the weight of the bed and the state of the ceiling trim.
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  • Double bed may or may not have a headboard. Such parts are made of different materials and have different designs. Common are the classic options in which the back is a continuation of the bed frame. There are also products in which the headboard is a separate part and is attached to the wall above the bed. The role of the headboard of bedroom furniture can also play a wall finish. For example, it is interesting to look at the interiors of bedrooms, in which instead of standard bed-backs on the wall, there are beautiful wooden panels.
  • Double beds are often made with various additional elements. So, today one or three backs, soft sides or side backs are in great demand. Such details can have not only regular geometric shapes and angular edges. Original and elegant look beds with sides and backs of undulating forms. They can also be supplemented with elegant carved compositions.

Such elements can visually make a double bed larger and more bulky, so this furniture should be selected carefully.It is not recommended to put products with high and thick side bumpers in a small bedroom. They may seem too heavy in such conditions:

  • Comfortable and practical are corner double beds.. As a rule, they are equipped with three or two sides around the perimeter. Designers do not recommend placing such furniture in the central part of the room or away from the walls.

The most successful place for a corner bed will be one of the free corners of the bedroom.

  • Instead of the usual bed in the bedroom, you can put a sofa bed or a chair-bed. Such soft transforming furniture can be displayed or rolled out depending on the mechanism. Sofas and chairs with extra beds can also have an orthopedic base, on which you can put a comfortable orthopedic mattress.

Most often, sofas and chair beds are chosen for small bedrooms. In a non-separable state, such furniture seems compact and even miniature. If you expand simple mechanisms, then you will see a spacious berth for two persons:

  • An interesting and futuristic design have double soaring beds. They are attached to the wall at a certain distance from the floor. In these models, you will not find any additional supports or legs.
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  • For the bedroom, in which two children live, a two-story bed is ideal. Such models are often equipped with comfortable stairs or steps for easy access to the second tier. Modern manufacturers produce bunk models, complemented by several spacious drawers and cabinets, in which you can store bed linen, children's clothing and toys.
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  • Recently, multifunctional walls have appeared on the furniture market, in which there is a folding bed embedded in a niche, as well as convenient cabinets and shelves. The berth in similar designs easily cleans up by means of the simple folding mechanism. The orientation of folding beds is most often horizontal. But there are also sets with vertical beds.
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  • Common today are folding beds and sofa beds. In such furniture, the base with a mattress rises with the help of special lifting mechanisms. In the lower part there is a spacious open niche in which you can store large items or bedding.
  • The trend of recent years are homemade prefabricated beds made of wooden euro pallets. Such furnishings only seem unreliable and fragile. In fact, such furniture you rather get bored than fail. A bed of pallets is assembled from separate pallets (6-12 pieces), interconnected with screws. Such designs are collapsible and easy to modify if you want.

Such home-made options can be low and be located on the floor. But you can make a higher bed of pallets with legs. Simple and original furniture from wooden pallets can have a footboard and a headboard. The bases in such models are different. The mattress can be laid simply on the surface of the pallets, as on a solid rigid base.

Some people set the base with lamellae in such constructions and put an orthopedic mattress on it.

  • Large loads can withstand double beds, equipped with reinforced bases. In such designs, the slats are located close to each other, which allows you to optimally distribute the load on the bed.Such options are recommended to choose people whose weight reaches 100 kg or more.

Configuration options

Double beds can have a different configuration. Some companies offer the service of self-selection of the necessary additions to the bedroom furniture. Let us consider in more detail what details can be equipped with modern double beds:

  • Sleeping beds equipped with bedside tables are practical. They can be positioned table lamps, gadgets, books and other necessary little things that people try to keep closer to the bed.
  • A truly fabulous design has a four-poster bed. Such additions have different designs and are decorated with different fabrics. Charming interior items are suitable for both adult and children's bedroom.
  • The interior of the bedroom will be more organic and complete if it is supplemented with a double bed with a bedside unit or a bedside unit. These parts can have different dimensions and be equipped with drawers, shelves or built-in niches.
  • You can freshen up the situation with the help of a bed with light. Most often, such decorative elements are installed in the bottom or side of the bedroom furniture.
  • Multifunctional are double beds with massage. As a rule, such a function in bedroom furniture has several degrees of intensity and is controlled by a remote control.
  • Double beds can be complemented not only with classic side tables, but also with original hanging bedside tables. As a rule, these parts are a continuation of a large head and are located a short distance above the floor covering.

Color solutions

Refreshing furniture has painted in white. A bed of this color will be in harmony with many ensembles. But do not forget that the white color can visually make the furniture larger and heavier, so it is not recommended to be placed in a small bedroom.

Fashionable and attractive is the black double bed. Especially effectively and attractively similar furniture looks on a contrasting background. For example, it can be white, beige or cream colored walls. Expensive and stylish is the natural color of wenge.

Furniture of this shade will look harmonious in a room with wall decoration in soft, deep or light colors.

A bright blue bed is ideal for creating a bright and creative environment. This color looks impressive in tandem with white, cream, chocolate, blue and turquoise hues. Versatile furniture is the color of alder and dairy oak. These natural shades have a soothing effect and are great for the bedroom.

Juicy and rich in the interior will look red bed. However, with such furniture should be careful. Such a color, especially if it has a bright shade, can cause irritation to the owners of the dwelling.

Materials

Beds are made of both expensive natural and cheaper artificial materials.

