Different types of bed

Although most discussions about beds tend to focus on the mattress and the material that it is made from, i.e. memory foam, springs etc, the primary buying concern for many people is the type of bed.

In the same way that there are many different types of mattress construction, there is an equally, if not greater, number of bed frames.

These frames range from divan style beds to temporary futons and everything in between. What you want will depend on the use that you have for it.

If you want a bed for a main bedroom you may want a divan that offers extra storage, or you may opt for some kind of bed frame where you buy the mattress separately. When this is the case there is a pretty wide choice of alternatives.

Frames can be made from wood, metal or some of the polyurethane/plastic hybrid materials that are strong and easy to clean. Equally, they can be cheap and cheerful or expensive and of a high build quality.

A simple frame may be tubular and largely covered by bedding. More expensive frames can be based around different styles like the four poster, the French or the Sleigh style. In these cases the frame become a design feature of the bed and the room in which it is located.

The other bed type is the futon or sofa bed. In reality these should be two distinctly different bed constructions, however the names are often (and incorrectly) interchanged.

Both these beds types are intended for use during the night and storing or converting during the day. The original futon was just a mattress that folded up, but modern version (and sofa beds) have a metamorphosis that sees them become a chair or sofa during the day.

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