A bed is a delicate piece of furniture that is used as both a place to rest, sleep, and relax comfortably. Historically, the bed was made primarily of wood or part of a building structure that supported it. As time progressed, changes were made to the bed to make it more comfortable, practical, and a better way to relax and enjoy one’s surroundings. Today, most modern beds are made from either a wooden, metal, or molded material. They may also include other features such as a footboard, a canopy for extra protection from the weather, drawers, or cabinets for storage, and a built in nightstand for a display area.
The modern bed is generally smaller than the traditional bed and is designed for a single person. In addition to being smaller in size, modern beds tend to be lacking in frills and decorative aspects such as fancy side rails or plush armrests. However, some manufacturers still incorporate these features to appeal to those individuals looking for a touch of style. Many modern beds will have standard head and footboards with a rounded or square edge, a four-sided mattress, a non-allergenic mattress, a removable mattress cover, a pair of adjustable mattress pillows, and a few drawers to keep items such as books and clothing.
There are several types of beds to choose from when shopping for your new bed. A headboard can provide support for the head while the bed itself provides support for the entire body. A traditional headboard usually rests on two wood slats that run along the top of the bed frame. When looking for the right headboard for your bed, there are a few things to consider: the thickness of the slat, the style of the slat, the quality of the slat, and the color. Thick slats provide the most support for your head, but may also cause your neck to ache due to the lack of support. If you are shopping for a headboard that will only provide minimal support, look for a more flexible slat such as an oval or rectangular slat.
If you are looking for a great bed stool combination, curtains and bedstools should be a part of your decision. Long curtains can provide just enough privacy to let in the morning sunshine while bright, colorful bedstools give the appearance of extra space. Long curtains that drape behind a bed will likely be open at all times, though some designs feature closed back curtains that allow the sun to peek through at night. The same is true of wide, flat bedstools with rolled up seats, allowing you to sit up straighter yet relax in plain sight.
One item that many people forget about is a box spring. Although you do not want your bed to be too lean towards the middle of the bed to prevent space problems, your bed frame should be sturdy enough to resist a lot of weight put upon it. Remember that the weight that comes with a new bed can be several hundred pounds or more! A heavy bed frame will put a lot of pressure on the bottom box spring, causing it to buckle upward. This can cause problems for you if the bedframe is too weak or if it does not support the entire load of the bed.
Side rails are another option for larger beds that do not have any drop ends, but still need headboards. Some designs do not have side rails, but this can be an easy fix if the bed is wider than tall. Simply add a set of drop ends to the side rails to give them a nice, finished look. Side rails are also a great way to save on storage space since they make it possible for you to open the bed up completely to store things under bed.
