One and a half bed, sizes and design options, which is better

Custom-sized beds are very popular due to their convenience. These include a bed and a half, the dimensions of which distinguish other models. Recently, such a berth is becoming more popular. It is used to save room space.

Bed standards of different countries

Parameters of different models of one and a half trucks differ depending on:

Countries;
Specific manufacturer.

The standard sizes of one and a half beds are different for all countries. In Russia, according to GOST, the size of one and a half beds is 120 cm wide and 190 cm long. Various firms of Russian manufacturers offer one and half beds from 120 to 160 cm wide. They are called one and half beds, and not double, despite exceeding the GOST norm. GOST standards allow a change in the width of the bed in the above framework.

Foreign manufacturers (European and American) offer furniture of distinctive width and height. So, American manufacturers provide a lorry from 190 to 205 cm long. European manufacturers consider the standard length of such a bed from 200 to 210 cm. Due to the variety of models that differ not only in width but also in the length of the frame, you can choose the most suitable furniture size. If a lorry is purchased due to insufficient space for a double model in the room and two people sleep on it, it is more advisable to choose a bed, the length of which is not less than 200 cm. If furniture is purchased for a teenage child, cheap and short are preferred models.

For children

One and a half bed for children as such does not exist. Since children's models have a large selection of sizes, depending on the age of the child, furniture is considered one and a half bedroom if it is bought for a child to grow and exceeds its height. The width of children's products is 70, 90, 120 cm, and the length varies, depending on the age of the child - 160,180, 190, 200, 205, 210.

Beds for babies are made 60-65 cm wide, and teenagers have a width of 80 cm. If a bed with a width of 80 or 90 centimeters was purchased for a child of primary school age 6-9 years, it is considered one and a half bed. Since 80 cm is the width of the 1 sleeping bed for a teenager or adult, as the child grows, it will no longer be considered one and a half beds. The same principle applies if the width of the base is 90 cm. For a teenager, a product from 80 to 100 cm wide is single.

For children of primary school age, it is not recommended to purchase one and a half sleeping models of adult standards. They are too big for a small child, and the place in the room will be used irrationally. In this case, the child may begin to use the place for sleeping as a place for games, and this is unacceptable, as it is fraught with problems with sleep.

For adults

The sizes of a half bed are the same for most Russian-made models. According to GOST, their width is 120 cm, and their length is 190 cm. It is of such sizes that a mattress should be placed on the base. The external parameters of such models are 126 cm wide and 200 cm long. These dimensions should be considered when planning the placement of furniture in the room. Such furniture most often differs only in the material of manufacture, external design, as well as in the shape and size of the head and foot.

European standards are different from Russian. The length of the European double is 200 cm. This is the length of the mattress placed on furniture of such dimensions. The external length of the furniture is 210 cm. The minimum width of the European lorry is 140 cm. This width increases the comfort zone if the lorry is used as a single, and makes it possible to use this furniture as a bed for two people. European models are often made taking into account the width of the mattress 160 cm, while the actual width of the furniture on the outer edge is 5-10 cm larger than the size of the proposed mattress.

American-made one and a half beds are distinguished by the largest number of models and size variations. Basically, they depend on the manufacturer. The American manufacturer allows a length of one and a half in 190 cm on the inner edge, which corresponds to the length of the mattress. Moreover, the width of the mattress for such beds is different, and can range from 122 to 138 cm. Manufacturers offering furniture with a length of 200 cm or more assume a width of the mattress more than 150 cm. The price of such models is correspondingly higher, they are used for sleeping by 2 adults average build.

The table below shows the model name and standard sizes. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the dimensions of the internal or external parameter of bedroom furniture.

Name	The length of the inner part, in mm	Width of the inside, in mm	Necessary mattress sizes, in cm
Double or Full	1900	1372	190*135
Small double	1900	1220	120*190
Queen	2032	1524	150*200

Since the sizes of frames and bases differ from different manufacturers, the sizes of bed linen also vary within these limits. It is recommended to purchase linen after buying a mattress. The purchased mattress needs to be measured with a tape measure, and bed linens should be selected in accordance with the parameters.

Base height

One and a half beds can be made with different heights of the base. This parameter is of great importance, since it should be chosen not at random, but depending on the age and physiological characteristics of the person for whom the bed is intended. What size can a bed frame have:

Medium;
Low;
High.

Frames are considered low, the height of which does not exceed 35 cm. Such furniture is suitable for children and adolescents. When calculating the required height of the mattress, it is necessary to be guided by the rule: the legs of the sleeping person when sitting on the bed are bent at the knees and positioned to the floor at an angle of 90 degrees. If you have to climb on the bed, it is too high. Beds with a low frame are not recommended for elderly and infirm people, because due to their limited physical abilities they will not be able to sit or lie on the mattress at all.

Beds of medium height, which is up to 50 cm, are universal and suitable for people of all ages. For older people, it is better to choose medium or high frames. The most convenient for them will be a height of 50 to 60 cm, but it’s better to select a specific model for a specific person. A high frame is also suitable for people with high body weight, for whom a lorry is purchased. If it is too low, it will be difficult for a large person to sit, lie down and stand up, and if it is high, this process will be much easier.

Headboard options

At a single bed, the headboard can be decorated in the same way as with a single or double model. The most common among Russian manufacturers is the head height of 95 cm. For manufacturers from other countries, the height of the head may vary. Also, they may vary depending on the manufacturer.

The height of the headboard also varies with the height of the frame. The higher the frame, the higher the head will be. For frames more than 50 cm above the floor, the head can be higher and reach 100 or even 110 cm. If the beds are low, 20-25 cm above the floor, the height of the head rarely exceeds 77 cm. This applies to products for children .

Exclusive models made in a particular style can have a non-standard head height, and it can be significantly higher than expected for a frame of this height. In this case, the headboard performs the functions of not only supporting the bed, maintaining the mattress and restricting movement on the bed, but also participates in the design of the room. Models are rarely found, the height of the heads of which is only 15-25 cm above the base of the bed.

Unusual shape models

Non-standard models that have an unconventional shape of the frame and mattress are considered non-standard. They may vary in size and appearance. Non-standard models are most often made double, since the creation of an unusual bed based on a single or double bed can significantly reduce the comfort of staying on it.

Among the most common options for unusual models, round and oval beds are widely known. Most often they are made double. If the purpose of acquiring a half bed is not to save space, but to create an unusual style in the interior, order a lorry in the form of an oval. This model will not help save space in the room, it will take up additional space. If a lorry is purchased for one, and not for two people, this option is valid. Then the size of the bed will be set one and a half, depending on the availability of space in the room.

As can be seen from the information described in this article, the acquisition of a half bed is often justified. It allows you to increase the free space in the room. It also provides additional comfort to the sleeping person. With the right approach, the purchase of furniture for relaxation will ensure a comfortable stay in the room at night, provide a healthy and complete sleep, relieve problems of insomnia, lack of sleep and pain in the spine.