Mattress size: how to pick a comfortable option?

The choice of furniture - an important task. After all, the product must be functional, high-quality, beautiful - just to meet all the needs of the present and the host. Especially it concerns the bed, because it should be even and comfortable. If you choose to update this item or buy a new one, we recommend to analyze in detail this issue.

Standard size beds

Standard sizes of adult and children's beds

Content

  • 1 The main types of
    • 1.1 Children's beds
    • 1.2 Single
    • 1.3 sesquialteral
    • 1.4 double
    • 1.5 King Size Bed
  • 2 How to choose
  • 3 Video: How to choose the size of the mattress

The main types of

Groups of beds in width

According to the width of the bed is divided into four groups

We will examine the existing types of beds depending on size. This is the first factor that you need to pay attention.

Title Standard width (cm) Standard Length (cm)
nursery 60-90 120-180
Single 80-100 200
queen 120-140 200
double 160-180 200
King Size Bed 200 and more 200 and more

Dimensions manufacturers in different countries may vary. But in general, they all fit in the proposed standards. Now that you know these parameters, you know what to pay attention to, and will be able to choose a product "under him."

wooden bed

Double bed of wood

Equally important in the selection process is the material of the product. From it depends directly on the wear resistance and strength of the bed.

Bed from MDF

Bed in the children's room of MDF

The most popular materials are wood, particleboard base metal, plastic.

The base material Characteristic
natural wood Best option: environmentally friendly, durable and reliable material. This bed will last a long time. Disadvantages: high cost, it requires special care.
Chipboard or MDF For a complete equipment of all elements is rarely used (mainly in the children's version), but often is used as supplementary material to natural wood by preparing it from a specific details. Such a tandem to reduce the price, the quality is not much affected.
Metal A popular base for any size and type. Pros: low cost, ease of care, beautiful design, allows you to make a carved decoration.
Plastic It is used for children's products, since it is not characterized by high strength and can not withstand a lot of weight. Easy to clean, easy, cheap and colorful. Ideal for children's beds, which have to be changed soon.
Bed Metal

Modern metal bed with forged elements

General information received, now let's talk more about the sizes.

Bed made of plastic

Unusual bed of plastic in the interior

Children's beds

This number begins with the cradle. The best material for them - the tree. Standard sizes beds for children aged 0 to 3 years following: width (60cm) length (120). Such products often have high bumpers that is practical addition in this case, do not neglect them.

Beds for babies

Standard dimensions of the bed for babies

Tip!

Choosing the cradle, do not purchase the product with borders in the form of bars - it's not safe.

Cradle on wheels

Cradle on wheels for the little ones

For children 3 to 7 years (preschool children) have the following parameters: width - 60 cm, length - 140 cm. This is the most optimal ratio. Here you can choose any decorations to bed: in the image of the car, plane, ship, etc. In this case, pay attention to the existing standards, leaving room for decoration.

Bed for preschoolers

Bed for preschoolers with dimensions

For high school students have to buy another bed with a 160 cm long and 80 cm wide. For adolescents (children aged 14 years) need a bed with the standards of 180 by 90 cm. If it does not fit the size, you need to buy a single.

Dimensions teenage bed

Dimensions of the bed for a teenager

rollaway bed

Rollaway bed will grow with your child

Single

Scheme standard odnospalki

Scheme standard sizes with a single bed

This type is suitable for any age and sex, with the exception of situations where individual selection. single beds following standards: length - 200 cm, width - 70-90cm. These are the parameters of the domestic manufacturer. Keep in mind that European standards are slightly different. They constitute 200-210sm wide and 90-100 cm in length. And American standards are different: the length - 190-203 cm, width - 90-93sm. Therefore, choosing a single bed, pay attention to the manufacturer.

Single bed

Single bed in the interior

sesquialteral

Driving a lorry

Scheme quarter bed with dimensions

This option is suitable for a single person of average parameters, or for someone whose dimensions slightly larger than average. it will be too small for dvoi. But given that the foreign standard size beds are different in a big way, the queen can go for two.

So, comparing parameters-half beds from different manufacturers, we obtain the following information.

Manufacturer Width (cm) Length (cm)
Domestic 120-140 200
European 140-160 200-210
American 122-152,4 190-203

As we see the American queen is close to our double, but it will cost more.

queen-size bed

Queen-size bed may be suitable both for the couple and for those who like a lot of space

double

Driving double bed

Scheme standard double bed with dimensions

Accordingly, this type of name for two. But they often take for one person, as they are spacious and have a wide range.

On a note!

Domestic single beds more unpopular. They prefer to replace double.

Naturally, and sizes of double beds more.

standards Width (cm) Length (cm)
domestic 160-180 200
European 180-200 200-210
American 183-198 203-213

The most popular items in width - 160cm length - 200cm. They are the most convenient, suitable for two people, or a large build.

Double

High Double bedroom

King Size Bed

King size bed

A large square bed 200x200 cm is also called king size - king size

Allocate another type according to the sizes - king size bed. Buy them for two large people, if other types of them did not come. Or simply for those who like large spacious furniture.

Royal canopy bed

King-size bed with a canopy transform the interior of the bedroom and give it a fairy-tale image

King size can be selected individually. Basically they start 200h200sm above.

Also pay attention to unusual variants. Popular lately are round.

Scheme circular bed

Scheme circular bed with dimensions, both internal and external, for this particular model

They occupy much more space, because the calculations are made in accordance with the parameters of the berth, ie the mattress, and the outer diameter of a bed can be several times more. Therefore, you should remember a few rules of choice.

Round bed in the bedroom

To the bedroom harmoniously placed round bed, its dimensions should be correlated with the size of the room, and finish - match the style of interior

How to choose

A large bed

Large comfortable bed for two

The first thing to take into consideration - your own size and preferences. The bed should be comfortable and have gaps on each side of 20-30cm.

The most comfortable option

To determine whether your bed and mattress can respond to lie down on it and choose the option that is most comfortable

The second criterion - respectively, the size of the product. It must be chosen, taking into account its own dimensions and squaring the room. Consider the location of the bed so she will fit without compromising other furniture.

Double bed on request

Double bed, made to order on the individual parameters

Dimensions - is the main component, which is responsible for the comfort. Now you can easily choose a proper bed. Also pay attention to the appearance of the product, the quality, and the base material. Treat the furniture with care, and it will last you a long time.

quality bed

Quality determines the quality of the bed rest

Video: How to choose the size of the mattress