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Title: Designer's Guide to Choosing the Right Bed
Author: Lee Brown
Article:
Choosing the right bed is vital for a good nights sleep and a
productive day following. I can't tell you which one to buy but
I can provide you with some things to look for to help make your
own bed buying decision.
Things to look for are:
1. Size. Think about where you are going to put your bed. Does
it need to fit through narrow doors or go up narrow stairwells?
Measure it to ensure you can get it into your home and then that
it will fit in your bedroom. Sounds simple but it can be an
expensive mistake if overlooked!
2. Support. Try out the mattress, lie on the bed in the store,
take your time and try different positions. Ensure you feel
supported, that the bed is not too soft or too hard. You will
need to spend quite a bit of time doing this- take a book with
you and leave the kids at home!
3. Comfort. Is it warm to lie on? It may have a wool topper that
makes it feel soft and cosy. Get someone to lie beside you, ask
then to move around and toss and turn to see if it upsets your
side of the bed. You want to both be able to have an undisturbed
lights sleep.
4. Design. Something that often sways out decision the wrong way
is what it looks like! As a designer I know it is important, but
not as important as what you lie on! Find the mattress first,
then look at the bed head and matching furniture. Don't let
design get in the way.
5. Price. Beds vary greatly in price and so does the quality.
Most mattresses will last for 10 years but you should start
checking for wear and tear after five years. The price does
often reflect the quality of the beds structure and the mattress
materials. So spend as much as your budget will allow
remembering that you do spend a third of your life in bed! I
know sometimes it doesn't feel like it but averaged out over
your lifetime it is a great deal of lying down, so best be
comfortable!
Main Types of Beds
Spring Base or Boxed Base Beds These have large coil springs in
the base and are boxed in. the spring mattress then sits on top.
This style of bed has been popular but is losing its status, as
it tends to sag in the middle over time and is heavy and
cumbersome to move in the bedroom and clean around. It also
doesn't allow for any under bed storage- vital in small
apartment bedrooms.
Flexi-slat Base This is becoming a popular choice of bed as it
allows for air movement under the mattress, leaves space for
under bed storage, has adjustable slats to personalise the
support of the bed and is easy to get in and out of small
apartments or through narrow stairwells as the base comes apart
and can be reassembled. It is easy to clean around and the bed
will never sag in the middle due to the style of slat
construction- a support strut through the centre of the bed.
Ensure you love the design of the bed head, as this is usually
part of the bed construction and will be expensive to alter at a
later date.
Solid Base Not recommended as an everyday base as there is no
movement, it doesn't breathe and is very hard to lie on it
generally used as a spare bed in a guest room as it is usually
an economical price for a bed. Solid slats are available and a
better option.
Main Types of Mattresses
Spring Mattress Most mattresses use coil springs. They vary by
the spring size and their configuration and packing: the springs
are wrapped in cotton and then covered with wool or latex. The
amount of padding varies and defines the comfort level. The
topping of the mattress varies and is either wool or latex. You
can purchase additional toppings to enhance the comfort level of
the mattress. The mattress is covered in a breathable fabric and
often has airholes for ventilation.
Latex Mattress Latex is a natural product but is also produced
synthetically. The latex is manufactured with a series of small
holes. It feels unusual to lie on if you have come from a spring
mattress as it is firmer and has less movement. It is a cost
effective mattress as latex is very strong and durable and lasts
for a long time.
Memory Foam I just tried this out last week- it feels really
bizarre. It was supportive and had no "sound", no movement and
was very solid to touch. The foam was invented by the space
programme and is relatively new on the market. It has a high
price point but like latex is very durable and has a long life
expectancy.
Foam Mattress A simple, synthetic foam mattress is ideal for a
trundler bed, spare bunk bed or as a throw down on the floor
mattress for visiting kids. However, it isn't very supportive
and doesn't breathe so is not recommended for everyday sleeping.
So now you are armed with basic bed knowledge you can go and
quiz the sales people at the bed store to find yourself the
perfect bed.
About the author:
Lee Brown is a professional designer with 14 years experience
and co founder of interiordezine.com, a website dedicated to
providing free interior design and decorating information. <a
href="http://www.interiordezine.com">interiordezine.com</a> For
your free interior decorating course visit <a
href="http://www.interiordezine.com/index.cfm/Products/interior_d
ecorating_ecourse">free interior decorating course</a>
Lee Brown
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