Bed height

When choosing a bed, it is necessary to take into account many parameters, but convenience should certainly be in the first place. Nowadays on the market there are many options for beds that differ among themselves in various indicators. In this article we will focus on such a characteristic of the bed as height.

The height of the foot of the bed (tzorgi), the height of the bed base and the height of the mattress affect the height of the bed. Such a parameter as bed height has certain standards. Thus, the European standard implies a distance of 50-60 centimeters from the floor. According to the Eastern standard, this value is 20-30 centimeters, while the American version says that the bed should be at a distance of 80-100 centimeters.

Those who have small children in the family need to be extremely attentive, having a high bed. After all, it is known that children are big mischievous and jumping on the bed for them is a great pleasure. For many children, the meter height may simply be dangerous to health.

A big plus of a high berth is the ability to use the area under the bed for storage. High beds often have huge drawers that can be successfully used. There are also options for such beds with lifting mechanisms.

Low, on the contrary, is safer if you have a habit of sleeping with young children in your bed or buying it for a child. After all, there is always a risk that you may not catch the eye, and the child may fall from it. However, for older people, such a choice is hardly suitable, as it is very difficult to get up from a low bed. But, of course, all this is individual.

The gold standard in choosing the height of the bed states that if you sit on the bed and put your feet on the floor, then the angle below the knees should be straight. This will be the optimal bed height for you. Everything else is a matter of taste, habits and personal preferences.

Of course, there are models of beds with adjustable bed, but they have a medical purpose and are intended for hospitals.

In the same children's variants, it is possible to adjust the height by setting its bottom at different heights., of course, if such an option is provided by the design. In this embodiment, the bottom serves as a bed height increaser.

As mentioned above, the height of the bed consists of the height of the mattress. There are spring and springless models of mattresses. In the first embodiment, their height usually reaches 20-25 centimeters. The second option has a height of 15-20 cm. There are very thin mattresses up to 7 centimeters high. Usually they are used for armored beds or put on a folding bed.

The height of the bed-podium with a mattress is about 40 cm. A tall person will not be very comfortable to sit on such furniture, since you will have to bend your knees very strongly. However, like a man of average height.

Old beds were usually very high, they even had to be equipped with a special bench or a ladder. Usually in adults, sitting on it, the legs do not touch the floor, but hang freely.

There are other unusual options for such furniture, such as, for example, a loft bed. This option may have two tiers (that is, two beds at the top and bottom), and one, directly attic. The height of the second tier usually reaches 170 centimeters.

Choosing the height of the bed, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the room itself, where you plan to put it. Thus, a high bed (American standard) is the best option for a spacious bedroom with high ceilings.

Low usually choose for small rooms or studio apartments. In our country, beds of the European standard are considered the most popular.

Consider the most popular among buyers:

• ​Eco Model equipped with a lifting mechanism and is an excellent option for arranging a small bedroom.After all, a place under the bed can be used to store things. This way you can make the most of your room space. The furniture is made of laminated chipboard, which does not weigh down the structure and at the same time has sufficient strength during the entire period of operation. The lifting mechanism works with gas lifts that easily raise and lower the bed. The base of the bed is equipped with a metal frame and is orthopedic. The height of the base from the floor is 39 centimeters, and the recess under the mattress is 7 centimeters.

• ​Model "Bergamo" Looks very light and neat. This option is perfect for people who do not like bulky things. The material from which the furniture is made is laminated chipboard. Despite its simplicity, the design of the bed is quite fashionable and modern. The presence of the footboard and headboard does not make the construction heavier. The height of the bed from the floor is 38 centimeters. It should be noted that the base with legs is not included in the package.He will need to buy more. The cost of this option is about 5,000 rubles.

• ​For high beds is a model "Europe", the height of the bed which is 47 cm without mattress. The recess under the mattress is only four centimeters. Under the bed are spacious laundry drawers and cabinets. They are located mirror, that is, on both sides. The material from which the furniture is made is laminated chipboard. The model is presented in three colors. The cost of such furniture is about 10,000 rubles. Please note that the base is not included in the price and is purchased separately in this option.

• ​Model "Flavia" made in a very unusual original design and refers to the low beds. Her bed is made in the form of an arc, and the frame is covered with light-colored eco-leather, which makes her soft. The height of the bed is only 33.5 centimeters. It is important to note that the base is included. By choosing a mattress of the desired height, you can slightly increase the height of the bed. Its price is about 20,000 rubles.

Each option has a recess under the mattress to prevent it from sliding down at least 2 cm.

In general, the reviews on the listed bed options are positive. In the first option, buyers are very pleased with the ability to store things under the bed and use the maximum space of the room. Also, consumers note a fairly reasonable price for the furniture, because the Eco bed is already sold with the base. This means that you do not need to spend additional funds and time to buy an additional item.

The elegance of the model "Bergamo" does not leave indifferent any consumer. Some appreciate the possibility of wet cleaning under the bed, others ease and simplicity of design, despite the fact that the model, despite the simplicity, looks very modern and suitable for arranging the interior of a young couple.

Model "Europe" is made in a fairly strict design. Its advantage is the originality of using the space under the bed, which is very popular with consumers. There are two drawers for linen, cabinets and shelves for storage. However, the bed is quite high and not everyone can afford it in view of the inconvenience. Among the minuses, consumers have noted a high price, given that the base is not included in the price.

Model "Flavia" won the love of consumers with their appearance, originality and grace. Consumers point out that such an element of furniture fits easily into both the strict interior of the room and the ultramodern one.

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