Choosing a bed is quite complicated and troublesome. Often in the process some questions arise, for example: what size and design is the most suitable, what determines the service life, price, and so on. When buying bedroom furniture, we usually forget to pay attention to the bed frame. But to do this is simply necessary, if the base is chosen incorrectly, then a dream, and therefore rest will be inferior, even with a high-quality orthopedic mattress.
What is a bed base?
At night, a person rests and relaxes, that is, a quality sleep directly depends on the convenience of a bed. The main role in this is played by the correct selection of the mattress and the bed sheet. The base is a place for its location and support. In most cases, the bottom is made of chipboard, wood, metal. Beds and bases for them are single and double. They differ in width, the length of all is standard. The standard size, which has a double bed base - 140x200, 160x200,180x200, 200x200 cm. The single bed has a size - 90x200 cm.
Pros of using an orthopedic bed base
The choice of base is an important factor when buying a bed, as:
1. Extends the life of the mattress.
2. There is a uniform load distribution, which contributes to a more effective orthopedic effect.
3. There is natural air ventilation .
4. If necessary, you can replace the bottom of the bed to get an extra bed.
Rigid bed base
The solid bottom of the bed, made of boards or sheets of plywood that are not fastened together, is no longer relevant today, such furniture has long been a thing of the past. It is proved that relying on a rigid foundation, the mattress loses its original orthopedic properties, that is, it begins to sag and squeeze through. A rigid bottom lacking flexibility is at risk of breaking due to some impacts, such as jumping the child on the bed or pressure from the weight of the overweight person. But, despite all these visible flaws, proponents of the classic solid bottom still exist. It is believed that this bed base, the price of which is much lower than modern similar products, is ideal for any type of mattress, including thin ones, that is, not orthopedic. The rigid base creates a solid support for them, due to which the human spine is evenly positioned.
Wooden battens
Currently, the rack base of the bed, which is a wooden or metal frame, is especially popular. Direct or bent-glued lamellas are specially attached to it in a special way. The material for the slats is birch or beech. Beech lamellas are more expensive than birch laths, but they are much stronger. Birch slats are most often used in economy class models.
The more lamellas are used to make a reliable bed base, the more durable and reliable the design will be. A comfortable and convenient double bed is one in which the base has at least 30 slats. Accordingly, a single bed should have at least 15 pieces. The width of the rails can also vary. Wide rails of 5-9 cm are ideal for springless mattresses and models with dependent springs. The bases with narrow slats are suitable for all types.
The advantage of wooden substrates is obvious, it is, first of all, environmental friendliness and profitability. It should be noted that the advantages of a wooden base include the fact that they are well ventilated, and this is important especially during prolonged use. In addition to the advantages, the wooden bed base has its drawbacks, here are the main ones:
1. Since there are no supports between the base rails, over time the mattress will become wavy, so it is recommended to turn it over periodically.
2. The service life will be short if the lamellas do not have the desired shape and elasticity.
Plastic bases
The plastic base for the bed is a spring element made of plastic. Quite often, such mechanisms are equipped with remote controls to adjust the position of the bed.
The advantages of plastic bases include:
- excellent support;
- long service life, which is over 15 years;
- strength;
- ease of use.
The disadvantages of plastic bases are: poor ventilation of the bottom of the mattress, which affects the hygiene of the bed, and the high cost.
Metal base
A metal base or mesh is the oldest, if not already obsolete option. But, despite this, this design for the bed has a lot of positive characteristics, here are the main ones:
- long service life - more than 25 years;
- good orthopedic properties;
- relatively low cost in relation to the price of the above grounds.
The disadvantage of metal bases is stiffness. As well as the fact that the assembly of beds on this basis requires certain skills and knowledge.
Convertible bed bases
After a hard day, some people buzz and swell their legs, and rest, even on a comfortable mattress, does not bring the desired effect. On the advice of doctors, it is necessary to lay your legs above your head, in order to establish the outflow of blood. But how to do it right, because if you put a pillow under your feet, swelling of your legs will disappear by the morning, but joint pain will appear from stress, since the body was in an uncomfortable position all night. To improve the quality of sleep and rest, mechanisms for transformable beds have been developed that can take the form convenient for the owners.
Some models with a convertible bed base are equipped with an electric drive, which makes it possible to change the position of the head or place for legs, that is, change the height. Thanks to this, you can transform and create a sleeping place based on your preferences and desires. Only in this case it is necessary to take into account the fact that not every mattress will fit. For a transformable base, the best option would be a springless mattress without rigid fillers. It is also necessary to remember that these beds belong to products of a higher price category.
Transformer beds
To save free space in the room, beds equipped with a lifting mechanism will help. Such furniture is compact, comfortable and has an original design. The main types of transforming beds:
1. Sleeping bed, in which the bed base is lifting. Inside is a roomy linen box.
2. Triple convertible beds. Ideal for large families. These models do not take up much space, and they can accommodate three people at once.
3. Sofa beds with a round orthopedic base with sizes of 2-2.2 m.
Orthopedic folding bed base
Thanks to the correctly selected bed base, the mattress does not change its properties, that is, it does not deform, βbreathesβ and, accordingly, lasts longer for its owners. When choosing an orthopedic folding bed base, it is necessary to take into account some parameters that must be performed by each manufacturer of such furniture, these are:
- standard sizes of slats;
- the distance between the rails is not less than 70 mm;
- for a single bed, the orthopedic base is made with one row of slats;
- the lattice for a double bed is equipped with two rows of slats, has an additional frame, which is located along the length of the bed and serves as a reinforcing measure for the entire design of the bed;
- the orthopedic base for the bed should be equipped with the right number of legs, which are usually made of the same material as the base itself.
The bed bottom can be disassembled and reassembled. This can be done without much effort, since assembling the bed base is a fairly simple process and does not require special knowledge. Collapsible design of the base allows you to save free space in the living room, plus to all this, such a base is not inferior in quality to the orthopedic or the bottom with a solid grill.
When choosing a bed and a base, it is necessary to take into account many nuances in order not to be disappointed in the purchase later. Therefore, you need to pay attention not only to the appearance, which is also important, but also to the frame, bottom and mattress. Buy furniture based on these recommendations, and then the purchased item will last a long time and bring only positive emotions to your life.