How to choose the right double bed

How to choose the right double bed? This is the question many people ask themselves when choosing a bed for their bedroom and are looking for maximum comfort, without neglecting style and design.

In this article we will help you to choose the right double bed for your needs and requirements, giving you important tips and tricks on how a bed should be.

Choose medium or high quality beds

A bed is a piece of furniture with a dual value: practical and aesthetic. The design of a bed must necessarily take into account the habits and lifestyle of the users, and finally the size of the room in which the furniture is to be placed.

The first piece of advice we would like to give you when choosing a double bed is to avoid buying low quality beds: prefer medium or high quality beds. Rest is very important and represents the foundation of a dynamic and energetic day. In this regard, when choosing a double bed, you must absolutely not forget to buy a high performance mattress, able to promote a good night's rest.

Double beds: main types and sizes

Choosing the right size for a double bed is the first step towards making the right choice for your needs and requirements. Size is a crucial aspect when buying a double bed: you can look for maximum comfort with the purchase of an oversized bed or prefer the romanticism of a French bed, characterised by smaller dimensions.

The following is a brief overview of the main types of double beds available on the market, with reference to their dimensions:

• Standard double bed: 160 by 190 centimetres
• French double bed: 140 by 190 centimetres
• Queen size double bed: 150 by 190 centimetres
• King size double bed: 180, 190 or 200 centimetres

This diagram lists the main types of double beds available on the market, and in particular in furniture factories and commercial chains. In addition to the models listed, there are of course other categories of double beds, such as circular beds, beds with extra dimensions, storage beds, beds with drawers and low beds, oriental type. With regard to the latter type of double beds, many people wonder whether a high or low bed is better. There can be no single answer to this question: the choice will depend mostly on one's personal taste and needs.

Double beds: construction materials

When choosing a double bed, another aspect you will have to consider is the material used to make the furniture. Here are the main materials used to make the best beds in 2020.

Wooden double beds

Wooden double beds are still probably the best beds in the world. Wood is a material with a timeless and undisputed charm, capable of always giving great emotions and an inimitable feeling of warmth and comfort. In the past, solid wood was the main material used to make double beds.

Nowadays, different types of wood are used to make modern double beds, such as fir, pine or beech.

Wooden double beds are also the ideal solution for people who suffer from allergies that affect the respiratory tract: the dust can be removed from the wooden surfaces quickly and effectively with the help of a simple microfibre cloth.

Double beds with upholstery

If you want maximum comfort, you can also purchase a double bed with upholstery. In these models, the bed frame is upholstered with soft materials (synthetics, fabrics or leather) to make the bed particularly comfortable.

For all those who suffer from allergies, it is preferable to choose a bed with eco-leather upholstery: these models undergo specific treatments during production that make the material particularly suitable for those who suffer from allergies affecting the respiratory system.

When choosing the most suitable upholstery for your taste, it is worth noting that there is a wide variety of representations, styles, patterns and colours available on the market today.

Wrought iron double beds

Just like wooden double beds, wrought iron beds are classic models that are still able to impress and enthuse. Wrought iron double beds are particularly suitable for those who love retro charm, which is also perfectly up-to-date today.

The disadvantage of wrought iron double beds is that they are rather expensive: the high price of these double beds derives from the fact that they have to be made by expert craftsmen with great experience in working with the raw material.

Other models of double beds

In addition to the double bed models mentioned in the previous paragraph, there are also other variations available on the market: one of these is represented by double beds with headboard. In the past, the headboard had the simple function of embellishment, but today it has become much more than a simple accessory.

A double bed with a headboard is in fact a particularly comfortable piece of furniture, which can be used not only to sleep or rest, but also to read a book or a magazine, or even to watch television.

The headboard is also an accessory thanks to which it is possible to eliminate the classic bedside tables to be placed next to the double bed: on the headboard it is possible to place small objects, such as a glass, a telephone or a book to read. The container double bed model is very interesting, thanks to this peculiarity of the headboard. These models of double beds are equipped with small shelves, inside which you can put some objects and accessories that could be useful in your bedroom, such as a small torch, handkerchiefs, or even a bottle of water.

Another popular model of double bed is the bed with footboards: this is an element characterised by a purely aesthetic function, since the footboards outline the bed. There are many types of footboard available on the market, some of which are particularly refined and decorated.

To install a footboard you will need additional space at the foot of the bed (approx. 5 to 6 centimetres on each side). For this reason, a bed with footboard is not recommended in a room with relatively small dimensions.

Other types of storage double beds

Storage double beds are probably the most modern type of double bed. Underneath the mattress and slats there is enough space to comfortably store pillows, sheets, duvets and other bed accessories.

Accessing the storage space is very easy: all you have to do is lift the structure, thanks to a modern hydraulic piston system that makes lifting the bed structure extremely simple.

The container double bed tends to have a structure that is higher from the ground and has no additional side encumbrances. On the market it is possible to find many models that differ in colours, coverings and fabrics.

Alternative double bed models

Finally, we would like to show you some models of double beds available on the market, which we could define as particular.

First of all, we would like to mention probably the most minimalist version of bed available on the market: we are talking about the low double bed: this type of furniture is typical of the East and is able to create a setting particularly suited to tranquillity and relaxation. Low double beds tend to be made of wood and have an upholstered frame with cover and headboard, in a way preserving a classic and traditional design.

A low double bed can be combined with an equally low mattress, or even a futon, the typical Japanese mattress, rolled up after each use.

Another type of alternative double bed is the rollaway bed. This solution is particularly suitable for those bedrooms that must be converted into a study area during the day. Foldaway double beds are made up of a complex piece of furniture, which translates into the presence of a bridge wardrobe: the bed is basically enclosed inside its container, simply by lifting it up. Thanks to this solution, cleaning the bedroom/study will become particularly simple and quick.

Finally, a brief mention of the round double bed: this is a truly suggestive piece of furniture from a stylistic and romantic point of view. This solution is particularly suitable for all lovers who want to transform their bedroom into a real love nest. These double beds are made with the help of the most varied materials and are characterised by various particularities.