Why The Double Bed Remains Popular
The double bed remains a popular size with both couples and singles. The extra room in a double bed can accommodate a partner or just an individual that likes extra sleeping room. In smaller bedrooms in older homes or apartments, a double bed may be a better fit than a queen or king sized bed. For newlyweds, the double bed can provide a feeling of greater closeness.
Some individuals find single beds just aren’t big enough for comfortable sleeping. This may be because they are very active sleepers or because they are larger than average people. A double bed provides enough extra room for those who toss and turn in their sleep and for people who may need extra space due to their larger size. Double beds can be ideal for single sleepers.
Queen and king sized beds were once reserved for the rich and many older homes don’t have bedrooms large enough to comfortably fit a larger size bed. Most antique beds are single or double beds. If you love antiques, you know that many of the double beds made prior to standardized sizes were actually smaller than today’s double bed. These beds were usually made by craftsmen or homeowners and were designed to fit the room they would occupy. Less affluent households often didn’t even have bedrooms, but rather had sleeping alcoves or lofts. Beds were made to fit into the alcove which was covered by a curtain. They might be considered the precursor to the Murphy bed.
Double beds are available in a wide range of styles and it is simple to find mattresses to fit any standard double bed. The larger the bed and mattress, the more it costs. If you are choosing between a queen size and a double bed, make sure you know the prices of not only the bed frames, but the mattresses and foundations as well. The difference in price can be significant. Bedding, like sheets and comforters can also be more expensive for larger sized beds. Depending on your budgetary considerations, you may be better off with a slightly smaller double bed, than with a larger more expensive bed.
Double beds have many advantages including purchase price and the cost of dressing the bed. It is one reason why double beds are still so popular. Families which have the room are now buying double beds for their children’s rooms. They can sleep the child and a friend and are more convenient than trundles and safer than bunk beds.