American beds began to be made in North America in the 19th century. They came to Europe a little later and immediately gained the status of the most comfortable beds. While they used to be available only for the most luxurious hotels, today you can sleep in them in your own bedroom. Find out how the design of an American bed affects how comfortable you sleep.
Before you read the following lines, which will reveal the specific features of American beds, you should also familiarize yourself with the nomenclature. You have also come across the terms boxspring or continental bed and wondered how they differ? The answer is simple. No. Terms like boxspring or continental are synonymous with American bed.
American beds are characterized by a high sleeping surface, which is appreciated not only by seniors and people with mobility problems. Of course, classic beds can have this as well. Just reach for a higher frame, which you can complement with a higher mattress. At first glance, you can’t tell the difference between classic high beds and American beds. But if you go deeper and examine the construction of both beds, you’ll find that appearance is perhaps the only thing that connects classic high beds and American beds.
While you still have to choose a traditional bed frame the grate and a suitable mattress to go with it, with a boxspring bed you only need to choose a mattress and possibly a thin topper. Find out what parts make up an American bed.
The base of the bed consists of a solid wood frame, which is filled with a spring construction. The most common type of springs are bonell springs, which are connected together by additional coils. This spring base is a substitute for a regular slatted bed, which you will find in every conventional bed.
The advantage of a spring base is that it and the mattress can respond most accurately to the load the sleeper puts on the mattress. Nothing presses on you while you sleep, so you don’t have to change sleeping positions as often as with a slatted or slatted mattress. You sleep more soundly.
In addition, the bonell springs boast a high load-bearing capacity, so even people with a higher body weight can sleep soundly in the luxurious American bed. Not forgetting the excellent air circulation and effective moisture control provided by the spring base. You do not overheat while sleeping and the air circulation keeps moisture off the mattress. This eliminates the occurrence of microbes and mould.
The sleeping mattress is placed on the boxspring base. You choose this mattress based on your sleeping habits and health problems. You can choose a mattress with a pocket spring core or prefer mattresses made of comfort foams and natural materials.
Among the most comfortable are the so-called zone mattresses. The mattress is divided into several zones. Each zone has a firmness that corresponds to a specific part of the body. For example, the shoulder area is softer than the lumbar area. By combining different firmnesses, the mattress keeps your spine in a healthy position when you sleep.
Using the top mattress is not necessary, but if you want to experience a really comfortable sleep, put it on top of the main mattress. A topper is a 4 to 6 cm high mattress that can be softer or firmer. It can therefore adjust the overall firmness of the mattress. In addition, if you have two mattresses in an American boxspring bed, the topper will “bridge” the gap between them, making the whole area look like one unit.
In addition to making bed rest more comfortable, the topper protects the mattress from dirt and dust. In addition, it has a removable and washable cover, so it increases the hygiene of the bed.
If you are still hesitating between a classic and a boxspring bed, find out what advantages a high continental bed will offer you.
With a total of 3 mattresses in the bed (springs in the base, a lying mattress and a topper), you will experience the best comfort when sleeping and resting. The spring layers work together to perfectly follow the curves of your body. In addition, they balance the pressure exerted on the mattress, so you get up in the morning without a sore back, cervical spine or joints.
The fact that American beds are often referred to as high has its justification. Unlike traditional beds, which have a sleeping surface about 50 cm off the ground, luxury American beds boast a sleeping surface between 60 and 70 cm high. The final height is in your hands as it is influenced by the height of the mattress. Why is it comfortable to have a bed with a high sleeping surface?
The high upholstered headboard is undoubtedly an essential part of luxury American beds. At Materasso, we make high American beds to order, so you can choose not only the colour and type of upholstery fabric and the design of the legs, but also the headboard treatment. You can complete the bed with a headboard decorated with stitching, upholstery buttons or rivets. The headboard can also be assembled from individual pieces.
The headboard is part of the bed not only for aesthetic reasons, but also for practicality. It protects you from the cold from the wall, makes you feel safer in bed and, most importantly, serves as a comfortable support while reading a book, watching a movie or chatting with your partner.
Our company will produce a bed exactly according to your wishes. We produce American beds in the classic 180 × 200 cm size, but we can also produce longer, shorter, narrower or wider beds without any problems.
Tall American beds have no storage space. In fact, the part where the storage space is located in conventional beds is filled with springs. However, we can make you a bespoke designer bed that combines comfort comparable to a boxspring with storage space. You can choose whether the storage space is accessible from the sides or from the feet.
Don’t compromise on sleep. Sleep on the most comfortable beds on the market today. Sleep in a luxurious American bed.
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