Double metal bed, advantages and disadvantages

There are two main types of double beds: wooden and metal. Someone likes wooden options, others - a metal double bed, cold, but strong. It is impossible to say unequivocally which is better. But if you take into account all the pros and cons of furniture from different materials, you can understand what is optimal in design and characteristics.

Advantages and disadvantages

First, about the merits. The obvious plus is durability. Damaging the metal frame is not so easy. To do this, you need to specifically tune in to break the furniture, with considerable effort. Neither its transportation to another place, nor a large number of assemblies will cause any harm. But even if, by some miracle, the steel frame of the double bed is crumpled, it is enough to contact a specialist to fix the problem.

Metal furniture is easy to clean. It is smooth and is not damaged by cleaning with strong disinfectants, abrasive substances.

Secondly, this bed is ideal for people with a lot of weight. You can not be afraid that over time you will have to buy new furniture due to wear and tear. Do not be afraid of squeaks that occur in wooden models, if the assembly was incorrect.

Metal double beds for the bedroom are durable. They can be operated not for a year or two, but for decades. Over time, the condition will remain the same. They are resistant not only to the passage of time, but also to temperatures: such furniture is not afraid of either cold or heat.

The metal is not toxic. Unlike, for example, chipboards of class E2 and E3, which cause inflammation and allergies due to the release of formaldehyde, steel does not harm health.

There are a number of minuses. Metal is not only intuitively associated with something cold, but also really quickly parted with heat. For many people, this is a sharply negative factor, because when you are in bed, you want to warm yourself: the more heat, the more comfort. Recently, however, manufacturers have been processing metal so that the steel is not cold.

Another disadvantage is the fear of moisture. If damage has occurred, corrosion may occur. In addition, most metal beds do not have drawers. Although there are exceptions, they are rare. Therefore, if the house has a little space for storing things, this is a significant minus.

Headboard Types

We offer for sale beds with various headboards for every taste. They differ in the manufacturing method, the material used, and the shape. The following production methods exist:

stamping;
forging.

In the first case, the pipelined method is implied. He is less skilled and aesthetic. The stamped parts are not particularly durable. Forging, in turn, is a much more complex process, requiring better training and professionalism on the part of workers. Production is carried out at high temperatures. Forged beds look more interesting, their forms are more complex and intricate. They create a romantic mood in the room.

Double beds with metal headboards will not appeal to people who want the back to cover them from a draft or sunlight.

At the same time, there are options in which the back is made of wood, decorated with beautiful carvings. Such models are easier to combine with a wide range of styles. For example, they are more suitable for classics than beds with metal headboards.

The headboard may be upholstered in leather or other soft materials. This finish does not necessarily apply only to the back: some products are completely upholstered with fabric.

Forged

Shampovka

With a wooden insert on the back

With leather headboard

Varieties of base

Metal beds have the following varieties of bases:

From metal bars. Provides good ventilation of the mattress, while maintaining its durability. If the bed is made of metal, then this is the most wear-resistant set that will serve for many years without breakdowns.
Flat bottom. This is a solid surface made of plywood or chipboard. Whole sheets are treated with special protective agents. This species has many disadvantages. It is less suitable for use with orthopedic mattresses that do not reveal all their advantages in such a bundle. And due to the lack of holes in the bottom, the mattress is simply not ventilated, which is why its life is reduced.
Orthopedic base made of lamellas. This is the core of the bed, made of planks springing and taking the form of a body. Wide elements are suitable for springless mattresses or for those that use options such as bonnel. They are recommended to be bought by people weighing less than 90 kg. For greater body weight, it is better to choose narrow lamellas. They are suitable for all mattresses, but are ideally combined with those in which independent springs and elements of increased density are used. The materials from which the lamellae are made: birch, walnut, beech. The option of birch is budget. Walnut and beech are more expensive, but stronger and more reliable.

The standard thickness of the slats is from 6 to 8 mm, width - 63 mm. The length depends on the dimensions of the base. The standard distance between them is approximately 75 mm.

Orthopedic bases are mandatory tested for strength. Compared to solid ones, they are much better suited for transportation because of their mobility. They are much easier to load in a car: they can be disassembled without much difficulty.

Such constructions may provide for stiffness adjustment. So, the left side of the bed can be soft, and the right - elastic. This is simply indispensable in cases where people sleeping very different in weight. The ability of the bed to adapt to the individual physiological characteristics of each person is the key to a comfortable and healthy sleep.

Metal bars

Lamella base

Flat bottom

Color and style

One of the components of the appearance of the bed is painting. Not only color is important here, but the coating technology itself. There are two types, using hammer or powder paint.

Hammer paint has such a specific name for the reason that the product coated with it looks like it was being pounded with a hammer. Initially, it was used in conditions in which design is of the utmost importance: in production, in laboratories. For the same reason, the paint was exclusively gray. Over time, the range of possible color versions has expanded significantly: color pigments began to be added to the composition.

The main advantage of hammer paint is its high resistance to corrosion and damage. Due to the fact that the composition contains metal powder, this enamel has a high density. It copes well with temperature extremes and other environmental influences.

This paint is safe for human health, does not emit harmful substances, does not have an unpleasant odor, maintains a decent appearance for a long time and repels dirt.

Another type of paint used in the manufacture of metal double beds is powder. The most common furniture is white and black, but there are many other shades. And if the owner wanted to change the design of the room, the color of the furniture is not difficult to change.

Powder paint is also not harmful and toxic. It withstands external influences well. It differs from the hammer one in that after application the surface turns out to be even and smooth.

The external features of metal beds are a matter of debate. Some believe that compared to wood, they are not universal. And someone believes that they are suitable for interiors of any style.

For minimalism, beds with straight contours, without bending forged "curls", are suitable. This style requires simplicity. Matt or chrome is preferred. In this case, beds with wooden elements will fit in well.

For classic interiors, models with forged execution and the use of wood, a variety of decorative elements are more suitable. A leather back, as well as cream-colored metal beds, will look good. Furniture should look luxurious.

Forging is great for country style and vintage-style interiors. Gracefully it fits into Provence.

The four-poster beds will look perfect in an oriental-style interior. They go well with exquisite carpets, expensive materials (bronze vases, gold objects, lamps, ivory items). But it is not necessary to associate a canopy with something medieval.

There are also minimalist models suitable for modern interiors. But certainly the canopy does not fit into the bedrooms with a small area and low ceiling. Such beds need space, otherwise the room will begin to look even closer.

How to choose a quality model

Even when choosing durable products such as metal double beds, you need to be careful. All joints must be sufficiently strong. The surface should not be scratched. In places where enamel is damaged, corrosion can quickly form.

Those who want to sleep on an orthopedic mattress should take a closer look at the lamellas, rather than the options with an iron base. Comfort and health are important parameters for a double bed.

It is better not once or twice to think about whether the bed really fits into the interior. After the purchase, it will be too late to regret.

Popular brands with a wide range and optimal prices: Woodville, Dupen, Francesco Rossi. All of them have their own characteristics. Different and pricing.

Woodville beds with elegant wrought iron fit perfectly into the Provence, country and classic interiors. Their cost varies from 13 to 15 thousand rubles.

The Dupen brand has a wide range of beds, costing from 16 to 120 thousand rubles. There are options in the catalog that are suitable for different interior styles: classic, modern, high-tech.

Francesco Rossi offers double forged models. They are more suitable for a magnificent and refined style than for minimalism. Price range from 20 thousand rubles and above.

This is not to say that metal beds are ideal for everyone. But among the models offered on the market, you can find an option suitable for any interior. And durability, convenience and reliability will be decisive factors for many buyers, leveling any shortcomings.