If you have a small bedroom or need an extra bed, there are many types of beds available that help make the most of the space. The bunk bed, loft beds, futons, folding beds, sofa beds, trundle beds are some of the many options available in the market.
Bunk beds are a good option for the children’s room. They are two beds, one on top of the other, kept separated by support struts. Thus, it provides you with two beds in the space for one, freeing up an area for children to study and play. Of course, safety precautions should be considered and bunk beds should only be used for children over the age of six.
A variation of the bunk bed is the loft bed, where there is a bed on top, but the lower area can be used for a variety of purposes. It is sometimes used as storage space. It is common these days to find the empty space designed in a study with a table and storage cabinets.
Sofa beds are a good option if you need to have an additional bed for occasional visits. They are used as sofas or seating arrangements during the day and can be rolled out into a bed for the night. There are numerous designs available and should be chosen based on comfort and ease of use.
Traditionally, futons were thin mattresses that were used and continue to be used in Japan. They fold up and put away when not in use. Today they have been modified and used in the west to look like a sofa bed. They usually have a wooden or metal frame with a thin mattress that can be used as a sofa and unfold to use as a bed.
Pull-down beds or fold-down beds are another available option. Here the bed is stored against the wall and can be folded down for use when needed. Pull-down beds come in high quality and designs to match your home décor, so it can be hard to tell there is a bed. They are ideal for a small apartment or as guest beds to use in your den or study. There are varieties available where the bed is stored inside a closet with doors.
You also have the Chest Futon Bed Fu another option for hideaway beds. They look like a chest of drawers when not in use. The mattress is stored inside this designed mock dresser.
The trundle bed is another convenient and good option for a space-saving bed. Basically it is an extra bed that can be stored under the normal bed. When needed, it can be pulled out from under the main bed. It is an excellent choice for children’s pajama parties. Variations are available. The basic is a low frame and there are others available that can be raised to the height of the main bed. It is generally advisable to purchase the trundle bed as a set, a pair designed to fit together and work together.
The high platform bed is becoming common these days. Gives you extra storage space under the bed. They look elegant and stylish.
Always try to use the vertical space around you to maximize the available floor space.
