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The Best Bed Frame Brands on the Market – Expert Picks

Introducing the Best Bed Frame Brands Out There!  Long gone (maybe not so long, for some) are the days of walking into your new crushes home and being appalled. There’s no toilet paper in the bathroom, there’s 4 different Sriracha bottles on the kitchen counter, and in their bedroom, there is nothing but a mattress …

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19 Different Bed Accessories – Ultimate List

1. College Dorm Bed Accessories College is a special time in a graduate’s life. It is an accomplished milestone. If you are leaving home for college, then you want your bedroom to be just as cozy and comfortable as the one you left behind. From the pictures on the walls to the furniture on the …

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Why Were Beds Invented? History and Evolution of the Bed

The bed, the embodiment of rest and relaxation plays such an important role in our lives as we spend about a third of our life in it. Beds today can be fine-tuned to fit any need we desire. Not too soft, not too firm, Tempurpedic, spring filled, or with the robotic ability to launch us …

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What Are Good Colors for a Headboard?

Headboards can really accentuate the bedroom, making it feel cozy and inviting, keeping you comfortable, and adding a pop of colour and texture. Let’s look at some of the best colours for your headboard. The choice you make for the colour of your headboard will really depend on the colours in the rest of the …

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How to Style a Bed for a Better Design and Comfort

Furniture Mattress According to a study, 93% of people suggest that a comfortable mattress is important for quality sleep, and we can’t deny how important good sleep is. So, once you’ve got your bed and nightstand situation sorted, move on your mattress, which is probably one of the hardest things I’ve had to do. Every …

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8 Different Types of Mattresses (Ultimate Buying Guide)

Is it time to replace your mattress for your bed? Depending on how much you use it and the type you have, you could be due for an upgrade if it’s ten years or more old. You may also find that you’re waking up with aches and pains, or you’re not sleeping well at all. …

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44 Different Types of Beds in 2023 (Styles, Sizes, Frames and Designs)

Quicklist: Beds Platform Bed  Folding Bed Panel Bed Sleigh Bed Murphy (Wall) Bed Trundle Bed Adjustable Bed Standard Bed Santiago Bed Daybed Poster Bed Canopy Bunk Bed Futon Convertible Ottoman Bed Pull-Out Sofa Bed Convertible Sofa Bed Storage Bed Twin Bed – 39”x 75” Twin-XL 39”x 80” Double: 54″x 75″ Queen Bed – 60”x 80” …

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51 of the Best Online Bedding Stores

Nice hotels invest a lot of money into bedding. Why? Because guests notice sheets, pillows, the duvet and of course the mattress. I can’t count how many times I’ve remarked “wow, these are great sheets” in hotels. Of course, it helps that the beds are usually really nice too. Here’s the thing. You can create …

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41 Best Online Mattress Stores (Epic List)

Mattresses were among the last consumer products to jump in the e-commerce but already the online competition is heating up. According to Forbes, online mattress stores made a cut of 10 percent from the $15 billion mattress industry in 2017, a double jump from 5 percent in 2016. While 85 percent of consumers still get …

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Whatever Happened to Those Round Beds from the 80s?

As COVID ravages the world and nation, brutally murdering our immediate and future plans and making us wonder what the new normal will look like, some of us are gravitating to the past.  If not out of comfort, out of familiarity. After all, where we’re going? There are no roads. Or at least no road …

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Move Over, Gaming Chairs: Gaming BEDS Have Arrived!

Podcast Version The Japanese have been eons ahead of America in many respects: riding their trains is a dreamscape after living under crumbling American infrastructure all your life. Toilets have SEAT WARMERS! And trumped-up fare evasion charges? Pfft, that doesn’t happen when you have universal systems like Suica cards where you can use them to …

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Box Spring or Platform Bed (Which One Should You Choose?)

