Single beds

Single beds are purchased at least as often as more spacious double models. Such interior items are designed to accommodate one person and fit perfectly into small bedrooms. Looking into any furniture store today, you can find a variety of options for single beds.

Single beds are in no way inferior to spacious double models. They differ from them only in their dimensions.

Today, many furniture factories produce high-quality and beautiful models. The dimensions of single beds are not an obstacle to the installation of linen boxes, sliding / folding mechanisms and other useful elements in them.

Such beds are very compact, so they are often purchased for small rooms. However, this does not affect their characteristics in any way.

Small single beds (like the larger models) can be supplemented with a quality orthopedic mattress. Such pieces of furniture are often made with anatomical bases.

These beds are perfect for placement not only in an adult, but also in a children's, teenage bedroom. This furniture is a must for rooms where two children live. Experts say that two people with different types of temperament cannot be placed on the same bed.

It is not recommended to put children of different ages on a double bed. So, the difference per year for children under 7 years old can be safely equated to an impressive figure of 10 years for a mature person. Often there are cases when children of different ages are actively fiddling in a double bed before going to bed, which leads to various injuries.

Often this furniture is bought for teenage bedrooms. In this case, one of the most important roles is played by the psychological factor. It's no secret that a young man in adolescence is at the stage of formation. During this period, the teenager seeks to stand out from the crowd and emphasize his individuality. Having your own single bed can be considered as one of the household ways of self-determination.

Today on the furniture market there are many different models of single beds. They are equipped with various decorative and functional elements. You can choose the ideal option for a person with any requirements and taste preferences.

It is worth considering in detail which models of single beds are offered by modern manufacturers:

• The most popular are still regular beds, not having any mechanisms. These options are inexpensive and are presented in a large assortment.
• Compactness is a convenient bed-sofa. Such models differ from traditional beds in that they have not only side details, but also a backrest. These products have different shapes (from regular geometric to elegant wave-like) and heights. The backrests on the back are covered with different materials: natural leather, leather substitute, eco-leather or various types of textiles. Such furniture can be used not only as a bed, but also as a sofa.
• Very popular nowadays multifunctional transforming furniture. Not only in bedrooms, but also in living rooms, many owners place sliding and roll-out sofas with an additional single sleeping bed. The folding options are equipped with a variety of mechanisms.When folded, such copies do not take up much free space in the room.

Both rectangular and corner pieces of furniture are equipped with similar structures.

• It looks interesting in the interior of the bedroom furniture with built-in single bed. This can be a very oversized model, which is a wardrobe with a niche for a berth. Often, beds in such sets are complemented by built-in bedside tables and wall cabinets. If the area of ​​the bedroom requires it, then you can choose the option in which there is a folding bed.

More compact single bed-cabinet. The berth in such products is also folding. Typically, these pieces of furniture are narrow and low.

• A small enough size is ideal for both adults and children. single furniture with three backs (back and side). Such models are quite simple in appearance. Furniture items with a side panel are often complemented by convenient drawers at the bottom.
• More recently, stylish beds with corner structures. As a rule, such pieces of furniture are placed in one of the free corners of the room.

A corner single bed will take up a minimum of space, so it can be chosen for a small room. However, it is not recommended to buy models with thick and high sides for such spaces. These details can make the bed look larger and bulky.

• The beds are comfortable and comfortable with a side back on the long side. Such models can have any design: traditional rectangular, angular.

• Multifunctional and compact beds are with lifting mechanisms. In such folding models, the mattress panel rises up, and a spacious niche is located in the lower part. These beds can be horizontal or vertical. There are products in which there is a sleeping place that retract into the wall. Usually these berths are vertical.

From the outside, it seems as if such furniture hovers above the floor surface. The options, decorated with illumination at the bottom, look especially attractive.

The most common are double "floating" beds. However, it is possible to order a single model if you were unable to find one in the furniture store.

Typically, small single beds have the following dimensions:

• 90 × 200 cm. Models of this size are considered classic adult beds. These options are most common. As a rule, a comfortable mattress can be easily matched to a single bed 200 cm long and 90 cm wide.
• 100 × 200 cm. These units are more spacious and are also suitable for placement in an adult bedroom.
• 90 × 190 cm. Experts refer to single beds with a length of 190 cm and a width of 90 cm as children's options. The selection of bed linen and a mattress for such a bed is also not difficult.
• 80 × 190 cm. Beddings of this size are narrow. If you decide to purchase such a bed, then you should make sure that it will not be crowded on it.

Classic options will always remain fashionable. White single beds are very popular with consumers. Such furniture is very well suited for a bedroom, made in both dark and light colors. A light bed will look very good in a small bedroom - especially if it does not have large sides on the sides.

Be careful with black single beds. Such furniture should only be placed against a light or pastel background. If you put a dark bed near a dark wall, then it will simply merge with it, and the interior will turn out to be too gloomy and depressing.

An interesting wenge color is very fashionable today. Furniture of this color is recommended to be placed in a cream, peach, white, beige, dull purple or light gray room.

In many interiors, brown beds look harmoniously. It can be a single-bed model of cappuccino color, delicate caramel, milk or dark chocolate, as well as a soft shade of coffee with milk. Models of dark shades are recommended to be placed in light rooms to make the interior seem more comfortable.

Single beds are made from different materials - both artificial and natural. The latter, of course, are more expensive and of better quality.

Natural wood beds are environmentally friendly and attractive. This natural material is versatile and looks organic in a wide variety of interiors.

Various wood species are used in the production of upholstered and cabinet furniture. More affordable are beds made from materials such as pine or birch.

