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A Size Guide to Divan Beds and Bedsteads

Monday, October 29th, 2007

A divan bed is made up of a base and a mattress, and the base can be customised in many different ways. The main use for the divan base is to use it as a storage facility, and there are many different ways of doing this. For example, the standard way is to have drawers in the base, where you can have 2 drawers, 4 drawers, 2 drawers and 2 continental drawers to allow for bedside tables. However, if you don’t require storage, some divan beds have the option of a shallow base, which lowers the bed if height is a problem.

A lot of divan beds now come as self assembly, so that if you believe that you may have trouble getting a whole bed into the room of choice due to narrow corridors for example, you can take the bed in pieces and assemble it in the room. A lot of divans also come on castors, so that once you do get it into the room of choice, getting it into position shouldn’t be a problem

The depth of the mattress with vary depending on how much filling there is in the mattress.

Divan beds come in 6 different standard size categories

Small Single (2FT 6″).
75cm x 190cm.

A typical size for people looking for a single bed but may have smaller room requirements

Single (3FT).
90cm x 190cm.

This is the standard single divan bed children and adults.

Small Double (4FT).
120cm x 190cm.

A typical size for people looking for a double bed but may have smaller room requirements.

Double (4FT 6).
135cm x 190cm.

The most popular size for a divan bed common for 2 adults sharing

Kingsize (5FT).
150 x 200cm.

This size is again popular for 2 people sharing, but is wider and longer, allowing for more room.

Super Kingsize (6FT)
180cm x 200cm.

This is the biggest standard bed size. This bed is best for 2 people who want the maximum amount of room.

European sizes

There are also a lot of none industry standard European sizes.

European Single - The dimensions of this are 90cm x 200cm, making it slightly longer than the industry standard single.

European Small Double - The dimensions of this are 120cm x 200cm, again making it slightly longer than the industry standard size.

European Double - The dimensions of this are 140cm x 200cm, making it wider and longer than the industry standard double. This size could be for people who want a slightly bigger bed, but don’t have the room to fit a Kingsize or Super Kingsize bed.

European Kingsize - The dimensions of this are 160cm x 200cm, making it wider than the industry standard size. This bed size could be best suited for people who want a slightly wider bed, yet don’t have the room for a Super Kingsize.

Bedsteads

Bedsteads are another alternative to divan beds. With a bedstead, you buy the mattress separately rather than it coming as a set like a divan. This could be the best option if you would rather mix and match to get your perfect bed.

Bedsteads are different to divans in the way that bedsteads don’t come in standard sizes, they only fit a standard size mattress. Therefore the size of the bedstead depends on the design and the materials used to build it. For example, a bedstead built from wood would most likely be thicker than a bedstead built from metal.

Bedsteads come in the following sizes:

Single
Will fit a standard single mattress 90cm x 190cm (3FT)

Small double
Will fit a 120cm x 190cm (4FT) Small Double mattress

Double
Will fit a 135 x 190cm (4FT 6″) Double mattress

Kingsize
Will fit a 150cm x 200cm Kingsize mattress

Super Kingsize
Will fit a 180cm x 200cm Super Kingsize mattress

In today’s ever increasing demanding market, the bed industry is doing everything possible to cater for all requirements. If the standard sizes however don’t meet your requirements, some manufacturers offer a custom built service to your exact specification.

Why not view the range of divan beds and bedsteads at bedstar.

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Advantages of Buying A Divan Bed

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

Divan beds offer many advantages over other mattress and base combinations, Divans allow for more comfort, size options and ultimately when space is at a premium - storage options.

Divan beds have a wide range of storage choices. For example the traditional drawer option, where you can have 2 drawers, 4 drawers, 2 normal size drawers and 2 continental drawers to allow for a bedside tables to be positioned next to the bed and still allow access to the drawers, sliding drawers or end drawers allow easy access to storage if the width of the room is an issue, and the Ottoman divan base, which allows you to easily lift up the top of the divan either by springs or by a gas lift mechanism. This allows for the whole of the divan base to be used as storage.

Storage is a key factor in any bedroom as you may not have a room which is big enough for a wardrobe, or you need that little bit of extra storage to keep your spare pillows and blankets in for example.

Divan beds come in all different sizes, whether it be Small Single, Single, Small Double, Double, Kingsize or Super Kingsize. Some bed manufacturers also offer continental sizes, which are slightly larger or smaller than the usual standard sizes. This allows you to get the perfect size bed for whatever your needs. Whether you just need a standard single bed for you or your child or something with a little more room for you or you and your partner, divan beds will have a size that will cater to your requirements, dependent on the size of your bedroom.

Divans also offer different base options. Most bases come on castors for easy maneuverability, however, if you don’t require castors, some divan bases come on legs allowing for extra storage space under the base itself. The top of the divan base also has various options. For example, the standard top is a platform top, which is just a solid top base on which the mattress sits. However, you can also purchase a sprung edge top, which is a layer of springs in the top of the divan to give you a higher level of comfort.

At Bedstar, we know how stressful buying the perfect bed can be, as with bedsteads you have to buy the bedstead and then buy the mattress to go with it, but with divan beds, most come as sets with a mattress included and with options for different storage, and also most divan beds come with matching fabric to give you a sense of style as well as practicality.

A wide range of divan beds are available on our website, and you can read more about Ottoman divan bases too.

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Ottoman beds - Ideal Storage Solutions

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

If you are short of storage, an Ottoman bed may be the choice for you. Ottoman beds are a different type of divan, rather than standard divan bases where you have drawers for storage, an Ottoman bed allows you to use the whole of the divan base as a storage unit.

The way this works is either through a gas lift or spring loaded system, which allows you to lift up and close the bed with ease. A spring loaded system uses a set of springs to push the bed upwards and to easily allow you to push the bed back down again, and a gas lift Ottoman system utilises the same system as used in the boot of a car, allowing for easy lifting upwards or downwards.

Bedstar are a UK based company and have a wide range of Ottoman beds from a wide range of different manufacturers. We sell Ottomans from top company’s such as Millbrook, Jay-Be, Relyon, Breasley, Dorlux and many more. Not only this, but we sell Ottomans in Single (3FT), Double (4FT 6″), Kingsize (5FT) and Super Kingsize (6FT) sizes, all at discount prices.

Ottoman beds are designed not only to be practical, but also stylish. Our Ottomans come in a range of different upholstery’s. Whether you need Faux Leather, Black or Brown Real Leather, Suede, Fabric or ordinary damask upholstery, we have something to suit you. Also, most of our Ottomans come with a sprung slatted base for optimum comfort. Combined with a top quality mattress, you will be sure to get a good nights sleep.

One example of our fantastic range of Ottomans is the Dorlux Torino Divan Set, which comes complete with a mattress and has the Flexiform Spring System, developed by Dorlux, which contains contains hundreds of small individual springs, almost twice as many as other mattresses, therefore offering you unbeatable levels of comfort. Not only this, the Torino Ottoman features Polyester and Cotton fillings, a choice of either Platform Top or Sprung edge and a micro quilted cover. This bed and many others are on our website now at discount prices.

Another example of our fabulous range of Ottomans includes the Breasley Margo, which available in either light or dark brown chenille fabric.

Some of our Ottomans belong to ranges of Bedroom furniture, meaning that when you get that perfect Ottoman, you can get matching wardrobes, bedside cabinets, chests of drawers, mirrors and dressing tables to make your bedroom perfect.

Bedstar offer a 2 man white glove delivery service on all of our Ottomans and will even ring you to arrange a delivery date that best suits you.

In a time where storage space is a must have, Ottoman beds offer a sense of practicality that other divan beds just can’t offer.

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