Two Good Reasons To Choose The Right Bed

Sound, restful sleep is now proven, through many different scientific studies, to be absolutely essential to human well-being. Lack of sleep affects us physically, emotionally and psychologically, and is now believed to be a major cause of road accidents, poor mental health and decision making, as well as reduced school and work performance. Although there are many reasons why a good night’s sleep eludes many people, a significant factor is the quality and design of the bed. In the same way that a craftsman needs sturdy quality tools to produce the best result, so does the human body respond to sleeping on a bed of the right size, shape and strength to suit the individual.

There are many different types of beds on the market of all levels of quality, in price brackets to suit almost everyone. The challenge is to find just the right bed, the piece of furniture Brisbane that will beckon comfortingly, provide eight or more hours of rejuvenating sleep and allow the user to spring out refreshed and ready for the day ahead.

In choosing the right bed there are a number of things to consider, and one of the first should be the actual size. After all, it is pointless trying out different beds for comfort, only to find that the chosen item won’t fit comfortably in the bedroom. An overly large bed causes access problems when changing bed linen, while a small bed makes the whole room look bare and uninviting.

Bed sizes in Australia generally are manufactured to standard dimensions with the smallest size being the single bed, followed by the single extra long, the difference being only the length. The king single is both wider and longer than the single, and is the next size up. The next jump is to the double bed then to the queen size which is wider and longer. The final jump is to the king size which is wider again, but the same length as the queen size.

If storage space in the home is at a premium, purchasing a custom furniture Brisbane bed that also has storage capacity is a good exercise in value-adding. Many beds have under-bed storage drawers or compartments that are excellent places to store winter doonas and blankets or rarely used clothes. For children’s rooms, clever under-bed storage helps young children keep their rooms tidy, as it is easier for little ones to drop toys, books etc. into drawers under the bed than to reach cupboard shelves.

A good night’s sleep will prepare anyone for the day ahead, and to have a bed that is both functional, comfortable and a beautiful piece of furniture is the best outcome. A solid, craftsman built timber bed should last a lifetime, age gracefully and be a welcome respite from the day’s toil.