Overview of teenage beds, the nuances of choosing suitable options

The transition from childhood to youth is accompanied by comprehensive changes. The worldview is changing, new preferences are being formed, and appearance is being transformed. Furniture manufacturers are doing everything possible to ensure that the teenage bed matches the age characteristics of its owner. Furniture for teens should respond to anatomical changes and be to the taste of a demanding owner. What is its feature?

The main differences

One of the most important features of puberty is rapid growth. Muscle mass increases, the skeleton is extended. Convenient sleeping allows you to remove excessive load on the musculoskeletal system and provide quality rest:

1. A bed for a teenager should match the growth. Squeezing legs in a dream, you can ruin your posture. The size of the teenage bed should exceed the length of the body by at least 15 cm;
2. For the correct formation of the skeleton, an orthopedic base is necessary. It is recommended to unload the spine;
3. The product must be designed for heavy weight. This is the main difference from a baby bed. Adolescence is a time when guys love to join in a company of interest. The bed should be chosen so that during a noisy get-togethers, several people can fit on it;
4. Design must be age appropriate. Feeling the need to enter adulthood as soon as possible, a teenager is unlikely to feel comfortable in a bed with bears;
5. After 10-11 years, there is an urgent need to have personal space. If it is not possible to place the teenager in a separate room, you should create a nook for him by placing the bed in a niche;
6. Safety requirements continue to play an important role. During adolescence, sleep can become restless. A bed with sides will help protect the teenager from falling.

Design options and their parameters

A review of existing options will help determine your choice. There are teenage beds that can be used from birth to 16 years. Others are suitable for teens and adults.

• A classic bed is a simple, reliable piece of furniture. It is a 4-legged frame with a rectangular berth. The standard size of the mattress for such models is 140 by 70 cm. In fact, it is suitable only for early adolescence (up to 13 years). Practical parents are advised to choose larger dimensions. Base options for a teenage bed (cm).

• A sliding or growing bed is a very practical option. Ideal for those who do not want to spend time looking for new furniture every 2-3 years. The most popular growing bed is round. The cradle assembly method has a diameter of 70 cm. From 6 months to 3 years, a bed with sides 120 to 70 cm is used. Further, the length can be increased to 140 cm. Some models grow to 220 cm. There is no point in overpaying for a bed with a very long length. The width remains unchanged and after 16 years 70 cm will not be enough for comfortable placement;
• A bed with storage drawers is the best option for teens. Functional furniture saves space and allows you to maintain order in the room. A bed with drawers makes it possible to create a personal space. You can provide one of the drawers with a lock. A teenager will appreciate that kind of trust. Boxes placed under the bottom of the bed do not require additional centimeters. The sizes of most products correspond to the parameters of mattresses for adolescents;
• Sliding bed - it can be mounted under the catwalk from fiberboard or be part of a modular wall. The roll-out berth gives the chance to use space ergonomically. A few extra meters for vigorous activity are released during the day, a spacious bed appears in the evening. The width of such beds exceeds the size of the mattress by 4 cm. This place is required to hide the standard pull-out mechanism. Sizes of a sliding bed for teenagers (cm).

• An attic bed with a table below - if the children have a big age difference, this solution will create a separate space for the older child, where he can study and relax. A teenager gets an entire office where he can create his own small world. The berth rises above the floor by 0.9-1.5 m. The presence of the sides increases the width by 50 mm. With a standard length, it is 75, 85 and 95 cm;
• Medical teenage beds - sometimes growing up happens very quickly. A condition where muscle tissue and internal organs grow more slowly than the skeleton is called painful growth. In this case, the teenager needs to provide motor rest. A medical bed involves several angles of inclination of the back, provides a work surface, has dimensions larger than that of a regular bed for a teenager (bed 195 by 90 cm), equipped with protective bumpers, mobile due to the presence of wheels.

The best materials

One of the most important selection criteria is the materials that are used in the manufacture of the frame. To make a decision, you should consider the characteristics of the options:

1. Metal - metal furniture looks very stylish. Dust settles less on it. An absolute plus is the high strength of the product. Among the disadvantages can be a lot of weight. Manufacturers have learned how to deal with this using high-tech alloys;
2. Wood - teenage beds made of solid wood are perfect for those who plan to use their long term. Wooden furniture is more expensive than other analogues, but it is environmentally friendly, durable and presentable. An array bed looks restrained and dignified.
3. MDF - the main plus of this option is an affordable price. Pressed wood is not as durable as natural wood, but products made according to GOST will last at least 10 years;
4. Plastic - furniture made of plastic is reliable, has an attractive appearance and low weight, it is pleasant to touch it. It should be noted that it is easy to leave a scratch or stain from a caustic dye on plastic. Fans of homework are advised to choose models of dark shades.

The mattress can be made of:

• Foam rubber - over time, dents form in places experiencing a point load. For teenage beds is poorly suitable. Suitable as an additional material for models with a soft headboard;
• Coconut fiber - used for hard mattresses. Environmentally friendly raw materials, well ventilated, which prevents the propagation of harmful microorganisms and the appearance of an unpleasant odor;
• Latex - characterized by high elasticity. It is durable, provides maximum comfort during sleep. The disadvantage is the high price of the product (a mattress measuring 120x200 cm costs from 10 thousand rubles);
• Polyurethane foam - used in spring and springless mattresses. It has medium hardness. It serves a long time. Due to the layered structure provides a comfortable body position;
• Memorialform - from the name it is clear that the material has a "memory". It captures the position of a person and stores it for several seconds. The effect of plasticine is created. Sleep on such a mattress relaxes and gives strength.

Teenagers often overtake their own parents in growth. And muscle mass is very significant. Tall boys can weigh 90 kg. Keep this in mind when choosing a mattress.

Recommended stiffness of the mattress.

Functionality

The functions that a bed should perform are determined by age-related needs. At 14 years old, the quality of sleep excites parents more. The teenager has completely different concerns. To ensure that all parties are satisfied, a teenage bed should solve the main problems:

1. Have a lot of storage tanks. Textbooks, CDs, magazines, and many other things must take their place in the student’s room. In order not to plunge into chaos, it is recommended to set aside a separate box for each of the categories;
2. Whatever the size of a teenager’s room, compactness is an important feature for a bed. Meeting with friends, sports - all this requires free space. To save space, sleeping furniture is combined with a working area for a teenager;
3. Provide a good rest. It should be remembered that the psyche of a teenager is also being rebuilt. In order to quickly find balance, it is necessary to replenish mental strength during sleep.

Theme and exterior design

For a teenager, the appearance of the product is a determining factor when choosing. The desire to stand out makes you choose unusual beds. This age is characterized by a passion for music, the desire to belong to any subculture. Beds for children and teenagers sometimes do not look like a place to stay. Some models in the design are more reminiscent of the scene than the bed.

Several main areas in the interior of a teenager’s bedroom:

• Concise loft-style solutions are suitable for lovers of order. The lack of extra details attracts young men. Suitable colors: natural, all shades of brown, gray, dark blue;
• Girls often prefer furniture with a back. Models with a carriage coupler look stylish. The grown-up princesses will appreciate the many small parts, storage boxes. Colors: bright colors, warm pastel colors;
• A teenage white bed will take its rightful place in the room, regardless of the gender of the student. An additional element in the girl’s bedroom can serve as a canopy.

It makes no sense to flip photos of teenage beds, without their future owner. It is necessary to come to terms with the fact that a teenager will soon become very adult and will independently solve more complex issues than choosing furniture in a bedroom. Thanks to the efforts of manufacturers, modern teenage beds allow us to come to an agreement in the eternal dispute between fathers and children.

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