  • The most eco-friendly and attractive models are made of natural wood.. Most often in the production of beds used solid pine, durable and durable oak, beech, low-cost birch, noble wenge, light alder, etc. Such furniture pleases buyers not only with a long service life, but also excellent performance characteristics.From the natural wood material comes a pleasant and soothing scent that fills the entire room.

Also, the tree has excellent thermal properties. So, in conditions of low temperatures, a bed made of natural material does not become cold, and in hot conditions it does not overheat. Such furniture is not cheap, and not every consumer can buy it.

  • Beds made of chipboard, plywood or MDF are cheaper. These interior items look attractive, but are less wear-resistant and durable. In addition, chipboard is a toxic material, since in the process of its manufacture formaldehyde resins dangerous for health are used.
  • The most durable and wear-resistant steel beds. But unfortunately, the furniture of such material will look organically far from all styles.

The following materials are most often used for upholstering double beds:

  • Genuine Leather. Leather models are expensive and are durable and wear resistant.
  • Eco-leather This high-tech material is elastic and soft to the touch.The bed of eco-leather looks little different from the leather, but they are cheaper.
  • Leatherette. Such upholstery is dense, but less wear-resistant. Leatherette does not tolerate temperature extremes. Also on its surface cracks may appear over time.
  • Textile. Such materials as velor, jacquard, plush, tapestry, chenille, microfiber are most often used for fabric finishing.

Dimensions

The length of the bed should be 20 cm more than a person's height. The longest is a large bed with a length of 210 cm. It is perfect for a user with a height of 190 cm. The most common are beds with dimensions of 160x200 cm. For such a model it is easy to pick up a mattress and bed linen.

The wide and spacious are the sleeping places with dimensions of 200x210 and 200x220 cm. For smaller rooms it is better to choose narrower options. The standard height of double beds is 45 cm.

Popular styles and designs

For each stylistic direction you can find the perfect furniture:

  • For an easy and gentle style "Provence" Ideal for a simple and natural wooden bed, decorated with linens of soft colors.
  • For exquisite classics You can pick up larger and heavier furniture from dark woods (with and without varnish). Harmoniously in such an environment will look carved footboard and headboard.
  • In modern style the bed having correct and simple forms will look organically. It is advisable to choose furniture of light and neutral colors and complement it with contrasting bedding.
  • Frilly and luxurious interiors can be supplemented with luxurious spacious beds, decorated with a four-sided tie and furniture studs. Upholstery of such products can be leather or velvet.
  • For interior hi-tech Suitable bed with metal and glass parts. You can pick up a more modern "floating" model.
  • Loft Style Ensemble should be supplemented with wooden furniture. It may have a rough look. Organically, such low-processed wood surfaces of furniture will fit into such interiors.
  • Japanese style You can arrange a simple and uncluttered bed of dark (more rarely - light) wood species, which has a regular shaped headboard.

Top Designer Beds Rating

Malaysia produces high quality and beautiful double models.Attractive beds from this manufacturer are made from natural hevea and metal. For example, elegant Gladis model (Gledis) with a size of 140x200 cm is made of natural wood and is complemented by beautiful wrought iron details (headboard and footboard).

In the Russian market, furniture manufacturers from Europe are very popular. Luxury double beds produces furniture factory from Italy - Arketipo. This manufacturer offers a choice of buyers high-quality and high-quality models of natural materials, made in different styles.

Especially popular are the Italian brand Arketipo beds with soft headboards, complemented by carnations. Such exquisite design has model Windsor dream.

Spectacular models with carved and figured headboards produces Italian furniture factory Bolzan. Products of this brand are equipped with linen drawers, made of natural wood and complemented with rhinestones.

High-quality double models are offered by Belarusian manufacturers. For example, elegant and good-quality furniture from solid oak produces brand "Gomeldrev". Luxury products of dark and light shades called “Bosphorus Premium” are in great demand.

Laconic and minimalistic beds offers brand "Bobruiskmebel". It is worth noting high-quality models of natural American cherry and oak called "Valencia". They are presented in three colors.

Beautiful European beds offers German firm Wald and Former. The products of these brands are made of both natural and cheaper materials and are suitable for interiors of different styles.

Popular and worldwide double beds are offered by Chinese, Polish and Spanish manufacturers. Even the most demanding customer will be able to choose the right option.

How to choose?

To select a double bed should be based on the following criteria:

  • Price. If the budget allows, then it is worth buying an expensive bed of premium class from natural materials. Such luxury products have a chic and stylish design. If you are not ready to spend big money, then it is better to buy a cheaper or economy class model.
  • Frame and warping. The design of the bed should be of high quality and durable.It is recommended to choose models with wooden slats.
  • The size. For a spacious room, you can buy a large two-bedroom model with thumbs and other additional elements. You can also pick up an unusual large bed "king" size. For a small bedroom it is better to buy a compact model.
  • Design. The appearance of the bed should match the style of the bedroom. If you buy a bed for a nursery, it is better to give preference to a simple home model of a pleasant color and to add it with bed-clothes with interesting prints.

Interior Tips

For a one-room apartment, it is better to choose a folding sofa or chair-bed, a small bed of rectangular or angular design. The second option must be put in the corner of the room.

For spacious rooms fit more spacious models with high headboards and sides or round beds, designed for large rooms.

You can see even more varieties of double beds in the next video.

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