Why do we need king size beds?

When it comes to buying a new bed, there is huge amount of choice on the market. There are two big decisions to be made before rushing out to buy. Firstly there is the size of bed and secondly the type of bed. Only once this is decided can you look at the different styles and themes.

Sizes
There is a broad range of sizes of beds, smallest there is the single bed, this suits a smaller room and generally one person or a child.

The next step up is the often called a ¾ bed it is 4ft and is generally for a single person wanting a bit more space, for a small room or it can be used for two people but tends to be a bit of a squeeze.

Then we have the standard double bed at 4ft 6, the king size at 5ft and the super king size at 6ft. What is the need you might ask for such large beds? Some see king size beds as a luxury but in a large master bedroom a small double can be dwarfed by large accessories like a large wardrobe. More and more people are opting for a king size bed as bedding manufacturers catch up with this trend and begin to create suitable bedding.

Types
There are two main types of bed, the frame bed and the divan.

Divans have advantages and disadvantages. On one hand a divan is good for storage and sometimes breaks into smaller parts, on the other hand it is sometimes bulky and is easily snagged and stained.

The frame bed provides many advantages it can be constructed in the room where you want it to be. Its easy to keep clean, you can choose the mattress separately and it can tie in with other furniture in the room, for example if you purchased a bedroom set a divan may look out of place.

So before you go shopping for a new bed, have a think about what size and type of bed suits your needs. Then why not have a search online and check out our furniture store.