1. There are many different types of beds including twin, full, queen, king, platform, folding, panel, sleigh, Murphy, trundle, canopy and day beds. 2. Beds also come in a variety of styles such as contemporary, traditional, modern, mission, cottage, country, vintage, industrial, rustic, Scandinavian and mid-century. 3. Beds are typically made from materials like metal, wood, wicker/rattan but can also include features like upholstered headboards, distressed finishes, storage, bookcases or lighted headboards.

1. BED TYPES

2. 1. Twin Bed – 39”x 75”
• The twin is generally made to accommodate one child or one adult
sleeper. Twin is a great size for smaller guest spaces, bunk beds, and
daybeds.

4. 2. Twin-XL 39”x 80”
• The XL stands for extra long, and at 5 inches longer than the standard
twin, this size is great for taller youth or adults. This is also is the same
length as a queen or king. Thus, two of them side by side equals a
king.

6. 3. Double: 54″x 75″
• Double, also known as full, was commonly used for two adults around
30 to 40 years ago, when homes and bedrooms were built smaller.
Now this size is usually reserved for single person or smaller guest
room use. It is a snug fit for two adults, and the same length as a
twin. Most couples opt for the queen size

8. 4. Queen 60”x 80”
• Queen size is the most popular bed sold. This size is ideal for two
adults who would like to save living space, in relation to a king. It’s
also popular for single adults who simply like to spread out.

10. 5. King 76”x 80”
• A king size bed is the same length as a queen but much wider, with an
additional 16 inches. If you have the available space, it offers the
most room for couples. King size beds can be great if kids or pets
often share your bed. The tallest people can also special order a
California-King, which is 72” x 84”.

12. 6. Platform
• A platform bed has a base which consists of a raised, level horizontal
solid frame, often with a section consisting of rows of flexible wooden
slats or latticed structure meant to support just a mattress. This
platform provides adequate, flexible support and ventilation for a
mattress by itself, eliminating the need for a box-spring or a second
mattress as a foundation.

14. 7. Folding
• A folding bed has a hinged frame, allowing the bed to be stored in a
much smaller space. These are often used in guest bedrooms and
spaces where the bed will not be used regularly. Some examples fold
on a wheeled frame, to put put in closets, while others fold into
enclosures meant to be displayed.

16. 8. Panel
• A panel bed consists of a headboard and footboard made from flat
panels of wood. The panels are framed with raised molding or
grooves that mimic traditional wood paneling or wainscoting. The
headboard and footboard are connected by wooden rails.
Manufacturers offer panel beds in both painted and wood-stained
finishes. Some also offer headboard-only versions.

18. 9. Sleigh
• The sleigh bed features curved or scrolled foot and headboards,
resembling a sled or sleigh. Often made of heavy wood, this style is a
result of the French and American Empire period of the early 19th
century. Today’s sleigh beds are made from a variety of materials
including wood, iron, steel and aluminum, and often possess less
exaggerated curves of the foot and headboards.

20. 10. Murphy
• Murphy beds are designed to save space in a unique way, by hinging
the frame so that the bed itself can be tilted vertically and stored in a
closet or cabinet.
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22. 11. Trundle
• Trundle beds are usually considered a pair of beds, with one standard
and a second on casters so that it may be stored beneath the upper
bed. This design is a space-saving idea and allows for an extra bed to
be available when necessary, without wasting space when it is not.

24. 12. Standard
• A standard bed frame is usually considered one with a simple metal
frame upon which the box spring and mattress will sit

26. 13. Day
• Daybeds are used for sleeping, lounging, reclining, and seating, often
in common rooms. Frames can be made out of wood, metal or a
combination, while the shape is a cross between chaise lounge,
couch, and a bed.

28. 14. Poster
• A poster, or more commonly four-poster, bed is built with four vertical
columns, one in each corner, sometimes supporting an upper panel.
Traditionally these beds were highly ornate and made of carved oak,
but now come in a variety of materials and configurations

30. 15. Canopy
• A canopy bed is a decorative bed style similar to the poster. A typical
example features posts at each of the four corners extending
far above the mattress. Ornate or decorative fabric is draped across
the upper space between the posts, create a ceiling, or
canopy, covering the bed space.

32. Style
• Style defines the overall look and theme of the bed. Regardless of size
or design, this will influence the texture, tone, and feel of the
furniture

33. 16. Contemporary
• Contemporary style usually means an “of the now” presence,
including modern materials or shapes that did not exist in the past,
and signify an attachment to now.

35. 17. Traditional
• Like any traditional furniture, a bed of this style echoes the timeworn
visual touches that have stayed with us for centuries.

37. 18. Modern
• With modern style, there can be a lot of crossover with contemporary
beds. The idea is that a piece of modern furniture has an up to date
design, and is most definitely not traditional or old fashioned.

39. 19. Mission
• Mission style is a design that emphasizes simple horizontal and
vertical lines and flat panels that accentuate the grain of the wood.

41. 20. Cottage
• Cottage beds typically have large, sometimes lavish
headboards. There can be some carving, but most of the decoration
is painted.

43. 21. Country
• Country style is often defined by rich textures or traditional shapes
with an American sensibility.

45. 22. Vintage
• Vintage encompasses the idea of throwback style, purposely aiming
for a prior time period when a specific look was fashionable.

47. 24. Industrial
• The major touchstone of industrial style is a utilitarian look, gleaned
from the idea of factories and centers of production.

49. 25. Rustic
• Rustic style is defined by a sense of the homespun, old fashioned, and
outdoors.

51. 26. Scandinavian
• Scandinavian furniture is characterized by simplicity, minimalism and
functionality. These beds may come in a variety of shapes, but usually
lack flourishes or purely aesthetic additions.

53. 27. Mid-century
• Mid-century style beds bring 1950’s and 60’s style to the frame, with
often streamlined headboards and gently tapered wood legs. It’s a
refined yet comfortably traditional style.

55. Frame material
• Regardless of style, design, or any other consideration, your bed will
be crafted out of a small handful of materials.

56. 28. Metal
• Metal bed frames are a more modern convention, lacking the warmth
and familiarity of traditional wood construction frames. They can be
much lighter, more versatile in modifying size, and often fit a
contemporary look well.

58. 29. Wood
• Our most common
and oldest furniture
building material,
wood is pretty self
explanatory. It informs
the most ornate and
hand-crafted pieces in
this collection.

59. 30. Wicker/Rattan
• Rattan, or
wicker, is a style
where material
is woven into a
hard surface. It
can be made of
plant based or
plastic
materials and is
often
lightweight and
firm.

60. Other Bed Features to Consider
31.
Upholstered
headboard
• Upholstered
headboards
add a soft,
luxurious,
and
decorative
touch

61. 32. Distressed finish
In distressing, the
furniture finish is
intentionally manipulated
to look less than perfect,
or older, such as with
sandpaper or
paint stripper.

62. 33. Storage
• Storage beds hold drawers
or otherwise concealed
storage beneath or
surrounding the mattress
itself. Some models even
have a hinged frame,
where the entire sleeping
surface can be lifted to
reveal storage.

63. 34. Bookcase
• Bookcase beds, as
indicated by the
name, encompass a
bookcase, usually
into where a
headboard normally
would stand

64. 35. Lighted headboard
• Beds with lighted
headboards can
appear in a variety of
shapes, styles and
materials. The
prominent feature is a
light source built into
the headboard, for
easy reading or viewing
of stored books or
other items.