Choosing a bedTypes of bedBy Ben SlaterArticle 1 of 2 Types of bed What bed is best for your bedroom? We give the pros and cons of divan beds, storage beds and bedsteads, so you can make the perfect choice. The average person spends a third of their lives sleeping - that's around 200,000 hours in bed. If you want to sleep well and feel ready and raring to go when you wake up, you'll want to get the best possible bed for you. A good bed starts with a good bed frame - we've outlined the main types of bed below. Once you've chosen a bed, you'll need a great mattress to go with it. Our mattress reviews can help you find a mattress that will support your back well and last for years and years - and Best Buy mattresses start at less than £200. A divan bed is the most popular and simple style of bed available - and there are countless varieties on sale. Essentially, a divan is a base. You then add a bed mattress and headboard, sometimes as part of a bed package. There are two types of divan base available.
Pocket sprung divans have springs in the base, offering a softer top and extra comfort. Cheaper platform top divans have a hard top and will give a firmer feel, although the overall firmness of the bed will depend on the mattress you choose. The most widely available type of bed They tend to be cheaper than other types of bed There are lots of sizes, shapes and storage options to choose from They tend to be less ornate and stylish than other varieties of bed Only some divan beds offer extra storage Bedsteads are slatted frames (as opposed to solid bases), usually made of metal or wood and comprised of a base, legs and headboard. They're usually a more decorative option, with different colours, finishes and styles to choose from - from a traditional pine bedstead to a luxurious four-poster bedstead. Upholstered bedsteads, clad with leather or faux-leather, are an increasingly popular option. They often look great, with lots of styles available There's no need to buy a separate headboard
Different slat types are available to offer a harder or more flexible feel Storing items underneath the bed can look messy They usually need to be self-assembled They tend to be more expensive than divan beds As the name suggests, storage beds offer just that - lots of tidy storage options underneath the bed. They're a great option if you're short on bedroom space but want something a bit more stylish than a standard divan bed. Choose between storage drawers or an ottoman-style bed that fully lifts up, letting you store your belongings inside. They have lots of storage space They're particularly suitable for small bedrooms Ottoman beds can be heavy and awkward to move or lift Sofa beds, folding beds, bunk beds and cot beds There are lots more types of bed on the market - often designed to meet a specific requirement or appeal to particular age groups. Sofa beds and folding beds Flexible, compact beds that work well in a guest bedroom, or where a bed won't be used every day.
Bunk beds Two beds in one for siblings in a shared bedroom - and lots of play fun for kids, too. Cot beds For smaller children, cot beds are convertible cots that can help your little one make the transition from cot to bed. Our video guide to buying the best cot bed includes advice on buying a safe cot bed that's right for your child. Once you've decided which type of bed frame to go for, check out our top tips on how to buy the best mattress. More on best mattress brands You may also be interested in nextTop 10 bed shopping tipsMore on best mattress brands You may also be interested in Price Low to High Price High to Low 4 & up (32) 3 & up (35) 2 & up (35) 1 & up (35) Not yet rated (144) Bauhaus Usa Inc. (1) Broyhill Furniture Industries (2) Fusion Furniture, Inc. (4) Overnight Sofa Corp (6) FREE SHIPPING sitewide for a limited time only! Continental U.S. - Orders over $25. Filled with Super Soft Foam Comfort for Life Guarantee
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Our sofa beds are available in the following sizes: 65" super queen60" queen53" full or double40" three quarter37" twin24" chair bed … and mattresses in four types: 4" Qualux foam5.5" tufted innerspring5.5" tufted reversible innerspring11" Airlux (36", 53" and 60" only)Call it a sleeper sofa, or sofa bed, this is one of the most functional pieces of furniture you can own. Having a sleeper in your living room rather than a sofa might be one way to overcome space limitations, if you have them. It lets you turn any room into a guest room, or even a bed room for yourself if you live in a studio apartment.Here is what you need to know before you buy one for your home. While its functionality might be a very important aspect, there are several other factors you should consider before you buy a sleeper. As with any piece of furniture consider your needs. The most important thing to consider whether it will be primarily used as a bed or for seating.If you plan to use it as the primary sleeping surface for yourself, look into the type of mattress that comes with it.
As you are no doubt aware, sleepers come with many different types of mattresses, some using specialty materials, some come with inner-springs and others are air beds. Try and find one with a mattress type you are happy using. Also look for a mechanism that opens and closes easily.As there are many manufacturers offering sofa beds, you will notice great differences both in quality and pricing. Needless to say, buy the best quality you can afford. Often sleepers in higher price points are also better made. If you have a very small space then Twin size sofa beds might be the perfect answer for you as these are less than 5 feet wide and they are great for sleeping one person. The mattress for a twin size sleeper sofa is about 39" wide.Opened up, the length can be around 54 inches wide and 85 inches long. These sleepers are sometimes referred to as chair and a half beds or chair beds also. Don't expect them to be any cheaper because of the size. They should not be considered for affordability, but for their suitability for smaller rooms.
When space is not an issue then you are in luck, as a queen size sleeper sofa is the most widely available. You will be easily able to find queen sized sleepers in different styles and fabrics and with your preferred type of mattress. There is the just a great deal of variety available in this size.A queen size sleeper sofa can easily seat three, and can provide a comfortable bed for two people. It will measure approximately 84 inches wide and be about 90 inches long when the bed is opened up.If the sleeper is going to be used every night for sleeping, a full-size sleeper sofa is what you need even if you have a tiny space. An adult might find a twin-sized sleeper too small and restricting for everyday use, and, in a pinch, a full-size sleeper can even sleep two. But again if two people are going to use it regularly, the full sized sleeper might not be very comfortable or spacious enough.For sitting, the size of a full sized sleeper is between a sofa and a love seat, rather like an apartment sofa, so it is still a good option for smaller spaces and apartments.