So you’re choosing a new bed. Perhaps you figured that choosing a mattress would be the most complicated part. Think again. You also need to choose what kind of bed frame you want, and there are more factors involved than most people realize. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the choices, but don’t worry. We’re here …

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What’s the Difference Between a Panel vs. Platform Bed? Lots – Read them Here

Are you looking for the bed of your dreams? You want a relaxing space where you can stretch out at night in comfort and drift away. Many people focus on the mattress here, from box springs to memory foam to more high-tech options. However, you’re missing an important piece of the puzzle: the frame. You …

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Our Mega IKEA Bed Frames Review Guide

Shopping for furniture can be extremely overwhelming. Especially if you go into an IKEA on a Sunday morning, looking for a new bed frame without having any idea of what you’re walking into. Or, if you’re more inclined to purchase online, you run the risk of buying something that doesn’t meet your expectations. There are …

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Best Type of Mattress for Back Pain (According to Chiropractor)

This article was contributed by Dr. Brent Wells, D.C. If you struggle with back pain, finding a comfortable, supportive mattress can be very challenging. In fact, a mattress that doesn’t provide enough support can actually be a big cause of chronic back pain. Investing in a top quality mattress can do wonders for improving your …

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Ultimate Wall Bed Guide – Types, Sizes, Cost, Features and More

My first introduction to a wall bed was when we visited friends who had a wall bed for us. It was very comfortable. It was a queen-size bed, solid with a great mattress. While we have a futon in our bonus room / guest bedroom, I would not hesitate to install a wall bed for …

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12 Headboard Alternatives for Your Primary Bedroom

The headboard can create a focal point in your bedroom. Depending on its size and style, it can make your room appear large or small, and it can add comfort especially when you want to lean back while reading your favorite book. But headboards can also be expensive which doesn’t sound practical considering how there …

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Bunk Bed vs. Loft Bed: What’s the Difference and Which is Better?

A bunk bed and a loft bed are great alternatives for a small floor area and for families with more than one child. Both have similar styles, functions and sometimes even prices so it’s easy to see how they’re often mistaken to be the same thing. As you’ll find out below, both are different with …

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32 Different Types of Pillows for Sleeping (Pillow Size Chart Included)

Quicklist: Pillows Memory Foam Pillows Latex Pillows Down Pillows Down-Alternative Pillows Feather Pillows Polyfill Pillows Innerspring Pillows Standard Pillow Size Toddler Pillow Size Body Pillows Size Queen Pillow Size King Pillow Size Travel Pillow Size Memory Foam and Shredded Memory Foam Pillows Goose Down and Goose Feather Pillows Poly-cluster and Polyester Pillows Latex Pillows Buckwheat …

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Bunk Bed vs. Trundle Bed: Which is Better?

Both the bunk bed and the trundle bed are great for space-saving, accommodating extra guests and for instant sleepovers. They also have their own set of advantages and disadvantages so it’s important to know in advance what these are. Before deciding on either of these types of beds, you need to consider just how much …

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24 Different Types of Bed Sheets

Quicklist: Bed Sheets Flat Fitted Twin Double Queen King California King Split King Cotton Linen Flannel Silk Polyester Microfiber Bamboo Flat Sheet with Pocket Sensory Compression Personalized Sheet Set Thread Count Up to 250 Thread Count 250-500 Thread Count 500 and Up Deep Pockets Standard Pockets The earliest bed sheets were made of linen, woven …

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12 Mattresses Under $500 and $1000

The phrase “sleep tight” came about because people used to support their mattresses with ropes stretched across wooden frames. The oldest existing mattress, however, showed real concerns with bedbugs. It dated 77,000 years old and consisted of a top sheet of insect-repelling reeds and rushes. The elite of ancient times, on the other hand, were …

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10 Terrific Budget-Friendly Cribs Under $200

We have two kids and so we know the monumental costs associated with preparing for a baby’s arrival, especially your first child. A crib is just one of many, many items you’ll need. While you don’t want to skimp on anything for your child, you also don’t want to go bankrupt. Fortunately there are many …

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6 Great Alternatives to Mattresses

Need a bed but don’t want to spring for a mattress? There are several decent alternatives to mattresses. We set them out below with image examples, product options and detailed lists setting out the pros and cons. These mattress alternatives are options for guest rooms, sleeping arrangements for a guest in pinch or outdoor sleeping …

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Parts of a Bed, Headboard and Mattress (Diagrams)

