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Choosing the proper bed height

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Age, Height, Mobility and Personal Preference

Comfortable height for a bed frame, box spring and mattress will vary from person to person. Taller people may prefer a taller bed, whereas shorter people may have difficulty getting into and out of a tall bed. Those with limited mobility may need to have a taller bed that allows their feet to reach the floor and lets them sit on the edge without having to squat deeply. Others may require a shorter bed to make it easier to reach the floor in order to prevent slips and falls. For infants, the mattress height must be set according to the height of the crib rails for safety. The top rail of a crib should be 26 inches from the bottom of a 6-inch-thick mattress for children under 35 inches tall.

Factors to Consider

There are several heights to consider when choosing a bed and bedding components. The height between the bed frame and the floor determines how much space you will have underneath the bed for storage. The height of the frame, the thickness of the mattress and thickness of the box springs add together to give the full height of the bed. Any one or all three of these components can be manipulated to adjust the bed height for comfort or to coordinate with use of other bedroom furnishings.

Types of Beds

Standard metal bed frames usually measure 7 1/2 inches, while lowboy frames measure 4 1/2 inches high. Standard box springs range from 8 to 9 inches tall, but they can be found in depths as small as 4 to 4 1/2 inches. Old fashioned beds such as Victorian or Queen Anne beds range from 5 inches to 14 inches off the floor, offering a great deal of space, but also raising the height of the combined bedding components. Because futons must serve as both couch and bed, they have a height of approximately 10 inches between floor and frame. Platform beds are low-slung, with heights varying from 4 to 18 inches from the floor.

Alternative Beds

Loft beds and bunk beds often come with adjustable frames to allow for varying mattress heights and headroom preferences. Loft beds adjust to provide headroom both above and below the sleeping platform. The typical measurement for headroom above the mattress is 30 inches, according to College Bed Lofts.com. The amount of room required will vary depending on ceiling height, mattress thickness and the height of the user. Adjustable-height beds are constructed to allow the mattress to be raised or lowered to better accommodate the user. For example, the Manual Homecare Bed may be adjusted to heights from 16 to 24 1/2 inches. Beds of this type are often used for disabled persons or those under medical care.

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Kids Bunk Beds

admin — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:55:04 +0000

Bunk beds are often used as a child’s first big bed after a crib, usually around the age of 2. Before purchasing a bunk bed for your child, you need to consider your needs, how much space you have and your budget. It is important to measure the space you have to find a bunk bed that will fit into the space. Your budget will tell you what type of bunk bed you will be able to afford. Some features you may want are study areas, storage and play features like a tent or slide. All of these will depend …

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Triple Bunk Beds

admin — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:53:57 +0000

Quite often, parents have more children than there are bedrooms in the home. Children like to have their own room, but that is not always possible. At least the children can have their own bed with the use of a triple bunk bed. A triplebunk bed also works great for college students in cramped living spaces, like dormitory rooms.

Because triple bunk beds come in different shapes and sizes, one is sure to find the one they need to fit any space. Different kinds of triple bunk beds include standard triple bunk beds and triple bunk bed lofts.

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Wooden Bunk Beds

admin — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:51:41 +0000

One of the – all time – best space saver for the kids room is bunk beds and wooden bunk beds have the additional benefit of looking modern and stylish.When your house is a little on the small side you have to think of several spacesaving ideas especially if you have more than one child living with you. Butbunk beds are a good choice even if you don’t purchase them just for spacesaving reasons. These types of beds are attractive, modern looking – but best of all – kids love them. cheap payday loans

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Bunk beds

admin — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:50:32 +0000

When it comes to designing a child’s space, the idea of bunk beds is never a bad idea. Whether it is to fuel imagination or to save space, bunk beds are versatile and fun pieces of furniture that any kid will enjoy.

The obvious benefit of using a bunk bed is the save spacing quality. Since bunk beds are two beds stacked on top of each other, they are an efficient way to fit more sleeping areas into any give room. This is especially useful for large families in tight quarters. If two children are sharing a bedroom, bunk beds …

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Queen Loft Beds

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If you are one of those people who have very limited space in your living area, one way that people are finding that allows them to open up more space is by purchasing queen loft beds. These beds are comfortable and they allow you to create more space for you and your possessions. You may find that these beds come in the loft bed form or can be used as a bunk bed when you add a second bed underneath. This allows someone who has very little space that feels cramped with all of your belongings, to open up the …

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Loft beds

admin — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:18:48 +0000

Loft beds are a nice change from typical bunk beds. The main element is that one bed is raised above the If you ask me, it is definitely true that japanese platform beds are the ultimatebeds for comfort and style. The japanese platform beds look both modern and stylish at the same time.

Yes, japanese platform beds are simple beds to assemble. It does not take much time to assemble such beds, which is a good thing in today’s day and age. Another nice thing about japanese platform beds is that they don’t typically require a box spring like most …

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