Sleep and quality of life. Two very related concepts. How to choose the best bed and mattress for you, Vita Zvaigzne tells / Night Furniture .

How to choose a bed

Design

One of the first aspects that a couple pays attention to when choosing a bed is, of course, beds design , because it's no longer a secret to anyone - people buy with their eyes. But you should start with the very basics, so that do not get confused in the wide world of design. The primary thing would be to understand whether a person wants a wooden, fabric or combined bed. If this choice is clear, then the number of designs to be considered is already significantly reduced.

Bed height

The next thing to find out is the desired bed height . There are three standard bed heights - low beds (surface approx. 30-35 cm high), medium (surface approx. 50-55 cm high) and high beds (surface approximately 65-70 cm high). Low beds are more popular among younger couples because of the comfortable aspect getting in and out of bed is not so important yet. On the other hand, high beds will be the most physiologically correct, both from from the point of view of blood circulation (no need to bend down to lie down and strain the joints to get up), as well as directly while lying down in a high-type bed, a person will be the farthest from the so-called "dust zone", which is approximately up to thirty centimeters from the ground.

Furniture and pets

We must not forget about the existence of even the smallest family members in the house, because, for example, cats often like to sharpen their nails directly at the foot of the bed, if the bed is made of fabric, or smaller dogs, jumping into the bed, additionally spring with nails against the edge of the bed, which can also result in thread pulling if the bed is upholstered. In a situation where there is a desire to combine the existence of pets with an upholstered fabric bed, it would be more advisable to choose a velvet fabric finish, because velvet fabrics there won't be the characteristic loop of fabric for the nail to catch, thus pulling it out. Velvet fabric is made of a large number of small villi of fine fibers.

Find the most suitable bed size

When it comes to choosing a bed, the saying definitely works - it's better to measure several times before cutting! It is important to know dimensions of the selected bed and clearly mark in the bedroom (for example, with the help of paper scotch), how big it is area will be occupied by the bed in the bedroom, because it is not uncommon for a person to think that the bed they have seen will fit perfectly into their there will still be room in the bedroom and even for the closet, but we must not forget that the furniture in furniture showrooms visually looks a lot smaller than they actually are because there is a lot of space around them.

Bedroom furnishing must be planned all at the same time, because this is often one of the smallest rooms in the house and space for all planned furniture must be provided in time. You have to think about whether the bed will have a bedside table on each side, or whether there is a plan some chest of drawers where the electrical sockets are.

Yes, electrical sockets are often a big stumbling block when buying a bed.

Taking into account that more often the rosettes are installed first according to the scenario and only then the bed is thought of, many have to face a situation where the viewed bed is in front of the electrical sockets due to its dimensions. And then it remains only two options - accept the inconvenience or look for a bed of a more suitable size and a different design.

Parameters to be considered when arranging a bedroom:

• The corridor around the bed should be at least 50 cm wide.
• If the room has a wardrobe with hinged doors, its position should be planned so that the doors can be opened comfortably and fully.
• Is the dresser positioned in such a way that the drawers can be fully opened.
• When opening the door of the room, did it hit any of the furniture in the room?

How to choose a suitable mattress

However, no matter how much we like the beautiful and diverse bed designs, we must not forget one thing - at night we sleep with eyes we are closed and no one sees the design of the bed, it does not affect the quality of everyday life. On the other hand mattress will be the one that most directly affects how we feel during the day, how we are productive and healthy in general.

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The mattress is the most important element of the bedroom and it should be treated as such. We we always recommend that it is better to save on the design of the bed or other furniture, but definitely invest in a quality mattress. If financial resources are limited, it will be much better to put a quality mattress on polished pallets than to buy one a visually beautiful bed, but a low-quality mattress.

Comfort and mattress composition

Before buying a new mattress, you should analyze the existing mattress - does it generally seem too soft, too hard, or is exactly the right fit in terms of rigidity? If there is a clear answer to this question, it will be much easier to compare feelings in mattress testers in the store with the sensations of sleeping in a bed at home. It is also necessary to understand the composition of the mattress a pocket-spring, foam mattress or a multi-layered mattress of various materials seems the most suitable for the young couple.

However, we would not initially recommend going too deep into all the nuances of compositions, material thicknesses, densities and in other things, but simply visit as many different salons as possible and try mattresses, because the back and the body will tell you what feels best. And only when the most comfortable ones are found variants, we can compare their compositions, prices and manufacturers.

A good mattress is comfortable

It must be remembered that there will not be one recipe that will work for everyone when it comes to mattress comfort, because everyone has feelings individual. Therefore, to answer the question: "Is a firm mattress good?" is impossible. A good mattress is only and only a comfortable mattress! For this reason, mattress testing should not be taken lightly. By feeling with the hand or a nudge with the knee will be far too little. It is necessary to try the firmness of different mattresses while lying down to understand whether it is suitable. The mattress must be tested on the back, side, and stomach, and before testing it must be done coat or jacket should be removed, which can change the feeling of stiffness.

Correct steps in choosing a mattress:

• Explore available information on the Internet;
• Read carefully about all types of mattresses, but try to get rid of the stereotypes, for example, that "really good is only handmade" or "it is healthiest to sleep on a mattress';
• Lie down in the mattress you have seen, twist in every way and, if possible, try to take a nap;
• If you sleep with a pillow, it will be more useful to try the mattress together with it;
• If you are looking for a mattress for two, it will be better if you both try it together to understand if there is enough space and how the mattress pad copes with protecting two people from their partner's restless tossing and turning.

Remember that a mattress does not cure health problems!

If you have any problems with your spine, posture, etc. problems, it is recommended to consult a physiotherapist before buying a mattress and orthopedic doctors.