Bed sizes: standards and tips for choosing | ivd.ru
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10 Mar 2023
We talk about the different standards governing the size of the bed, and the varieties of standard models. We give useful tips on choosing furniture.
To have a really good morning, you need to get a good night's sleep. This is only possible on the "right" furniture. It should be understood that even if she has the best mattress or the softest pillow, but if the dimensions are incorrectly selected, she will not get enough sleep. In order not to make a mistake in choosing, we will get acquainted with the existing furniture standards and types of beds in euro, king-size and others.
All about bed sizes
What standards exist
Before going to a furniture store, you should get acquainted with the dimensional standards, of which there are several. To make it easier to navigate, we presented them in the form of tables. An important point. The tables show the measurements of the sleeping place or under the mattress. It should be understood that they do not coincide with the measurements of the frame, which is always larger.
Russian standards
Single
Double
Length, cm
From 186 to 205
From 186 to 205
Width, cm
70, 80 or 90
110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170 and 180
European Standard
Single
One and a half
Double bed
King size
Length, cm
190
From 190 to 200
From 180 to 205
More than 200
Width, cm
From 70 to 106
From 120 to 160
From 120 to 200
More than 200
In addition, in Europe, some common sizes have a special name, we have collected them in the following table.
Title
Size, cm
Small single
76x191
Single
91x191
Small double
122x191
Double
137x191
King
152x198
Super king
183x198
American norms
In America, when specifying dimensions, the British system of measures is used, that is, measurements are made in inches. The manufacturer most often indicates two digits in the British and familiar metric system for us.
Single
One and a half
Double bed
King size
Length, cm
190
190
200
From 200 to 203
Width, cm
97
120
From 130 to 190
From 193 to 200
Popular American models also have their own names. We give them below in the table.
Title
Sizes
Single or twin
98x189
Double
98x202
Full
136x189
Queen
152x202
King
193x202
California king
193x212
Thus, the standard sizes of a double bed, like any other, can vary significantly. It depends on the country where it is produced.
What sizes of beds are available: standard varieties
The main advantage of standard dimensions is the ability to easily choose a suitable mattress and a set of bed linen. Their manufacturers usually focus on standard parameters. An important point. When choosing bed linen, not only the dimensions of the sleeping place are taken into account. Be sure to measure the height of the mattress. The thicker it is, the wider the sheet should be. Let's get acquainted with the dimensional characteristics of the main varieties.
Single beds
The furniture is designed for one person's rest. It is chosen for adults. But sometimes they buy for a school-age child. It turns out a kind of furniture "for growth". The single model takes up a minimum of space. The dimensions of the bed length vary from a normal 180 cm to an elongated 200 cm. The width also varies: 90 or 80 cm. Sometimes there are narrow 70 cm products. They are especially good for small-size bedrooms. However, the rest on them may not seem quite comfortable. Designers advise choosing a bed with a lifting mechanism for small rooms, its size will be standard. However, at the same time, it still includes a sufficiently voluminous storage space. The mattress rises and opens a roomy drawer where you can put different things. Thus, you can not put, for example, a closet and save space in the room.
Semi - double
Russian GOST standards do not "recognize" such a definition. In them, such furniture is considered double, that is, designed for two people. But in fact, it is not very convenient for two people. They will be able to fit on it, but they are unlikely to have a full rest. Therefore, it is considered that the one-and-a-half, as it is also called, model is suitable for those who like to spread out freely in a dream, and the dimensions of the room allow him to put such furniture. The size of the bed is 1.5 Russian-made such. Length 180 cm, can be an elongated version of 200 cm. Two varieties are assumed in width: 110 and 120 cm. This is quite enough to lie as comfortably as possible, and, accordingly, to have a good rest. One-and-a-half trucks are also good because you can arrange roomy storage boxes under them. This is used by many manufacturers and produce models with pull-out or drawers.
