Tips in Buying your next Bed

Published by cravat | Filed under Buyer / Seller Tips, Miscellaneous

Sleep is the most important part of our lives, and this has been proved over and over again by a number of experts. Your choice of bed becomes important for this reason itself, but becomes more significant because a bed is used for years on end, without any change or repair. The right bed should perfectly match the body of whoever sleeps on it, and it can offer complete relaxation and sound sleep for the mind and body. The wrong bed, on the other hand, can wreak havoc on your sleep.

The wrong choice of bed does not have to be of a shoddy quality either- it can also be the costliest bed and may have won its way into many homes. In reality, the right bed changes from person to person. What may work for your neighbor may cause problems for you, and here are the three biggest and most basic factors that changes with each individual’s requirements:

1. Length

The length of the bed is an important consideration while buying a bed, and the requirements change according to each individual. A smaller size bed may lead to countless uncomfortable nights, while a really long bed may take up so much space in your home that it would lead to uncomfortable days. An adult of normal height range would require a bed of at least 74 inches or 188cm in length. In fact, many manufacturers agree on this as the standard length. However, a tall adult of 6 feet or more would need an extra-long bed, maybe 78 inches, or 200cm.

2. Firmness

The second factor that you need to look at while buying a bed is its firmness. A firm bed doesn’t always suit everyone, although many experts believe that firm beds are generally better than soft beds. This is true, especially if you have chronic back pain or sore neck, or if you sleep on your back or stomach. However, a soft bed can also be good, and the key to finding the right bed is to get the balance of firmness and softness right. A softer bed can actually be good for people who sleep on their side, because their back needs to be aligned to avoid unnecessary stress. The key to getting your ratio of firmness to softness right is to see if the bed takes the shape of your body and supports every area evenly when you sleep.

3. Width

The width of a bed also changes according to various individual factors, such as the age and size of people using the bed, and the number of people who would be sleeping on it. While a child would be comfortable sleeping in a bed of 36 inches- equivalent to 92 cm-an adult would find it very narrow and uncomfortable. Consequently, you would want a wider bed if you are planning to buy one for one or more adults to sleep in. You can get a double bed for a width of 5 inches, or 137cm, but that would only give each person 27 inches or 685cm to sleep in, which would again be too little for most adults. That is why when you are choosing a bed, you need to picture if the person who is going to sleep on it would be comfortable or not. If the person turns and moves a lot in his or her sleep, then you need to keep that in mind as well while deciding the width, so that the person is comfortable with the space. Always check if the space in the room allows for the size bed you are wanting to buy … without compromising on your comfort levels during either night or day time.

Conclusion

A bed is a big investment because it is costly and it needs to be used continuously for years. Like any other big investment, it pays to do some research on beds before you buy one. A bed that is long enough, wide enough, and firm or soft enough to meet your individual requirements is definitely a safe bet. Therefore, it is best if you find out your requirements before you go out and start your hunt. A combination of the above mentioned factors can ensure peaceful and comfortable seep for years and years, and consequently, a relaxed and healthy life.
Both foam and spring type beds have a range of models and feels. When out testing do yourself a favor and try the different makes until your body tells you it likes the feel.

And always remember – to prolong the lifespan of your unit, please follow the Care Instructions on the leaflet enclosed with your new purchase.