Beds buying guide

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Buying a Bed

Contents

1 Bed Sizes
2 Bed Designs
    2.1 Classic Beds
    2.2 Space-Saving Beds
    2.3 Alternatives

There's nothing more rejuvenating than an amazing night's sleep. To achieve that level of zen, you're definitely going to need a comfortable bed. But what is comfortable for you? A soft, medium, or firm mattress? And what size and style bed is best? We're here to help you catch the most Z's possible, so read this guide and you won't go wrong.

Let's get started...

Bed Sizes

Things that you should think about:

Do you sleep alone or share a bed?
Will this be for guests use or your own?
Do you have a particular style in mind?
Do you want a slat system or a high off the ground box spring?
How much space do you have for the bed?

Once you have your needs sorted out, you can then figure out what size would be best:

One Person

Twin
Twin XL
Full

Two People

Queen
King
California King

Bed Designs

The bed you sleep in says a lot about you. Once you have determined your specific needs, find the bed that best expresses your own personal style and character. There are tons of different styles to choose from, so start browsing!

Classic Beds

Wooden Beds are a classic and beautiful idea for your bedroom.

Metal Beds can come in a variety of styles and decors.

Futons are metal or wooden frames that can be converted from a couch to a bed. Great versatility, but not that much support and cushioning.

Four-Poster Beds and similar
Canopy Beds can make you feel like royalty.

Kid Beds are smaller and more durable.

Space-Saving Beds

Bunk beds save space, but might bedangerous for younger children. Bunk Bed

Trundle beds hide a spare bed underneath the frame-perfect for guests and sleeopvers.

Murphy beds can fold up into the wall or cabinet when not needed. Good if you need to save a lot of space, like in a studio apartment.

Day beds are twin sized beds with a back designed to look like a sofa.

Lofted beds give you more floor and drawer space underneath.

Alternatives

Round beds are an interesting and attention getting alternative.

Hammocks are earthy and a relazing idea for a warm summer night. Get a pad so the ropes don't hurt your back. hammock pad

Sofabeds have the same space-saving qualities as a futon, but they usually aren't as comfortable.


Wooden Beds are a classic and beautiful idea for your bedroom.	Metal Beds can come in a variety of styles and decors.	Futons are metal or wooden frames that can be converted from a couch to a bed. Great versatility, but not that much support and cushioning.	Four-Poster Beds and similar Canopy Beds can make you feel like royalty.	Kid Beds are smaller and more durable.


Bunk beds save space, but might bedangerous for younger children. Bunk Bed	Trundle beds hide a spare bed underneath the frame-perfect for guests and sleeopvers.	Murphy beds can fold up into the wall or cabinet when not needed. Good if you need to save a lot of space, like in a studio apartment.	Day beds are twin sized beds with a back designed to look like a sofa.	Lofted beds give you more floor and drawer space underneath.


Round beds are an interesting and attention getting alternative.	Hammocks are earthy and a relazing idea for a warm summer night. Get a pad so the ropes don't hurt your back. hammock pad	Sofabeds have the same space-saving qualities as a futon, but they usually aren't as comfortable.