King size bed, what is it?

There are few people who like to sleep in cramped conditions, but they have to put up with this situation. Cramped apartments and small bedrooms do not provide the opportunity to install a spacious and comfortable bed.

As soon as living conditions improve, finances stop singing romances and the idea of ​​buying a bed, much larger than the standard one, begins to ripen in our heads. The desire to feel like “his majesty”, to fall asleep on your back with your arms outstretched, pushes us to look for a king-size bed. The furniture industry product, with dimensions ranging from 180 cm in width and 200 cm in length, has been awarded the title King size.

King size

Products of large-format furniture production became widespread, first in the USA, and then this idea was picked up by Europe. These countries have different measurement systems, so the US king size is different from the European one.

According to US standards, the width of the King size model starts from 180x200 cm, limited only by the individual wishes of the customer. European king sizes are a little more modest. Initial parameters – from 160 x 200 cm. Size 180 and above is considered super king.

Features of choice

By purchasing a model that is oversized, we not only get a spacious king-size bed where the whole family can comfortably sit and sleep, but in addition to this main property, manufacturers try to please our aesthetic needs.To do this, they develop models that meet additional parameters:

1. Various product shapes. There are rectangular (classic), square (220x200), smoothly rounded and wavy (modern innovations).
2. Appearance. A wide range of models that easily fit into any room style.
3. Extensive list of materials used in production. To increase the service life and aesthetic appeal of the bed, furniture makers use solid wood (beech, pine, birch and oak), laminated chipboard and MDF, and metal elements. The headboard and soft sides are covered with natural leather, leatherette or abrasion-resistant upholstery fabrics.
4. Maintaining a balance between price and quality. Models for every taste and budget.

Advantages and disadvantages

When ordering a large bed, you should not go to extremes, because, while having the main advantage of a wide sleeping area, such a product also has disadvantages. Indications for purchasing oversized furniture can be considered if you are a large person or a married couple who loves comfort while sleeping and have the opportunity to rationally place a bed.

• Suitable for tall and large people. Some models have a frame that is more resistant to weight loads and deformations, supplemented with orthopedic elements.
• Possibility of free and comfortable, unlimited accommodation of two or more people. The dimensions of the King size bed - from 180 to 220 X 200 to 220 cm, provide the owner with the opportunity to sleep peacefully, without unnecessary forced contact (throwing arms and legs, snoring in the ear) with the neighbor on the bed. If a person sleeps alone and is of average height and build, then he can take any sleeping position - be it lengthwise, across or diagonally.

Important! The optimal length of the berth is calculated using the formula. 30 cm is added to a person’s height, and the average width is from 70-80 cm.

• Impressive appearance. In a spacious bedroom, a large and beautiful king-size bed, with a high, carved headboard or under a canopy, will take a central position and become a point of attraction for its owners.
  

The positive characteristics of the bed are obvious, but before choosing one, you need to take into account some of its features:

1. Difficult to move and large footprint. Due to its inflated dimensions, the product becomes heavy and stationary. We chose a place, installed it and no longer plan it, that is, mobility is lost.
2. You can turn around and bring it into the house, bedroom, through a standard doorway only in disassembled form.
3. It may be difficult to choose and purchase the right size of bed linen. The range of linen for a King size bed is not as diverse as for standard products.
4. Increased financial burden. Additional width entails the purchase of a set of pillows, and each partner needs their own blanket. Also, a mattress for a king bed will cost more because it will need to be made to order.

When choosing a bed for your home, give preference to the King size model if the bedroom is bright and spacious, with high ceilings and large windows. In this case, the purchase will not disappoint you, but, emphasizing the individuality of the room, it will become a worthy continuation of it, giving you serene and sweet dreams.