Bed height

Modern life is full of bustle and worries. Every minute counts and the more valuable sleep time becomes. The issue of rest should be treated with special attention. Many seemingly insignificant nuances affect sleep: sleepwear, street noise, dinner, air. Any speck of dust can ruin a dream. The height of the berth plays an important role in creating comfort.

There is no single standard anywhere. It is believed that the most optimal height for a bed is from 42 to 48 cm. But there is a nuance: people have different heights. Finding the right model is not an easy task.

However, beds from global manufacturers can be classified into several groups:

• Have European standard not the highest location. This bed is suitable for people of average height, whose length from the sole to the knee varies from 60 to 65 cm. You can sit with the heels touching the floor.

• Talking about the Asian standard, it should be noted that the height of the bed frame in Asian countries is from 20 to 30 cm. These structures are created as a flooring, placed on short legs or erected on the floor. Today these beds exist in the European form.

• Have American standard the largest models - the height from the floor is 0.8-1 m. Why are such high structures created in the countries of the Western Hemisphere? It is generally accepted that Americans love open spaces like the deserts of the Wild West.

• A bunk bed stands apart. It can be divided into several subspecies, but this design can be attributed to the American type. If the family has two children, and there is little space in the apartment, such a bed will help solve the problem.

When buying a bunk, it is worth considering whether it will fit in the room / bedroom / living room. For example, an American bed is suitable for a wide space. It is important to consider the combination of bed and light tones on the wall, window coverings and flooring. Mirrors create the illusion of expansion when attached to walls or to the outside of a cabinet. Materials such as plastic panels or reflective ceilings can add height to ceilings.

Asian beds are suitable for small spaces. For more comfort, it does not hurt to make sure that the bed is in harmony with the environment. A bunk bed is recommended for children's bedrooms. The parent must take into account: the child should not feel the effect of the "pressure" on him of the ceiling. On average, floor-to-ceiling level in modern homes is around 2.6m.

The following parameters must be observed:

• The distance from the floor to the mattress is approximately 165 cm.
• The minimum level from the mattress of the first tier to the floor is 30 cm, the maximum is 50 cm.
• Distance between tiers: minimum 80 cm, maximum 90 cm.
• It is good if the distance between the ceiling and the bed of the upper tier reaches at least 60 cm.

On the second floor, the bed should be equipped with bumpers, otherwise the child, tossing and turning in his sleep, risks falling off the second tier. The sides on the lower tier are from 5 to 15 cm, and on the upper tier at least 30 cm. You should also think about the sides when buying an ordinary bed in order to prevent the mattress from slipping.

Do not forget about the gap between the lower and upper tiers.The parent needs to calculate the height of the child who sleeps on the "first floor". Otherwise, it will be unpleasant for a child in a sitting position to knock his head on the upper tier.

Do not forget about such an alternative for adults as a high loft bed. They are available in two varieties: double or with one berth. Its smallest height is 180 cm, and the largest is 190 cm. This option is not recommended for people who have reached old age or are afraid of heights.

A responsible task is the choice of a bed for the baby. The height of the mattress must be taken into account for the comfort of the child. It is worth taking care of the quality and height of the crossbars, which will protect the child from accidental falling. To prevent injury to the baby, you should choose a bed whose height will not exceed 30 cm. The lower the structure, the safer for the baby.

A bed cannot be such if it does not have a headboard. First of all, it serves as a decorative function. Many professionals love to model and decorate this area. Its parts are painted, curly, they are upholstered with fabric. Such nuances affect how high the bed will be. In addition, this detail protects the wall covering from damage. The standard height is 39 cm, from the floor - up to 90 cm.

Just as a person has a head and legs, so a bed has a headboard and footboard. The last element is not the key, modern models can do without it. The height "without footboard" ranges from 38 to 40 cm. The average height from the floor to the support grid is 25 cm. In the case of a mattress height of 18-20 cm, the bed level is from 43 to 45 cm.

The main part of the total bed height is the mattress.

A more detailed classification of mattresses is as follows:

• If the size of the sides is less than 5 cm, then the height of the mattress should not reach 20 cm.
• In the case of 5-10 cm sides, you should choose a mattress with a height of more than 18, but less than 22 cm.
• When the size of the side fluctuates in the region of 10-15 cm, you can safely buy a mattress with a height of more than 23 cm.

There is a situation when a person is not able to buy a full-fledged bed and he has to be content with a folding bed, or maybe a metal bed. Sleeping on it is harsh because of the carapace or mesh bed. For such situations, thin, about 5 cm, wadded mattresses are suitable.

As a last resort, the person can sleep on the floor. For this there is a wonderful option - a mattress recessed in the podium.

The peculiarity of the Eco model is the lifting mechanism. Furniture manufacturer - "M-style". If the buyer wants to equip a small bedroom, this model is a suitable option for this. To store things, it is enough to use a place hidden under the bed, this will save a lot of space in the room. "Eco" is made of laminated chipboard, which is why the structure has a long shelf life and at the same time is not heavy.

Gas lifts provide a lifting mechanism. The base of the bed is orthopedic and has a metal frame. If you measure the rise of the base from the floor, you get 39 cm, and the depression for the mattress is 7 cm. The cost of a bed with height adjustment is around 10,000 rubles.

If there is an interest in lightweight and elegant designs, it is recommended to purchase "Bergamo", made of laminated chipboard, produced by the furniture factory Dream-land. Although it is unpretentious, the design is made in the best modern traditions.The footboard and headboard have little effect on the overall weight of the structure. The height of the sleeping place from the floor reaches 38 cm. But there is a problem: the base with legs will have to be purchased additionally. "Bergamo" will cost the buyer 5,000 rubles.

"Europe" is one of the most large-scale specimens, produced in Russia, at the "VVR" factory (Penza). 47 cm - such a height of the bed, if you do not take into account the mattress. But the depression under the mattress reaches 4 cm. "Europe" also means space saving, since under the bed there are spacious drawers for bedding and bedside tables. Chipboard is the material from which "Europe" is made. It is worth spending 10,000 rubles on "Europe", if you do not include in this price the base, which will have to be purchased separately.

Flavia is a low bed with an extraordinary design. Her sleeping area is arched. The frame with light ecological leather adds tenderness to this piece. 33.5 cm - this is the height of the sleeping place.

20,000 rubles are worth it. Flavia is produced in Russia and can be purchased on the Hoff furniture hypermarket website. ru.

Convenience is the main criterion for sound and healthy sleep. Choosing a bed with the right height will provide a tired person with a pleasant rest, after which the next working day will not seem so hard.

For information on how to choose a bed in the bedroom, see the next video.