A high bed, what is needed for and how to choose a comfortable one

Today, more attention has been paid to interior design in private homes and apartments. It is important to combine all design elements, including furniture. One of these elements is a high bed, which should fit into the interior and contribute to good sleep. Who will fit the tall design? What are the options for one-story and two-story models? This will be discussed in this article.

Who is suitable and who is not

High is considered a berth whose height is at least 80 centimeters. There are several categories of people who need it:

Elderly - due to age, they may have poor health, it is difficult for them to sit and get up from low surfaces. And since rest in old age is needed both at night and during the day, it often becomes difficult to lie down on a low bed;
People who are sensitive to drafts - cold air is downstairs and beds high from the floor will be a good solution for this category of population;
Owners of small rooms - sleeping places can also act as cabinets or chests of drawers. It is so convenient to store clothes and other items. If you place the high boxes in the middle of the room, they clutter the aisles and reduce the space in the room. Therefore, for miniature bedrooms, either low beds or high beds located in the corners or under the wall are best suited.

Choosing a high bed, you should make sure that it is comfortable to lie on and comfortable to get up. A comfortable bed is an important component of a healthy and full sleep, so you should not sacrifice comfort for the sake of beauty.

When choosing furniture, it is worth remembering that its length should be at least 10 cm greater than the height of the person sleeping on it. This will contribute to a good rest during sleep. High products add pomposity to the room, so other design elements must match the set bar. The most common sizes are 160x200x80.

If the high bed is intended for a child or teenager, it is worth considering that it will grow, so you need to make a margin in length. The width of teenage beds are from 90 to 120 cm, the length usually varies from 180 to 205.

Recently, orthopedic mattresses have often been used. If you decide to put a mattress on top of the bed you are buying, then its size is also worth considering. Choosing a mattress you need to consider its features. There are models of different stiffnesses:

Soft;
Medium hardness;
Tough.

Demand is medium hardness option. Soft mattresses are not recommended for children, adolescents and people with a full physique, because they can lead to problems with posture and scoliosis. Some people like hard mattresses, but they can cause circulatory problems and cause inconvenience during sleep. They are not recommended for use by the elderly. If back problems are already present, then you need to use an orthopedic mattress. It has a different degree of stiffness in different areas, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the spine and gives the body the opportunity to truly relax at night.

Depending on the type of model

A high bed is equipped differently. For example, the space under the mattress can be filled with drawers or shelves. Beds can be made high by a mattress or taller on legs. So under the bed there will be a large space. This will make cleaning easy. Finding a high model on legs in catalogs or specialty stores is not easy. Therefore, if you want to have a sleeping place on a hill without boxes, it is best to contact a carpentry workshop. They can work on ready-made furniture or make it custom-made. This will create the most comfortable bed.

Single storey

The main advantage of single-story structures is the ability to rationally use the space under the mattress. Tall beds with storage systems additionally provide storage space for blankets, pillows, bedding, clothes, books and much more.

Single

They are not wide (900x980x2050 mm), so they often have boxes on only one side. In addition to boxes, one-story options can be supplied with shelves. It is convenient to store books there, especially those that are read before bedtime. On the shelf in the area of the headboard, it is convenient to put the phone. They will not step on the gadget, will not be pushed out of bed, and it will be easily accessible. There are options where shelves and drawers are combined. Depending on the model, you can choose options with a width of 80-120 cm, a length of 190-205 cm. The height will depend on the type of head, on average it is 60-150 cm.

If space in the room is catastrophically small, you can use a very high bed and climb onto it on the shelves. The parameters of such a product differ from one manufacturer to another, but on average it is 1200x2000x2000 mm (WxDxH). This is not only an additional place to store things, but also a full-fledged whatnot. It is clear that it’s unrealistic for people aged to get into such a bed, but for schoolchildren this is a great option. Children will be able to store school supplies there. Well, getting into a bed is not difficult for a child. If there is not so much space in the room, you can choose a product of a smaller width, for example, 80-100 cm.

Double

If we talk about double beds, then they have more space below than under single beds. If the mattress can be lifted, then the area under the bed becomes available only when they are not lying on the bed, which is often inconvenient. If you store clothes there, then the one who first gets out of bed will not be able to get to things until the second gets up.

If the area of the room is small and it is planned to store things under the bed, it is better to use a system of drawers and shelves. This will help sort things, rather than store them together. It is convenient to have drawers for things on both sides, and small shelves at the foot. The number and size of shelves may vary by model. Shelves can be several at the same height, they can be deep. The dimensions of such models are approximately 1100x1645x2040 mm. If necessary, you can purchase a more compact version with a width of 1400-1600 mm, length up to 2000 mm.

