Being overweight is often the cause of many inconveniences and health problems. Therefore, the selection of appropriate bedroom furniture for people of large categories requires special attention. What should be considered when buying a bed for a full person to sit and sleep in if it was comfortable and safe?
Design features
What a person is guided by when going to buy a bed? Practically on several important parameters:
- Dimensions (length, width, height);
- the strength of materials;
- the allowable load.
It is considered to be optimal for a healthy and restful sleep when the length exceeds the human height by at least 10-15 centimetres. And the width of a double bed should allow each of the people sleeping on it to occupy no more than half of the area of the whole structure. Accordingly, the model should match the height of the growth as much as possible.
Fullness adds to the list of stated criteria and the need to consider the maximum load of the product. Specialized beds for people of large weight category are not a bad option. They are characterized by a reinforced frame and the presence of a solid wooden surface instead of the standard slatted type base. Sometimes metal materials and wooden slats are also used to strengthen the structure.
What material to buy a bed, leather, eco-leather, wood, or metal? In this case, when choosing a bed for obese people there are no special recommendations, the choice depends solely on your personal preferences, choose the bed that you like more and suits your interior. Before buying carefully inspect the chosen model, touch the backrest, and check the strength of the attachment of the backrest and other parts of the bed.
Variety mattresses
- Spring mattress. In this situation, the mattress must provide proper support for the spine. Experts recommend giving preference to models with maximum rigidity and with independent springs. They favourably fix the sleeping body in a comfortable position and are also distinguished by durability and decent service life.
- Orthopedic. Usually, such models are designed for a weight of no more than 100 kg. Therefore, a “large” buyer is better to look for models of the brand “maximum” or “plus”, with a large number of springs, due to which the product can withstand a more intensive load.
- Filling. As a suitable filler for obese people, you can buy a design made of latex or coconut coir. You can also consider the option with orthopedic foam, which in financial terms will be slightly more attractive.
A very important point when choosing a mattress for people with a lot of weight – be sure to comply with the manufacturer’s recommended loads per bed. Usually, it is specified as follows: the maximum load for one bed is 130 kg. This is an important characteristic of the mattress, it varies from model to modify, respecting the load, you will provide a comfortable sleep for many years and a long lifetime of your mattress.
Pay attention to extra large oversized mattresses this kind of mattresses are specially designed for large beds. Before you buy an orthopedic mattress, you should lie on several models, and your body will tell you which mattress suits you best.
Excessive weight slightly limits the choice of bedroom furniture, because not every bed is designed for a heavy load. But there is a specialist in each showroom, who will give a preliminary consultation and help you choose a reinforced design with a reliable mattress. A careful approach will provide you with a very comfortable version of the bed, able to serve for many years.
