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Bedroom is the place where you retreat after a long work day. A bed which is comfortable is an absolute essential piece of furniture to relax and recharge for a fresh start every day!

This guide will help you choose the perfect bed for you sleep needs

Before you start browsing, start with understanding the space available to keep the bed. To know what kind of bed will best fit the room,

● Carefully measure the width, length and height of the room.

● Check the window and door location – so the bed doesn’t obstruct / block the entry or the window.

● Ensure that you leave min of 18” of space around the bed to walk.

Topics In This Buying Guide

● Type of Beds

● Bed Sizes

● Bed Designs

● Bed Design Features - Storage

● Material Option

● Bed Styles

Type of Beds

Single Beds:Suitable for sleeping 1 person

Double Beds:Suitable for sleeping 2 people

Trundle Beds:Single bed, which has a pull-out for sleeping additional person

Bunk Bed:Beds on top of each other – usually for sleeping 2 people

Sofa cum Bed:A sofa which can be converted into a bed, either single or double

Futon:A mattress of tufted cotton or similar material, placed on a a raised, foldable frame as a bed

Bed Sizes

Single Beds

Single beds should fit a mattress of min of 28” width and 75” length Mattress size for a single bed can range from 28” to 39” in Width and 75” to 78” in Depth

King Sized Beds

Perfect for large rooms, sleeps 2 people comfortably. Standard mattress sizes for King Bed are min of 72” width x 75” depth

Queen Sized Beds

Suitable for compact spaces – sleeps 2 people Standard mattress sizes for Queen Bed is min of 60” width x 75” depth

Bed Designs

Poster Bed

A bed that has a tall post at each corner and may have curtains that can be drawn around it.

Poster beds give a feeling of grandeur which makes them suitable for spacious homes and opulent décor

Upholstered Bed

Beds which are fully or partly (only Headboard, Footboard) covered with upholstery

Perfect for luxury homes. soft on the eye, Giving a plush feel

Platform Bed

A low-height bed usually without a headboard

Suitable for spaces with minimal décor and limited heights

Folding Beds

Beds which fold into compact size, usually a mattress on a metal frame

Used as an extra bed / guest bed

Bed Design Features - Storage

Box Storage

Beds with storage below the mattress baseboards. Operated manually.

Pros:Utilizes complete space under the bed. Additional space around the bed is not required to access the storage

Cons:Manual opening. Requires lifting the mattress to access the storage

Drawer Storage

Bed with drawers under the bed. Drawers can be along the length of the bed or along the width

Pros:Easy to operate. Lifting the mattress is not required to access the storage.

Cons:Need space around the bed to open the drawers

Hydraulic Lift Storage

Storage under the mattress baseboards, Can be accessed by pulling a handle at the foot of the bed, attached to the Hydraulic system. Hydraulic storage beds are available in 2 types:

Half lift:Only the lower half of the bed is connected to a hydraulic lift mechanism. The other half towards the headboard usually has a box storage

Full lift:The entire mattress base board is connected to the hydraulic system. Complete underside of the bed can be accessed

Pros:Easy to lift – no need to remove mattress to access the storage. Effortless operation using Hydraulic mechanism

Cons:Weight of mattress needs to be within prescribed limit. May require periodic servicing. Expensive compared to Drawers or Box storage

Storage at the headboard

Practical solution where the headboard can hold a few knick-knacks such as books, décor, photos etc.

Pros:Perfect for small rooms where no space is available for bedside tables

Cons:Offers very limited storage

Material Options

Solid Wood

Engineered Wood

Metal

Upholstery Materials

Bed Styles

Modern Beds

Simple, Fuss-free and Elegant. Modern beds have clean geometric shape and minimal ornamentation

Modern style will suit all interior styles, and are compact and functional

Mid-Century Modern

Go for this style if you want a lightweight, clean and uncluttered look. The signature features include tapering round legs , smooth finishes and interesting patterns

Contemporary Beds

If you want something Sleek, Fresh and bang on Trend, Contemporary is the style for you. Contemporary style offers interesting colours, textures & design elements

Transitional Beds

Transitional style offers a beautiful blend of new and traditional furniture, including finishes and materials and fabrics

Here, you will find traditional elements like carvings, moldings and curves interpreted in a modern way

Traditional Beds

Feeling nostalgic? Go for the traditional style of furniture. Taking inspiration from colonial period and traditional arts & crafts, Traditional furniture features artistic inlays, decorative trims & moldings and intricate details

Mission Style beds

A design that emphasises simple horizontal or vertical lines and flat panels that accentuate the grains of the wood.

These lines form a part of headboards and footboards

More Tips

● Choose an appropriate mattress (thickness, material, and firmness) for maximum comfort

● Mattress base board should be firm and strong, for holding the mattress properly

● Do not load the storage beyond the given capacity