Standard single bed sizes
A bed with a good mattress is the best place to sleep, allowing you to wake up refreshed and rested. Therefore, when placing it in a room, special attention is paid to this particular furniture. Several criteria are important: is it convenient to approach it, does the sun fall on the pillow, will the bed be placed against the wall or in the center of the room. And the most important thing is comfortable placement of a person on the product.
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Rules for choosing the size of a single bed
In Russia there are certain standard sizes of a single bed. There are several of them: a bed for one person, a single bed and a double bed. The dimensions of the furniture are calculated based on the average height of citizens in the country. To order, craftsmen make products according to the buyer’s sizes.
Important: For a comfortable sleep, you need to purchase furniture 20 centimeters longer than the height of the sleeper.
There are several general rules according to which it is recommended to choose the size of a single bed.
You need to decide on the length of the product. For a single bed, the standard is 200 centimeters, including the pillow.
IMPORTANT: dimensions are determined by the inside; to place furniture, it is necessary to take into account the overall dimensions. For example, laminated chipboard has a width of 16 mm. That is, another 32 mm should be added to 2 meters.
It is important to correctly determine the width of the product. Standard parameters are 80, 90 and 120 centimeters.How to determine what size is right for you? When choosing furniture, don’t be embarrassed to lie on it.
If you are comfortable in bed, then this is your option. It is worth considering the position of the body during sleep, some people sleep upright, others like to spread their arms, and others like to curl up in a ball.
IMPORTANT: do not forget about the maximum parameters of the product. If it does not fit into the chosen location, there is no point in purchasing it. For example, in some models the headboard is made several centimeters wider.
Another parameter is height. It is important to sit down on the bed. There are no specific fixed values for this characteristic. Each manufacturer makes models of different heights.
It is recommended to take this into account when choosing a mattress. If the bed is located close to the floor, it will be uncomfortable, but a very tall product is not comfortable either.
TIP: if you haven't found a suitable bed, don't hesitate to make it to order. After waiting for some time, you will receive the model of the required dimensions.
Standard product dimensions
When producing furniture, factories are based on the average height and weight of consumers. Let's take a closer look at several options.
Single bed sizes for an adult
You can sleep alone on both single and semi-bed models. The height has the following standards: 180, 190 and 200 cm. Width - 80, 90, 120 and 140 cm - lorry. For those who want to have an orthopedic base, it is better to choose a bed from 120 cm. This is the best option for slats. The above requirements also apply to mattresses.
Height is taken into account based on functionality. If the model is designed to accommodate boxes, it is worth remembering that the boxes for them should not be narrower than 25 cm. Otherwise, folding things will be inconvenient.
When placing a bed in a room, you should determine the height of the headboard and back wall of the product. Some people like to rest their feet on the side edge, others don't need it.
Dimensions of a single bed for a child
When organizing a sleeping place for a child, you need to remember that he tends to grow. After a couple of years, the furniture will become small and uncomfortable.
Some tips for choosing a children's bed:
- Standard sizes of a single bed: width - 60, 70, 80, 90 and 120 cm; length - 150, 160, 180, 190 and 200 cm.
- When choosing a product, you should take into account the age of the young owner. One option is selected for children, and another for schoolchildren and teenagers.
- For babies, the height of the bed is very important. If the child is very small, then you can purchase a model with a front wall or a removable limiter.