It should be noted that such furniture needs special care. Some types of wooden beds need to be treated with special protective equipment from time to time so that the furniture does not dry out, does not lose color and does not become a home for wood parasites.

Cheaper and more common beds are made of MDF or chipboard. Similar options are produced by many furniture factories. However, few people know that chipboard is toxic.

In the process of manufacturing such a material, wood waste is used (cuttings and shavings). They are glued together with special formaldehyde resins that emit harmful substances. The production of furniture from chipboard has become more advanced over time, and today in such products the percentage of formaldehyde resins has been significantly reduced, but it has not yet been possible to completely abandon these compositions.

The strongest and most durable is steel or iron furniture. It is not subject to mechanical damage and can serve for at least 25 years without any problems.

Beds made of such materials are less mobile due to their heavy weight. Lighter are the beds made of aluminum.

Such bedroom furniture may not look organic in all interiors. For example, an iron bed will not blend in with a classic, Provencal or rustic ensemble. For such interior items, a style such as high-tech (or loft) is best suited.

During the cold season, iron beds become cold. If it's a hot summer outside, then such furniture can get very hot. For this reason, metal beds are not recommended to be exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise you can get burned.

A single bed can be chosen for an interior made in any style:

• So, in an elegant classical ensemble a model made of natural wood will look the most attractive and organic. It can be complemented by a beautiful and high carved headboard, footboard and wooden bedside tables. Wood shades can be very different - from soft milk to dark chocolate.
• The popular style today is provence. It is ideal for bedroom decoration.This direction provides for the presence in the interior of high-quality pieces of furniture made from natural materials. A good choice would be a bed made of solid wood in a light shade, complemented by delicate bedding with floral prints.
• In luxurious and artsy interiors such as baroque beds with soft headboards decorated with rhinestones or furniture studs, as well as models with a chic carriage coupler, will look spectacular.
• For more modern bedrooms metal single beds are suitable. Add a touch of sophistication to your room with a charming patterned bed.

When choosing a beautiful and comfortable single bed, you must rely on the following criteria:

• Price. Solid wood products are of high quality and environmentally friendly. However, such options are quite expensive. If you do not want to overpay for a natural wooden bed, you should pay attention to the economy class models - made of iron, MDF and chipboard.
• The size. You need to measure the bedroom in advance so that you can choose a bed of suitable dimensions. For a small apartment, a compact model is suitable, which is not weighted down by unnecessary decorative details (bumpers, shelves, pedestals, etc.).
• Design. The appearance of the bed should be in harmony with the interior of the bedroom and not stand out from the overall ensemble. Simple and beautiful furniture in a positive color is ideal for a children's bedroom. You should not burden such a space with a luxurious bed in a pretentious design.
• Manufacturer. High-quality and durable single beds are produced not only by domestic, but also by Belarusian, Italian factories, manufacturers from Malaysia. The most expensive are Malaysian and Italian designer models. These imported products are made from natural wood and have stunning designs.

Consider a variety of nuances. Only then will you be completely satisfied with your purchase.

A black wood bed with linen drawers and white and blue linens is a good option for a white bedroom. It is advisable to place such furniture between two windows decorated with dark roman shades. Trim the floor with white carpet. Complement the interior with light paintings on the walls, a black dresser and decorative white vases on the windowsills.

Two blue single beds, placed side by side and united by a large elongated blue headboard, will harmoniously look in the children's bedroom. Such furniture can be placed in a room with milky or white walls and a cream floor decorated with a blue rug. Complete your bed with light-colored linens, blue rugs and multi-colored pillows. Windows in such a room should be decorated with cream roman blinds.

A dark wooden bed with a slightly curved headboard will look natural in a room with white walls and glossy floors. Next to it you can put a dark computer desk with shelves for books, square bedside tables and a narrow dark chest of drawers. Dilute the contrasting ensemble with paintings in blue and beige colors, as well as decorative apple-colored vases.

A single sofa bed with corner bumpers, trimmed with green velvet fabric, will effectively stand out against the background of white walls and a floor lined with milk laminate.

Decorate such a room with frescoes depicting green plants, a small green carpet, a light green ottoman and decorative vases. The bed should be supplemented with pillows in white, cream and light green shades, and translucent curtains should be hung on the windows in the room.

In the little girl's bedroom, you can put a beautiful bed with a white soft headboard and orange bedding (with white patterned prints). Such furniture will be in harmony with peach-colored walls and light laminate. On both sides of the bed, light bedside tables should be placed, and a dressing table with a round mirror should be placed in the corner of the room.

If the area allows, then in such a bedroom it will be possible to put a high bookcase. Finish off with small paintings to the right and left of the headboard, white rugs on the floor, and live plants.

A single bed with a high wavy headboard and a gray footboard will look attractive against a wall in a beige room with dark chocolate parquet flooring. Place a glass table with fresh flowers next to the bed. In such an environment, bed linen that combines pink and white tones will look harmonious. Hang a dark picture above the headboard, and decorate the window in the room with dark brown curtains made of lightweight fabric.

In a pink children's bedroom, near one of the walls, you can put a beautiful wrought-iron bed with a patterned footboard and headboard. A computer table and a high chest of drawers in pale pink and white colors will look organic against the opposite wall. Decorate your sleeping area with yellow and pink pillows, and spread a striped carpet in pastel colors on the floor. Decorate the interior with fresh flowers, wall lights with white shades and yellow roman shades on the window.

A lifting bed with soft purple corner bumpers can be placed in the corner of a light gray or white room. The floor in such a room should be finished with beige parquet and supplemented with a round purple carpet. Hang the shelves painted purple over the head of the bed, and put a light bedside table near the bed.

For information on how to make a single bed with your own hands, see this video.