One of the closest and dearest objects to us in the house, undoubtedly, is a bed. After all, this is not the worst third of our lives. This furniture product existed in Ancient Egypt. Since then, a place to sleep has been arranged under the roof, the roof (perhaps, hence the name - the bed).
This item was decorated with lace, tassels, curtains, curly carvings. In Russia, it was decided to silver and gilt this finish, so this product had a magnificent, luxurious look. In the course of its evolution, it has come a long way from a bag of straw to a modern variety of sizes and shapes. The constant leader in this market segment (39%) in Russia today is a single bed.
The most common type of berth
In some countries, such as China, a single bed is popular . Its dimensions are very peculiar - the width of a pillow. In Western and possibly richer countries, on the contrary, this furniture is made for one person wider: in the region of 120-150 cm.
Such wide, comfortable beds for one person were first called "one and a half", or "one and a half", but over time, the same term came into use - the "single". It was a peculiar trick of sellers: “After all, a double is only 40 cm wider, buy it better!”
A bed can have a lot of features: appearance, color, material, lifting mechanism, niches for linen, etc. Moreover, of all the characteristics, size is important, especially width. First of all, one should pay attention to this particular parameter, especially with age, when one wants less and less to sleep in cramped conditions.
How to choose the right size?
Want to figure out what your single bed should be? Its dimensions are easy to determine. It is necessary to lie on your back, connect your fingers and spread your elbows to the sides. After that, count 10 centimeters from the corners of the elbows, and even better 15 centimeters to the right and left, and then measure the resulting distance. This will be the ideal width for the bed.
The second way is as follows. It is necessary to lie on your side, pull your knees to your stomach and measure the distance from the back to the patella, adding at least 15 centimeters to the resulting number.
Also, watch you sleep. If you spend most of the time in a dream on your stomach or back, then you need a wider mattress. Lying on our side, we take up much less space.
Standard Single Bed Sizes
In Europe, as in Russia, a single bed has spread . The dimensions of the product are from 90 to 100 cm wide. In this case, the length of such a bed is usually from 200 to 210 cm. In the United States, the Twin size with the same width has a length of 190 cm. In Russia, the corresponding analogue is considered a teenage bed.
Most often, the size of a single bed (standard) is 2 meters long, sometimes 1 meter 90 cm. Less commonly, 1 meter 95 cm. But there are also products for giants - 2 meters 20 cm! It is generally accepted that a comfortable length is calculated by adding 30-40 centimeters to the growth. Thus, the standard sizes of single beds can fluctuate within certain limits.
However, if you have a non-standard height or weight, a modern customer service will allow you to increase the length of the bed according to your needs and even order reinforcement of its frame with special jumpers with additional supports.
And indeed, custom-made manufacturers will create for you a masterpiece of the most unusual shapes and sizes. Now this is no longer a problem.
Bed option for your home
Today we have many options and modifications of furniture depending on the needs of the buyer. With a limited area, for example, a chair-bed is suitable. You can also purchase a wardrobe bed. The coupe bed will not take up much space.
If your house has a lot of free space, then there is certainly a guest room. They usually put a small single bed in it, but with bedside drawers for storing supplies or luggage of those who arrived.
The most important thing is that you like a sleeping place, it is comfortable. Even a small bed can be decorated with stylish bedding and feel on it like in paradise!
How to choose the size of the mattress?
First of all, it is necessary to accurately measure the berth. The size of the mattress on a single bed from different manufacturers can have significant differences. It depends on the country of manufacture and on the company. It is important that the mattress you choose has the same parameters as your single bed. The dimensions of these products in the standard version are as follows:
- Width, as a rule, 80, 90 cm.
- The length is almost always - 190, maximum 200 cm, but an intermediate version is possible - 195 cm.
If these sizes do not suit you, it is easy to order your option. Production time is almost the same as for standard furniture. An additional fee for such a service will be 5–10% of the usual cost of the product. Choosing the length for your mattress, you need to consider exceeding your height by at least 15 cm.
In addition to length and width, the mattress also has such a characteristic as thickness (or height). Any options are possible here, however, the internal height of the side of the bed should still be less. Another nuance: with a solid weight of users it is better to choose a mattress higher. The standard height is usually 16 cm, but in a springless product it can range from 15 to 24 cm.
Children's single bed
Fortunately, the living conditions of modern parents increasingly allow them to allocate a separate room for the child, where he can calmly study, play, receive his friends, and relax.
There is no need for him to purchase a double bed. Usually children's products are always single. It is better if the bed for the child is made of natural material, such as wood.
Designers did a good job of creating instances that varied in frame and color. There are beds in the form of a car, a pirate ship, a cozy house or a castle. Sometimes a sleeping place is on the upper level, and the lower one is a game corner.
For girls, you can find four-poster beds or in the form of a carriage. But the main thing - a berth for a child should be optimally suited for his growth. The sizes of a children's single bed usually have such parameters: 90 cm wide and 2 meters in length.