Parts of a Bed, Headboard and Bed Frame (List): Headboard slat: Vertical grid or screen attached to the back of the bed frame. Headboard top rail: The horizontal piece set on top of the headboard slat. Headboard cross rail: The horizontal piece set below the headboard slat that supports the bed base. Bed side rail: Also …

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16 Small Baby Cribs (i.e. Not HUGE Cribs)

When you’re in the market for a crib, chances are you’re expecting your first baby (unless #2 followed #1 quickly). It’s super exciting, but there’s a lot to prep such as the baby nursery, clothing, diapers, travel gear, food, etc. I remember thinking baby arrival preparation was a lot of work. Little did I realize …

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9 Top Small Bunk Beds that Fit in Small Kids Bedrooms

Bunk beds save space. Small bunk beds save even more space. This list contains eight compact and narrow bunk beds for the bedroom. All of them are twin over twin bunk beds, and the majority of them are symmetrical. Even if your kid(s) have their own bedroom, it never hurts getting a bunk bed for …

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Air Mattress for Your Money

You can’t throw the proverbial rock on the web these days without “hitting” a list of tips on choosing a mattress. Memory foam, latex, springs…you name it, it’s there. On the other hand, if you need a quick solution for guests and sleepovers or you need to plan a small bedroom by including an inflatable …

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14 Amazing DIY Platform Beds That’s Easy To Make!

1. Classical Platform Beds In general, as you’ll happily witness in the following list, platform bed are the new “IT.” They are a new take on an old concept with a grand hippie overhaul. Minimalistic designs with a rough inlay and lifeline to nature. They manage to Segway away from the costly classical bed frame …

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23 Different Types of Headboards (Buying Guide)

There are times in life when headboards aren’t exactly a priority. I never had one in college; I had a mattress on the floor. But then I graduated, got married and domesticity set in. It was time to elevate the home; a bed with a headboard was on the cards. The headboard design and style …

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14 Types of DIY Headboards (Video Tutorials)

Most beds come with a headboard these days, but you may have an older bed without headboard or you may want something unique for your bedroom. When it comes to the different types of headboards, your DIY options mimic the options you can buy… wood, metal or fabric. The thing is, within each category, there …

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Top 10 Kids Loft Beds with Slides

Kids love them! Welcome to our gallery of kid’s loft beds with slides. These kids’ loft beds with slides come with fun designs and safety features, too. These beds stimulate your kid’s creative imagination as they become princes, princesses or whatever their fancy. Parents will also love the fact that these beds are built with …

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Top 10 Types of Twin over Full Bunk Beds (Buying Guide)

Bunk beds were invented out of necessity. Since they allow two beds to fit in a single footprint, they free up a lot of space. They have come a long way since their utilitarian roots, when they were primarily used in dormitories, military bases and other institutions. These days, a dizzying array of bunk bed …

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28 Fabulous Bedrooms Without Headboards

Welcome to our gallery of beautiful primary bedrooms without headboards! Many people consider headboards a bedroom staple, defining the look of the room. Without a headboard the design of a room looks incomplete and lacking true design. Well, we are here to prove that misconception wrong! We have made a gallery of designs that work …

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25 Bunk Beds with Desks (Made Me Rethink Bunk Bed Design)

Welcome to our gallery featuring a selection of uniquely useful hybrid furniture, bunk beds with desks. The idea of taking an already efficient piece of furniture and adding further function strikes our design-focused fancy. We know that a lot of folks out there would love to have one of these for their kids’ bedrooms, and …

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23 Extraordinary Bunk Beds With Steps (KIDS LOVE THESE)

Welcome to our gallery designed to help out anyone looking for fresh bunk bed designs! While we’ve covered other design varieties on Home Stratosphere before, today our focus is on bunk bed frames with built-in steps. We’ve gathered a selection of some of the best examples of these particular bunk beds, showcasing the rich diversity …

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27 Elegant Bedrooms with Distinct Fabric Headboards

Welcome to our gallery featuring dazzling bedrooms with soft upholstered headboards. The fabric headboard is an alternative to the traditional wooden headboard. This look allows designers to give color and personality to a bed, beyond mere frame work. Headboards were historically created for much more than a pretty sight. The footboard, however, was created for …

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