Two-story

Often bunk beds are used in houses or apartments where two or more children live. The younger generation has to live in a room with brothers or sisters. The area of the children's room is often small, so the option with a bunk bed is quite optimal. The standard sizes for bunk beds are 203 cm x 90 cm x 190 cm (LxWxH). But if this width is not enough, you can choose a model with dimensions of 200-205 x 100-110 x 190-200 cm. For older children it will not be difficult to climb and take the top place. For teenagers, this is even romance and the opportunity to retire, living in a room with a brother or sister.

There are many other benefits of using bunk beds:

Significant savings in room space;
The opportunity to save on sleeping places, because the cost of two beds is more than the cost of one bunk;
The youngest child from childhood gets used to being the only one, because the older one constantly climbs up and down;
A staircase to the second floor will become not only a way to get to bed, but also a place for games. Children with great pleasure climb and run on it. The main thing is to ensure that the steps are wide enough and safe.

Bunk structures can be created on the basis of an existing bed, which will greatly simplify the task for parents with the advent of a second child.

In a bunk bed, it is important to pay attention to the safety of the second floor. If it is assumed that the second floor will be used as a place for games, it is better to make the fence high.

Protection against falling is unsteady, it is removed in the daytime and installed before bedtime. The fence is different:

Soft - this is practical when children are playing on the top shelf. So that they do not hit, it is better to make the fence fabric;
Solid - made of metal, plastic or wood. The height of protection may vary depending on the design of the bed, the age of the child and other factors.

The first floor in a two-story structure is sometimes not a bed, but a desk, where the child can do homework. This solves the problem of the area in the room for the son or daughter. It is better to place a bed with a table closer to the window so that natural light falls on the table. Since the length of the bed is often less than the length of the desk, on the first tier, the bedside table or chest of drawers can well fit. You can use them in different ways, for example, for:

Textbooks and school notebooks;
Toys;
Clothes;
Bedding.

If the table and bedside tables are located in a different place, on the ground floor you can organize a hut for games. Bunk beds also have disadvantages:

In rooms with low ceilings, being on the second floor is not convenient;
The heavy weight of the structure makes it difficult to transport and move. If you like to make frequent changes, it will not be easy to do with a bunk bed;
Changing bedding on the second floor is not easy;
When the children are very small, putting them on the second floor is not a good idea.

It is convenient when you can adjust the height of the second tier. It is important that you can sit quietly on the first and second floor without resting your head on the top shelf or ceiling. The bed should be reliable and durable. It is important to consider that children grow and gain weight. As a material for a two-tier structure, it is better to choose a tree. It is environmentally friendly, does not cause allergies and is accessible to different segments of the population.

Popular Options

There are many different styles for decorating beds with storage systems. The following are some noteworthy options.

A podium bed with a storage system under the bed and shelves that block the bed from the rest of the room will be very practical. Having made steps from the shelves and laid them with a carpet or soft coating, you can easily climb onto the bed and have plenty of space for storing various things. Typically, the height of the podium is 50 cm, and the height of the mattress depends on the model chosen. The classic size of a single bed will be 90-120 x 195-205 x 35-45 cm;
The bed with compartments for baskets (160x200x100 cm) made in the Mediterranean style looks very nice. Dark brown wicker baskets on a background of snow-white furniture will become a real decoration of the interior;
Having 4-6 drawers arranged in two rows on each side of the bed and shelves above the bed at the head of the bed is a great idea. This bed looks impressive and very practical. With a bed height of 95 cm, the drawers will be able to replace a bedside table or chest of drawers, which are often located near the berth. And this is absolutely without losing the area of the room. In size, such beds are wide - 120-200 cm, length 195-205 cm;
A wardrobe under the bed is an interesting idea. Depending on the thickness of the mattress, the height of such a bed is about 85-90 cm. The width depends on the model and varies between 100-180 cm, the standard length is 195-200 cm. There things are stored folded and on hangers. Of course, this does not apply to long dresses, but blouses and shirts will be able to fit in a hanging form. You can get into the wardrobe by lifting the bed and opening the door. In the closet you can not only hang things, but also put them on shelves. This idea is suitable for small rooms. Of course, an Italian wardrobe bed is quite expensive, however, if you need to equip a small area, this option is preferable. Since the mattress is located high above the surface of the floor, steps lead to the bed, which can be equipped with drawers.

As you can see, there are different models of high beds, with storage systems and without them. They are practical and can significantly save space in the room. Choosing a suitable design, you need to analyze how many drawers and shelves are needed, you need a bed with a lifting mechanism, or there will be enough retractable structures. This is how you can choose the best option for a bed for a room.