Double bed sizes

The bed is an integral piece of furniture in any home. Healthy sleep is the key to the health and mood of every person. The issue of choosing a comfortable bed should be approached thoroughly, having first studied several articles with recommendations. Modern manufacturers offer a diverse range of sleeping beds, ranging from small-sized models of children's beds to models with the transformation of a full-fledged double bed into another piece of furniture.

Double bed - what dimensions are considered standard

The client has the opportunity to order a bed to suit his taste, having previously selected the material, design, type of base and other parameters. But to do this, you need to know a little about the dimensions and design standards. It is also possible to add such furniture elements as bedside tables, chests of drawers, tables.

To save time, the search for a comfortable bed can be divided. The first step is to pay attention to the number of people who will sleep in the bed. The type of bed will depend on this. By type of bed there are:

• children's;
• single;
• one-and-a-half-bed;
• double;
• three bedroom (king size).

The next step will be to determine the dimensions of the sleeping area in relation to the area of ​​the room. Agree, when the room is small, a large bed will look ridiculous in it.

Next, select a bed design that matches the interior of the bedroom. The following types of sleeping beds are distinguished:

• square/rectangular;
• round/semicircular/oval;
• hanging hammock bed;

The last step will be to choose a comfortable mattress to give a degree of comfort to your night's resting place. The comfort of the location and the health of your back will depend 99% on the chosen mattress model.

Usually married couples choose spacious double beds. When choosing a bed, you need to pay attention to individual preferences and family habits. Experts advise taking into account the personal characteristics of both spouses:

• height;
• sleep behavior (sleep posture);
• age.

Height and sleeping position will be key factors influencing your choice. If at least one of the partners is tall and restless, the best option would be a spacious bed. After all, you should not cause inconvenience to your significant other during a night's rest. The double bed is large enough to comfortably accommodate two or even three people.

As for the age criterion, elderly couples, due to their poor health, require a fairly soft surface and a minimum of disturbance during sleep.

Optimal width

The dimensions of the future bed should not constrain you during a night's rest, so the width parameters need to be selected for each partner. Standard double bed widths will vary from 140–180 cm. The minimum width that allows two people with a fragile build to sit comfortably is 140 cm. The optimal size for people with a standard build would be a width of 160 cm.

For families with children who love to relax together, a spacious sleeping surface with a width of 190–200 cm would be an excellent option. The so-called king-size bed. At the same time, all categories of families will feel comfortable arriving in bed. If we talk about double beds of non-standard shape, they are made in width from 200–220 cm. Due to its spaciousness, it can accommodate more than two people. In addition to its large width, the suspended design of the hammock bed will add lightness and ease to the interior of the room. Hammock beds are suspended from the ceiling; this method of fastening provides the same reliability as structures on stable floor legs. The only drawback of the design is that it is shaky.

IMPORTANT! Installing a non-standard bed requires a spacious room.

Selecting the length

The second important criterion is the length of the bed. Before inspecting a suitable model, take into account the height criterion. The optimal length of a sleeping place can be determined in a universal way: human height + 40 cm.

Standard sizes of a double bed range from 190–200 cm, with the exception of bamboo models up to 220 cm.

IMPORTANT! If, upon tactile inspection, you feel uncomfortable in a potential bed, it is strongly recommended that you order a bed extension before purchasing.

Sellers will take your preferences into account and send the selected model for revision or place an identical order for the production of a new one. Accordingly, for an additional fee.

Standard double bed sizes in Russia

Factories in Russia assemble furniture according to standard standards; parameters such as type of furniture, height, width, length, materials, frame and others are regulated by the manufacturer itself.

REFERENCE. A double bed cannot have a width less than 140 cm, otherwise it becomes a single bed.

Thus, the width of a standard double bed is made in the range from 140–180 cm. The height of the bed, combined with the thickness of the mattress, should not exceed half a meter. The height largely depends on the style of the chosen model. It is generally accepted that the bed is: 20–0 cm – low, 4060 cm – medium, 70–90 cm – high.

The average length of beds from Russian furniture factories is set in intervals from 190–200 cm.

European standards

Two measurement systems are used - metric and English.

The metric system is used by a number of European furniture companies; quantities are measured in meters. Furniture factories in France, Germany, and Italy make beds with almost the same parameters as Russian ones - 180 x 200 cm. Their local population often orders beds in standard sizes - 140 x 190, 160 x 200.

In turn, American, English and Australian factories carry out calculations according to the second measurement system, calculated in feet. If you purchase a bed made locally, the bed will be of king size. Sleeping beds are manufactured under the brands “Standard King”, “Eastern King” and “King”, they have the following parameters:

• 76x80 America;
• 72x78 England;
• 72×80 Australia.

IMPORTANT! For example, you shouldn’t buy an American mattress with a European frame because they won’t fit each other because of the difference in units of measurement.

A gap of several millimeters may form between the mattress and the bed.

Bedding sizes for a double bed

As mentioned earlier, the parameters of standard European and Russian beds are similar - 160 x 200 cm. Accordingly, according to these parameters, factories sew many home textiles - bed linen sets, rugs, bedspreads. Textiles are made mainly from naturally woven materials such as satin, linen, calico, silk, poplin.

Typically, a standard double set made in Russia includes a sheet - 1 piece, a duvet cover - 1 piece, a pillowcase - 2 pieces. Family sets, suitable for married couples who like to sleep under separate blankets, consist of 2-4 pieces. pillowcases, 1 pc. sheets, 2 pcs. one-and-a-half duvet covers.

Universal sizes of bedding items:

1. Duvet cover (175×215, 180×210, 180×215, 200×220 cm);
2. Bed sheet (175×210, 175×215, 210×230, 220×215, 220×220, 240×260 cm);
3. Pillowcase (50×70, 60×60, 70×70 cm).

Euro sets are slightly larger in size than standard double bedding sets, approximately 10–15 cm. They have the following parameters:

1. Duvet cover (200×220, 205×225, 225×245 cm);
2. Bed sheet (220×240, 240×280 cm);
3. Pillowcase (50×70, 70×70 cm).

Euros are perfect for voluminous mattresses or spacious sofas. In terms of the composition of the elements, they are identical to the previous ones. All detailed information must be indicated on the textile packaging (type of set, size, number of items, material). To avoid size mismatches, choose a set based on the existing parameters of your bed and bedding. Carefully study the information on the packaging and compare it with your data or consult with the seller.

What else to consider before purchasing

When buying a bed, in addition to the basic requirements for size and type, you should consider a number of nuances:

• determine the future location of the sleeping bed in the room;
• specify the units of measurement in which the bed is measured (pounds, inches, meters). It is recommended to choose one measurement system:
• pay attention to what the frame is made of, check its strength;
• pay attention to the design of the bed itself, what material it is made of. Experts prefer environmentally friendly and durable wood (oak, beech, ash).
• approach carefully the choice of a suitable mattress - bed dimensions, filling, hardness, wear resistance, filling.
• choose high-quality bed linen that suits your size and taste.

In this article, we tried to reveal the stages of the approach to choosing a universal double bed. We hope our advice will help you in your choice. Good luck in finding!