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| Ecofern Orchard Guest Bed |
When I was recently told I needed to find a new bed for my home, I was amazed by the various options available including size, style, colour and storage solutions.
A bed is an important purchase for any family, so I have put together a small list of things I had to consider along the way, that you might find useful too:
- Always look at buying a new matress with it.
Many people opt to purchase only the frame, but using an old matress can often be just as bad as using the old bed.
- What size is the space you want to put it into?
There are many size options available with the standard single, double and king size beds remaining popular, there are also small double beds available which can be really useful for a smaller room. These are 4ft wide - 6 inches less than a standard double, but still providing comfort for both people.
- If it is a guest bed, would a single that converts into a double be better suited to your space?
Guest beds are becoming more and more stylish, and fashionable single beds can now be purchased that cleverly hide the second "pull-out" bed. Styles available include leather, metal, wooden and divan.
- What are the colours that you need to match?
Leather beds are very popular, buth it can be hard to find a leather bed to match all colour schemes - normally Brown, Black, White and Cream are the easiest colours to source. Wooden and Metal Beds often fit in quite well around most decor and antique style beds are also available for the traditional look.
- Do you need to store anything in the bed?
With space at a premium in most homes, adding storage space to the empty space under the bed is becoming more and more useful. There are various storage solutions available for this purpose. Divans can still be purchased with drawer space underneath and some beds are also made so that the matress can be raised for storage. Many beds can also be purchased with matching units that can be placed at the foot of the bed for extra (matching) storage space.
- Make sure you leave enough room for bedside tables etc
Make sure you measure the space you will be putting the bed into - as I mentioned before, some people might find it more useful to purchase a small double bed instead of a full sized bed in order to accommodate surrounding furniture such as bed-side tables. You should also consider how you will get the bed into the bedroom - will it get up the stairs? Will it get through the doorways? Sometimes self assembly beds are more suitable for homes with less space.
Finally, whatever your requirements make sure you contact a bed supplier that offers a wide range of options so you can be sure to find the right bed for you.