Double bed
Designed for simultaneous recreation of two people. Everyone has different concepts of comfort, so models of different sizes belong to this group. The length of all varies from 180 to 200 cm. The latter option is considered elongated, it is convenient for those who are tall. The dimensions of a 2-bedroom bed in a standard form suggest five width options. Minimum 140 cm. This is the minimum when sleeping together is already quite comfortable. Such models are more often put in small bedrooms. Slightly wider than the model by 150 cm, they are also suitable for small rooms. The next option is a 160 by 200 cm bed. For many, this choice is optimal, since it does not take up very much space, and two people can fit freely on it. The width of 170 and 180 cm is considered the most comfortable of all double options. There is plenty of space on such a mattress for two people, even if they are of large build. However, such models require a large amount of free space, so they are more often chosen for large bedrooms.
King size
For the most comfortable rest, choose king-size products. This furniture came to us from America and Europe. The name can be translated as "royal standard", which directly indicates who the product is intended for. It is chosen by those who are used to comfort and do not want to deny themselves it. They are also suitable for families where the child sleeps with his parents for some reason. At the same time, the dimensions of the room where the "royal bed" will be installed should allow this, because the size of the king-size beds is impressive. They are definitely not suitable for a small bedroom.
The length of a typical product labeled "King" is 200 cm, there are variations, most often Asian, in 212 cm. The width starts from 180 cm. For domestic manufacturers, the dimensions of such a bed are 200 by 200 cm, for European ones from 180 cm or more. In America, where royal parameters are in particular demand, a size range of such products has been developed. The table below shows the most popular options.
Title
Length, cm
Width, cm
King
193
202
California king, aka Cal king
183
212
Texas king
203
249
Wyoming king
213
213
"Royal" beds are comfortable, but very dimensional. This should be remembered when choosing them. In order for such large-sized furniture to fit normally in the room, and it was convenient to use it, the bedroom area cannot be less than 10 sq. m.
Childish
Furniture designed for children is also standardized. Moreover, there are dimensional norms that focus on the age of the child. We presented them in the form of a table.
From 0 to 3 years
From 3 to 6 years
From 6 to 11 years old
From 11 years and older
Width, cm
60
60
80
90
Length, cm
120
140
160
180
Not everyone can afford to buy a new crib for a small family member every three or four years. This is not necessary to do. You can buy, for example, a "growing" model. Its peculiarity is that the frame of the sleeping place moves apart. It will only be necessary to replace the mattress from time to time, and the bed structure will remain the same.
You can buy a standard single bed or a one-and-a-half-bed right after a small crib. To prevent the baby from falling, install bumpers or something similar. Such furniture will last him for a long time.
Height standardization
The standard dimensions of an adult bed assume the normalization of its height. It should be understood that there is a height of the sleeping place and the height of the bed. The latter is measured from the floor to the upper edge of the sidewall of the frame, not taking into account the backrest. It is usually in the range of 30 to 40 cm . The mattress comes down to the height of the sleeping place. It can be of different thickness. 20 cm or slightly less is considered optimal, then the mattress will be securely held on the frame, the standard depth of which is 5 cm. Russian manufacturers produce products with a bed height of about 50 cm. This is familiar and convenient for most Russians. European brands produce models slightly higher from 55 to 65 cm. The highest beds from American manufacturers are up to 100 cm, the lowest from Asian brands are about 30 cm. This variation in values is explained by national traditions and preferences.
How to choose comfortable furniture
A full sleep is possible only in a comfortable sleeping place. It will be considered as such if there is a sufficient amount of free space between the body of the sleeper and the edges of the mattress. It should also be around the furniture. Here is a simple checklist that will help you make the right choice.
There must be free space next to the bed. From different sides, excluding the headboard, leave a passage of at least 0.75 m. These are the minimum allowable values. Practitioners advise to increase them by 50-100 mm in order to use the product as comfortably as possible.
You can determine the appropriate dimensions of the product based on your own complexion. They do it this way. For one person lying down, the minimum acceptable width of the place to sleep should be equal to the width of his shoulders, to which 30 cm should be added. Models for two people are chosen so that their width corresponds to the width of the shoulders of both lying. They add 10 cm to it for a free space between people and another 30 cm . These are the simplest rules that will help you choose comfortable furniture for a comfortable sleep.
