Just how many different types of bed are there?

I asked myself this question a few weeks ago after redecorating my daughter’s bedroom, I made up my mind that she really needed a new bed and searched the internet to find the right choice. I was absolutely amazed at the different choices of beds available today. Most people tend to go for a standard Divan type single or double bed but if you take some time and have a look at what’s out there I’ll guarantee that you’ll be surprised at the variety of choices. I have decided to document the different types of bed I found giving you a brief introduction as to how they look and what they offer.

Cabin bed:

This a bed that sits quite high up which can easily be identified as the space underneath the bed is generally used as storage space. There is an incredible variety of cabin beds as they are suitable for both the younger generations and the older generations, for example children’s cabin beds can come as themes i.e. a pirate theme for a boy where the bed is made up to be a pirate ship often containing a flag, a sail and sometimes rigging. You can also get princess themes for girls which have turrets and flags generally in pink where young girls can pretend they are real princesses. There are also many types for the older generations which can be quite stylish and provide some much needed storage areas underneath the bed which are ideal for people with smaller bedrooms.

Bunk Beds:

These are effectively two beds on top of each other with a frame separating them to create separate bunks so two people can sleep in the same sleeping area each on a separate bunk. These are more commonly found in families that have two siblings sharing one room where space is usually tight. Larger families utilise furniture like bunk beds rather than relocating to bigger living accommodation.

Platform Bed:

The bed is effectively a bed made of a mattress that has just a frame around it. These beds although quite simple can be very stylish and look great in modern bedrooms. However these beds are normally quite low down and probably would be unsuitable for the young or the elderly as they often have sharp modern edges to them.

Canopy Bed (four poster bed):

The canopy bed or the four poster bed as it more commonly called has (as it name suggests) four posts, one on each corner, holding up a canopy overhead that is often made from linen. These types of bed have been around for centuries and are quite grander and are often found in stately homes.

Loft Beds:

Loft beds are generally raised quite high off the ground with a frame providing a large area underneath to utilise and have things like desks and TV storage areas of even seating. They are a bit like a bunk bed without the bottom bunk and are often confused with cabin beds as they do a similar thing with the space underneath the bed.

Murphy Beds:

These types of beds are the type that normally fold up in to the wall often having a metal frame and often found in smaller apartment type buildings.

Futon Beds:

These types are beds that normally double up as a seat which then folds down in to ma stylish low bed. The design is based around a Japanese style of bed.